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Paydesk has 185 journalists in South Africa. Our journalists can do broadcast reports, as well as printed media and photography.
Our top journalists in South Africa are Darren Taylor and Mpho Tshikhudo.
Use our journalist directory to find a member to work for you.
We have journalists in Benoni, Bloemfontein, Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Johannesburg South, Kempton Park, Lenasia, Louis Trichardt, Magaliesburg, Nelspruit, Paarl, Polokwane, Port Elizabeth, Pretoria, Randburg, Springs, Stellenbosch, Umhlanga and Vryheid.
Journalists in South Africa
Darren Taylor is a journalist based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. He has been reporting on current affairs throughout Africa since the early 1990s. He specializes in longer form, in depth investigative and human interest features, for both radio and print, but is equally adept at short-Read more
English
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Vox Pop
Politics
Current Affairs
Technology
Mpho Tshikhudo is a journalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa. My writings on news and showbiz have appeared in Jazziz (US) as well as prominent broadsheets and magazine titles in South Africa. I wish to spotlight more of the pop culture and the arts from this part of the world. Music Read more
English
Feature Stories
Fact Checking
Breaking News
Fact Checking
Vicky Stark is a journalist based in Cape Town, South Africa. She currently works as a freelance reporter for Voice of America TV, radio and online. She is also the producer of the Weekend Breakfast Show on Cape Talk radio. Previously she was a freelance bulletin writer and reporter for the South Read more
Afrikaans
English
Journalism
Current Affairs
Bryson Bichwa is a journalist based in Pretoria South Africa. He started working as a news reporter to Radio France international, and Independent Television (ITV) based in Tanzania, East Africa. You can find his works on VOA Swahili, DW Swahili, RFI Swahili, ITV Tanzania and on YouTube. If you Read more
English
Kinyarwanda
Swahili
Video Package (Web / Broadcast)
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Business
Finance
Politics
Thuso Khumalo is a seasoned journalist based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, with a keen focus on South African politics, social issues, and health matters. His reporting has delved into the significant shifts within South Africa's political scene, especially the intricacies of coalition Read more
English
Video Package (Web / Broadcast)
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Business
Politics
Current Affairs
Asmaa Botmi-Clarke is a journalist based in Durban, South Africa. Experienced Video Journalist with a demonstrated history of working in the writing and editing industry. Skilled in Journalism in Television. Strong media and communication professional with a focus in Africa and African news.
English
French
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Feature Stories
Live Reporting
Breaking News
Fact Checking
Myron Naicker is an award winning journalist based in Durban, South Africa. With over 15 years of experience, Naicker has worked for the likes of Voice of America (Washington), eNCA, Kagiso Media and Independent Newspapers. He is a multi-skilled journalist with experience in television (on-air), Read more
English
Video Package (Web / Broadcast)
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Current Affairs
Film & Theatre
Sports
Romain Chanson is a journalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Radio - Vidéo - Writing
French
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Fact Checking
Fact Checking
Rizel Delano is a Research & Development Analyst, Journalist, Brand Consultant, PRO, Writer and Content Director RDL is curious about how things work in getting to understand life and all its constituencies… Which means, she has a vast interest in various topics Since one must have a broad Read more
English
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Documentaries
Business
Finance
Politics
KaNtu Studios is a creative solutions agency based in Johannesburg, South Africa. We supply news rooms with compelling stories, voices and visuals from Africa through the vast number of stringers/reporters that we have based throughout 38 countries on the continent. We create documentaries that Read more
English
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Business
Finance
Current Affairs
Ihsaan Haffejee is a multimedia journalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa. With a focus on visual journalism using photography and video to document stories from South Africa.
English
Video Package (Web / Broadcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Documentaries
Politics
Current Affairs
Science & Environment
Marize de Klerk is an experienced journalist, online content, TV and video producer based in Johannesburg, South Africa. She specialises in science, technology, agriculture, aerospace, lifestyle, tourism and environment. During her 16-year career she worked for broadcasters like Deutsche Welle Read more
Afrikaans
German
English
Video Package (Web / Broadcast)
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Business
Politics
Current Affairs
Ruud Elmendorp is a Dutch video journalist travelling through Africa. For a variety of clients, he produces news packages, features and documentaries and writes articles. Find out more on https://www.videojournalist.nl
German
English
French
Video Package (Web / Broadcast)
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Business
Current Affairs
Technology
Wandiswa Ntengento is a seasoned journalist based in South Africa. Ntengento has extensive experience in working as a broadcast journalist and producer in over 15 African countries. Over the 12 years in the field, she has built up expertise in broadcast, print and online journalism. She has worked Read more
English
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Documentaries
Business
Finance
Politics
Yazeed Kamaldien is a journalist, photographer and documentary filmmaker based in Cape Town, South Africa. He has produced his own short films, worked as a production manager with production companies as well as researcher. He has also worked as a fixer with international production companies. His Read more
Afrikaans
Video Package (Web / Broadcast)
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Business
Politics
Current Affairs
Multimedia journalist and documentary filmmaker interested in exploring social issues that tackle post colonialism, indigenous culture, environment and identity. I am a member of the African Photojournalism Database. A joint project of World Press Photo Foundation & Everyday Africa. DW Akademie Read more
English
Video Package (Web / Broadcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Documentaries
Technology
Science & Environment
War Reporter
Joseph Maramba is a multi-media journalist with over 13 years experience. In his early journalism years he worked as a writer at The Chronicle in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe before moving onto radio at the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Cooperation's Spot FM Radio where he produced and presented various content on Read more
English
Video Package (Web / Broadcast)
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Politics
Current Affairs
Technology
Sema Fonkem is a multimedia journalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Fonkem has been practicing uninterrupted since 2022. His professional career kicked off as a freelance multimedia consultant, Public Relations Officer, Researcher and Writer. Fonkem communicates in both French and English Read more
English
French
Video Package (Web / Broadcast)
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Business
Politics
Current Affairs
Eric Kasongo is a seasoned bilingual journalist (French-English) based in Cape Town, South Africa, with a specialized focus on political and economic affairs in both South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). His expertise spans critical sectors such as mining and energy, where he has Read more
English
French
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Content Writing
Corporate Content
Business
Finance
Politics
George Philipas is a journalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Currently traveling through Lesotho, Mozambique, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and DRC between September 2023 - March 2024. www.georgephilipas.com https://muckrack.com/george-philipas Upon completion of a postgraduate diploma in Read more
Greek
English
Spanish
Feature Stories
Risk Analysis
Research
Finance
Politics
Current Affairs
Nick Alexandra is a multi-media journalist, cinematographer and filmmaker based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Nick is a highly professional operator with more than 15 years experience in media and journalism working in the US, Europe, Middle East and Southern Africa with a range of Read more
English
Video Package (Web / Broadcast)
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Business
Politics
Current Affairs
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