Leanne Manas (born 14 October 1978) is a South African businesswoman and TV presenter at the

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especially known as the anchor of the flagship show, Morning Live. She was appointed a Goodwill Ambassador by UNHCR, the United Nations Refugee Agency in January 2019. In 2022, Leanne was honoured with a Knighthood of the French National Order of Merit from the French Government for her contribution to journalism, media and various important charitable projects that she has worked on. In 2023 Leanne she was awarded with the SA Style Award in the Media category and also received the Charlotte Mannya Maxeke Institutes “Bring her up Award” in the category Excellence in Social Impact Award for her contribution to Impactful Broadcasting and Journalism in South Africa. Glamour Magazine named Leanne the 2023 Icon Glamour Woman of the year award. ”

Education

Manas has a BA (Hons) in English and Communications and a diploma in Speech and Drama teaching from

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. Her interest in finance journalism led her to completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Economics Journalism from

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Career

Manas's broadcasting career started in 2001, with the anchoring role at the Essential Business Channel Summit TV. This lasted until 2003. While working in Essential Business Channel Summit TV, she started hosting the SABC 3 programmes, Business Update and Business Focus. In 2004 Manas became the presenter on South Africa’s longest-running breakfast programme, SABC 2’s Morning Live. Manas has worked for radio stations such as Radio Algoa, Jacaranda FM, SAfm and East Coast Radio. She was appointed a Goodwill Ambassador by UNHCR, the United Nations Refugee Agency in January 2019.

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