Journalist, keynote speaker, MC, programme director, news anchor
Corporate events, leadership forums, social justice organisations, women’s leadership gatherings, media conferences, and audiences seeking credible journalism-driven insights and compelling storytelling.
Uveka Rangappa is one of South Africa’s most respected journalists and broadcasters, with a distinguished career spanning more than 25 years across radio, television, and digital media. She began her broadcasting journey at Lotus FM in 1996 before moving to East Coast Radio, later relocating to Johannesburg where she joined Primedia Broadcasting, contributing to influential stations such as 702 and 947. Her transition into television established her as a powerful on-screen presence. She presented Rights and Recourse on SABC 3, and later became a weekday news anchor for the eNews Channel, now eNCA.
Uveka’s versatility has seen her host a range of programmes, including the acclaimed parenting show Great Expectations, and later Food Matters and Health Matters on eNCA. Beyond presenting, she has served as programming and content manager at SRN Media, demonstrating strong editorial vision and leadership.
A highlight of her journalistic career includes reporting from post-war Iraq, covering events in and around Baghdad—a testament to her courage and commitment to frontline storytelling.
Uveka Rangappa is a renowned South African journalist, news anchor, TV presenter and philanthropist.
She started her broadcasting career in 1996 with the SABC at Lotus FM. After 5 years, she then moved to East Coast Radio, before leaving Durban entirely to seek greener pastures in Johannesburg.
In 2002 she joined Primedia Broadcasting, where she worked at 702 and 947.
Establishing herself in television, as a force to be reckoned with, she presented ‘Rights and Recourse’ on SABC 3, and later joined the then eNews Channel (now eNCA) as a weekday News Anchor.
While still on 702 and 947, Uveka went on to host the parenting show ‘Great Expectations’ on eTV from 2011 to 2016. During that time, she returned to eNCA as a prime time anchor and host of ‘Food Matters’ as well as ‘Health Matters’. She also held the title of programming and content manager at SRN Media.
Among the highlights of her 25-year career, Uveka includes having covered post-war Iraq and reporting from in and around Baghdad. Other highlights have been covering national elections, interviewing
several local and international celebrities like Stevie Wonder, local and international politicians including former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo and Ambassadors and High Commissioners, but her favourite interviews have been with ordinary people doing extraordinary things.
Apart from being an established television and radio anchor, Uveka Rangappa is an active philanthropist and passionately supports the Rise Against Hunger charity organisation which distributes food to ECD centres and University students across South Africa.
Uveka believes journalism is “not about ME…it’s about who I can help!”
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