Walter Sisulu Journalism alumna Yonga Balfour has been appointed Editor-in-Chief of Bona Magazine — one of South Africa’s most recognised lifestyle titles and a landmark moment for a graduate whose craft began on campus.
Balfour has described the appointment as a full-circle moment rooted in storytelling and legacy: the same passion for narrative that shaped her student years now guides a national magazine audience.
As Editor-in-Chief she leads the editorial voice of a brand that has long spoken to South African readers about culture, identity and everyday life — bringing alumni excellence into a highly visible media leadership role.
Her rise affirms Walter Sisulu’s Journalism pathway as a launchpad for editors and media leaders who carry institutional storytelling values into the country’s publishing industry.
