List of The South African Journalists and Reporters

1. Charlene Badasie

Designation Author Author Bio Charlene is an advocate of individuality and a firm believer in pancakes for dinner. Her writing has been featured in Comic Book Resources, Giant Freakin Robot, Fortress of Solitude, Looper, Glamour, HuffPost UK, GQ, Thrive Global and more. She also works as an occasional brand strategist for legendary rock band Bon Jovi. Her Bachelor of Commerce degree gives her a unique insight into the business side of entertainment journalism. As an avid Harry Styles enthusiast, she spends far too much time watching his music videos online.
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2. Lorne Philpot

Designation Author Author Bio Teacher and tourism enthusiast, Lorne Philpot enjoys exploring Johannesburg and its offerings. He likes to share his experiences and reflections on his travels around the city.
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3. Cornelia Le Roux

Designation Author Author Bio Lifestyle Manager at The South African who travelled extensively in Europe and South East Asia and served various publications around South Africa, including Media24 and Times Media. This was in various capacities, ranging from senior sub-editor, writer, arts and book editor. Alongside a variety of personal interests and hobbies, I am passionate about the media industry and delivering high-quality journalism to the audience The South African serves.
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4. Sinothando Siyolo

Designation Author Author Bio Sinothando Siyolo was introduced to the world of media at a young age by his grandmother, who would bring him magazines from work to read. He studied media and writing at the University of Cape Town. Before joining The South African, he worked as a junior content producer at Highbury Media. He spends his free time reading, journaling, hiking and hanging out with friends.
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5. Simnikiwe Hlatshaneni

Designation Author Author Bio Simnikiwe Hlatshaneni is a well-rounded writer with 10 years of experience in journalism the field. She's done everything from radio and television reporting and producing to working behind the scenes on major television productions. For 5 years she worked as a news reporter for The Citizen, producing content for the brand's print and online publications. She has also worked in public relations where she has written content for various clients in the NGO space. When she's not being a below average gamer, she enjoys reading scientific journals for fun.
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6. Lwandlekazi Gwiji

Designation Author Author Bio Lwandlekazi Gwiji is a recent journalism graduate from Durban University of Technology: Class of 2022. Previously, she interned at Cape Town Magazine and contributed to Sibizi News. An extrovert online and introvert offline, she is passionate about content production and always keen to cover the exclusive, exciting events
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7. Carmen Coetsee

Designation Author Author Bio Carmen Coetsee is a Stellenbosch University graduate who completed her BA Language and Culture degree in 2020 and thereafter, her honours degree in 2021. She is currently doing her Masters degree in Linguistics at Stellenbosch University. She is passionate about reading, writing and all things book related.
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8. Marele Van Zyl

Designation Author Author Bio Marele loves exploring in her kitchen with a variety of dishes. She is an adventurous foodie who always enjoys trying cuisines from other cultures. That way she often discovers new favourites and prepares them in her kitchen with her own unique twists. For Marele cooking is not only a hobby but an excellent way to bring people together. Try some of Marele’s tasty dishes.
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9. Tlotlisang Mollo

Designation Author Author Bio Tlotlisang Mollo is a student at Boston Media House in Tshwane, who is currently enrolled in the final year of her Diploma in Media Practices, majoring in journalism. She is inquisitive, tenacious and loves to write. She also enjoys brainstorming story ideas.
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10. Obakeng Pholo

Designation Author Author Bio Obakeng Pholo is The South African's syndication manager and has accumulated years of experience in the media industry, as a former editor-in-chief and content manager, among other roles. Obakeng is passionate about making a difference in the LGBTQIA+ community and brings a softer touch to hard news. He has worked as a butcher, cashier, waiter, and even a teacher.
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11. Michelle Swart

Designation Author Author Bio Michelle is an experienced news writer with over 6 years' experience in the media industry. She has a keen interest in the digital landscape and started her career as a digital and community manager, where she then developed a passion for writing and news.
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12. Shyleen Choruma

Designation Author Author Bio Shyleen Choruma is a Journalism graduate with a keen interest in contributing to the digital media landscape of South Africa. She is a Master of Communication and Media student. Shyleen is also a public relations practitioner, with a passion for books and telling jokes.
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13. Virginia Keppler-young

Designation Author Author Bio Virginia Keppler-Young is not just a journalist; she is a voice for the vulnerable and has literally saved the lives of over a 100 elderly from starvation, physical abuse and neglect. Referred to as a veteran journalist as she started her career at the anti-apartheid newspaper Vrye Weekblad, Virginia has since held various senior positions at mainstream media houses. Virginia also won the AfriCAN Authors Awards in Afrikaans Literature and Poetry for her second book in 2019. But she says her most important job is that of mother, wife and “Glamma” to her granddaughter.
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14. Mariette Van Niekerk

