Find top journalists in the South Africa
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Viwe Ndongeni-Ntlebi
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Editor, Bona
Health & Well-being advocate | Training 4 Kilimanjaro | Lifestyle Journalist at IOL Instagram:Viwentlebi | Facebook Page: www.facebook.
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Herman Gibbs
Verified
Sports Head and Editor, African News Agency
Sports journalist and editor of Cape Dreams online magazine. (twiends.com/herman_gibbs) and Sports Editor of African News Agency (ANA)
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Tony Jackman
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Writer, Columnist and Chief Sub-Editor, Daily Maverick
Writer, columnist, chief sub-editor for Daily Maverick, author of foodSTUFF. singer at braai parties, devoted dad to my Rebs and Jess and life partner to my Di.
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Sam Ormiston
Verified
Assistant News Editor, Daily Express
Deputy Features Editor at @Daily_Express
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Joshua Hendricks
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Contributor, The South African
Freelance Writer 📝@theSAnews @capeat6sport Member of @The_Safja
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Carin Smith
Verified
Freelance Aviation Writer, Business Day
Content producer - tweeting here in my personal capacity
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Vimbai Mutinhiri
Verified
Broadcast Journalist, Arise News
TV Host and Exec. Producer // 3 time AMVCA host // Broadcast Journalist - @arisetv // @thevimbaidotcom
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Denene Erasmus
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Journalist, Business Day
Journalist @BDliveSA. I write about energy, mining, climate change, agriculture and water. I read compulsively.
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Jillian Green
Verified
Managing Editor, Daily Maverick
Truth seeker, deadline slayer. Managing editor at Daily Maverick @dailymaverick
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Hillary Orinde
Verified
Southern Africa Reporter, Agence France-Presse (AFP)
Loves news. I love what I do. Southern Africa reporter @AFP. Ex Nairobi. Powered by milk 🥛 and chapati.
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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.