Journalists are encouraged to submit quality, original proposals to highlight cases that point to broader systemic issues within the criminal justice system
The Lorenzo Natali Media Prize 2020 is now open for applications. The #NataliPrize recognises and celebrates excellence in reporting on sustainable development issues. Created by the European Commission, the Prize gives a voice to those whose vital message is often...
The application process is now open for the third edition of the Paradigm Initiative Digital Rights and Inclusion Media Fellowship. The Paradigm Initiative Digital Rights and Digital Inclusion Media Fellowship 2020 seeks to embed media professionals within the daily...
The South African media are invited to submit their entries for the 2020 SADC Media Awards competition. The Awards were established following a decision by the Council of Ministers in 1996 to establish a sector that deals with matters relating to amongst others,...
As concern has grown about the rise of misinformation, governments and regulators in many countries around the world have started clamping down on freedom of expression – online and in the media – introducing new “anti-fake news laws” and regulations. And in Africa, a...
This module is offered as a certificate course, a step towards the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Journalism and Media Studies or as part of this degree.
Nat Nakasa was a prominent South African journalist and writer who died in exile in 1965. The annual Nat Nakasa award is awarded for courageous and brave journalism. The award recognises any media practitioner – journalist, editor, manager or owner who has: > Shown...
Launched in 2014 and now in their sixth year, the African Fact-Checking Awards are the only awards that each year honour journalism by Africa-based media in the growing field of fact-checking. They continue to grow. In 2018, we received over 150 entries from more than...