Designation Author Author Bio Mariëtte van Niekerk is a journalist with a passion for lifestyle news. She studied journalism at the University of Pretoria and started her career at Media24. Mariëtte honed her writing skills at media titles, including Volksblad, Die Burger, Huisgenoot and You magazines, the Rekord Newspapers and Get It Magazine. She is married, a mom to two boys loves to read when she gets the chance and cannot start her day without a cup of well-brewed coffee
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15. Mihlali Vellem

Designation Author Author Bio Mihlali Vellem began her career in the media industry in 2017 as an intern reporter in the Eastern Cape. She furthered her studies and later ventured into Health and Safety (OHS) before returning to her true passion – journalism. The lifestyle content producer currently has qualifications in Journalism, Public Relations and OHS. Mihlali says she enjoys the thrills of conversing with different people daily and keeping up to date with local trending news. Among other roles, she has worked as a digital content producer, a campaign coordinator and a health and safety coordinator. The celeb n...ews reporter advocates for equality, education and building reading skills from an early age.more
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16. Jessica Alberts

Designation Author Author Bio I am passionate about food - baking, making and creating.
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17. Ethel Mannya

Designation Author Author Bio Ethel is a proud Limpopian who is a Communications and PR graduate. She is an avid reader, a lover of news, and a passionate writer who advocates for independent journalism. She hopes to become a kick-ass travel content creator.
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18. Sundeeka Mungroo

Designation Author Author Bio Sundeeka Mungroo is a content producer, foodie and all-round adventure-seeker. She's a graduate of the University of South Africa with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature, and has worked as a copywriter and editor in the digital marketing industry. Sundeeka currently writes for The South African with a focus on Travel and Tourism. She has a passion for travel herself, and loves exploring all that beautiful South Africa has to offer.
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19. Thabiso Papiso

Designation Author Author Bio Thabiso Papiso is an IT graduate with a sharp eye for analytics. He stumbled into writing as a hobby, gradually growing into a stress reliever and a passion for all things creative, informative and entertaining. In his spare time, he plays soccer, runs, occasionally visits the gym and is a binge-watcher that enjoys snacks.
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20. Irene Muller

Designation Author Author Bio Irene Muller is a Mother of 5 and a Grandmother of 8 who loves nothing more than cooking great food for everyone. She writes recipes for several publications and really loves that people can try and enjoy her cooking.
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21. Linda Kaumphawi

Designation Author Author Bio Interested in food, travel and fitness.
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22. Erene Roux

Designation Author Author Bio Erene Roux (Née Oberholzer) is an Amsterdam-based journalist, Journalism and Media Studies lecturer, communications manager and content writer from Johannesburg, South Africa. Her work has appeared in The South African, The Australian, Beeld, Netwerk24, Perdeby and more. Erene has a keen interest in the theoretical side of journalism, history and digital media. She writes about everything from celebrities, sport, entertainment, technology, health and fitness and knows everything about the British royal family. She has many opinions on high and low culture - and considers herself somewha...t of a general knowledge 'whizz'.more
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23. Keliah Daniels

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24. Pauline Torongo

Designation Author Author Bio Pauline. K. Torongo is the Campaign Manager at The South African in Cape Town. She obtained a BCom in Business Management and has worked as a Digital Marketing Manager. She enjoys reading and hiking.
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25. More Mabandi

Designation Author Author Bio More Mabandi is a digital content creator who earned her degree in Communication Science at the UNISA. She worked as an Entertainment & Lifestyle Online News writer for Opera News. As a child, More always had a selection of magazines with information about celebrities and popular culture. When she is not writing, she is reading or hiking. #womeninjournalism
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26. Vuyolwethu Reoagile

Designation Author Author Bio Vuyolwethu Reoagile currently lives in Johannesburg where she is working on her debut novel and a series of multimedia literature projects. Apart from writing and reading about the world us, she loves her daughters, nieces and nephews more than anything in the world, and believes in the total and absolute emancipation of women.
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27. Sean Parker

Designation Author Author Bio Sean Parker is a motoring and motorsport journalist with over 10 years of experience. The Cape Town-born writer started in the industry as the SA Guild of Motoring Journalists' Bursar student. Since then, Parker has launched a national newspaper called Gears and Gadgets and worked for the country's premier online and print motoring publications. The avid traveler has enjoyed stints on Heart FM and Goodhope FM and is currently a Formula 1 contributor to Vision View Sports Radio. The 34-year-old has covered the Dakar Rally twice, and attended the Frankfurt Motor show on two occasions. He enjoys ...watching live sports and can't wait for F1 to debut in Mzansi.more
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28. Tshuxeko Baloyi

