Based: Johannesburg
Annika Larsen is one of South Africa’s most respected journalists. She brings decades of experience to her role as Editor-at-Large at eTV and eNCA, South Africas leading independent news channels. Her distinguished career includes years of service as parliamentary correspondent and news anchor.
In her current role as Editor-at-Large, she has conducted high-profile interviews with presidents and world leaders in politics, business, sport and entertainment. Recent work includes a groundbreaking discussion with former ESKOM CEO Andre De Ruyter and comprehensive coverage of South Africa’s Government of National Unity negotiations. Her work includes an exclusive interview with Chris Hani’s Assassin Janusz Walus. She has just returned from the White House where she attended a meeting with Presidents Donald Trump and Cyril Ramaphosa. And Board member of of the Centre for Security, Peace and Conflict Resolution .
Background & Education:
Holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Cape Town; also studied at Herschel and St Cyprians Schools; Menell fellow at Duke University
Media Career (22+ years):
Senior specialist reporter at eNCA since 2005; currently anchors and hosts the daily 8 pm news on e.tv since October 2019
Notable work includes M-Net’s Carte Blanche, with spin-off series Carte Blanche Medical and Carte Blanche Consumer
Reporting Highlights:
Covered high-profile events: Jacob Zuma’s court cases (since 2005), Oscar Pistorius trial, and documentaries including The World’s Busiest Mortuary, The Far Right, Prepping for a Revolution, and My Blood is Red
Talk Show Host:
Launched My Guest Tonight with Annika Larsen in October 2022 on e.tv – a late-night interview series led by candid, intimate conversations with sports stars, politicians, and cultural figures
