20 Questions: 20 questions with Mabatho Marakalla

Get to know Mabatho Marakalla, the Joburg newsroom’s newest addition. When she’s not keeping up with the news (or late-night scrolling on X) this shopaholic is keeping a close eye on fashion trends. She says she’s shy at first… but we’re not entirely convinced.

A pair of heels that I really want to buy, but the price is just unreasonable.

If you could live as someone else for the day, who would it be and why?

Being an intern at Daily Maverick, I learnt a lot about the multimedia industry, worked with incredible people and got great advice from everyone. I really hope to work with them again in the future.

That I am a shy person, I just have my own people who I’m loud and bubbly with. Funnily enough, I love meeting new people.

You’ve just been arrested. What crime were you likely to have committed?

If you weren’t working in your current role, what industry would you be in?

My white sneakers. I feel on top of the world every time I put them on.

Don’t doubt your ideas, any idea can turn into a story. This is what Bheki C. Simelane told me last Monday during our conversation.

Seychelles, the place is beautiful, it would be a great vacation spot.