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Kaunda Selisho

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(She/Her)
Johannesburg
As seen in: LinkedIn, Flipboard, News24, PressReader, TimesLIVE, Berea Mail, The Citizen (South Africa), EIN News, The Lead (Podcast), Sowetan and
Covers:  Pop culture, lifestyle, food, wellness, health, fashion, travel, cars, luxury, technology, politics, current affairs, sports, South Africa
Doesn't Cover: Crime, courts, education
Award winning Journalist. Media Consultant. Former Lifestyle Editor | #lifestyle #beauty #wellness #entertainment #journalism

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Kaunda Selisho’s Biography

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I'm an experienced, award-winning journalist and lifestyle news editor in South Africa. I am also a significant voice in lifestyle and entertainment journalism based on a foundation of more than 12 years of industry experience.

I'm known for my sharp insights into wellness, beauty and fashion trends, celebrity culture, reality television, and pop culture.

I possess a knack for telling human interest stories through the lens of South African lifestyle content, as evidenced by my national and r…

Kaunda Selisho’s Journalist Portfolio

News24

News24

News24 Life’s Under Pressure series takes us through the growing health crisis of hypertension in South Afric…

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Gastronomy tourism: Why 80% of travellers research food and drinks before a trip | Life

Gastronomy tourism: Why 80% of travellers research food and drinks before a trip | Life

New global data shows that 80% of travellers will research food and drink before heading off on their travels…

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Baecation, solocation or friendcation: There is a Maldives for every mood

Baecation, solocation or friendcation: There is a Maldives for every mood

The archipelago known as The Maldives has long been thought to be a destination only for lovers but upon clos…

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Why I chose to become a mother during a pandemic

Why I chose to become a mother during a pandemic

An opinion piece explaining the thinking behind choosing to become a parent during a time that many deem unid…

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Kaunda Selisho

Kaunda Selisho

A compilation of lifestyle and news articles compiled for The Citizen (South Africa).

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Crowning Glory

Crowning Glory

Your go-to destination for exclusive content about South Africa's most prestigious pageants, the contestants,…

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From Publix to Pretoria: Peet Viljoen’s fraud case resumes as Happy Simelane watches karma play out

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By Kaunda Selisho Verified
| The Citizen (South Africa) Verified
In the glittering world of South African reality television, where luxury lifestyles meet public scrutiny, few stories capture the fall from one low point to another quite like the ongoing saga involving The Mommy Club star Happy “Her Majesty” Simelane and disbarred lawyer-turned-reality personality Peet Viljoen (and his wife Mel).
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From Publix to Pretoria: Peet Viljoen’s fraud case resumes as Happy Simelane watches karma play out

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| Flipboard
Now “Male Karen” Faces Karma After Harassing Dad For Helping Daughters In Women’s Restroom And Making Girl Cry boredpanda.com - Binitha Jacob • Now A man who aggressively berated a father for taking his two daughters to a women’s restroom is facing the consequences for his “male Karen” … Jewish Community 4 hours ago Zionist’s Guide to the World Cup–Day 8 timesofisrael.com - Doug Klein • 4h Thus far, many of the teams frowned upon by the Zionist’s Guide to the World Cup (ZGWC) have, frankly,...
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Local merlot earns Platinum at Decanter World Wine Awards after international winning streak

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By Kaunda Selisho Verified
| The Citizen (South Africa) Verified
Steenberg Vineyards has once again placed South African wine in the international spotlight, with its Steenberg Merlot 2022 earning an impressive 97 points and a Platinum Award at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2026. The accolade adds to a growing list of international achievements for the Constantia estate and reinforces the reputation of the Steenberg Merlot as one of the country’s standout red wines.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

An intern at a publication whose name I cannot remember right now. I quit after a month and I don't regret that decision.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Unfortunately not. I would have loved to at some point.

How is social media changing news?

Social media is changing news by taking certain functions of news making & placing them in the hands of the public (which is not a bad thing.

Awards

Vodacom Journalist of the Year Award

2026 - Lifestyle Journalism

Per the Vodacom website: The judges said: Lifestyle stories should be captivating and enlightening – and a good lifestyle story draws attention to a significant issue, making the audience feel they are part of the story. The national winner shone a spotlight on the growing challenge of hypertension among 25- to 39-year-olds, unpacking the physical, lifestyle and psychological factors behind this critical, yet often overlooked, health crisis. This compelling body of work was based on extensive research and a series of interviews with sufferers, healthcare experts and dieticians.

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Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans 2025 - Arts & Culture

2025 - Lifestyle Journalism

Kaunda "Kay" Selisho was recognised in the Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans list for 2025 in the Arts & Culture category. This prestigious award identifies and celebrates 200 of the country's most dynamic, innovative, and influential young people under the age of 35. Being named to this list signifies that I am seen as an emerging leader and a key contributor to South Africa's future.

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