Born and raised in Soweto, I now reside in Glenvista, work in Hyde Park, and play any and everywhere, mostly my lounge!
Loud, outspoken, fun, vibrant, bubbly and I can put a smile on your face in most situations… even the awkward ones.
I studied visual communication and majored in graphic design from the AAA School of Advertising. Yes, TV has always been something I wanted to be a part of, but wasn’t too sure how. I quickly learned that my plans aren’t always God’s plans.
I got to e.tv Sunrise and started off as an insert producer and entertainment and lifestyle research writer, then added on as a field producer for outside broadcasts. My executive producer then gave me the opportunity and pushed me to challenge myself with producing the live show, and that’s where I am now!
Chilled, intimate vibes with friends and time well spent at home with my Baboo.
It keeps me relevant, on the ball and every day presents itself with new challenges.
03:30am alarm, consume information on what’s going on in my world. Arrive at work, consume information on what’s going on in my world. Go produce the show. Consume information on what’s going on in my world. Debrief. Consume information on what’s going on in my world. Conceptualise and derive content for shows to come with the editorial team. Consume more information on what’s going on in my world… sleep.
Any and everything that can give you content, from social media to having a conversation with someone at the mall, to having tea with your grandmother. Anything that can drive conversation and content and give you a different perspective different issues, industries and the likes.
Sunrise obviously – always stay true to your brand!
Patriarchy, we need more women in positions of influence. There’s something about a woman’s touch!
Two outside broadcasts – one for tomorrow and one for Friday.
Hybrid, SNG, OB, Olay, adlib, video line, tech rider, content, editorial, SIBS, NIBS, FCC.
When I’m under pressure.
I can drink you under the table.
I’m in the middle. I’m always on the wires but not publicly active.
News, gossip, and random motivational quotes. Oh and pics of good-looking food.
Always be dedicated, even when you’re a runner. Knowing all the processes will work in your favour. Be a sponge, soak up everything, learn, learn, and learn. And never take criticism personally, it’s all to aid you in your growth.
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*Interviewed by Leigh Andrews.