The Journey of a Storyteller | Shafiq Morton | Episode 11
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ก.ย. 2024
- In podcast featuring journalist and storyteller Shafiq Morton, the conversation delves into his diverse experiences and insights gained from a career spanning journalism and creative writing. Morton reflects on his profound connection with the ocean and surfing, which shaped his early life, before discussing pivotal moments such as Nelson Mandela's release and his transition to digital photography-which involved navigating conflict zones. He shares vivid stories from war-torn countries like Somalia and Lebanon, emphasizing the significance of empathy and respect in reporting. Furthermore, Morton recounts his spiritual experiences in Palestine, the challenges faced by its people, and the unique identity of Cape Muslims. He highlights the themes of Ubuntu and community struggles in his writing while discussing his current book project centered on Cape saints. The interview concludes with his advice for aspiring writers, underlining the fulfillment found in the writing process.
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Shafiq Morton is a Cape Town-based photojournalist, editor, surfer, and former radio and TV presenter with over 40 years of experience. He hosted the "Drivetime" show on Voice of the Cape for more than 20 years, interviewing guests from over 100 countries. He has reported on key South African events, including the anti-apartheid movement, Nelson Mandela's release, and the 1994 elections. Morton has covered international stories in regions like Palestine, Libya, Somalia, and Pakistan.
His awards include the National Vodacom Award (2008) and regional Vodacom Award (2010). His radio show was nominated for MTN Awards (2014) and Liberty Life Awards (2016). He was recognized as one of the 500 most influential Muslims by the Royal Islamic Institute in Jordan (2009-2012) and received the AWQAF SA award in 2012. His book "A Mercy to All" was awarded the AfriCAN award in 2022, and he received the Dost-Fellowship Award in Turkey in 2023.
Morton is also an accomplished author of five books, covering a wide range of topics from travelogues to historical and religious subjects. His works include "Notebooks from Makkah and Madinah" and "Surfing behind the Wall: My Palestinian Journey." He is completing a book on Cape Town’s kramats and working on a novel, "The Chronicles of Ayman, the State Capture Sufi." In 2018, he was inducted into the Surfer’s Walk Hall of Fame at Muizenberg Corner.
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So glad this showed up on my feed. Going to enjoy all of these.
Shafiq Morton used to be an English teacher at our school in the 1980's LHHS
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