Polotso Thulo
(She/Her)
Gauteng
Covers:
Politics, niche community stories
Doesn't Cover:
Versatility is an essential trait.
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
My current job is my first job as a journalism practitioner.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No
How is social media changing news?
Social media is making news more accessible and instant. As a writer with a blog, I can publish my stories without relying on traditional media. However, social media has also become a platform for the spread of misinformation and false.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Being a journalist means informing the public, telling engaging stories, and providing individuals from all walks of life with a platform to share their experiences. It means reporting with accuracy and integrity, even under tight deadlines and challenging circumstances. Journalism also demands active engagement with communities, building trust, and fostering relationships that contribute to meaningful and effective reporting.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Through our company's newsroom and press releases.
What's your favorite social network?
LinkedIn
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
The murder of a young girl within the community. Her murder has sparked profound anger among its residents. This tragic event has once again demonstrated the strength and potential impact of a united community working together.
When's the best time to pitch you?
I don't have a time preference.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
A direct message inviting me to cover a Reach for a Dream Foundation and Disney event.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
I haven't had a worst pitch so far.
What's your favorite drink?
Sparkling water
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Anywhere with talk radio playing in the background.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
News24
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
I work for a community radio station, we work on every beat.
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