Although he puts down the chalk at Wits, Anton Harber is far from done

Although he puts down the chalk at Wits, Anton Harber is far from done

By Enock Sithole If there was a personification of the combination of academic and professional knowledge in journalism, it would be Professor Anton Harber. Harber worked extensively in professional media before joining academia in 2001 to pioneer the establishment of...

Media veteran Chris Kabwato joins the Wits Centre for Journalism

Media veteran Chris Kabwato joins the Wits Centre for Journalism

The Wits Centre for Journalism is delighted to announce the appointment of veteran media professional Chris Kabwato. Kabwato takes on the role of partnerships and fundraising coordinator to deepen the WCJ’s engagement with stakeholders across the continent and globally.

Misinformation and disinformation a real threat to elections

Misinformation and disinformation a real threat to elections

Misinformation and disinformation are not only a threat to democracy, but a direct threat to the sustainability of credible news media, say media watchdog groups during a panel discussion on mis- and disinformation in Africa at the recent Jamfest conference.

The key to media sustainability in Africa

The key to media sustainability in Africa

Media publications are adapting to a new media landscape by creating business models that are sustainable, innovative, and inclusive. A panel discussion held at the recent Jamfest conference looked at media sustainability on the continent.

Beyond the broadcasting industry

Beyond the broadcasting industry

By Franz Krüger: The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) turns 30 this year: for this child of South Africa’s broadcasting reform moment in the mid-1990s, there is much to be proud of. Broadcasting itself goes back to the early 1920s in South Africa, and the 100th birthday is now around the corner. But the arrival of democracy changed the sector dramatically.

WCJ Webinar – Coloured: how classification became culture

WCJ Webinar – Coloured: how classification became culture

In the latest WCJ Webinar, investigative journalist and editor Beauregard Tromp has a fascinating and important conversation with Tessa Dooms and Lynsey Ebony Chutel about their newly published book Coloured: how classification became culture.

Five African podcasts to follow

Five African podcasts to follow

By Kemiso Wessie: Podcasts are an excellent way to stay up-to-date with current affairs and the discourse around them. Here are five African podcasts that offer conversational style insight and interviews into the realities of life in Africa.