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Journalists in South Africa
6,239 reporters, editors, correspondents and producers in South Africa, by beat, outlet and city. Search them free, then pitch from your own inbox.
Who is on this list
InsightFuse lists 6,239 journalists in South Africa, working across 2,349 outlets. Every record has a name, job title, outlet and location. Many also have a verified email address and a LinkedIn profile, which you can see once you sign in.
Where they work: top outlets and employers
- Sabc
- Media24
- Times Media Group
- Independent Newspapers
- Etv
- Supersport
- Enca
- Caxton Community Newspapers
- Mail & Guardian
- Urban Brew Studios
- Eskom
- Independent Media
- Primedia Broadcasting
- Daily Sun
- Sunday Times
| Role | Journalists |
|---|---|
| Editors | 2,855 |
| Producers | 1,356 |
| Writers | 744 |
| Journalists | 578 |
| Anchors and presenters | 218 |
| Reporters | 155 |
| Section and senior editors | 80 |
| News editors | 58 |
How to pitch journalists in South Africa
- Pick the beat first. A general list of journalists is too broad, so narrow it to the reporters who cover your topic.
- Pitch in the local language where you can, and use local data and spokespeople.
- Time your email for the start of the reporter’s working day in their own time zone.
- Keep it to three short paragraphs, with the news in the first line, and follow up once.
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Frequently asked questions
How many journalists are there in South Africa?
The InsightFuse database lists 6,239 people with editorial roles in South Africa, working for 2,349 outlets.
How do I find journalists in South Africa to pitch?
Filter the InsightFuse database by country and beat to find the reporters who cover your topic in South Africa, then send each one a short, personal pitch.
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