Mandy Wiener

Mandy Wiener is a distinguished South African investigative journalist, bestselling author, and seasoned broadcaster. She currently hosts The Midday Report on 702 and CapeTalk, and contributes a weekly column to Eyewitness News.

Beyond journalism, Mandy offers media training to corporate executives and is a sought-after keynote speaker. Her dynamic presence and deep insights make her an ideal choice for corporate events seeking a compelling speaker or a poised programme director.In 2024, she expanded her media presence by hosting Great African Crimes on The History Channel, a documentary series delving into notable South African criminal cases.

Wiener’s literary works include Killing Kebble, My Second Initiation, Behind The Door, Ministry of Crime, and The Whistleblowers, the latter advocating for the protection of whistleblowers in South Africa . Her fearless reporting has earned her multiple accolades, including CNN African Radio Journalist of the Year and several Vodacom Journalist of the Year awards.

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I really wanted to thank her most sincerely for her excellent and most inspirational talk. We have had the most incredible response from our clients and some say that they took notes and are about to make life changes!?! – hope this does not mean doing something dangerous like riding a motor bike across Africa or going shark diving at Cape Point – ha! It is always so fantastic to receive such positive praise from our clients and they certainly were made to feel special. From all the women at AF to a very special women indeed, keep making a difference and keep spreading the good word.

Mandy PorterAlexander Forbes