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Broadcasting the 2024 elections as a politics and history graduate was gold for me
With a solid background in radio and television news and a passion for in-depth journalism, distinguished anchor, Masa Kekana, has made her mark on South Africa’s media industry. 22 Aug 2024 Read more

Broadcast news veteran Mapi Mhlangu joins Newzroom Afrika as editor-in-chief
Newzroom Afrika has today welcomed highly regarded news veteran Mapi Mhlangu as its new editor-In-chief. 29 Jul 2024 Read more

Newzroom Afrika maps the Road to Vote ’24 with special elections coverage
As the countdown to the most closely contested elections in democratic South Africa continues, Newzroom Afrika has every angle covered, with a team of highly experienced journalists providing insights, analysis, interviews and breaking news from all parts of the country. 23 May 2024 Read more

Newzroom Afrika CEO chosen for Young Global Leaders Class of 2024
Newzroom Afrika CEO and co-founder Thabile Ngwato has been announced as one of the Young Global Leaders Class of 2024 – she is one of two South Africans selected to join the group of exceptional leaders, who are chosen for their outstanding personal and professional accomplishments and potential for future success. 8 Apr 2024 Read more

Managing the fast-paced nature of breaking news with wit, warmth, and wisdom
Committed to diversifying South African’s perspectives through quality journalism, Newzroom Afrika anchor Naledi Moleo finds her job both professionally fulfilling and personally rewarding. 8 Mar 2024 Read more

City Press article on exit of former managing editor Zain Semaar
Newzroom Afrika is disappointed by the false and unsubstantiated claims made against the channel and its CEO in an article by the City Press, “Newzroom Afrika managing editor fired after 'heated argument' with channel co-founder Ngwato”. 1 Mar 2024 Read more

Nguni language news platform celebrates a year of touching lives
Newzroom Afrika and Mzansi Wethu’s (DStv Channel 163) IsiZulu and IsiXhosa language news broadcast will celebrate a year of touching lives and making a difference for communities with a festive special bulletin on Tuesday, 27 February. 27 Feb 2024 Read more

Newzroom Afrika takes a fresh approach for the new year as it marks 5th birthday
Newzroom Afrika rings in the new year with changes, as the channel marks five years since its launch and continues to shake up the news scene with youthful energy and continuous innovation. 9 Feb 2024 Read more

Newzroom Afrika marks 4-year milestone with new offerings and refreshed lineup
Newzroom Afrika celebrates an eventful four years this month with continued innovation and the launch of a new campaign tackling an issue close to the hearts of viewers - that of load shedding. 2 May 2023 Read more

Invitation to submit applications to participate in the NNG Enterprise & Supplier Development Programme
Known as the founders of the disruptive, audience-centric and highly successful Newzroom Afrika news and information service, the Ngwato Nkosi Group (NNG) is Africa's news and entertainment platform of the future. 28 Apr 2023 Read more

New editor-in-chief, strengthened editorial committee as Newzroom Afrika builds for the future
Accomplished broadcaster Njanji Chauke has today joined Newzroom Afrika as editor-in-chief, among several changes to the editorial management designed to build the newsroom of the future. Chauke joins the current team which includes managing editor, Zain Semaar. 1 Dec 2022 Read more

New faces at Newzroom Afrika, tweaks to line-up as channel sharpens focus
There are a few new faces and some anchors trading places at Newzroom Afrika after the channel announced a refresh of its talent line-up this month. 28 Jul 2022 Read more

In conversation with Ayanda Nyathi
We go behind the scenes with your favourite anchors and reporters. 20 Dec 2021 Read more

Newzroom Afrika to cover Team SA activities at Dubai Expo
Newzroom Afrika will report live from Expo 2020 Dubai. The channel will focus on the South African activities at the Expo, broadcasting directly from the state-of-the-art TV studio located at the South African pavilion. 1 Oct 2021 Read more

In conversation with Michelle Craig
We go behind the scenes with your favourite anchors and reporters. 8 Sep 2021 Read more

