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Five minutes with Mary Watson
Mary Watson's novel, The Cutting Room is hitting shelves this April. She took some time out of her busy scehdule to chat to Media Update about her novel.
Getting to know DRUM
Following her time on Masterchef SA, Lungile Nhlanhla was appointed as the junior food editor of DRUM magazine. She spent a few minutes chatting to Media Update about what she's been up to.
5 minutes with North West FM
The Media Connection, one of South Africa’s leading community radio advertising specialists, chatted to North West FM’s new programme manager, Mathapelo Monaisa, to see what she has up her sleeve for station in 2013.
Getting to know tvplus
Jared Orlin was recently named as the new deputy editor of tvplus. He chatted to Media Update about his life, inspiration and what he can bring to the magazine.
5 minutes with Nicole Allen
Nicole Allen, editor of Wedding Inspirations, has seen this leading bridal title grow from a stylish, handbag-sized A5 to a gorgeous A4 that is truly world class. She chatted to Media Update about the magazine and the challenges faced by niche publications.
Getting personal with Mikateko Media
One of four founding directors of media company Mikateko Media, 33-year-old Bulelwa Mtsali is a major editorial talent, with experience on multiple media platforms. She chatted to Media Update about her lifestyle, her role models and life as an editorial director at the custom publishing house.
A day in the life of seventeen
Editor of seventeen magazine, Janine Jellars, spends time with Media Update sharing her childhood dream to be a spy, thoughts on social media, and her secret indulgence.
Getting in SHAPE with Tracy Melass
Editor of SHAPE magazine, Tracy Melass, spends some time sharing her thoughts on why journalism is the best profession in the world, the need to have a 'beginner's mind' to see the possibilities and why social media should be used wisely and well.
Getting to know Cathryn Treasure
General manager of HIP2B2, Cathryn Treasure, spends a few minutes telling Media Update about her first job selling frozen yoghurt at the Waterfront, her strong sense of social consciousness and why she feels the HIP2B2 Ambassadors are making waves.
Getting to know Jacquie Myburgh Chemaly
Editor of VISI, Jacquie Myburgh Chemaly, spends a few minutes filling Media Update in on lessons she's learned from her children, her reasons for building a career in the media industry and her love for shoes...
Zai Khan talks radio, family and Roger Federer
Dynamic career woman, wife and mother, Khan is cruising in the fast lane amongst South Africa's leading and inspirational female figures. Her full-time job is working in the arena of airtime sales, never far from the media world. As the co-host of Radio 2000's ever-popular weekend sport show, it is her friends and family that keep her feet firmly on the ground and are her key to success.
Colouring in the lines with FHM
Dylan Seegers, FHM's Art Director, recently shared his views on the 'Photoshop debate' with Media Update's Editor, Leigh Andrews. Here he fills us in on his life away from the desk, including his love of cigars...
Wendy Wilson on pygmy hippos and love of animals
50|50 presenter, Wendy Wilson, was born in Pietermaritzburg and started her career at the Johannesburg Zoo through its young volunteer programme. Despite various twists and turns in her life, including teaching a pygmy hippo to say “ahhhhh,”; a rhino to have its temperature taken; and a pot-bellied pig watch her waist line, Wilson has found her passion in animals.
50|50 presenter shares his love of nature
André Cronjé (31) is adventurous and energetic, constantly feeding his pioneering spirit. He is known for his enthusiasm towards life and is confident in his work and daily life. Also a 50|50 presenter, Cronjé spends a few minutes discussing his life; passion; and love of nature with Media Update.
A few words with Etienne Louw
Etienne Louw, recently appointed Managing Director of South Africa’s leading digital mapping company, MapIT, shares his passions; pastimes; and opinions with us.
Taking time out with Dicksy Ngqula
Dicksy Ngqula, GM of RadioHeads, recently spent a few minutes with Media Update, discussing his lifelong passion for the radio industry; his admiration for Barack Obama; and the importance of listening more than you talk.
Behind the scenes with Gareth Cliff
5FM radio DJ and television personality, Gareth Cliff, takes five minutes out to speak with Media Update about the magic of radio; meeting Augustus Caesar; and his love of tomatoes.
Getting to know Themba Sikhosana
Founder and Editor of search engine and job aggregation site, Luckysters.com, Themba Sikhosana chats to Media Update about his accounting forte; Kwaito group, Big Nuz; why he thinks Facebook is getting it right; and the importance of being an individual.
Five minutes with Ugen Vos
Chief Reporter for The Citizen, Ugen Vos spends five minutes with Media Update and shares his views on Kurt Cobain; Joa Silva; and eNews.
5 minutes with Onwell Msomi, General Manager FIFA World Cup 2010 for Coca-Cola South Africa
As General Manager FIFA World Cup 2010 for Coca-Cola South Africa, Zwelakhe Onwell Msomi leads the FIFA Project Team in ensuring that Coca-Cola South Africa and the Africa Group fully leverages its short- and long-term business opportunities of the FIFA World Cup sponsorship. Msomi takes five minutes to talk with Media Update about contemporary jazz; the FIFA 2010 World Cup; and Mr Mandela.

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