Amahle “Jaxx” Jaxa has become a familiar face on South African TikTok, known for greeting her viewers with a simple “Howzit” that signals it’s time to catch up on the news.

Instead of dance trends or skits, Jaxx delivers daily current affairs with clarity and charm, turning headlines into conversations.

For young audiences who often shy away from traditional news platforms, her short, articulate videos make staying informed feel easy and natural.

Born in the Eastern Cape, Amahle’s life has always been a balance of contrasts between city life and rural weekends, between entertainment and education.

Now based in Johannesburg, she juggles her work as head of events at Until Until with co-owning a vibrant Cuban-themed restaurant.

Whether she’s curating events or filming TikToks, Jaxx brings her audience along for the ride with authenticity and humour...