Wits Centre for Journalism

It has been a true privilege to be part of the Wits Centre for Journalism this year, and it is a massive honour to be named the Student Journalist of the Year! It has been a year filled with challenges and difficulty, but also with amazing opportunities (like going all the way to Greece to attend a conference!) and being able to meet the greatest group of classmates that there ever was. I am blown away by this group and am so excited to see how our futures expand before us. Thank you for the best Honours degree experience I could have asked for!

To our partners, students, and online community, thank you for your support and engagement in 2024. Wishing you and yours a safe and relaxing break over the festive period.

SAVE THE DATE: Mark those calendars, dates for the 21st African Investigative Journalism Conference have been confirmed! 📅 5-7 November 2025. 📍 University of the Witwatersrand. Keep an eye out for fellowship opportunities and calls for participation in the new year. #AIJC2025

SAVE THE DATE: Postgraduate students and staff members are invited to the University of the Witwatersrand's three-day welcome and orientation programme for 2025, taking place from 5-7 February and opening at the Great Hall on the Braamfontein East Campus.

🎓 🚨 Share with a student journalist! 🚨 🎓 Applications are now open for all 2025 National Press Club scholarships. There are opportunities available for high school, college & graduate student journalists. The deadline to apply is March 16 at 11:59 pm ET. Learn more about eligibility and apply today:

JOB OPPORTUNITY: News24 has a vacancy for a schools journalist, based in Johannesburg or Cape Town, who will write quality news and feature articles around the positive work of schools in South Africa. Relevant diploma or degree, as well as at least 1-3 years’ experience are required. Details: https://t.ly/ESgW5

CALL FOR ENTRIES: Journalists in Africa working within the Southern African Development Community Secretariat's member states are invited to enter the 2025 SADC Media Awards, which recognise excellence in journalism in categories of print, radio, television and photography. Each category winner will be awarded US$2,500. 📅 Deadline: February 28. Details: https://t.ly/qkGk3

WEBINAR: How can journalists use forensic audio analysis to enhance their investigations? In this fascinating webinar, Earshot's Dr Lawrence Abu Hamdan reveals how half the story is often left untold on the soundtrack, and using examples from his work, shows how journalists can dig deeper using audio analysis to hold power to account. 🎬 Watch the full session here: https://bit.ly/4fe3p7V

CURRICULUM PLANNING: Need guidance on which courses to take at the Wits Centre for Journalism in 2025? Visit us on the 10th floor of the Es'kia Mphahlele Building in Braamfontein from January 13-17, 9am to 12pm daily, for personalised registration assistance. 🎓 View the 2025 timetable here: https://lnkd.in/dHRyMdrx

JOB OPPORTUNITY: The Press Council of South Africa is looking for an Executive Director to implement the strategic focus of the organisation, and promote the efficacy of its mediation and adjudication processes. Five-year contract, subject to renewal. 📆 Deadline: January 13. Details: https://t.ly/fmz-G