Welcome to the News
The News would like to welcome Portia Mokowe as their trainee for 2016.
Portia Mokowe, 25, is a young journalist who is eager to leave a footprint in the industry.
“I describe myself as a passionate and creative person in every sense of the word because I enjoy creating new things and seeing an idea I have come to life right in front of me.”
Portia says she is a thinker, writer, creator, an avid reader and a collector of South African music.
“I am a problem solver and I truly believe that there is a song or piece of literature for every situation you find yourself in.”
She studied journalism at Boston Media House and is excited to be chosen as the the 2016 Cadet (trainee journalist) for the News.
“I grew up in Kagiso and it brings me so much joy to report about my own people and our beautiful city, I really look forward to bringing a different and fresh perspective to the News. I cannot wait to learn and grow with and from the team at the News.”
