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Zoya Pon

Cape Town
As seen in: Mail & Guardian
Covers:  Social commentary, culture, lifestyle, beauty, fashion, current events, relationships, politics, entertainment
Doesn't Cover: Nothing as of yet!
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Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Contributor for national teen magazine, Saltwater GIRL.

How is social media changing news?

It is allowing people to choose what news they follow, opening the opinions on these events and democratizing information.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Clark Kent aka Superman

Why did you become a journalist?

To help make sense of the world- for myself and others.

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Start writing and don't stop. Not everything you write will be good, but every article will be a learning curve.

What's your favorite drink?

Coffee
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