The stories we tell will change the world
I am passionate about creating sustainable and compelling journalism that holds power to account.
What I do
I specialise in media start-ups, leading editorial teams, writing, speaking and digital strategy.
Journalism
Founder of news start-up explain.co.za and former editor-in-chief of the Mail & Guardian and HuffPost South Africa. Winner of several awards including the CNN African Journalism Award.
Speaking
Experienced trainer in digital and social media as well as reputation management. Rounded speaker for corporate and other events at competitive rates.
Digital strategy
Worked with brands like Power FM, M&G and City Press to deliver quality digital strategies across platforms.
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From current affairs and understanding South Africa to talks on cyber bullying, parenting, empowerment and more.
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Blog

Five great questions to find your dream job
I’ve been through thousands of cvs and interviewed hundreds of applicants in my career, and there’s always a red flag over people who can’t seem to stay at a place longer than a year. 🚩

This is how women can ‘have it all’
I get sad at the number of talented women I know who are either exhausted trying to do too much out of some misguided notion that it’s the right thing to do, or whose talents and careers have taken a major backseat to their husbands.

Entrepreneurship is hard for me… and I’m super privileged.
Thoughts on my journey as an entrepreneur: I left full time employment for the first time at the end of 2019, and started my business, after years of dreaming about it, and preparing. I was
Testimonials
“She is an insightful and dynamic speaker who connects and engages with her audience. I would highly recommend her as a speaker or moderator for anyone looking to add interesting content and deep insights to their event agenda.”
Daniella Bergman | Communications manager, Allan Gray



Hi! I am the founder of explain.co.za, a WhatsApp-driven portal aimed at making the news more accessible to neglected audiences. I am passionate about digital and the future of journalism.
I was previously the Head of Digital at broadcaster Power FM, editor-in-chief of the Mail & Guardian and inaugural editor-in-chief of HuffPost South Africa. I have also worked as a media consultant and trainer in various newsrooms, specialising in digital journalism, social media and convergence.
I am the recipient of the CNN African Journalism Award, several Standard Bank Sikuvile Awards and an Open Society Foundation journalism fellowship. I was awarded a Mandela Washington Fellowship in 2018 and am a council member of the South African National Editors Forum. Read more.