South Africa, April 17 -- Radio is still as big a part of people's lives as it was in its early days nearly a hundred years ago. But much has changed, and expectations of how presenters act have grown. Nowadays, radio is defined by the speed and urgency at which it can cover relevant topics in the moment while maintaining a sense of trust and sincerity with listeners. To do this, radio relies on the exceptional work of highly ethical journalists.

As the head of news at Hot 102.7FM, and with over a decade-long career in broadcast journalism, Tara Penny has been quietly redefining what ethical journalism looks like on the radio. She has recently been awarded two prestigious accolades for her efforts.

At this year's Woman of Stature Awards...