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#AIJC18 Programme released

We are happy to share the full schedule for the 14th African Investigative Journalism Conference hosted by Wits Journalism, now just under eight weeks away. We’re still fiddling with it, but you’ll find over 60 sessions over the three days of conference, with 70 speakers including winners of the Pulitzer, Taco Kuiper and Global Shining Light awards

The 14th annual takes place at the University of the Witwatersrand over three days, October 29-31.

Participants will come from at least 36 countries. Keynote speakers include Pulitzer Prize-winner Clare Baldwin (for her work on the Philippine drug war), head of Channel 4 News Ben Pears (who oversaw the Cambridge Analytica sting), Anas Anas (the Ghanaian undercover specialist), Ethiopian blogger Befeqadu Hailu Techie, and former South African Public Protector, Advocate Thuli Madonsela.

Whether you are a running a journalism start-up, or you are working in an established team or network of investigative journalists, or if you are looking for ideas and advice on how to pay the bills, this workshop is for you. The Global Investigative Journalism Network and the Journalism and Media Lab at Wits Journalism have brought together a team of advisors who will discuss options for fundraising and generating revenue from audiences, advertising and sponsorships. Click below to find out more and how you can be part of this conversation.

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Wits Journalism lecturer on new DStv channel Newzroom Afrika board

Wits Journalism Honours Coordinator Dinesh Balliah joins former Press Ombud JoeThloloe on the editorial ethics oversight board of the new DStv 24hr news channel #NewzroomAfrika.

Wits Radio Academy awarded Bloomberg Media Initiative Africa Grant

Wits Radio Academy will use their grant to build the capacity of community radio stations to produce and disseminate informative, objective content that helps improve the quality of independent broadcasting.

Events

Africa-China Journalists Forum & Photo Exhibition – 1 November 2018

The Project’s annual gathering of journalists and reporters discussing their Africa-China investigations. This year’s event will be a unique occasion as it will include the Africa-China Photo Exhibition in the Atrium, moderated by photographer and architect Justin Hui and featuring exhibition winner Liu Yuyang along with the images of 12 other photographers.

Second South Africa-China Dialogue at Wits University

The Africa-China Reporting Project and the Chinese Embassy in South Africa are hosting the Second South Africa-China Dialogue at Wits University on 8 November 2018 to explore the Africa-China trajectory of past engagements, current dynamics and anticipated developments in the future.

From our Projects

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

WITS JUSTICE PROJECT: What solitary confinement really means for SA's prisoners

In the past, solitary confinement was primarily used as a means of punishment and, according to International Human Rights Law, constitutes torture.

AFRICA-CHINA REPORTING PROJECT: From roads to retail trade: Inside China’s growing stake in Africa

In downtown Ouagadougou central market in Burkina Faso Chinese nationals going about their business, either retailing China-made phones or electronic appliances, are a common sight.

AFRICA CHECK: Checked: Two claims about the ‘astronomical’ cost of Nigeria’s election

Will Nigeria’s 2019 polls cost more than India’s 2014 election, even though it has six times less voters?, We checked recent claims by presidential hopeful Kingsley Moghalu.

Citizen Justice Network: Courts and the community

Bricks Mokolo from The Orange Farm Human Rights Advice Office, guided by CJN, spoke about court orders on Thetha FM. In his weekly show, Mokolo speaks about issues that affects Orange Farm and its surrounding areas.

Citizen Justice Network develops MOOC to empower activists

Citizen Justice Network at Wits University developed a free Massive Open Online Course called “Activism and Citizen Journalism through Media”. The course has no entry requirements and is aimed at empowering activists to use social and traditional media to promote a social cause.

The course will be offered on the edX platform from 3 -31 October 2018.

Podcasts

Radio shows produced by the Wits Radio Academy.

The Science Inside – Haemophilia

This episode focuses on microdosing LSD and naming satellites. A research breakthrough in the treatment of haemophilia offers hope to all those with the rare blood disorder. We talk to the lead author and researcher Prof Johnny Mahlangu from Wits University about the work he is doing in this field.

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Business Buzz – Franchise Business

Opening a franchise could be a business option for you. Melissa Eva at Franchising Plus explains how to get into the franchise business. Hear the franchisor perspective with Jo-Ann de Wet from McDonald’s. Later we hear the incredible story of Engen franchisee Lydia Ramatisa who started as an entry-level employee.

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Law Focus – Cash-In-Transit Heists

In 2018 South Africa has experienced an increase in cash-in-transit heists in the country. Law Focus explores those issues with a particular focus around the safety of the guards.

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