RC 260810SAfmElvis Presslin
Monday, 10 August 2026
The episode centred on women taking up space in journalism and society, from Zara Grunewald’s rise in political reporting to Brenda Madumise Pajibo’s challenge to narrow ideas of women’s freedom.
- 05:10
Zara Grunewald said she overcame shyness and imposter syndrome by taking on radio, TV and live crossings, learning to accept stumbles and build confidence through practice rather than perfection.
- 05:17
She argued young journalists add real value even around older colleagues, because fresh perspective matters; senior guidance is useful, but so is knowing when to put ego aside and listen.
- 05:27
Grunewald warned that political journalism is unpredictable and demanding: early-morning call-ups, long days, big personalities, impartiality, and the need to protect mental health — but the reward is hearing your story inform the country.
- 05:41
Brenda Madumise Pajibo said women are still treated as “the other” in a male-default world, so real liberation means women can choose CEO, motherhood, staying home, or anything else without judgment or violence.