Designation Author Author Bio Tshuxeko Baloyi is an all-rounder journalist. He started writing while he was still a student at the University of Limpopo for Keyaka Magazine, later publishing articles for Mgosi and Opera News Hub before joining NRF- SAASTA as a science and technology journalist intern.
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29. Robyn Brittow

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30. Wade Pretorius

Designation Author Author Bio Wade Pretorius is an experienced sports writer, who has covered some of the biggest events in the world for the biggest South African media houses. Previously a qualified lawyer, he used his love for sport to turn his passion into a career. For nearly a decade, he has been covering local and international soccer, as well as cricket and golf, spending countless hours bringing fans around the country up to date. Even as a two-time global winner of the popular sports predictor Superbru, he still struggles to correctly predict Manchester United's next result.
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31. Melissa Jacobs

Designation Author Author Bio Melissa Jacobs is a Catering Chef Specialist that learned to cook growing up in a large family and perfected her skills to make food for a large family of her own, weddings and all kinds of small to large events.
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32. Neo Thale

Designation Author Author Bio Between 2012-2014, Neo Thale was paid by the Gupta family to punt their propaganda rag: The New Age. Since then, he has been atoning for this sin as a sub-editor and content producer at some of SA’s more reputable print and online titles. Outside of a two-year break from journalism to work for a global online trading firm, he is a career newsman with a keen interest in politics, business, history and law. Manchester United, house music and tequila help him recharge after the Fourth Estate has depleted him.
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33. Petrus Madutlela

Designation Author Author Bio I'm a South African chef living and working in the United Kingdom, with a passion for food, creativity and different cultures. I hope to share my food experiences and discoveries in my new column with you. I've recently returned from South Africa where I spent two and a half months filming The Ultimate Braai Master TV series in which I was part of the judging panel. I'm currently head chef at The Hengist Restaurant in Aylesford, Kent.
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34. Grant Hawthorne

Designation Author Author Bio My passion for food was developed at an early age, while growing up in the seaside village of Hout Bay. Classically French trained under British Chef of the Year (1982), Bill Stafford, I have been head chef of 3 critically acclaimed seafood restaurants and am a member of the Master Chefs of Great Britain and a Master Craftsman with the Craft Guild of Chefs. My African Volcano stall at the Maltby Street food market in Bermondsey every Saturday is a hit among foodies who can try a variety of peri peri-infused dishes like chicken prego rolls on homemade Portuguese bread and giant flame-grilled ti...ger prawnsmore
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35. Leeroy Mukotekwa

Designation Author Author Bio Leeroy Mukotekwa is a Honours Degree holder in Media from Midlands State University, who majored in journalism. He started his career as a Line Editor with Midlands Observer before switching the floor to blogging. Leeroy always has the inside scoop on the lives of your famous celebrities. No doubt, he is the go-to source when it comes to everything Hollywood and South African entertainment news.
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36. Yolulwe Qoshe

Designation Author Author Bio Yolulwe Qoshe is an award-winning sports journalist who has worked for Grocott's Mail, as well as freelanced for The Daily Dispatch, Grit Sports, Rugby365, The Herald, NexGen amongst others. He has also covered Super Rugby and Currie Cup games live and has been published six times by Soccer-Laduma Online.
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37. David Mutengwa

Designation Author Author Bio David Mutengwa is a talented lifestyle and entertainment writer with a passion for sharing stories with his readers. With over three years' experience in the industry, he has honed his skills in crafting insightful and entertaining articles. Prior to pursuing his love for writing, David worked as a banker, but it was his desire to tell stories that eventually drew him to a career in journalism. He brings a unique perspective to his work, and his dedication to excellence has earned him a loyal following among readers and peers.
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38. Cwenga Maqhubela

Designation Author Author Bio Cwenga Maqhubela is a qualified journalist specialising in digital and multimedia reporting. He developed a passion for content creation during his high school days and decided to further his studies as a journalist. He obtained a National Diploma and Degree in Journalism at Nelson Mandela University and has been writing for various news outlets. His career highlights are working as a Digital News Producer at the SABC and Sports Editor at MadibazNews. Outside content creation, Cwenga is a sports fanatic.
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39. Asande Mpila

Designation Author Author Bio Asande Mpila is CEO & Co-founder of CHEFMEETCHEF (Pty) Ltd. She has worked at the Good Food & Wine Show in 2015 alongside Siba Mtongana and Pete Goffe-Wood. She has obtained a Culinary Arts Qualification at The International Hotel School and has been in the hospitality industry for over four years catering for different types of events.
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40. Mercy Mbuthia

