A trained theologian, but journalist by choice for 33 years in South Africa. Also worked as communication and public relations consultant to more than 80 companies and served as spokesman for gold and coal-mining industries during South Africa's peaceful transition to democracy. World-class public speaker and winner of 19 speaking awards. Also winner of awards for journalism, creative writing and poetry. A prominent and fearless social commentator, blogger and writer for international media, is guest Editor in Chief for South Africa's Addiction Action Campaign lobby group, the SA Depression and Anxiety Group (Africa's foremost mental health NGO) and Mighty Moms, southern Africa's leading mothers' empowerment lobby. Now Chief Sub-Editor for TheDailyMaverick, South Africa's newest and most incisive news-you-will-use homebase - http://thedailymaverick.co.za/