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Mediatrix. Digital strategist. Joburg blogger at nothing to do in joburg besides… Journalist. Critic. Talking media, old and new. Laurice Taitz is an independent consultant who works on digital media projects. Formerly the managing editor of TimesLive and before that editor of the award-winning Sunday Times Lifestyle supplement, she has worked as a journalist and editor for more than 12 years. She recently completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Journalism Leadership from the University of Central Lancashire, UK, and is also currently the editorial manager for the iSchoolAfrica Youth Press Team .
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