Doreen Molefe

Doreen Molefe

Deputy Editor

Doreen Molefe is an accomplished journalist, editor and media leader with more than 20 years of experience in South Africa's print and digital media industry. As Deputy Editor at Daily Sun, one of the country's most widely read publications, she provides editorial leadership, oversees newsroom operations and helps shape content strategy across multiple platforms. During her career, Doreen has held several senior editorial positions, including Digital Entertainment Editor and Acting News Editor, where she led digital innovation, breaking news coverage and audience focused journalism. She is recognised for her strong editorial judgement, strategic thinking and commitment to producing impactful, reader centred stories. She’s an advocate for talent development, faciliting newsroom training programmes that have strengthened the skills of journalists and communications professionals. She is committed to mentoring emerging talent and fostering high performing editorial teams. Doreen holds a National Diploma in Journalism, a Media Management Certificate from the University of the Witwatersrand and is a graduate of the Media24 Leadership Programme. She has also completed professional training in Emotional Intelligence and Personal Mastery, and travel writing. In addition, she holds a Professional Culinary Arts qualification from CTIA- an internationally recognised City & Guilds Professional Cookery qualification, reflecting her commitment to lifelong learning and professional excellence. Fluent in English, Setswana, Sesotho, isiZulu and Xitsonga, Doreen brings a collaborative leadership style, extensive newsroom experience and a passion for quality journalism to every project she undertakes.

Areas of expertise

Editorial Leadership, Digital Journalism, News Strategy, Storytelling and Media Training

Location

Joburg-South Africa

Honors & Awards

Editor's Choice Award 2023

Professional Afflictions

Media 24