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Eleni Giokos Biography / Wiki

Eleni Giokos is a South African journalist, anchor and reporter currently working as a CNN correspondent and presents Connecting Africa on CNN International. Before becoming an anchor and correspondent for the 24-hour news channel eNCA, Giokos started her career at CNBC Africa in 2005. She covered breaking news and business stories there, such as Oscar Pistorius’s murder of Reeva Steenkamp and the attack on the Westgate Mall.

She frequently modifies important international gatherings, like the Africa CEO Forum, the World Government Summit, the United Nations General Assembly, and the World Economic Forum in Davos, to mention a few. In addition to interviewing NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri, and basketball greats Bismack Biyombo and Dikembe Mutombo, Giokos hosted the NBA’s historic trip to Johannesburg in 2017.

Eleni Giokos Age

How old is Eleni? She is 44 years old as of 2025. She was born in 1981 in Greece, Europe. However, information about her date of birth is currently not available.

Eleni Giokos Education

Giokos attended and graduated from the University of Witwatersrand and majored in journalism in 2013. ALSO READ: Erica Hill

Eleni Giokos Height / Weight Loss

How tall is Eleni? She stands at an average height of 5 feet 3 inches (1.6m). She also maintains a body weight of 55kg (121lbs).

Eleni Giokos Nationality / Ethnicity

Giokos holds South African nationality and citizenship by birth. She was born in Greece, Europe and raised in Emalahleni, South Africa. She is of Greek ethnicity/heritage.

Eleni Giokos Parents / Family

Eleni was born in Greece and raised in Emalahleni, South Africa. She has two siblings, Heidi Giokos and Anthi Giokos. Heidi serves as a financial broadcaster for eNCA and Anthi is a blogger. However, information about her parents is currently not available. We will update you once confirmed available.

Eleni Giokos Husband / Married

Is Giokos married? Yes, she is happily married to George Chatzicharala. The pair met while on tour in Plaka Lemons and tied the knot in a wedding ceremony in Greece on June 30, 2015. Elena and George are proud parents to have a daughter named Cleo, born on August 8, 2017.

Eleni Giokos Salary

Giokos is a South African journalist, anchor and reporter earning an annual salary ranging from $20,000 to $70,000.

Eleni Giokos Net Worth

Eleni has been working as a CNN correspondent and presents Connecting Africa on CNN International and has an estimated net worth between $1 million and $7 million.

Eleni Giokos CNN

Giokos is currently working as a CNN correspondent and presents Connecting Africa on CNN International. Before becoming an anchor and correspondent for the 24-hour news channel eNCA, Giokos started her career at CNBC Africa in 2005. She covered breaking news and business stories there, such as Oscar Pistorius’s murder of Reeva Steenkamp and the attack on the Westgate Mall.

She frequently modifies important international gatherings, like the Africa CEO Forum, the World Government Summit, the United Nations General Assembly, and the World Economic Forum in Davos, to mention a few. In addition to interviewing NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri, and basketball greats Bismack Biyombo and Dikembe Mutombo, Giokos hosted the NBA’s historic trip to Johannesburg in 2017.