Nonhlanhla Ndlovu
(She/Her)
Gauteng
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and
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Breaking news
Human interest stories
Current affairs
Entertainment
Politics
Court proceedings
Profiles
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Sport
Animal stories
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Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Multimedia journalist intern
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No
How is social media changing news?
Social media has profoundly changed how news is disseminated, consumed, and perceived. Here's how:1. Speed of Information: News breaks on social media platforms almost instantaneously, often before traditional news outlets report it. This speed has accelerated the news cycle.2.Citizen Journalism: Social media allows ordinary people to report news events as they happen, bypassing traditional gatekeepers. This can lead to a democratization of information but also raises concerns about accuracy and reliability.3.Virality and Amplification: News stories can go viral on social media, reaching millions of people within minutes. This amplification can sometimes lead to misinformation spreading rapidly before it can be fact-checked.4.Personalized News Feeds: Social media algorithms tailor news feeds to individual users based on their preferences and behavior, potentially creating echo chambers and reinforcing existing biases.5. Interactivity and Engagement: Social media platforms enable direct interaction between news consumers and producers, fostering discussions and debates around news topics.6. Challenges to Traditional Media: Social media platforms have disrupted traditional media business models, leading to changes in revenue streams and newsroom priorities.7. Visual Storytelling: Social media emphasizes visual content, leading to the rise of formats like live video streaming and multimedia storytelling in news reporting.Overall, social media has revolutionized the way news is created, distributed, and consumed, presenting both opportunities and challenges for journalism and society as a whole.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Lois Lane from the Superman comics and movies. She's known for her tenacity, investigative skills, and her knack for getting herself into dangerous situations in pursuit of a story.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
You advocate the truth
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
By email and phone
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Laptop
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
People who like to consume fresh news that is accurate and factual.
Why did you become a journalist?
I like to advocate for truth and I also love being the voice of the voiceless
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No, we didn't have a newspaper
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Love your work and make sure you verify the information that you got from your sources
When's the best time to pitch you?
From 09:00 Am
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Laptop
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
None
What's your favorite drink?
Coca cola
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
On the grounds playing netball
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
News 24
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That we like gossip
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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