Leanne is as an Ambassador for Nelson Mandela’s 46664 campaign and she is the only television anchor in the world to join the elite list of Ambassadors handpicked by Madiba.

Leanne Manas is the female anchor of the SABC’s flagship breakfast program – Morning Live. Prior to this she was the host of two business programs on SABC 3.

Leanne was also chosen as one of SABC’s National Anchors for the 2004 elections and presidential inauguration. Before joining Morning Live, Leanne hosted the popular Business Update on SABC 3.

Past Experience:

Nederburg Wine Auction – 2006
Viennesse Ball – 2007
NEDLAC Exporter of the Year awards – 2006, 2007
Deputy President of SA Phumzile Mlambo Ngcuka’s annual Ladies Tea
Party at her home – 2006, 2007
Relaunch of Nelson Mandela’s 46664 Campaign in 2007
Opening ceremony Govetech 2008
SABC 2 / Shoprite checkers Women on the year 2006
Naledi Theatre Awards 2008
Preliminary Draw for the FIFA 2010 World Cup 2007
Massmart’s Mark Lamberti farewell Gala Dinner – 2007
Bosch’s 100 year Anniversary Gala Event – 2006
Economist of the year Awards 2007
Mondi Shanduka Awards 2007
Leanne Manas

A qualified Speech and Drama teacher with Honours in English, Manas started her career as a radio news anchor at Radio 702. She then moved to Johnnic Publishing’s African Business Channel where she became the news anchor for Classic fm.

She was voted one of South Africa’s Most Awesome Women of 2005 in Cosmopolitan magazine and won the People Magazine Crystal Award for Best Female TV Presenter in South Africa for three years running.

She also won the 2005 Sunday Times/ELLE TV Style award for Most Stylish Female Actuality, News Host or Continuity Presenter.

She has interviewed numerous high profile personalities, including Nelson Mandela, Oprah Winfrey, Jesse Jackson, The Archbishop of Canterbury, Richard Branson and a host of celebrities like Seal, Diana Ross, Christina Aguilera, John Legend, Jane Seymour and Ronan Keating.

In addition to her media career, Leanne also supports many charities, doing work for the Topsy Foundation and Child Welfare, amongst others. She is also a 46664 Ambassador, working closely with HIV/AIDS initiatives.

Leanne Manas

Achieve your Impossible

It’s not about conquering a mountain, it’s about conquering yourself. Some people wake up everyday doubting their ability to achieve their goals however big or small. Take the leap and realise your true potential by stepping outside your comfort zone.

Leanne Manas takes you on a motivational Journey through her life – from being the shyest little girl in the class to becoming one of the most recognizable faces in SA television. Hear about her encounters with Presidents, Celebrities and everyday South Africans and the lessons learnt along the way. None of this world have been achieved without the courage and self-belief that this was possible.

All of the intertwined into her unlikely journey to the Summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. She will have you hanging onto her every word during this Emotional Rollercoaster of a talk that will leave you wanting to Achieve Your Impossible!!