Ziyanda Ngcobo is an award-winning political journalist and moderator recognised for her fearless reporting and authoritative voice on South Africa’s evolving political landscape. As a senior political reporter at Newzroom Afrika, she has built a reputation for incisive analysis, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to accountability in public life.

Her journalism career began at VOW FM, where her sharp instinct for storytelling quickly set her apart. She went on to establish herself across South Africa’s major media platforms, including Eyewitness News and leading talk and commercial stations such as 702, CapeTalk, KFM 94.5, and 947. Across television and radio, she has become a trusted presence known for unpacking complex political dynamics with clarity, depth, and balance.

Ziyanda’s work often explores the deeper realities shaping governance and democracy in South Africa. Her groundbreaking reporting on internal political party dynamics and the wave of political killings in KwaZulu-Natal earned her the title of KwaZulu-Natal’s Top Investigative Journalist in 2018—recognition of both her courage and her meticulous investigative approach.

Beyond the newsroom, she is a highly sought-after moderator and facilitator for leadership forums, policy dialogues, and national conversations. Known for her balanced yet probing style, she creates platforms where meaningful dialogue can unfold—helping leaders, policymakers, and audiences move beyond headlines to engage with the real issues shaping the future of South Africa.