Yusuf Abramjee
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About
South African journalist and anti-crime activist. In 2007, he founded the tip-off line Crime Line in South Africa, in collaboration with the government. He worked for Radio 702 as a crime reporter. He won awards for his reporting. He also helped coordinate private relief efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Before Fame
He attended Laudium Secondary School, where he edited the school paper. He studied at the Transvaal College of Education, a teacher's training college.
Trivia
He served as a trustee of the Shout Foundation, a campaign working to create a safer South Africa. He also served as the Chairman of the National Press Club. He helped found LeadSA, which aims to celebrate efforts of ordinary South Africans.
Family Life
He has two sons. His father is named Ebrahim "Boetie" Abramjee. He served as an MP in the South African House of Delegates.
Associated With
He wrote an open letter to then-president Jacob Zuma, calling for the government to act on the crime problem in South Africa.
