Francis Herd

johannesburg, gauteng, south africa

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Experienced broadcast journalist and the face of prime-time news on eNCA. Previously worked at the SABC and Talk Radio 702. Has interviewed South Africa’s top newsmakers and global leaders as well. Holds an honours degree in Politics from Wits and an MBA from Gibs business school.

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Discovery, humbled by poor crisis management, does a U-turn

Discovery Health has capitulated after its ham-fisted efforts to recoup money paid in error to some members of its medical scheme faced a staunch backlash. Late on Sunday, the medical aid administrator released a statement claiming that “notwithstanding t... See more

currencynews.co.za•Francis Herd•Jan 11, 2026

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Bachelor Of Arts, English, Politics at University Of The WitwatersrandGraduated: 2002

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