Under the leadership of Prof Charne Lavery (UP) and Prof Jean Brundrit (UCT) a pilot project to set up an Artist Writers Programme (AWP) for the South African National Antarctic Programme is …
A first of its kind Summit on Information Integrity featuring leading researchers, policy activists, industry roleplayers and media practitioners was hosted this week by the Centre for Information Integrity in …
A short student documentary produced by Stellenbosch University (SU) students has earned a coveted spot at the Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) – a feat that potentially places it in …
Prof Gawie Botma of the Journalism Department launched his book Reconsidering the history of South African journalism: The ghost of the slave press at the 2025 bi-annual conference of the International …
Dr. Meli M. Ncube, Senior Researcher in the Department of Journalism, recently joined a high-level panel discussion titled “Making Sense of the New World Order – Journalism’s Role in a …
On 5 May 2025, the Department of Journalism at Stellenbosch University hosted a compelling World Press Freedom Day event under the global theme: “Navigating Independence and Media Sustainability.” Held at …
đź“Ł You’re Invited!Join us on 5 May 2025 as we commemorate #WorldPressFreedomDay with a powerful and timely conversation centered around media sustainability and independence. 🎙️ Gain valuable insights from renowned …
Reconsidering Journalism’s Origins: A Critical Historical Intervention Gawie Botma’s Reconsidering the History of South African Journalism challenges conventional views of early South African press freedom by revealing its deep ties to slavery. …
The Department of Journalism celebrated all its 2024 graduates in style after the official ceremony on Monday 24 March. Guest speaker Paul Herman, Good News editor of News24, inspired attendees …
