The Board of the Institute for the Advancement of Journalism (IAJ)
today announced the appointment of Shehnaaz Bulbulia as Executive
Director of the Institute from July 1, 2009, according to a media release.
Ms Bulbulia, a journalist and media trainer for more than 20 years, is currently head of the IAJ Print Department.
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Bulbulia holds a BA degree from Wits University and a Master of Science in Engineering in Leadership and Innovation from the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal and Copenhagen Business School. She graduated from the Star Newspaper Cadet School in 1988.
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In her career Bulbulia has edited award-winning magazines and won several journalism awards.
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“We are delighted to appoint Ms Bulbulia to lead the Institute into a new era after its initial phase – started in 1992 – of successfully training mid-career journalists for a democratic South Africa,†Board chairperson Joe Thloloe said.ÂÂÂ
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“We believe with her experience, her knowledge of the IAJ and her academic background, she will steer the Institute as it continues to be the leading mid-career trainer for journalists in Africa.â€ÂÂ
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Regards
Joe Thloloe
Chairperson
IAJ Board