Designation Author Author Bio Mercy Mbuthia is a seasoned content creator and SEO expert with over five years' experience in writing on a wide range of entertainment and lifestyle-related topics. She has worked for different blogs and is passionate about education, especially among the abled-differently persons in communities.
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41. Francois Jansen

Designation Author Author Bio Francois Jansen is a journalist, author and proofreader. He has written for a variety of publications and websites, with a radar calibrated for gothic, gonzo and the weird. His features, posts, articles and interviews have been published in People Magazine, ATKV Taalgenoot, LitNet, The Citizen, Funds for Writers and The South African, among other publications. Sometimes, he co-writes with others.
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42. Tom Head

Designation Author Author Bio Born in Nottingham, made in Cape Town: Tom Head has penned more than 10,000 articles for The South African, and the Leeds University graduate has also been an ever-present in the publication's meteoric rise. Now working as their National News Manager, this portly pom can, AT LAST, boast that his football team - Nottingham Forest - are in the Premier League again.
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43. Gary Dunn

Designation Author Author Bio Gary Dunn, a.k.a. Geek Physique, is a sports-loving writer. His passions include writing about food, sports and various niche markets. He is currently training to be a South African strongman and he's building his career as a content writer to teach, inform and inspire greatness. Perfection is the goal. Progress is the result.
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44. Megan van den Heever

Designation Author Author Bio Born and raised on the sunny shores of Durban, writer Megan van den Heever is passionate about her faith, food and feminism. She loves the outdoors, reality TV and true crime doccies and is a sucker for a good sale.
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45. Nokuthula Ngcobo

Designation Author Author Bio Born an ambivert and raised a quaintrelle, Nokuthula Ngcobo's love for words and languages developed through her flair for writing poetry. When she is not writing, curled up with a good book or out experiencing the beauty of nature and good music, she is mentoring journalism students to hone their writing and reporting skills. Apart from writing, Nokuthula is also obsessed with radio and broadcasting.
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46. Thandeka Mthethwa

Designation Author Author Bio Thandeka Mthethwa is a soapie and celeb news guru. There’s nothing that happens on your screen that she does not know about. She is an enthusiastic BA Journalism Honours graduate that has written for Zalebs and TVPlus. When she isn’t watching her soapies, you will find her avidly laughing at some of the things people share on social media. She is obsessed with Twitter.
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47. Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty

Designation Author Author Bio Reeshni Chetty is a journalist, singer and blogger who has worked in radio, print and digital media. She started at a community radio station while studying and interned at IOL, before landing a job at Briefly News. When Reeshni is not typing on her keyboard, she's singing at events or working on spreading awareness around mental health issues. While she may be over 1.8m tall, she still jumps around at the thought of a gecko.
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48. Rorisang Kgosana

Designation Author Author Bio Remember the Dros Rapist that shocked the country and the world? That was broken by Rorisang Kgosana, an experienced journalist who likes to tackle hard news and be the voice of the voiceless. Rorisang has experience as an online journalist for Caxton and a hard-news journalist for The Citizen, covering Pretoria before being moved to become the publications’ Premium Journalist. She served as a member of the executive committee of the National Press Club between 2020 and 2021. She is a mother, who has an interest in law as well as politics and is a massive UFC fan.
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49. Siseko Gwegwe

Designation Author Author Bio Siseko Gwegwe is a long-suffering Bafana Bafana fan. The problem began at his parents' home in Khayelitsha in 1996 as Brazil came back from 2-0 to beat SA 3-2. He grew up in Cape Town reading his mom’s Drum magazines and his father’s Kick Off and City Press weeklies. Siseko spends summers at his second hometown, Middelburg in the Eastern Cape. After studying journalism at Varsity College, he worked at Soccer Laduma for over three years before going international with Futaa for two years. His experience includes news and entertainment reporting.
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50. Rae Seleme

Designation Author Author Bio Rae Seleme is a seasoned entertainment and lifestyle writer who is popularly known as “The Soapie Police”. She kickstarted her soapie blogs on TVSA, and has published articles on Iharare and ZAlebs before joining The South African. She is an avid soapie viewer and critic who analyses characters, provides conspiracies, spoilers and reviews to all your favourite South African soapies and telenovelas. Rae obtained her BA Media Studies degree at the University of Limpopo, a copywriting postgraduate diploma from AAA School of Advertising and a PGCE at Unisa.
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51. Storm Simpson

