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Masoka Dube

Journalist at The Citizen News
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Masoka Dube is a seasoned journalist with extensive experience in news writing, editing, and media relations, holding various roles in prominent South African publications.
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Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa, ZA
Skills
  • Newspapers
  • Online Journalism
  • Breaking News
  • Editing
  • Media Relations
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Masoka Dube is a seasoned journalist and storyteller with a proven track record of delivering high-impact news and features to top-tier publications. With expertise in breaking news, online journalism, and media relations, Dube has built a reputation for crafting compelling narratives that engage diverse audiences. Holding a Certificate in Feature Writing from Alison College, Dube has honed her skills in storytelling, with a focus on environmental and social justice issues.

Credentials

  • Social Media Marketing for Small Business
    LinkedIn
    Jan, 2023
    - Apr, 2026
  • Social Media Marketing Foundations
    LinkedIn
    Jan, 2023
    - Apr, 2026
  • Social Media Marketing: Managing Online Communities
    LinkedIn
    Jan, 2023
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

  • The Citizen News
    • City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
    • Journalist
      • May 2024 - Present
      • City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

  • Freelance
    • South Africa
    • Features Writer
      • Jan 2023 - Apr 2024
      • South Africa

  • Sunday World Newspaper - Fundudzi Media
    • Johannesburg Metropolitan Area
    • Journalist
      • May 2021 - Nov 2023
      • Johannesburg Metropolitan Area

  • Sayheita Communication
    • Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa
    • Media Relations Specialist
      • Oct 2021 - Oct 2023
      • Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa

  • Mail & Guardian
    • South Africa
    • Features Writer
      • Aug 2021 - Nov 2022
      • South Africa

  • The NewsHorn Newspaper
    • Nelspruit Mpumalanga Province
    • Editor
      • Jan 2018 - Mar 2020
      • Nelspruit Mpumalanga Province

  • African Times
    • Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa
    • Political journalist
      • Jul 2017 - Oct 2017
      • Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa

  • The Youth Voice
    • Hazyview, Mpumalanga
    • Editor
      • Mar 2016 - Mar 2017
      • Hazyview, Mpumalanga

  • The New Age Newspaper
    • Mpumalanga, South Africa
    • Journalist
      • Jan 2011 - Mar 2016
      • Mpumalanga, South Africa

      Mpumalanga correspondent for The New Age newspaper(freelancing)

  • Freelance Journalist/ Public Relations Writer( Freelancer)
    • Nelspruit
    • Freelance Journalist/ Public Relations Writer
      • Mar 2012 - Apr 2015
      • Nelspruit

      Covering different beats

  • Mix FM
    • Midrand, South Africa
    • Journalist
      • Sep 2013 - Jan 2014
      • Midrand, South Africa

      Compiling bulletin and other related assingments.

  • Mbolamed( Water Analysing Company)
    • Nelspruit Area, South Africa
    • Public Relations Consultant
      • Apr 2012 - Aug 2013
      • Nelspruit Area, South Africa

      Writing Media Releases, Media Monitoring, Media Liaison and other related assignments.

  • MpowerFM Radio
    • Journalist
      • Oct 2012 - Mar 2013

      Bulletin writer, field reporter and content producer.

  • African Eye News Service
    • Nelspruit, South Africa
    • Environmental Journalist
      • Apr 2011 - Apr 2012
      • Nelspruit, South Africa

      Covering environmental stories. I investigated and wrote a series of stories about rhino poaching and illegal mining that was taking place in Mpumalanga province.

  • Sowetan newspaper
    • Johannesburg Area, South Africa/ Nelspruit,South Africa
    • Journalist
      • Jun 2006 - Aug 2010
      • Johannesburg Area, South Africa/ Nelspruit,South Africa

      I worked as an intern at the Sowetan offices in Johannesburg covering different beats. I became the paper's Mpumalanga correspondent for three years

Education

  • 2018 - 2018
    Wits Business School
    Certificate, Management Development Programme
  • 2011 - 2012
    Damelin
    Certificate, Journalism and Media Studies
  • 2024 - 2024
    Alison College
    Certificate, Feature Writing: The Art of Telling Stories
  • 2016 - 2016
    Frayintermedia
    Certificate, The Press Code
  • 2022 - 2022
    Journalists for Human Rights
    Certificate, Reporting on statelesness and migration in Southern Africa

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