Meet the Judges
Derek Watts
As one of South Africa’s leading investigative journalists, Derek Watts knows what it means to be brave. Derek Watts has been a journalist for over 35 years, presenting on South African television since 1985. Derek has been an anchor and lead journalist on MNET’s Carte Blanche for over 30 years exposing some of the biggest scandals both here in SA and abroad. As the ambassador for Adcock Ingram OTC Sponsors of Brave – No person could be a better advocate for Bravery then Derek Watts.
Jeannie D
Jeannie D is a South African television presenter, actress, radio DJ, and entrepreneur. She is famous for her angelic voice through a radio show that she worked in. She is also renowned for her career as a presenter on Top Billing (SABC3). From Strictly Come Dancing to Top Travel – Jeannie D currently takes us through our daily lives as a lead talk show host on Afternoon Express (SABC 3) Jeannie is a brave and proud South African Woman who’s career and wonderful laugh knows no bounds.
Bevan Lakay
Bevan Lakay is the editor of Health24. A career media and communications specialist with more than 12 years experience in the media industry. Bevan has a strong passion for story-telling, education, mentoring and pursuing a healthy lifestyle. When not running Health24, he’s a football fanatic (long-suffering Liverpool fan), and an avid consumer of words, in every format.
Andrea Firth
Andrea is the Editor and Head of Content of BrandStudio24, 24.com's commercial content agency. She is a highly experienced storyteller and content developer and thrives on creating new stories that will uplift and inspire others. As head of the team that brought the Sponsors of Brave campaign to life on the News24 platforms, she’s excited for the opportunity to honour and bring to the light those who have gone above and beyond in the healthcare industry.
Nicole Capper
Nicole Capper, Survivor SA 2019 Runner-up, Businesswoman, Mountain climber and media personality started her career as a registered South African Pharmacist. She lives with the philosophy that anything is possible, and is passionate about taking people with her on transformational journeys into the wild to help them realize their potential. Nicole is also Mrs South Africa 2018, CEO of Luxuria Lifestyle Magazine, and the Ambassador for Rare Diseases SA. She has climbed Mt Kilimanjaro, Everest Base Camp, Mont Blanc in the Alps and 14 local peaks. You might also spot Nicole at keynote talks or on TV presenting and acting.
Derek Watts
As one of South Africa’s leading investigative journalists, Derek Watts knows what it means to be brave. Derek Watts has been a journalist for over 35 years, presenting on South African television since 1985. Derek has been an anchor and lead journalist on MNET’s Carte Blanche for over 30 years exposing some of the biggest scandals both here in SA and abroad. As the ambassador for Adcock Ingram OTC Sponsors of Brave – No person could be a better advocate for Bravery then Derek Watts.
Jeannie D
Jeannie D is a South African television presenter, actress, radio DJ, and entrepreneur. She is famous for her angelic voice through a radio show that she worked in. She is also renowned for her career as a presenter on Top Billing (SABC3). From Strictly Come Dancing to Top Travel – Jeannie D currently takes us through our daily lives as a lead talk show host on Afternoon Express (SABC 3) Jeannie is a brave and proud South African Woman who’s career and wonderful laugh knows no bounds.
Bevan Lakay
Bevan Lakay is the editor of Health24. A career media and communications specialist with more than 12 years experience in the media industry. Bevan has a strong passion for story-telling, education, mentoring and pursuing a healthy lifestyle. When not running Health24, he’s a football fanatic (long-suffering Liverpool fan), and an avid consumer of words, in every format.
Andrea Firth
Andrea is the Editor and Head of Content of BrandStudio24, 24.com's commercial content agency. She is a highly experienced storyteller and content developer and thrives on creating new stories that will uplift and inspire others. As head of the team that brought the Sponsors of Brave campaign to life on the News24 platforms, she’s excited for the opportunity to honour and bring to the light those who have gone above and beyond in the healthcare industry.
Nicole Capper
Nicole Capper, Survivor SA 2019 Runner-up, Businesswoman, Mountain climber and media personality started her career as a registered South African Pharmacist. She lives with the philosophy that anything is possible, and is passionate about taking people with her on transformational journeys into the wild to help them realize their potential. Nicole is also Mrs South Africa 2018, CEO of Luxuria Lifestyle Magazine, and the Ambassador for Rare Diseases SA. She has climbed Mt Kilimanjaro, Everest Base Camp, Mont Blanc in the Alps and 14 local peaks. You might also spot Nicole at keynote talks or on TV presenting and acting.
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