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Political analysts, journalists and commentators on South African politics, policy, media and current affairs. Suited to client events, conferences, briefings and panel discussions needing informed context rather than opinion.

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Adriaan Basson

Johannesburg
Adriaan Basson is an award-winning investigative journalist and editor of News24, South Africa’s biggest online news platform. Based in Johannesburg.
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Aki Anastasiou

Johannesburg
Aki Anastasiou is Talk Radio 702’s trafficologist and technology presenter, named Best Traffic Presenter at the 2011 MTN Radio Awards. Based in Johannesburg.
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Alec Hogg

Johannesburg/London
Alec Hogg is a business speaker, economist and media entrepreneur who founded Moneyweb Holdings in 1997. Based in Johannesburg and London.
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Annika Larsen

Johannesburg
Annika Larsen is Editor-at-Large at eTV and eNCA, a news anchor who has interviewed presidents and world leaders. Based in Johannesburg.
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Ashley Hayden

Johannesburg
Ashley Hayden is a television presenter, actress, motivational speaker and MC who hosts launches, conferences and gala evenings. Based in Johannesburg.
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Bheki Mahlobo

Johannesburg
Bheki Mahlobo is an analyst at the Centre for Risk Analysis who writes chapters of the Socio-Economic Survey of South Africa. Based in Johannesburg.
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Bonang Matheba

Johannesburg
Bonang Matheba is a multi-award-winning radio host, TV presenter and MC who launched the luxury beverage brand House of BNG. Based in Johannesburg.
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Bronwyn Nielsen

Johannesburg
Bronwyn Nielsen is a broadcaster and MC who joined CNBC Africa at its 2007 launch and became executive director of the ABN Group. Based in Johannesburg.
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Bruce Whitfield

Cape Town
Bruce Whitfield is an MC, speaker and award-winning financial journalist who hosts The Money Show on 702 and Cape Talk. Based in Cape Town.
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Cindy Poluta

Johannesburg 
Cindy Poluta is a sports anchor who has presented mornings on Talk Radio 702 and 94.7 Highveld Stereo and worked live at SuperSport. Based in Johannesburg.
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Daniel Silke

Cape Town
Daniel Silke is an independent political analyst and keynote speaker on South African and international politics and globalisation. Based in Cape Town.
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Devi Sankaree Govender

Johannesburg
Devi Sankaree Govender is an award-winning investigative journalist, MC and speaker who spent 18 years at Carte Blanche. Based in Johannesburg.
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Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp

Cape Town/JHB
Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp is a media personality, MC and speaker who hosts kykNET’s Parliament Parliament. Based in Cape Town and Johannesburg.
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Elma Smit

London
Elma Smit is a radio DJ and TV presenter who won SuperSport’s 2011 Lady Rugga search and hosted segments at the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Based in London.
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Ferial Haffajee

Johannesburg
Ferial Haffajee is a multi-award-winning editor, journalist and global moderator, now Associate Editor at Daily Maverick. Based in Johannesburg.
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Frans Cronje

Johannesburg
Frans Cronje is a political and economic analyst with a PhD in scenario planning who directs the Centre for Risk Analysis think-tank.
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Iman Rappetti

Johannesburg
Iman Rappetti is an award-winning journalist, MC and speaker who hosts on PowerFM and co-anchored News Night with Jeremy Maggs. Based in Johannesburg.
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Janie Du Plessis

Cape Town
Janie du Plessis, one of South Africa’s youngest ever TV presenters, hosted Teletien, Graffiti and Revue Plus and now speaks publicly. Cape Town.
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Jeannie D

Cape Town
Jeannie D is a TV and radio presenter, MC and Top Billing host who trained at the National School of the Arts. Based in Cape Town.
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Joanne Joseph

Johannesburg
Joanne Joseph is a TV and radio broadcaster, author and MC with 25 years in media, including 702’s Afternoon Drive. Based in Johannesburg.
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Jody Hendricks

Johannesburg
Jody Hendricks is a sports commentator, TV analyst and RSG sports presenter who started out at MFM 92.6 in Stellenbosch. Based in Johannesburg.
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John Robbie

Johannesburg
John Robbie is a broadcaster and former British Lions rugby player with 30 years in radio, including 702’s breakfast show. Based in Johannesburg.
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JP Landman

Johannesburg
JP Landman is a self-employed political and trend analyst and speaker with a cum laude MPhil in Future Studies from Stellenbosch. Based in Johannesburg.
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Justice Malala

Johannesburg
Justice Malala is an award-winning journalist, political commentator and MC who presents The Justice Factor on eNCA. Based in Johannesburg.
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Karabo Van Heerden

