African knowledge has the power to transform our continent and the world.
We provide professional communications support to thought-leaders. We work with top African researchers and professionals to showcase their awe-inspiring work, translating it into engaging and accessible media.
We support the next generation of innovators throughout South Africa through our community engagement programmes Science Spaza and Hip Hop U, operated in partnership with the non-profit Yazi Centre for Science and Society in Africa.
Jive Media Africa is winner of the National Science and Technology Forum Award for “science communication through innovative and exciting media”.
Directors: Prof Albert Modi, Robert Inglis and Hilary Kromberg
Prof Albert Thembinkosi Modi is the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences at Walter Sisulu University. He is an NRF rated scientist and a Senior Fellow of Green Matter. Prof Modi has a deep commitment to growing the next generation of African scholars and is a long-time and passionate advocate for science communication and public engagement.
Robert Inglis is an NSTF Award winner with over 20 years experience leading science communication and research engagement initiatives in southern Africa. Robert has an MPhil. in Science and Technology Studies with a specialisation in Science Engagement and is passionate about fostering interactions between science and society that can lead to positive impact in Africa.
Hilary Kromberg has a Master’s degree in Musicology (Adolescent Health and Music/ Hip Hop), a BMus (Hons) degree in Music Communication, and a BA degree in Social Anthropology/ Industrial Sociology (sub-majoring in African Literature). Hilary has been working in the strategic communications and creative industry for over 30 years. Before founding Jive Media Africa, Hilary worked at the Madam & Eve cartoon strip as well as for SABC Education.
Jive Media Africa is an Exempt Micro Enterprise (EME) and a Level 4 Contributor to B-BBEE allowing our clients to claim 100% of their spend towards their own scorecard.
Contact
Email: info@jivemedia.co.za
Address: Jive Hub, 279 Boddington Estate, Nottingham Road, 3280