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Contributor, Freelance
Journalist for @TV5Monde @OuestFrance @RTBF @Radiotelesuisse @RTLFrance @lesoir based in Cape Town, South Africa - alumnus @IFPjournalisme
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Contributor and Researcher, Freelance
Multi-award winning author of #Khamr β’ Researcher β’ PhD Critical Diversity Studies Candidate β’ (they/them) π§:jamilkhan89@gmail.com
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Staff Writer, Morning Mix, The Washington Post
Little-bit-of-everything reporter at @washingtonpost. @NotreDame β21 alum βοΈVenezolana siempre π»πͺ Reach me at: maria.paul@washpost.com

Africa Correspondent, The Wall Street Journal
Reporter at the Wall Street Journal. Watching Uganda and Africa's Great Lakes Region.DMs open, story tips to nicholas.bariyo@wsj.com
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Writer and Producer, Freelance
Producing stories from across Africa. Former Africa features producer @ CNN
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Associate Editor, Minority Africa
Practising non-intellectual/over-qualified neurodivergent. Will infodump about birds. fae/they/she. Caprot π.
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Editor, Writer, and Photographer, Freelance
Arts & Culture Writer / Fashion & Still Life Photographer | Instagram: @alixrosecowie + @alixrosephoto

Writer and Photographer, Freelance
writer and photographer.@hnhfoodbank | @observerug Whn lyf gives u lemonade, make lemons.Lyf will be like what?

Freelance Video Journalist and Editor, Freelance
Videographer/Editor. Ex @BBCWorld @BBCAfrica
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find journalists covering South Africa?
Use filters such as industry, country, journalist type, or outlet to narrow your search to reporters, editors, or contributors who specialize in South Africa. Youβll see profiles that match those criteria.Do you offer contact emails for these journalists?
Yes. Verified contact details (e.g. emails, LinkedIn, X) become available with a premium subscription. Free users can view profiles but contact info is redacted.Can I filter South Africa journalists by location or publication?
Absolutely. You can target by country, city/state, or specific outlets to focus your outreach where it matters.What information does each South Africa journalist profile include?
Each profile contains journalist type, role, beat(s), industry, outlet, location, and recent articles to help you understand their coverage focus.Can I export journalists covering South Africa for campaigns?
Yes. Premium users can export lists of profiles into CSV or XLSX files, ready for outreach workflows or PR tools.How often are journalist profiles for South Africa updated?
The database is refreshed regularly to keep beats, roles, outlets, and contact details up to date.Why focus on journalists by specific beat?
Targeting by beat ensures your pitch lands with journalists already covering the topic, making your outreach more relevant and increasing the chance of coverage.Can I subscribe just to get a list of South Africa journalists for one project?
Yes. You may subscribe for a short term to export lists for a specific campaign and cancel afterward if you like.Can I cancel my subscription anytime?
Yes. Youβre free to cancel or change your plan at any time. Youβll retain full access until your billing period ends.