Find top journalists in the South Africa
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Sylvie Wilkinson
Verified
Assistant News Editor, The i Paper
assistant news editor @theipaper | sylvie.wilkinson@theipaper.com
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Leanne Manas
Verified
Director, Manas Life and Presenter, South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)
My life is a story, I strive to make it a Bestseller! Broadcasting is my Game - People are my passion! UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador. bookings@leannemanas.com
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Ulrich Hendriks
Verified
Specialist Journalist, South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)
Lisa, Timothy & Carlrich’s daddy/journalist @ SABC news/Tweets are my own. RT's not endorsement. #SABCNews (@SABCNews) is work-related hendriksul@sabc.co.za
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Molife Kumona
Verified
Editor in Chief, GQ South Africa
God's Beloved| Editor in Chief @gqdotcoza | “My views are my own,and not that of my employer”
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Sophie Wilkinson
Verified
Journalist and Producer, Freelance
journalist/producer Missing Pieces: The Lesbian Mothers Scandal for @bbcradio4 on iPlayer NOW sophiewilkinsonjournalist@gmail.com
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Ben Johnson
Verified
Magazine Editor, Nature
Magazine Editor at @NatureMedicine and occasional writer on science, technology and health. Ex virologist 🦠 Charity trustee in Southwark, London 🏳️🌈
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Andrew Thompson
Verified
Writer and Photographer, Freelance
Journalist living in Cape Town, South Africa.
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Neesa Moodley
Verified
Business Editor, Daily Maverick
Editor Business Maverick. Money Cents with Neesa Personal finance, healthcare, financial services, investing. Opinions are my own neesa@dailymaverick.co.za
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find journalists in South Africa?
Use filters like beat, industry, journalist type, city or outlet to narrow your search and find journalists based in South Africa who cover your topic.Do you provide journalist email contacts in South Africa?
Yes. Verified contact details (emails, LinkedIn, X) are available with a premium subscription. Free users can see profile information, but direct contact data is redacted.Can I filter South Africa journalists by city, region, or media outlet?
Absolutely. You can narrow your search to specific states, cities, or publications within South Africa to target the right audience.What information is displayed in a journalist’s profile from South Africa?
Each profile includes journalist type, role, beat(s), industry coverage, outlet(s), location, and recent articles, so you can assess their fit.Can I export lists of journalists from South Africa for campaigns?
Yes. Premium users can export South Africa-based journalist lists into CSV or XLSX files to use directly in outreach.How often are the journalist profiles in South Africa updated?
We regularly refresh profiles to keep beats, locations, outlets, and contacts up to date and reliable.Why use a country filter instead of just beat or journalist type?
The geographical context helps ensure your pitch lands with journalists in your target market — greater relevance = higher chance of response.Can I subscribe just to export data for South Africa journalists?
Yes. You can subscribe for a short term to export your targeted list for a campaign and cancel afterward.Can I cancel my subscription at any time?
Yes. You can change or cancel your subscription anytime via your account settings, and retain access until the current billing period ends.