Neesa Moodley

Editor, Financial Journalist
Business, Economics and Policy, Finance, Women Empowerment
Analyst, Facilitator, MC, Moderator, Panellist
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Neesa Moodley is an award-winning business and personal finance journalist and the Business Editor at Daily Maverick. She specialises in markets, policy, and the intersection of business, economics and society. With decades of experience unpacking complex economic trends for broad audiences, she offers sharp, data-driven insights into South Africa’s financial future. As a thought leader, Neesa bridges the gap between technical expertise and real-world impact, making economics accessible and actionable.

Credibility

Neesa Moodley is a seasoned financial journalist with more than a decade of experience in the South African media landscape. She holds a BTech in Journalism and has been shaped by elite industry training programmes, including the Sanlam Summer School for Financial Journalists and the Asisa Financial Journalism Bootcamp. Neesa currently writes for Daily Maverick, where she leads the Money Cents newsletter — a finalist and international runner-up at the 2024 WAN-IFRA Awards.

Topic Authority

Neesa specialises in personal finance and is adept at breaking down complex money matters for a broad readership. With adequate preparation time, she can also speak on wider financial topics including consumer education, financial literacy, investment pitfalls, and budgeting for everyday people.

Impact

Neesa’s reporting has earned her repeated recognition over the years:
  • WAN-IFRA 2024 Awards — second place internationally for best newsletter
  • Sanlam Financial Journalism Awards — Multiple finalist in the personal finance category
  • Citadel Words on Money Journalism Awards — Winner: Best Feature (2012), Consumer Education (2010)
  • Telkom Classic Business Journalist Awards — Joint winner with Bruce Cameron (2011)
  • Special mentions at Sapoa Property Journalism Awards (2008 & 2009)
    • Her work has not only informed the public but contributed meaningfully to conversations on financial justice, literacy, and empowerment in South Africa.

Speaking Style

While she does not consider herself a formal speaker yet, Neesa thrives in dialogue-based formats such as fireside chats, panel discussions, or guided Q&As. She enjoys participatory conversations over lectures and finds value in sharing real-world stories and practical insights. Visual aids like PowerPoint slides can enhance her delivery, and she is actively working on growing her public speaking confidence.
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