About Janine, the Author
Janine Lazarus made her debut as one of South Africa’s finest investigative journalists back in the early 1990s.
Dubbed the “Queen of Sleaze”, she embraced her reputation as a crime reporter who relished the hunt for the darkest of stories.
One of the most famous cases she reported on was the Norwood Serial Killer, Kobus Geldenhuys who she admittedly became obsessed with.
Janine is a captivating storyteller. She lures her readers in with a tantalizing glimpse into her world, allowing them to immerse themselves in the compelling narrative.
Her vast experience on every side and angle of the media machine, has enabled herto hold various senior positions in leading national and international news houses. These include the BBC and Ulster Television (Ireland), Mnet’s Criminal Minds docu-drama series, the SABC, Radio 702 and an array of leading newspapers.
These days Janine heads up a successful specialist communication and media training agency.
Her work in the mainstream media as an investigative journalist, radio talk show host, television presenter and researcher/producer has provided the perfect platform for her to work with and coach some of the best in the business across all sectors, including fellow reporters, political leaders, public relations practitioners and executives of blue-chip multinationals.
Her clients describe her as dynamic, agile and straight-forward, and her training methodology as ‘no holds barred’ From assisting corporates to navigate through a media meltdown, to mentoring and coaching CEOs and training employees at JSE-listed organisations – Janine is master of all.
