Mothushi Thoka

Background

About Mothushi Thoka

I’m currently a Multimedia Journalist at Lumière Labs, the AI division at Media24, where I focus on leveraging artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to produce impactful and forward-thinking journalism. As a digital native, I’m highly skilled across multiple media formats—particularly video content—and I’m constantly exploring innovative multimedia creation and editing tools, especially AI-powered ones. My strength is blending creativity with technology to tell compelling, human-centred stories. I’m: Digitally skilled: I embrace new tools and tech to enhance storytelling and audience engagement. Curious and clued-in: I care deeply about understanding the world around me—and who our audience is—so I can create content that truly resonates. Agile and a speed junkie: Tight deadlines energise me. I thrive in fast-paced environments where multitasking and adaptability are key. Collaborative by nature: I love working in diverse teams that bring different talents and perspectives to the table. Previously, I was a Journalist Intern at News24, where I supported investigative reporting by conducting interviews, attending media briefings, and covering court cases. Before that, I worked as an ESL Tutor on Preply, helping learners across the globe improve their English through customised, interactive lessons. Always learning. Always experimenting. Always storytelling.