JOHANNESBURG - The National Press Club has named Crime Watch host Yusuf Abramjee Journalist of the Year 2024.
He won the award in in the TV News category at the prestigious Newsmaker of the Year awards on Friday night.
Abramjee called the accolade not just a personal honour, but a tribute to the Crime Watch and eNCA team, now in its seventh year.
Special credit goes to producer Colly Ndala and video editor Tsepo Lekgwati for tireless behind the scenes work.
Crime Watch’s fearless reporting has already earned two Kudu Awards from SANParks, while Abramjee himself has received multiple Adcock Bravery Awards.
The night also celebrated excellence behind the lens, with Lee Saunders from The Devi Show taking home Cameraperson of the Year