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Leandra Engelbrecht

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  • Arts and Entertainment Editor, News24
South Africa
As seen in: News24, Channel24, The Lead (Podcast), AllAfrica, Grazia South Africa, Fullview SA, Banoyi
Covers:  Arts and Entertainment, Lifestyle
Doesn't Cover: Crime, Politics, Sport, Business
Journalist | Editor @News24Arts

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I'm an Arts and Entertainment journalist and editor based in Cape Town, South Africa. I started my career as a junior writer at Health24. After that, I moved on to my dream job as the TV and Movies editor at Channel 24. I covered local and international television and film and interviewed Hollywood and homegrown talent. In 2021, I took over the reins as News24's Arts & Entertainment section editor.

Leandra Engelbrecht’s Journalist Portfolio

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HELLO WEEKEND | A crown with a cause: Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg's reign begins

HELLO WEEKEND | A crown with a cause: Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg's reign begins

This week's digital magazine features Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg, the youngest Miss World SA, Springbok Ox N…

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Love rekindled: Susan and Elana's surprise wedding on Suidooster

Love rekindled: Susan and Elana's surprise wedding on Suidooster

Susan (Natasha van Der Merwe) and Elana's (Esther von Waltsleben) wedding on Suidooster this week was a joyou…

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Beyond the palace: The gap year travels of Europe's young royals

Beyond the palace: The gap year travels of Europe's young royals

European royals often take gap years to travel, work, and gain life experiences before starting their formal …

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A tale of two hotels: The Cullinan and Arabella Golf Resort and Spa promise unmatched comfort

A tale of two hotels: The Cullinan and Arabella Golf Resort and Spa promise unmatched comfort

The Cullinan and Arabella Golf Resort and Spa offers luxury, comfort, and unique experiences that cater to va…

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A 'wild ride': Emma Corrin on the pressure and joy of playing Wolverine & Deadpool villain

A 'wild ride': Emma Corrin on the pressure and joy of playing Wolverine & Deadpool villain

Amid growing discussions about superhero fatigue, Emma Corrin, star of the latest instalment in the Deadpool …

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'My kind of movie': Lupita Nyong'o and Joseph Quinn on embracing 'captivating' Quiet Place prequel

'My kind of movie': Lupita Nyong'o and Joseph Quinn on embracing 'captivating' Quiet Place prequel

A Quiet Place: Day One explores the arrival of the sound-sensitive monsters on Earth. Lupita Nyong'o and Jose…

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‘I am very in love’: Katy Perry gets candid about Justin Trudeau romance

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By Leandra Engelbrecht 
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Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry at the Tribeca Festival's World Premiere of "Katy Perry: The Lifetimes Tour - Live from Paris". Stephanie Augello/Variety via Getty Images Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau made their official red carpet debut at the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival for the premiere of Perry’s concert film The Lifetimes Tour.
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‘Our dream girl’: Meghan celebrates daughter Lilibet’s 5th birthday

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By Leandra Engelbrecht 
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Meghan and Harry's daughter Princess Lilibet turns 5. @meghan/Instagram The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s daughter, Princess Lilibet, turned 5 on 4 June. To celebrate the milestone birthday, Meghan shared two photos of Lili on her Instagram account. In the first photo, Harry is holding Lili in his arms, as Meghan looks on tenderly.
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Idris Elba knighted: UK actor’s charity work earns royal honour from King Charles

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By Leandra Engelbrecht 
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British actor Idris Elba poses with his wife Sabrina Dhowre Elba and his medal after being appointed as a Knight Bachelor (Knighthood) for services to young people at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle on June 2, 2026. Andrew Matthews/Pool/AFP King Charles officially knighted actor Idris Elba at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, reports the BBC.
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Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Mary Jane Paul.

Who do you wish followed you?

Trevor Noah

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

Interviewing Ava Duvernay for the limited series Colin in Black and White about footballer and activist Colin Kaepernick.

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