How and when did you fall in love with radio?
I started as a teacher by profession and I had this talent of broadcasting during my teaching career.
What kind of Music do you love?
I love contemporary and soul music.
Favorite TV Show?
CNN, SKY and BBC News
Favorite Sport/ Team?
Bafana Bafana
Favorite Color?
Black, grey and white.
Indoor or Outdoor?
Outdoor if I` m in a good mood.
Dress code?
Smart
Describe a typical day at work
I pray before a start to work. I sit in front of my computer to check features that are suppose to be on air. Browse websites of different news media to get the latest news(top stories of the day) Read different news papers. An hour early in the life studio to test equipment and lines. Get ads schedule and dalet correct. After the show we come together to discuss where we went wrong or excelled as well as prepare for the next day.
Best part of the job
Sports introduces me to great stars of the world.
Worst aspects of the job
A guest who do not honour an appointment
Most memorable moment since getting your job?
Interviewing Dr Nelson Mandela on his birthday.
What do you enjoy about your job most of all?
Getting more informed about what is happening around the world. To be the first one to break news.
Qualifications and previous experience that got you the job.
A teacher by profession.
What personality traits/skills/attributes help a person to get a job like yours?
You need to be talented to entertain, educate and inform.
Advice for people wanting to get into your industry…
Creativity and hard work will make you a star.
Except radio, what else are you doing??
I enjoy myself to the fullest.
Last thoughts…
Respect don`t worship a person.
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