Newzroom Afrika launches initiative with 1KZN TV and Mpuma Kapa TV
In an effort to continue transforming and developing the media and broadcast landscape, Newzroom Afrika has entered into an agreement with two of South Africa's regional TV stations, 1KZN TV and Mpuma Kapa TV. 8 Jun 2021 Read more

Newzroom Afrika shuffles the deck in May programming refresh
Newzroom Afrika is making moves in the month of May, which marks the channel's second anniversary, with the launch of three new programmes to offer fresh perspectives and unique insights into the latest news. 18 May 2021 Read more

Newzroom Afrika gets future fit with move to new headquarters
Newzroom Afrika has marked its second year of operation with a bold move into the future as the channel takes up residence in its new studio, which has been fitted out with best-in-class broadcasting technology to set new standards in television news production. 9 Mar 2021 Read more

Xoli Mngambi joins Newzroom Afrika to anchor morning show
Award-winning television journalist and news anchor Xoli Mngambi will be joining Newzroom Afrika from 1 October 2020 as the host of Newsfeed AM between 9am and midday, from Mondays to Thursdays. 15 Sep 2020 Read more

Newzroom Afrika stalwarts take on key roles in Sanef
Two of Newzroom Afrika's top journalists - politics editor Sbu Ngalwa and news director Katy Katopodis - were elected to the leadership of the SA National Editors Forum (Sanef) at the weekend. 25 Aug 2020 Read more

Newzroom Afrika calls for change to South Africa's coat of arms
South Africa's coat of arms does not recognise women. The national symbol of our country, on all official documents from birth to death only bears the image of two men. The time has now come to change that. The time is now to replace the two men with one man and one woman - in a symbolic gesture that will move South Africa forward in a deep and meaningful manner. 11 Aug 2020 Read more

Newzroom Afrika launches bold campaign
Premier 24-hour news channel Newzroom Afrika is solidifying its place in the category with the launch of a bold marketing campaign built on its powerful credentials as a proudly African, impartial, independent, authentic news service dedicated to editorial excellence. 27 May 2020 Read more

Newzroom Afrika's new breakfast show to set the pace with Michelle Craig as new co-anchor
Africa will wake up to a new era on 11 May 2020 as Newzroom Afrika's new breakfast show, AM Report, makes its debut. 6 May 2020 Read more

Newzroom Afrika marks 1-year anniversary with renewed commitment to fearless journalism
Newzroom Afrika celebrates its one-year anniversary on 2 May 2020 at a time when a trusted information service is more important than ever. 30 Apr 2020 Read more

Newzroom Afrika shakes up programming to greet new decade
Newzroom Afrika is ringing in the 2020s with a programming reboot to keep things fresh and focused for what promises to be a momentous new decade. 17 Feb 2020 Read more

Top journalists Ngalwa and Grootes to join Newzroom Afrika
Newzroom Afrika has boosted its editorial line up with the appointment of two seasoned journalists - former Daily Dispatch editor-in-chief Sbu Ngalwa and veteran radio journalist Stephen Grootes who join the channel in December. 6 Dec 2019 Read more

Newzroom Afrika's #10MinutesWith Marc Lewis
Marc Lewis is Newzroom Afrika's Sports Editor and Sports Anchor for our prime-time news slot, Newz@Prime. He joined Newzroom Afrika in April 2019 and has been delivering stellar content ever since. Marc is a multi-award-winning journalist who has been working in the media industry for the past 17 years. One of his main objectives since joining Newzroom Afrika, has been to celebrate and showcase sporting activities and stories that are often put on the back end of a sports diary. He has succeeded in profiling South African sports heroes, brought to the fore indigenous games, dug up hidden pearls and celebrated many talented individuals that would never have been featured amongst the bigger stories from commercial games. We sat down with Marc Lewis who has recently been nominated in the Sports Journalist of the Year category for the 14th SA Sports Awards. 2 Dec 2019 Read more

Newzroom Afrika bids farewell to Thulasizwe Simelane
Newzroom Afrika's political editor and anchor Thulasizwe Simelane, will be taking leave of the channel to pursue a new career opportunity. 29 Oct 2019 Read more