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Journalist Hunt connects you with thousands of verified journalists based in South Africa and covering a wide range of industries and outlets. Use our advanced filters to search by beat, journalist type, location, medium, and role, and build targeted media lists in minutes. Explore the largest database of journalists and start connecting with the right contacts today. Try Journalist Hunt for free, or subscribe to unlock premium data and filters.

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TV Features Writer, CBR

Dana da Silva

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TV Features Writer, CBR

Johannesburg

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arts and entertainment

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Video Journalist, Newzroom Afrika

Mweli Masilela

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Video Journalist, Newzroom Afrika

Mbombela

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United KingdomSouth Africa

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Foreign Correspondent, CBS News

Debora Patta

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Foreign Correspondent, CBS News

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WorldSouth Africa

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News Anchor, i24NEWS

Benita Levin

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News Anchor, i24NEWS

Johannesburg

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WorldSouth Africa

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CrimeNarrative WritingBook ReviewsUrban FantasySohoSportIntimacyMediaLive MusicNew York MetsNewsDiversity In StemTechnologyAdultEntertainmentUnique ItemsEmergency PrepReligionAll Things Lifestyle.Web3

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Digital Content Writer, The South African

James Richardson

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Digital Content Writer, The South African

Cape Town

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Sportsopinion and editorial

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Cape Town

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Content Writer, Briefly News

Justine de Lange

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Content Writer, Briefly News

Gauteng

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Entertainment Writer, Briefly News

Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

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Entertainment Writer, Briefly News

Johannesburg

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Multimedia Journalist, Briefly News

Justin Williams

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Multimedia Journalist, Briefly News

South Africa

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Site and Analytics Editor, News24

Kate Henry

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Site and Analytics Editor, News24

Cape Town

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Human Interest Writer and Editor, Briefly News

Nothando Mthembu

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Human Interest Writer and Editor, Briefly News

Durban

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Freelance Writer, GameSpot

Alessandro Barbosa

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Freelance Writer, GameSpot

Johannesburg

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Journalist Hunt makes media outreach simple by providing access to over 100,000 verified journalists from around the world. Each profile comes with journalist type, role, beat, industry, outlet, location, recent articles and other data, which makes it easy for you to know who you’re pitching. Stop wasting countless hours of searching for the right journalists on the internet and access our database to find the right matches today.

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  • How do I find journalists in South Africa?

    Use filters like beat, industry, journalist type, city or outlet to narrow your search and find journalists based in South Africa who cover your topic.

  • Do you provide journalist email contacts in South Africa?

    Yes. Verified contact details (emails, LinkedIn, X) are available with a premium subscription. Free users can see profile information, but direct contact data is redacted.

  • Can I filter South Africa journalists by city, region, or media outlet?

    Absolutely. You can narrow your search to specific states, cities, or publications within South Africa to target the right audience.

  • What information is displayed in a journalist’s profile from South Africa?

    Each profile includes journalist type, role, beat(s), industry coverage, outlet(s), location, and recent articles, so you can assess their fit.

  • Can I export lists of journalists from South Africa for campaigns?

    Yes. Premium users can export South Africa-based journalist lists into CSV or XLSX files to use directly in outreach.

  • How often are the journalist profiles in South Africa updated?

    We regularly refresh profiles to keep beats, locations, outlets, and contacts up to date and reliable.

  • Why use a country filter instead of just beat or journalist type?

    The geographical context helps ensure your pitch lands with journalists in your target market — greater relevance = higher chance of response.

  • Can I subscribe just to export data for South Africa journalists?

    Yes. You can subscribe for a short term to export your targeted list for a campaign and cancel afterward.

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    Yes. You can change or cancel your subscription anytime via your account settings, and retain access until the current billing period ends.

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