Find top journalists in the South Africa
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Richard Poplak
Verified
Editor at Large, Daily Maverick
Journalist, filmmaker, graphic novelist, doggeralist (so this should rhyme, but nah.) Editor at large @dailymaverick.
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Johana Mukandila
Verified
Human Interest Reporter, Briefly News
Journalist Human Interest Reporter @Briefly News MC Content Creator
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Sam Spiller
Verified
Tech Writer, Clockwork
Senior Tech Writer at @Clockwork_Media - Former Weekend Argus reporter - Transformers fan - Part-time film critic
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Shama Nasinde
Verified
Media Coordinator, CNN
doing thangs. 🦄music editor @schonmagazine, presenter, journo @cnni • @blkbookdirect founder • 📹culture: @teenvogue All Views My Own.
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Lance Witten
Verified
Chief Audience Officer, African News Agency
I'm just a boy, standing in front of a social medium, asking its users to like me
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Ntombizodwa Makhoba
Verified
Journalist, News24
Content creator, researcher, student, hiker and a liker of things...
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Andile Zulu
Verified
Energy Democracy Officer, Mail & Guardian
Political Essayist @mailandguardian I want to be an honest man and a good writer -James Baldwin
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Fifi Peters
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Senior Anchor, CNBC Africa
Award winning financial journalist | Senior Anchor at CNBC Africa | Moderator | MC
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Hanna Ziady
Verified
Business Journalist, CNN
Business journalist @CNN in London | Previously @BDliveSA & @FinancialMail | Proudly South African *currently on maternity leave*
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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.