Cathy Mohlahlana is a South African writer, TV anchor, and radio host, She is currently the top news anchor for Newzroom Afrika, a 24-hour news channel that started in 2020. Mohlahlana previously worked for eNCA, eTV, and Talk Radio 702.
She is the winner of the National Press Club Radio Journalist of the Year Award and the CNN Journalism Fellowship.
Cathy Mohlahlana Age
She was born on the 7th of January in Gauteng, South Africa. She celebrates her birthday on January 7th every year.
Cathy Mohlahlana Career
She went to Capricorn High School in Polokwane before going to Johannesburg to study Politics and International Relations at Wits University. After finishing, she started working as a reporter and radio host for Talk Radio 702. In 2009, she started working at eNCA as a news anchor. During her time at eNCA, she covered a wide range of events, including the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the Oscar Pistorius murder trial, and the Marikana massacre. In 2014, she left eNCA to work as a news anchor at eTV. She led the channel’s evening news show for two years.
In 2016, Mohlahlana was chosen to join in the CNN Journalism Fellowship. The fellowship is a year-long programme that gives writers the chance to learn from some of the best in the business. Mohlahlana spent her fellowship year in Atlanta, Georgia. There, she worked with CNN reporters and producers.
After finishing the CNN Journalism Fellowship, Mohlahlana went back to South Africa and started working as a senior news anchor for Newzroom Afrika. She is currently the host of the channel’s main evening news show. Mohlahlana is a recognised journalist who has a track record of covering important stories. She is also a strong supporter of social justice and gender equality.
In her free time, Mohlahlana likes to spend time with her family and friends, read, and travel. She is also a strong supporter of education and development, and she is a trustee of several non-profit organisations.
Cathy Mohlahlana Net Worth
Cathy Mohlahlana has an estimated net worth of $250,000 which she has earned as a journalist.
Proof of life office selfie. I’m back on the airwaves with you at 9am on #TheTalkingPoint today.
Let’s have fun 🎊🎉🎊
Also, what have I missed? pic.twitter.com/tEnrsTtJEU
— Cathy Mohlahlana (@CathyMohlahlana) May 8, 2023