Johannesburg Metropolitan Area
With over 18 years of experience in journalism, I specialise in transforming complex data and hidden facts into compelling narratives that drive accountability and change. As an investigative journalist at News24, I lead deep-dive investigations that have shaped South Africa's understanding of corruption, crime, and justice. My work on projects like "Silenced" and "Killing Kinnear" not only informed the public but also influenced policy discussions at the highest levels. I am also the co-author of "Eight Days in July", which chronicled one of South Africa's most significant civil unrest periods through investigative reporting and firsthand accounts. This work stands as essential reading for understanding modern South African history and socio-political dynamics. My investigations have earned recognition, including the 2023 Vodacom Journalist of the Year, 2023 Media24 Journalist of the Year, the prestigious Taco Kuiper Award for Investigative Journalism (2022 & 2023), and the 2024 Nat Nakasa Award for Courageous Journalism. Beyond traditional reporting, I bring expertise in data journalism, multimedia storytelling and open-source intelligence to the table. I believe journalism still matters – not just to inform, but to illuminate, challenge, and protect democracy.