Saskia Falken

Broadcaster and Student

Born 01-06-1975 in Cape Town South Africa A well-known inspiration to Cape Town women, Saskia Falken has become one of the Western Capes most influential women, not only on radio but in business as well. In her teens, she was an avid dancer and this physical form of expression gave her the tools to become a model, which stood her in good stead when she worked as assistant Fashion Editor for Drum and then True Love Magazine. Her success is largely due to her planning a career path and her focussed work ethic. Saskia started her radio career at the SABC and in 2004 she got a slot on P4 as the weekend sports presenter. 6 Months later she was presenting sport on the Breakfast show. She broadened her horizons by working at other stations, but returned to Heart in 2007 as a dj with her own show. She currently hosts the Midmorning show which strongly reflects her interests. To show her versatility and ability to hold her own on the male dominated hip hop and car customisation show, she co-hosted the wildly popular, Mzanzi Ridez on DSTVs Channel O for 2 seasons, 2007-2008.

Aside from her various radio successes, she was also very popular as the first female weather anchor on eNews - which was broadcast out of their Cape Town studios.When it comes to business, she has been nominated as one of the Most Influential Women in Business and Government for 2011. This prestigious event, celebrating the success of women in business is hosted by CEO magazine. She is well-known for her dedication to womens issues and creating awareness with her radio show, magazine columns and community involvement. As goodwill ambassador for the Heart and Stroke Foundation and Wellness SA, she is aware of the importance of health and physical activity in maintaining balance in your life. Saskia is very much in demand as an MC - her client list includes Reebok, Grand West and Spar Womens Challenge to name a few.

Business Address Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa

Professional details
Current Position(s)
Broadcaster | Heart 104.9FM 2006 - present

Broadcast Media, Multimedia and Film

Presenting the Mid Morning Show 9am - 12pm

Previous Position(s)
Weather Anchor | e.tv 2005 - 2009

Broadcast Media, Multimedia and Film

Broadcaster | SABC 2003 - 2005

Broadcast Media, Multimedia and Film Sports presenter and producer and Top 40 Presenter

Junior Brand Manager | WOOLWORTHS HOLDINGS LIMITED 1998 - 2000

Consumer Goods, Fashion and Retail

Assistant Fashion Editor | Drum Magazine 1997 - 1998

Broadcast Media, Multimedia and Film

Assistant Fashion Editor | True Love Magazine 1997 - 1998

Broadcast Media, Multimedia and Film

Educational history
Tertiary
University of Cape Town GSB

2012 - 2013 MBA

AAA School of Advertising

2011 - 2011 Media planning

UNISA

1999 - 2002

Achievements
Awards
MTN Radio Award - Daytime Presenter | 2012

Established in 2010, the MTN Radio Awards strives to recognise the very best of South Africas on-air and behind the scenes radio talent. It is the intention of the Awards to ensure that radio talent in all areas receives due recognition, and that talented producers and presenters at all radio stations are motivated to constantly strive towards creating programming that meets the needs of their listener and entrenches the relationship between the station and the listener

Actor Biography
Saskia Falken is a South African radio DJ and television presenter best known to television audiences as the weather presenter on eNews Primetime. She co-hosted the car customisation and hip hop magazine show Mzanzi Ridez on DStv's Channel O from 2007-2008.

Character Presenter - Herself Host - Herself Host - Herself

Show eNews Primetime Mzanzi Ridez - Season 1 Mzanzi Ridez - Season 2