Based: Johannesburg
Kate Nokwe is a well-known sports journalist, presenter, and anchor, currently working with Kaya 959 radio in Johannesburg—a media and digital platform focusing on genres like soul, R&B, kwaito, and more
Her broadcasting career spans several notable outlets:
SABC: Sports Journalist (2022–2023)
eNCA: Sports Journalist as anchor and reporter (2014–2019)
SuperSport: Sports journalist and presenter (from 2019)
eTV: Sports Analyst (2012–2017)
SASCOC: Communication Officer (2011–2012)
In an interview feature titled #Fitspiration – Kate Nokwe – “My ‘me time’ includes running”, she shares her journey:
She hails from Mthatha, Eastern Cape, and credits sports as an important escape that shaped her resilience and career .She balances irregular and early-hour sports shooting schedules with an active lifestyle, including gym sessions, volleyball training, soccer, netball, and running her fitness favourites include lunges, box jumps, handstand push-ups, and running—the latter being a form of both physical activity and emotional stress release
Personality & Philosophy
Kate has described herself humorously as a “village girl from the Eastern Cape with an insane zeal for life,” emphasising her passion for sport and her vibrant, resilient spirit, She embraces laughter over despair, choosing to find joy even through challenges—a trait she acknowledges has gotten her into both trouble and fond memories.
