What was your first job as a journalist?
Volunteer at My Two Cents
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes
How is social media changing news?
It spreads the news more than any platform
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Lorenz Kohler
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Being a link between news and people
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
hashtagareyouworldchampions?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
I prefer to be given the most important details of the story because that determines whether or not the readers will be interested.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Website for the publication, different sources
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook, because that's where most people connect
Who do you wish followed you?
Robert Marawa
Why did you become a journalist?
I simply love storytelling and don't see myself doing anything besides it
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No, I didn't
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
When I unleashed the exclusive news about the football fans in South Africa who wanted to return to stadiums.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Opening the blog and try to connect with those that are ahead in media
When's the best time to pitch you?
Everyday from 8am - 10pm
What's the best pitch you ever got?
When I got the news about death of a bus driver. I got all facts and even went to the crime scene
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Where I was told about the hijacking but we had no facts and not enough information
What's your favorite drink?
Powerade - Mountain Blast
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Watching football or on my cellphone
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Sky Sports
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
Not providing all details in the description.
