Based: Cape Town
Vania Cloete-Collison is an accomplished media personality, presenter, content creator, fashion and beauty specialist, and brand ambassador with a distinguished career spanning radio, television, print publishing, digital media, live events, and integrated marketing. With a passion for storytelling and audience engagement, she has built a respected reputation as one of South Africa’s most versatile lifestyle media professionals fluent in both English and Afrikaans.
Her media career includes extensive experience in broadcasting, publishing, and content development. Alongside her work in radio, Vania served as Fashion and Beauty Editor for Kuier magazine for seven years, where she was responsible for developing fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and entertainment content for one of South Africa’s most widely read publications. During this time, she worked across the broader Media24 family magazine, including Kuier, TV Plus, Move! & Mine! Magazine and associated lifestyle platforms, creating content that resonated with diverse audiences across both print and digital media.
Vania’s broadcasting career spans 28 years in radio, beginning at Bush Radio, where she developed a strong foundation in community broadcasting, storytelling, and audience engagement. She later joined Good Hope FM (SABC), where she further honed her skills in presenting, news broadcasting, content production, and live radio, establishing herself as a respected voice in South African media.
She currently serves as a News Anchor for Eyewitness News (EWN) on KFM, a role she has held for the past five years, delivering trusted news coverage to listeners across the Western Cape while earning a reputation for professionalism, credibility, and a commanding on-air presence. In addition to her news anchoring responsibilities, Vania has been a contributor and presenter on both the KFM Breakfast Show and The Tracey Lange Show, where her engaging personality, authentic storytelling, and ability to connect with diverse audiences have further cemented her position as a respected and recognisable voice in South African broadcasting.
A familiar face on South African television, Vania has appeared on a variety of lifestyle, entertainment, and magazine-format programmes, particularly on VIA and kykNET, where she has shared her expertise in fashion, beauty, lifestyle, culture, and community-focused storytelling. Her television work includes presenting, guest appearances, lifestyle features, panel discussions, and appearances on productions that celebrate South African culture, entrepreneurship, and everyday living.
Beyond media, Vania has partnered with some of South Africa’s most recognisable brands, delivering impactful campaigns, content creation, event hosting, product launches, and consumer engagement initiatives. Her client portfolio includes the City of Cape Town, Heineken Beverages, Pick n Pay, POP, and numerous leading brands across the retail, lifestyle, tourism, hospitality, and consumer sectors. Her ability to combine authentic storytelling with strategic brand communication has made her a trusted collaborator for both corporate and consumer-facing campaigns.
In addition to her broadcasting and editorial work, Vania is a sought-after MC, moderator, speaker, and event host, known for her professionalism, warmth, and ability to engage audiences across a variety of platforms. Her experience spans corporate events, community initiatives, panel discussions, lifestyle festivals, and brand activations.
Passionate about people, fashion, beauty, culture, and meaningful connection, Vania continues to bridge the worlds of media, marketing, and storytelling through innovative content, strategic partnerships, and memorable audience experiences. Her career reflects a commitment to excellence, creativity, and authentic engagement, making her one of South Africa’s most respected voices in lifestyle media.
