It's almost time to welcome the class of 2025 to the Wits Centre for Journalism. We look forward to meeting you and walking this academic journey together.  

For assistance with registration, write to [email protected] who will connect you with the relevant WCJ staff member, or assist you personally.

Entries open for 19th Taco Kuiper Award for Investigative Journalism

All South African and South African-based journalists are invited to submit entries for the 2025 Taco Kuiper Award for Investigative Journalism.

The award recognises outstanding examples of investigative reporting that reveal untold stories, hold the powerful to account and question those in public life, and can be made to a journalist or team of journalists for a single story or a series of stories published or broadcast between 1 January and 31 December 2024.

The top prize is R200 000, while the runner-up receives R100 000.

Click here for details on how to enter.

In My Culture project seeks to break language barriers in climate action

With climate change literature predominantly in English, millions of people miss crucial environmental insights around the world. The Wits Centre for Journalism has launched a groundbreaking initiative called Climate: In My Culture, in collaboration with climateXchange (cXc), that aims to create an evolving online platform to collect words and stories related to local understandings of climate change.

By empowering communities to share their climate experiences in their own words, we aim to bridge the knowledge gap and make climate change accessible to as many cultures and communities as possible.

While the intiative is still in its infancy, together with cXc the Centre hopes to expand its reach via international gatherings in the media space, and report on climate experiences in local languages. The first recordings took place at the 20th African Investigative Journalism Conference at Wits University. 

View the first Instagram interviews in English here. 

See the project page here.

Health reporting grants open to journalists in Africa

The Wits Centre for Journalism is delighted to announce the availability of 12 health reporting grants of US$2,000 each, open to all investigative journalists based in Africa.

Follow the steps below and submit your application before 23h59 (SAST) on February 28. A review committee will select the best proposals and inform the winning applicants in March. 

African Investigative Journalism Conference returns to Wits for 21st edition

It’s official – the African Investigative Journalism Conference returns to Wits University from 5-7 November in 2025 for its 21st edition, bringing another packed schedule of talks, panel discussions, masterclasses, workshops and networking sessions with some of Africa’s finest and most renowned investigative journalists, trainers and experts.

Keep an eye on the AIJC website for calls for participation and fellowship opportunities in the coming months.

February

WCJ student welcome  

Reporting Climate Change in Africa Workshop with Africa-China Reporting Project and Dialogue Earth

Knowledge Exchange Workshop with the WCJ and climateXchange

March

Green Media Accelerator Bootcamp with the WCJ, Fojo and Magamba Network

 Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Media Lecture

Follow the Centre on LinkedIn and Facebook and
stay up-to-date on all upcoming events. 

• Mail & Guardian is looking for an investigative journalist, who will pitch, research and write compelling investigative stories. Five years of experience required, with a proven track record of writing high-quality articles. Deadline: February 14. Click here for details.

• Journalists, content creators and media professionals across Africa are invited to apply for the Baraza Media Lab Data Storytelling Fellowship. The program equips storytellers with cutting-edge tools and resources to uncover and amplify migration stories that challenge stereotypes and spark meaningful conversations. Deadline: Feruary 28. Click here for details.

• Daily Maverick is looking for a Business Maverick Reporter based in Johannesburg or Cape Town. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing accurate and engaging business news stories, and developing a network of contacts within the financial sector. Deadline: February 10. Click here for details.