Designation Author Author Bio Storm Simpson, a journalist, photographer, and writer from Cape Town, produces news content for The South African. His byline appears in publications such as ART AFRICA, Getaway, TechRadar, Popular Mechanics SA, Women on Wheels, and Cape Town Etc
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52. Marilynn Manuel

Designation Author Author Bio Marilynn Manuel completed her diploma in journalism and media studies at Damelin before honing her skills at Women24 (W24). She then went on to work at Briefly News, becoming a voice for everyday SA citizens who wanted to share their stories. When she's not writing news that entertains and inspires, Marilynn is an avid reader and a wellness bunny.
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53. Naledi de Wee

Designation Author Author Bio Naledi de Wee is an entertainment enthusiast who is passionate about all things film, television and music. She's worked for SA Hip-Hop Magazine before joining The South African in 2021 and describes herself as "down-to-earth, talkative and someone who loves a good laugh".
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54. Thabo Baloyi

Designation Author Author Bio Thabo Baloyi is a Communications graduate and news anchor based in Johannesburg. Most of his work experience includes radio and in addition to being a news junkie, he also enjoys watching courtroom dramas. While he has a keen interest in current affairs, he’s particularly taken a liking to American politics. His favourite book is ‘The Catcher in the Rye’ by J.D Salinger and he uses more metaphors than the average person.
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55. Nokwanda Ncwane

Designation Author Author Bio Nokwanda is a passionate writer and journalism graduate. Her byline has appeared in the Sunday Independent, Pretoria News and IOL. She started her journey with TheSouthAfrican.com in their #gig4student project and through hard work, she eventually joined the news team.
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56. Corné van Zyl

Designation Author Author Bio Corné van Zyl is a journalist, editor, digital manager, and photographer with extensive experience and management skills. She studied journalism at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and started her career at Media24. Corné worked for Beeld and the tabloid Sondag newspaper before she made her way to the South African Press Association (SAPA). After surviving a six-day ICU Covid-19 ordeal in 2021, she left her permanent job, packed up, and sold everything in Pretoria to start a new venture on the South Coast with her adorable two-year-old son and high school sweetheart of ...20 years.more
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57. Alicia Naidoo

Designation Author Author Bio Alicia Naidoo is a Master of Journalism graduate from the Durban University of Technology, who majored in broadcasting. She kickstarted her career as a production coordinator in film and television with screen credits including cinema, SABC and M-Net. Alicia is now the Celeb News Manager at The South African. As a pop culture enthusiast and reality show lover, she is a soft news junkie.
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58. Shingai Mhlanga

Designation Campaign Assistant Author Bio Shingai Mhlanga is a Campaign Assistant at the South African. She holds a BCom Honours in Marketing Management, and has worked as a Sales Assistant and College Administrator. Outside of work she enjoys baking and travelling.
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59. Lisa Greyson

Author Bio Meet Lisa Greyson! A content producer of all things pet-related. From pet care to pet love language, Lisa has found a sweet spot in the pet-pet owner relationship that she is exceedingly eager to share with you in her articles!
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60. Mariette Adams

Author Bio Adams is an experienced sports writer with a passion for telling rugby stories. Adams is a dominant and influential woman in sport and is thriving in what is considered a male-dominated profession. She has written meaningful pieces and positively impacted women in rugby through her work in both print and online, and has been published in some of the biggest publications in the country, including but not limited to SA Rugby magazine, Huisgenoot, You, and the official British & Irish Lions tour magazine and match programmes. Adams is also a long-suffering Manchester United supporter and desc...ribes her affiliation to the renowned football club as a ‘complicated’ love affair.more
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61. Portia Chamapiwa

Designation Campaign Management Assistant Author Bio Portia Chamapiwa works as a campaign management assistant for The South African. She is a young, vibrant woman with great enthusiasm to learn. She has great expertise in communicating with clients from all walks of life, to cater to all their commercial needs. When Portia is not dealing with clients, she enjoys reading, cooking and listening to music.
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62. Adamu Andrew Michael

Designation Content Producer Author Bio Adamu Andrew Michael is a syndication content producer at The South African with a passion for informative media and always chasing the next viral video moment in South Africa. He began his career in radio and print media, where he collected news stories for radio programmes and newspaper in-campus and off-campus at university.
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63. Arnold Charles

Designation Producer Author Bio Arnold Charles is a syndication content producer at The South African and a Saint Augustine University of Tanzania graduate with a degree in Mass Communication. He began his career at college as an editor for the school newspaper and as a radio presenter and content producer at radio SAUT FM. Later, he worked with Scooper News as an online content producer after completing his internship with Radio Free Africa.
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64. Njabulo Madlala

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65. Andrea Chothia

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69. Dumani Moyo

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