Lesiba Machaka

Lesiba Machaka is the Editor and Mentor at Student Living SA, where he leads editorial strategy and supports the development of young and emerging journalists. He is also a senior journalist and website administrator at Seipone Newspaper, overseeing digital publishing and newsroom workflows. Lesiba is a freelance contributor for AfricaBrief and a member of the Centre for Collaborative Investigative Journalism (CCIJ). His work focuses on community impact, governance, education, and accountability journalism, with a strong interest in strengthening local newsrooms through digital innovation and mentorship.