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Interview with Paula Fray

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Paula Fray obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism from Rhodes University in 1986, graduating into the politically-fraught environment of the period. Early in her career, Paula worked for the Cape Argus, where she received the Olleman’s Trophy for top cadet journalist in 1987. In 1999, Paula became the first Black female editor of the Saturday Star newspaper, a considerable achievement. She served in this role for four years, resigning in 2003. After a stint as operations director for Blackrock Communications, Paula founded Fray and Associates in order to improve journalistic standards. The company recognised that journalism is a dynamic profession which requires its practitioners to keep up to date with the latest trends and changes in the industry. The company is today known as frayintermedia and, after significant demand for training and mentoring, branched to form a sister company, fraycollege, which offers e-learning and in-person courses. Paula serves on the Press Council of South Africa as a public representative. In 2019 she was one of the founding members of Accountability Lab South Africa and currently serves as a board member. Her recent awards include the SANEF Stephen Wrottesley Award 2017, the PDMSA 2015 Print & Digital Media SA Fellows award, and the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women Class of 2015 award.
28 Jun 2023 English South Africa Business · Education

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