Thabi M.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$250 - $500 / Day

About

I'm a journalist who tells powerful and insightful stories. As a freelancer, I've worked with Al Jazeera, HuffPost, Quartz Africa, and openDemocracy. I focus on politics, social issues, and current events, using digital tools to stay on top of breaking news. I research deeply to create stories that connect with different audiences. I’m skilled at producing multimedia content, interviewing key sources, and working with editorial teams to deliver accurate and engaging journalism.

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Reporter / Journalist
Digital Content Creator
TV News Producer

Top Projects

"We Lost Everything": Inside South Africa’s Deadliest Unrest in Decades
A ground-level report on the violent protests and looting that erupted across South Africa following the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma. This piece captures the devastation left in its wake—businesses burned, families displaced, and growing economic desperation. Through firsthand accounts and analysis, it examines the deeper socio-political fractures that fueled the unrest, from inequality to political factionalism.
- Reporter / Journalist
- Digital Content Creator
- TV News Producer
Investigating Power and Accountability: The Phala Phala Scandal
An in-depth investigation into the Phala Phala scandal, unraveling political intrigue, financial secrecy, and governance failures in South Africa. This piece involved extensive research, analysis of legal documents, and interviews with key sources to provide a clear, factual breakdown of a high-stakes controversy. The article gained national and international attention, reinforcing the importance of investigative journalism in holding power to account.
- Reporter / Journalist
- Digital Content Creator
The Anti-Apartheid Fighter Empowering South Africa’s Next Generation of Women Leaders
A feature on the life and work of a former anti-apartheid activist who is now championing women’s empowerment in South Africa. This piece explores how her fight for justice didn’t end with apartheid but evolved into grassroots activism that uplifts marginalized women through education, economic opportunities, and advocacy. Blending personal storytelling with broader social analysis, the article highlights the enduring struggle for gender equality in post-apartheid South Africa.
- Reporter / Journalist
- Digital Content Creator

Equipment

Editing

Affinity Publisher

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Production Support

Reporter / Journalist
Digital Content Creator
TV News Producer

Miscellaneous

Copy Editor
Copywriter

Talent Discovery

Creator Management Platform

Glimmer Studios

Thabi M.

About

Top Services

Top Projects

"We Lost Everything": Inside South Africa’s Deadliest Unrest in Decades

Investigating Power and Accountability: The Phala Phala Scandal

The Anti-Apartheid Fighter Empowering South Africa’s Next Generation of Women Leaders

Equipment

All Services