Chomee Online

https://chomee.online/
Chomee Online is a youth-focused media platform publishing service journalism, cultural coverage and advice for readers in South Africa. Founded by editor-in-chief Amanda Mtuli with co‑founder and CFO Tshiamo Sibeko, the publication was created to offer a safe, inclusive space for young people to explore identity, build financial confidence, make study and career decisions, and navigate relationships and wellbeing. Its editorial pillars—Identity, Money, Career, Relationships, Lifestyle, Style, Fun, and Gaming & Tech—organise coverage that ranges from explainers on gender and sexuality and mental-health guidance to entertainment features and fashion stories. Reporting often takes a practical, youth-first angle: recent pieces include a matric exam survival guide, a roundup of free South African learning platforms, and relationship advice tailored to LGBTQIA+ readers. Chomee also runs Ask Chomee, an advice corner where contributors answer reader questions. Beyond content, the founders emphasise mentoring a young team and cultivating skills through collaborative production, reflecting a mission to empower the next generation. Coverage of technology and gaming highlights inclusive communities of players of colour alongside updates on digital culture. The tone is conversational and accessible, while topics are rooted in everyday realities facing South African Gen Z and young adults—from study pressure and first jobs to money management and pop culture.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Johannesburg, South Africa
Year the organization started publishing:
2023
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
National

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Technology
Lifestyle
Health and well-being
Entertainment and culture
Entrepreneurship
LGBTIQ+
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Opinion
Narrative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Explanatory journalism
Curated/aggregated content
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Social media platforms
Podcast
YouTube
Facebook
Instagram
Tiktok
LinkedIn

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
96
Instagram number of followers:
300
YouTube number of followers:
12
Tiktok number of followers:
157

Management and team

Founders

Female:
2
Male:
0
Founders:
Amanda Mtuli Tshiamo Sibeko
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
4

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

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