Hailing from Bela Bela, Limpopo, Walter Hayward studied Linguistics and Journalism at Stellenbosch University. There, he held the positions of Chief Sub-editor of Die Matie student newspaper, Chief Sub-editor of LIP newspaper and Chief Sub-editor of SMF magazine.
Having started his editing career at Independent Media, subbing for major newspapers across South Africa, Walter later joined ANA Publishing as its Chief Copy Editor before being promoted to Assistant Editor. He has a passion for correct grammar and spelling, and enjoys writing about the simple things in life.