New woman editor in South Africa
She is young (36) and already editor. It happens in South Africa: Ferial Haffajee, 36, has been appointed the first woman editor of the Mail & Guardian weekly newspaper, according to the editor of the Mail and Guardian Online.
Ferial Haffajee, 36, has been appointed the first woman editor of the Mail & Guardian weekly newspaper, according to the editor of the Mail and Guardian Online.
Haffajee, who was the newspaper's associate editor, is a former managing editor of the Financial Mail.
"The key areas will remain strong investigative journalism, and to be a political trends leader. We will continue to be a leader in our coverage of the rest of Africa and to reclaim our place as the home of cutting-edge features and photojournalism," she was quoted as saying.
Haffajee also previously worked as a radio producer and television reporter at the South African Broadcasting Corporation.
<@ href=http://www.sundaytimes.co.za>Sunday Times, January 15, 2004
PAUL KAKAI
P.O BOX 403
WEBUYE,50205
KENYA.
+254 0735763781
TO THE MANAGING EDITOR,
/
News Editor
Dear sir/madam,
ref:APPLICATION FOR A POST OF FREELANCE JOURNALIST
I would like to submit to you the above subject.I am a male,KENYAN,aged 21 years.I would like to establish my writing profession to your end.
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Between the years 1987-1997 I underwent my primary school education course.At the end I did my KENYA CERTIFICATE OF PRIMARY SCHOOL EDUCATION(K.C.P.E).
Between the years 1998-2001 I underwent my high school education couse ,at the end I did my KENYA CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION(K.C.S.E)
MY RELEVANT WRITING EXPERIENCE
I started way back to show the interest in the writing way back when I was still in high school.My first articles to be published and reach the eyes of the esteemed readers was
dates way back 1999 ,when I received acknowledgement from the editors of DAILY NATION KENYA ,A PART FROM WRITING FOR SCHOOL MAGAZINE.
I have edited articles for different press services like :THE SOUTH AFRICAN NEWSLETTER,THE EDIT AVENUE,THE INDEPENDENT BASED IN IRELAND,
THE WRITERS BUREAU COLLEGE OF JOURNALISM BASED IN ENGLAND,THE GLOBAL HEATH COUNCIL which addresses in depth the pendamic of the scourge:
HIV/AIDS,I have different articles on the subject and it is my vision to to my best of ability to reach the eyes of the readers to address the topical issues and the evils of the society by writing on such core issues.
OTHER RECOGNITIONS
The certification of the WORLD BIBLE SCHOOL BASED IN U.S.A. I took keen concern to learn more about the way of life for JESUS CHRIST &GOD.
I posses their awards and their certification documents.
THE NAMES OF REFEREES
GREG EDEN,THE SOUTH AFRICAN NEWS PAPER :editor@southafrican.co.uk,
DIANA NADIN /E.H METCALFE :studentservices@writersbureau.com
EDGAR&MARTHAR MITCHELL:edmarmit@aol.com
Y VISION
Is to do the best of my ability to reach the eyes of the readers and reach the international standards as per UNITED NATIONS MOTTO.The other key area where I try as my in my writing to address is the youths and their abuse of drugs.I try as much as I can to reach this group.Also I can produce topical areas on men and women articles.However I believe with my participation alongside the civic education it is easier to obtain the objective of the media group.
MY ROLE MODEL
The secretary of united nations organisations KOFFI ANNAN
The former president of south Africa,NELSON MANDELA and the willingess to serve others in society with an open and friendly heart.
HOBBIES
indoor games:badmonton,table tennis ,socialising,reading newspapers,watching commedies,writing poems,articles etc.
SALARY RENUMERATION
I request for $400 dollars per month,however any deviation or increases will be welcomed .I will also be ready for the future challenges to dothe best of my efforts to reach the goals of the EMPLOYER.
Hope to hear from you then.Thank you
Yours sincerely
signed
PAUL KAKAI