Peter Matsebula on Muck Rack

Peter Matsebula

Verified
Johannesburg, Pretoria
As seen in: Daily Sun (South Africa), Mining
Covers:  Motoring, Politics and Business news
Digital Content Producer|Petrol Head|Descendant of the KOENA tribe.
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Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

General news writer

Have you ever used a typewriter?

yes

How is social media changing news?

These days, social media is a news website. Breaking news pops up on social media before the media gets to the scene.

What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?

#LockdownSA

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Google analytics

What's your favorite social network?

Instagram and YouTube

Who do you wish followed you?

Elon Reeve Musk

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

The advanced driving article

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Do what you love, there's no short cut to any place worth going.

When's the best time to pitch you?

mid-day

What's your favorite drink?

Cognac

Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?

BusinessTech, MyBroadband, CarMag, Speed n Sound

What's the most common misperception about your beat?

It's all fun and games.
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