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    Tributes to Sue Maclennan

    TRIBUTE: How to tell a story

    Rod AmnerBy Rod AmnerAugust 8, 2021Updated:August 8, 2021No Comments2 Mins Read
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    By Azlan Makalima, former Grocott’s Mail social media editor and designer

    I knew Sue before we even met. I remember I was with Anele Mjekula (a Grocott’s journalist at the time) at the old Grocott’s building. No, the other old building… I was showing Anele the pictures I had taken at Dakawa’s Heritage Festival.

    Anele liked the photos and told me that I should wait; he will call Sue.

    Okay great!

    I don’t know what they talked about, but when I got a phone call, Sue told me to drop the photos and leave my banking details. Honestly, all I wanted was to see my photos in the newspaper; I never returned for the money.

    I wanted to say; I think that’s how I bought my way with Sue. She has been gentle with me since the day I went into the Grocott’s offices with Alette Schoon to let her (Sue) know I had emailed my CV.

    I got the job. We worked very long hours together doing the impossible. And she always pushed me beyond my imaginary limits.

    She would tell me, “Learn to tell a story better.” I believe I have been doing a decent job of following that advice.

    Thank you for believing in me. And all the best.

    Azlan Makalima
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