Jane Dutton is back in SA to host hard-hitting show
INTERNATIONAL news personality Jane Dutton has returned to home soil after spending 25 years abroad. Dutton takes up a spot in the evening line-up on eNCA at 8pm, hosting Tonight with Jane Dutton, a news talk show.
Her show will feature top newsmakers engaging on the current issues facing South Africa.
She has worked all over the world for the globe’s top news stations, including Al Jazeera, CNN, BBC World and CNBC.
Tonight chatted to Dutton upon her arrival in South Africa. How does it feel to be back in South Africa? It’s fantastic to be back. I’m just worried about the crime here, in Qatar we left our doors and gates open. Aside from that, South Africans are so friendly and the political interest is something I look forward to dissecting. Tell us more about Tonight with Jane Dutton? It’s a talk show and it’s going to be very interactive. We are going to have everything from politicians to musicians to people who are making a difference on the streets.
We will be focusing on stories that are not necessarily in the news, or those that have been overlooked. Viewers can connect with us via social media and also get involved in the conversation. How do you think your experience abroad will help you present the best stories? I’ve kept on top of South African news even while travelling. I think working, especially at Al Jazeera, has taught me to tell the story from the people’s viewpoint and not get consumed by the story.
I also know that with politicians it’s hard to get a straight answer but that’s what we’re looking for, so it’s my job to make sure we get those answers. And please excuse me if I come across too harsh. What are some of the local stories we should be keeping an eye on? Corruption is massive. South Africans need to be honest. I think even though the Zuma-Gupta saga has died down, I believe that this is going tobe a huge problem for a long time to come. So we shouldn’t forget about this.
Bombs, is this a new type of crime, is it psychological or the start of an organised terror? And is South Africa covered in case Isis is involved in this? South Africans should keep a close eye on this. And international? Donald Trump! This man is shaking every foundation in the most frightening manner. He is causing damage and separating countries and making Americans turn against and kill each other. What are your thoughts on how we present news? I’ve been listening to the radio and watching talk shows, and I am impressed with the way interviews are conducted. The hosts/presenters are fantastic. The core of the story is well presented and they do it in an eloquent manner. I do, however, feel reporting on the ground is a bit outdated, but this could be due to a number of factors like funding. What do you find interesting about our news compared to overseas? South Africa has never shied away from telling the entire story. They tell it like it is and expose all they can, unlike overseas, where things are swept under the carpet. Why should we watch Tonight with Jane Dutton? I want to present a fair talk show and get a rhythm going. I’ve been fantasising about the kinds of interviews I want to have.
I’m excited to get interactive with viewers through social media, I want them to be open and honest and let us know what’s happening.
I’m ready to learn stuff that I don’t know about and I thinks it’s going to be fun and insightful.
Catch Jane Dutton on Tonight which Jane Dutton airs live every week night at 8pm on eNCA (DStv 403).