Johannesburg
Karabo Van Heerden is an advocate at the Johannesburg Bar and a former Amnesty International intern working on refugee and gender based violence issues.
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Kieno Kammies

Cape Town
Kieno Kammies is a veteran broadcaster and MC with 25 years in commercial media, including work for the BBC and Reuters TV. Based in Cape Town.
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LEANNE MANAS

Johannasburg
Leanne Manas is an award-winning TV presenter, MC and speaker, and anchor of SABC 2’s breakfast show Morning Live. Based in Johannesburg.
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Lerato Mogoathle

Johannesburg
Lerato Mogoatlhe is a journalist and speaker who left South Africa for a three-month journey around Africa and returned five years later. Johannesburg.
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Lester Kiewit

Cape Town
Lester Kiewit is a respected South African broadcast journalist and MC who hosts Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit on CapeTalk.
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Liezel Van Der Westhuizen

Cape Town
Liezel van der Westhuizen is an MC, motivational speaker and presenter of SABC3’s breakfast show Expresso and of MNet Idols. Based in Cape Town.
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Lindiwe Mazibuko

Durban
Lindiwe Mazibuko is a political leader and public speaker, the first black woman elected Leader of the Opposition in South Africa. Based in Durban.
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Maps Maponyane

Johannesburg
Maps Maponyane is a TV presenter, model, MC and entrepreneur named GQ best dressed man and one of SA’s most stylish personalities. Based in Johannesburg.
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Marius Roberts

Johannesburg
Marius Roberts is a TV personality, MC and speaker known for Isidingo and as a field reporter on MNet’s Front Row. Based in Johannesburg.
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Masechaba Ndlovu

Johannesburg
Masechaba Ndlovu is an actress, television producer and presenter who hosted the SABC Africa On-screen film festival in 2007 and 2008. Based in Johannesburg.
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Matthew Pearce

Cape Town
Matthew Pearce is a Supersport rugby commentator, golf presenter and MC who won SAB’s TV Newcomer of the Year in 2006. Based in Cape Town.
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Maya Fisher French

Cape Town
Maya Fisher-French is a personal finance journalist, author and MC who has twice won the Sanlam Award for Excellence in Financial Journalism. Cape Town.
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Michael Mol

Cape Town
Michael Mol is a medical doctor, international speaker and MC who anchored Top Billing, South Africa’s longest running prime time TV magazine. Cape Town.
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Mthunzi Mdwaba

Johannesburg
Mthunzi Mdwaba is a businessman, strategist and speaker who served as Vice-President of the International Organisation of Employers. Based in Johannesburg.
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Mzukisi Qobo

Pretoria
Mzukisi Qobo is a leadership consultant, political risk analyst and Business Day columnist who speaks on global change. Based in Pretoria.
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Nastassia Arendse

Johannesburg
Nastassia Arendse is an MC and broadcaster who hosts a Johannesburg Stock Exchange panel on Business Day TV and the finance show Smart Money.
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Nicolette Mashile

Johannesburg
Nicolette Mashile is an entrepreneur and media personality who founded Financial Fitness Bunnies and presents Daily Thetha on SABC1. Johannesburg.
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Nkosinathi Biko

Johannesburg
Nkosinathi Biko is chief executive of the Steve Biko Foundation and speaks on black consciousness, truth and reconciliation. Based in Johannesburg.
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Nzinga Qunta

Johannesburg
Nzinga Qunta is a business news anchor and conference moderator who hosted discussions for the World Economic Forum in Davos. Based in Johannesburg.
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Pearl Thusi

Johannesburg
Pearl Thusi is a TV host and actress, former co-host of Real Gaboza and Live Amp, with a 2013 SAFTA nomination. Based in Johannesburg.
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Phumlani Majozi

Johannesburg
Phumlani Majozi speaks on economics and governance, is a Senior Fellow at African Liberty and wrote Lessons from Past Heroes. Based in Johannesburg.
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Pippa Tshabalala

Johannesburg
Pippa Tshabalala hosted The Verge, South Africa’s first locally produced TV show on video games, and spoke at TEDxSoweto. Based in Johannesburg.
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Professor Jonathan Jansen

Cape Town
Jonathan Jansen is Distinguished Professor of Education at Stellenbosch University and President of the Institute of Race Relations. Based in Cape Town.
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Ralph Mathekga

Johannesburg
Ralph Mathekga is a political analyst and speaker who helped draft South Africa’s self-assessment report for the African Peer Review. Based in Johannesburg.
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