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(Newcastle KZN) In the Spotlight this week: Etienne Smit

Get to know the awesome people that help make Newcastle shine. This week we meet St Dominics Newcastle's Head of High School, Etienne Smit.

  • What’s the first thing you do when you wake up?

“Have coffee and read articles.”

  • If your life were a movie, what would the title be?

“The gods must be crazy.”

  • What’s your guilty pleasure snack or binge-watch series?

“Anything educational.”

  • What’s the most useless talent you have?

“I can eat chocolate without stopping for hours.”

  • Describe yourself in three words—and be honest!

“Balance, grow, build.”

  • What local spot in town would you recommend everyone visit?

“The Pint and Pigout.”

  • What’s the weirdest or funniest thing that’s ever happened to you?

“I work with kids. Too many and too funny moments to pick one. I am always looking forward to the next one.” 

  • If you could swap lives with anyone for a day, who would it be and why?

“Eric Clapton. Just to feel what it feels like to be able to play a guitar properly.”

  • Dogs, cats, or something more exotic?

“Dogs, no question.”

  • Finish the sentence: People don’t know this about me, but…

“I would rather be fishing or camping or just anywhere in the wilderness with my family.”

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Zianne Leibrandt

Since joining the Newcastle Advertiser in 2015, Zianne Leibrandt has built a reputation for fair, balanced reporting and remaining calm under pressure. She believes every day brings a new adventure and an opportunity to share the stories that matter most.

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