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The explain.co.za team
Verashni Pillay
MD and editor-in-chiefVerashni is the founder of explain, and is passionate about empowering citizens to hold those in power to account. She has served in senior leadership roles at major publications.
Luke Hutchinson
Operations managerLuke is an experienced project manager, consultant and engineer. He is passionate about solving problems and keeping things running smoothly.
Luvo Mnyobe
Campaign managementLuvo has a degree in Journalism & Media Studies from Rhodes University. His journalistic interest lies in social justice, arts & culture and politics reporting.
Aarti Bhana
The Wrap head writerAarti is a journalist, researcher and writer based in Johannesburg. She uses her writing to explore South Africa’s complex dynamics, especially poverty, politics and human rights.
Lesego Chepape
MultimediaLesego is committed to bringing our country’s many untold stories to screen, in ways that are honest, impactful, and visually appealing.
Thebogo Mabuela
Social mediaThebogo is invested in local politics, has a nose for news and loves to learn. She is passionate about the journalistic values of explain.
Natasha Joseph
Associate editorNatasha has over 15 years of experience as a journalist and editor. She is passionate about passing on her skills, and hopes in some small way to help drive long overdue and genuine transformation in SA’s media industry.
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