Ncumisa Ndelu

Journalist, Community Builder
Finance, Women Empowerment
Facilitator, Keynote Speaker, MC, Moderator, Panellist
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Ncumisa Ndelu is an award-winning journalist, financial literacy advocate and founder of the popular “1 Family 1 Stockpile” movement. With experience as a correspondent for BBC Africa and Reuters, she combines newsroom credibility with real-world financial insight. A Daily Maverick Businessperson of the Year and Absa Stokvel Award winner, her work centres on empowering women through frugal living and community saving models. She was part of the Facebook Community Accelerator Programme for her impact-driven initiatives. Her talks are easy, life-changing and deeply relatable. Ncumisa helps South Africans take control of their finances, one practical step at a time.

Credibility

Ncumisa Ndelu is a seasoned journalist and media professional with a national diploma in journalism. Her career includes roles as a correspondent for BBC Africa and Reuters, showcasing her expertise in high-quality, internationally respected reporting. She has also served in government communication roles, including deputy director for tourism sector transformation in the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs.​ Ncumisa’s dedication to community empowerment has been recognised through her selection as a beneficiary of the Facebook Community Accelerator Programme, highlighting her commitment to leveraging digital platforms for social impact.

Topic Authority

She is the founder of the 1 Family 1 Stockpile Facebook group, a thriving community dedicated to smarter shopping and financial resilience. Her work demystifies finance with clarity and relatability, making her especially impactful with underserved or overlooked audiences .​ Ncumisa is a leading voice on:
  • Financial literacy and personal finance
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  • Frugal living and sustainable lifestyle choices
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  • Women’s economic empowerment
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  • Community-led financial tools such as stokvels and stockpiling strategies​.

Impact

Through her storytelling, media presence and community engagement, Ncumisa has helped shift how everyday South Africans think about money, access and generational wealth.​ Ncumisa’s initiatives have garnered national recognition: Daily Maverick Businessperson of the Year (2023), reflecting her influence in promoting financial literacy and strategic shopping among South Africans; and Absa Stokvel Award Winner, acknowledging her efforts in enhancing community-based financial practices.​

Speaking Style

Ncumisa’s speaking style is easy, conversational, thought-provoking and life-changing. She speaks with empathy and clarity, using real-world examples and personal insights to connect deeply with her audience. Whether she’s in a boardroom, classroom or community hall, she creates a space where listeners feel seen – and leave empowered to take control of their financial lives.
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