Brave Group Consolidates Reputation Capabilities With New Bold Leadership

Nkateko Khosa has been appointed business unit director of the Brave Group’s specialist reputation and public relations agency, Bold (Image supplied)

Seasoned communications strategist Nkateko Khosa has been appointed business unit director of the Brave Group’s specialist reputation and public relations agency, Bold.

The appointment marks a strategic consolidation of Brave Group’s reputation management capabilities.

“Reputation is the currency of trust in today’s market,” says Musa Kalenga, CEO of Brave Group.

“Nkateko brings over two decades of high-level experience and a profound understanding of the South African landscape.

“Her ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments, from crisis management to community mobilisation, aligns perfectly with our group’s mission to deliver commercially effective, brave work. We are thrilled to have her at the helm of BOLD.”

At Bold, Khosa will leverage her core strengths in crisis management, stakeholder relations, and integrated marketing to service a growing client list that includes African Bank, GEPF (Government Employee Pension Fund), AECI, and Accenture.

“I have always believed that the best communication happens when you connect stories to brands with authenticity,” says Khosa.

“Leading Bold within the Brave Group ecosystem is an exciting opportunity to merge strategic insight with emotional resonance.

“We are here to create unique, boundary-pushing campaigns that don’t just manage reputation, but actively build it to generate deep trust between brands and their stakeholders.”

25 years of experience

Khosa brings over 25 years of experience in public relations and strategic communications.

A trusted practitioner who has operated at senior management, Exco, and Board levels, Khosa has advised a broad spectrum of clients across banking, energy, telecommunications, and government.

Khosa’s journey into PR began at a young age, sparked by a simple realisation during her time at Technikon Witwatersrand (now the University of Johannesburg), “I love working with people, and I am passionate about the power of great communication,” she says.

This passion has translated into a distinguished career, including a nine-year tenure at Magna Carta, a leadership role at BCW Africa (now part of Burson), and extensive freelance consultancy for major entities.

Most recently, she played a pivotal role in the Namibia International Energy Conference and spearheaded media relations for the Council for Geoscience.

Her portfolio includes work with blue-chip entities such as the JSE, Eskom, Standard Bank, Sanofi, and Transnet.

Khosa is also dedicated to industry excellence, having served as a Prism Awards judge and as Chairperson of the Strategic Communications Advisory Committee at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT).

“Nkateko’s appointment is more than a hire; it is an investment in deep, transformative expertise,” adds Kalenga.

“With Nkateko leading Bold, we can ensure that our clients’ stories are told with the nuance, impact, and brave thinking they deserve.”