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Past staff

Anne Taylor worked as project manager in the New Media Lab. She is a Rhodes Journalism graduate, and worked as a newspaper journalist from 1992. She joined the start-up team of Independent Online way back in 1999 and has been hooked to all things digital ever since. Anne now works as a freelance writer and editor. She used to write a blog for this site, but can now be found at brandanne. You can mail her: at dot brand @ gmail dot com.

Brad has a history in Information Technologies, with practical skills in a range of web-related technologies. He has built on his background in Science, and is currently completing his MSc, which focuses on utilising Open Source Software to improve rural community livelihoods. He is an outspoken advocate of Free/Libre and Open Source Software (FLOSS) and now works for OpenVOICE in Cape Town. He used to have a blog on this site, called New Media Brad, but he can now be found at whijo.net.
Vincent has 10 years of experience in structural design and corporate content management strategy, working for clients like DSTv/Multichoice, SAA, First National Bank, Virgin Active, South African Tourism, Standard Bank, Nandos and Visa Gold Asia. He is a member of the telkom ICT Journalist of the Year judging panel. Vincent used to have a blog on this site called Menthol, he can now be found on VincentMaher.com
Colin has been involved in freelance web development and graphic design since he completed his BJourn degree and has taught various software packages to staff and students. Colin worked extensively with Highway Africa to consult on the design and development of their online portal. His main interests include web development and the impact of new technology on the media. Colin used to have a blog on this site called YoungBlood, he can now be found at ColinDaniels.co.za
Vanessa completed her BJourn in 1999 specialising in radio journalism. Her masters thesis examined radio on the internet, where she did a case study analysis of a South African radio station and its movement online. 2001 saw her working in Johannesburg as a features reporter for the Engineering News and Mining Weekly.