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Faizel Patel

Multi-Award-Winning Journalist

AS SEEN ON
The Citizen News, Algoa FM, wired2tech.co.za, Moneyweb

Preston's Summary

Faizel Patel is a multi-award-winning journalist at EWN. He specializes in regional interest and world news, covering a range of topics including elections, government, public policy, and energy policy, while also reporting on crime and justice. Faizel has been featured in prominent publications such as George Herald and Moneyweb, and is recognized for his contributions to journalism, having won multiple awards including the Vodacom Journalist of the Year Gauteng and National Winner 2022 in the Opinion Category.

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Geo Focus

South Africa (National)

Coverage Attributes:

Beta
Informative: 76 %
Data Driven: 10 %
Events: 5 %
Interviews Q&as: 3 %
Opinion: 3 %

Themes Covered:

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Most Recent Topics:

  • Elections
  • Government
  • Politics
  • Public Policy
  • Energy Policy & Regulation
  • Renewable Energy
  • Renewable Energy
  • Security Policy

Pitching Insights

Faizel's coverage primarily focuses on government and politics in South Africa, with a significant portion dedicated to crime-related news. His articles often cover evolving stories and breaking news related to these themes.

To effectively pitch to Faizel, consider offering expert insights or commentary on ongoing political developments, legal matters within South Africa, or crime-related issues in the country. Additionally, providing access to key figures involved in government announcements or breaking news stories may also be of interest.

Given the geographic focus on South Africa and the emphasis on local government affairs and crime, pitches should align closely with these topics while considering their relevance within the context of South African society.

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Articles

Algoa FM

Mystery stench triggers health concerns across Gauteng

Mystery stench triggers health concerns across Gauteng

By: Faizel Patel

The mystery odour comes as Midvaal Local Municipality investigates recurring reports of ammonia-, sulphur- and rotten-egg-like smells in its area as part of a broader investigation into odour incidents affecting parts of Gauteng and Mpumalanga.

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