Applications open for the 2024 AIJC Masterclass

The WCJ's African Investigative Journalism Conference, in partnership with SKUP, the Association for Critical and Investigative Press, and Bellingcat, will host an intensive three-day training workshop on digital forensics, verification, OSINT tools and other cutting-edge investigative journalism techniques. The masterclass, conducted by the Bellingcat team in English, will take place from 27 to 29 October 2024, immediately preceding the conference. 

Selected masterclass fellows will also be able to attend the conference and training sessions. Successful applicants need valid passports and must arrange their own visas if required.

Click here to find out more and apply.

Save the date: AIJC returns to Wits University in 2024

Back for its 20th edition, the 2024 African Investigative Journalism Conference will bring another packed schedule of talks, panel discussions, masterclasses, workshops and networking sessions with some of Africa's finest and most renowned investigative journalists, trainers and experts.

• October 30 to November 1, 2024. Wits University, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Keep an eye on the Wits Centre for Journalism's website and social media channels for further updates and calls for input in the weeks ahead. See you there!

The WCJ is delighted to welcome Prof Bruce Mutsvairo, who has joined the team as a research associate. This relationship will allow the Centre to leverage off his experience and expertise in journalism, media and communication studies as a leading global scholar in these fields. The WCJ is excited to collaborate with Prof Mutsvairo, a full professor at the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands, to expand its work within the industry across Africa.

Recording: New WCJ webinar discusses financial journalism in South Africa

Ryk van Niekerk, editor of Moneyweb, recently joined WCJ lecturer Gillian Jones for a webinar looking at financial journalism in South Africa. He gives his thoughts on where the profession is currently, what it takes to be a good financial journalist, what the opportunities are, what challenges one might face in the field, and more.

Click here to watch the full webinar.

South African media celebrates excellence in journalism at the Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards

The South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) and Standard Bank held the successful and prestigious 2024 Sikuvile Awards ceremony to honour the best of SA journalism.

This year's ceremony, held at The Venue in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, was a testament to the dedication, passion, and courage of journalists who relentlessly strive to tell South Africa’s stories.

Click here to read more and see the winners in each category.

Register: webinar to explore new China-Africa Trade, Finance and Foreign Direct Investment Report

Join the WCJ's Africa-China Reporting Project for an informative capacity building webinar that will delve into the China-Africa Trade, Finance and Foreign Direct Investment Report released by the Boston University Global Development Policy Center and the African Economic Research Consortium. 

WHEN: 7 August, 9am.

Click here for details and to register.

Reminder: Wits University postgraduate application deadline

The Wits Centre for Journalism offers several postgraduate study programmes for aspirant and working journalists - career-entry honours, mid-career honours, master's and PhD. Should you wish to further your studies in journalism and media with the Centre, please be advised that all applications for the 2025 academic year should reach the university by 30 September, 2024. 

Click here for more information on how to apply.

• Eyewitness News is looking for a deputy news editor to join the team in Cape Town. Applicants must have 5 to 7 years of editorial experience in an established newsroom and a thorough working knowledge of news production. Deadline: August 6. Click here for details.

• Journalists ages 30 and younger working in developing countries are invited to enter the 2024 Young Journalist Award from the Thompson Foundation. Three finalists will be flown to London for the gala award evening. Deadline: August 9. Click here for details.

• Registrations for the 2024 Civic Tech Innovation Forum are officially open! Learn about innovations, tools, and techniques, share experiences, and meet potential collaborators in the civic tech space. When: October 28-31 2024. Click here for details.