A prominent journalist with the Voice of America (VOA) has urged South Sudanese journalists to always read, research and to have the passion if they are to excel in the career.
Voice of America’s Straight Talk Africa host Dr. Shaka Ssali speaking to journalists. [Gurtong| Misuk Moses Mile]
By Misuk Moses Mule
JUBA, 22 May 2013 [Gurtong] - Dr. Shaka Ssali, the host of Straight Talk Africa was giving a lecture to journalists in Juba on Tuesday in a discussion under the theme “How the world views Africa: The roles of African journalists in forming the narrative.”
“To be a good journalist, you must have the passion, commitment, knowledge, education and research,” he said.
“Be willing to be the best you can be so that you can compete with anybody anywhere,” he added.
To create confidence in the reporter, Dr. Ssali said that there is need for facts and advised journalists to always use recorders to avoid misquotations.
He further urged journalists not to fear anything as long as they can justify their facts but also said that there is need for journalists to always negotiate and create good relationship with people in responsibility especially government officials and security organs.
Dr. Ssali also urged journalists to always listen carefully and learn to always do home work.