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Media icon Ingrid Jones for Pringle Proms, Saturday, July 5.

With high social-media followings on Facebook, (16,000), TikTok (8,712) and Instagram (8,809) Ingrid Irma Jones is as prominent on-line as she is on television, radio and in print. This Pringle Bay resident is celebrated for her significant contributions to the country’s media landscape and building on-line communities during Covid Lockdown which also translated into real and deep interpersonal connections.On Saturday, July 5 at noon she will be the guest at Pringle Proms, where Brian Berkman will lead a Compelling Conversation into her fascinating life story.Born in Bonnievale, Ingrid is an alumna of the University of the Western Cape (UWC), where she specialised in education, focusing on Afrikaans and communication studies. Throughout her career, Ingrid has worn multiple hats, including those of a television and radio presenter. She is the co-owner and editor-in-chief of Mikateko Media, a media company responsible for various notable publications such as Sawubona, the SAA magazine. One of her significant ventures is Koe’sister Magazine, a quarterly publication that celebrates South African culinary traditions. The magazine features recipes passed down through generations, highlighting the rich and diverse food heritage of the nation. Koe’sister is a product of her Food Fairies, an-online group began during Covid.Community EngagementIngrid was married to Peter Jones, and together they built a life in Pringle Bay. Peter was a prominent South African political activist and a key figure in the Black Consciousness Movement (BCM). He is best remembered for his close association with Steve Biko and his unwavering commitment to the struggle against apartheid. In 2019, Peter Jones suffered a stroke, which led to a period of declining health. He passed away on February 14, 2023, at the age of 72. His death was met with tributes from various quarters, including President Cyril Ramaphosa, who lauded him as a “liberation activist and leader of the Black People’s Convention”.Ingrid Jones has successfully transitioned her on- line presence into a business - My Latest Obsession where she sells clothing (one of her many passions) and varied items to her on-line audience.After a buffet lunch with wine and vegan options, Brian Berkman will lead questions about her life and tips and tricks to create and maintain her following as well as what it was like living with and raising a daughter with a highly- visible political activist.