Leanne Manas named Best TV Presenter 2026 at Best of Joburg
Television presenter Leanne Manas says she was stunned to win Best TV Presenter 2026 at Best of Joburg, having not known she was nominated.
South African television presenter Leanne Manas has been named Best TV Presenter 2026 at the Best of Joburg awards. By her own account, she had no idea she was even in the running, according to Briefly News.
Surprise shared on Instagram
Manas announced the win on Instagram on Thursday, 12 November 2026. She told her followers that the news had caught her completely off guard and spoke of her gratitude. Briefly News described the businesswoman and journalist as someone known for her warm on-screen presence, and said the whole experience left her pleasantly floored.
The outlet called Best of Joburg a prestigious awards event. Its report does not say how the winners were chosen or where the ceremony took place, so those details remain unclear for now.
Fans and colleagues celebrate
Her post drew a wave of congratulations. Briefly News reported that fans and colleagues filled the comments section with warm messages, and many said they felt the recognition was deserved.
- @andyappalsamy wrote: “Congratulations Leanne, well deserved.”
- @hannahsadiki said: “Well deserved my lady.”
- @_bongiwezwane commented: “I love this! Well deserved.”
According to Briefly News, the response reflects the deep affection audiences have for Manas, whose career has made her one of the most recognisable faces on South African television. The outlet called the news a joyful moment for her and for the people who have followed her career.
Earlier reports about her role
In an earlier report, Briefly News said a wave of fake TikTok posts had claimed that Manas was pushed out of her role on Morning Live. Both the SABC and the presenter herself shut those claims down. The award news therefore comes after a period in which she had to deal with false claims about her job.
For now, the win is a personal highlight that she chose to share directly with her followers. Readers who want to follow her work can look to her own Instagram account, where she announced the news.
This story is based on reporting by Briefly News.
