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Wits Journalism lecturer nominated in global Data Journalism Awards

Online journalism lecturer Laura Grant is a nominee in this year’s Global Editors' Network's Data Journalism Awards. The nominated project, Passmark, which was co-created with Alastair Otter, collects data and presents it in useful ways to anybody who has an interest in education.

Podcasts

Radio shows produced by the Wits Radio Academy.

Business Buzz – Tourism

If you’re thinking of getting into the sector professionally, Zania Collins from the Gauteng Guides Association speaks about how you can get your foot in the door.

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The Science Inside – Shamba The Lion

Dr Kelly Marnewick from the Endangered Wildlife Trust and others talk about wild animals in captivity.

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Law Focus – Self Representation in Court

Legal Aid SA advice line manager, Dennis Masango, talks about the pros and cons of self-representation and how people can approach Legal Aid SA for representation.

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From our Projects

Wits Journalism hosts a number of projects that have a substantial impact on the South African media industry.

Why government should focus more on keeping people out of prison | Wits Justice Project

The question is why does the government not focus more on keeping people out of prison – a more cost-effective and humane solution?

Benin’s forests being exploited via Nigeria | Africa-China Reporting Project

After depleting Beninese forests, Chinese companies are now exploiting Nigerian forests via Benin using the free movement of people and goods in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

Using online radio to create dialogues through Not Yet Uhuru | JamLab

JamLab recently caught up with the women-led Soul City, alumni of the first JamLab Accelerator programme. They have been focused on becoming a bankable business that can make the world a better place for young women and girls.

Mothers confront Mashaba over their crèche businesses | Citizen Justice Network

Over 50 women who run Early Childhood Development Centres (ECDC’s or crèches) in Johannesburg’s Inner City Region G voiced their grievances to Mayor Herman Mashaba. The women are concerned about not having a title deeds.

Events

Africa-China Wildlife Conservation Conference at Wits

This event will focus on wildlife conservation and environmental preservation, aiming to build a platform for deeper dialogue and intervention between Chinese communities in Africa and wildlife conservation organisations.

You don’t have a media start up if you don’t sell!

Apply now to join two-day sales workshop for digital media start ups with Memeburn’s Carl Davis and Matthew Buckland

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