Meet the team

Qaanitah Hunter is the founder and editor of The Debrief Network. She is an award-winning journalist and renowned columnist. Qaanitah is a best-selling author, she holds a masters from the University of Witwatestrand and is an international key-note speaker.

Hasina Gori is head of content at The Debrief Network. She is an award-winning journalist and content strategist with over 15 years of experience in broadcast and digital media. She’s reported from courtrooms, protests, and disaster zones; and played a key role in reimagining how legacy media meets a digital-first audience. At the SABC, she led national coverage, launched and scaled its TikTok platform, and mentored the next generation of newsroom talent.

Anathi Ndevu is a news creator at The Debrief Network. She is producer and communications specialist with experience spanning digital media, television, and radio production. With a strong background in strategic communications and multimedia storytelling, Anathi is passionate about turning complex social issues into compelling content that educates, engages, and inspires change.

Zakiyya Hatia is a specialised news creator at The Debrief Network. She is an Africa specialist covering everything from human security to regional stability. She is passionate about making complex stories clear and accessible for a global audience.

Monique Eunice Lewis is a journalist and news creator at The Debrief Network, where she focuses on telling good news stories that highlight people, progress, and community impact.

Ofentse Kheswa is news creator that brings alive the vision through creativity. He works to help build and shape the brand's visual identity, look and feel across content, design, and video.

Tahiya Moosa is the Operational Lead, overseeing day-to-day operations, systems, and workflows to ensure seamless delivery across teams. She brings a detail-driven, solutions-focused approach to operational strategy, translating vision into execution while keeping people, processes, and performance aligned.

Muawiyah Bey is an Intern, supporting the team across research, production, and day-to-day operations while gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced media environment. He brings curiosity, adaptability, and a strong willingness to learn, contributing wherever needed to keep projects moving.