News - Department of Journalism

Grant of over R20 million for CINIA

September 26, 2025Posted by Journalism DepartmentNews

A grant of over R20 million has been awarded to the Centre for Information Integrity in Africa (CINIA) at Stellenbosch University’s Department of Journalism to lead collaborations across the Global South in addressing mis- and disinformation and other harmful digital content.

📢 BAHons Journalism Entrance Test

August 21, 2025Posted by JournalismUncategorized

📢 BAHons Journalism Entrance Test 🗓 Date: Saturday, 6 September ⏰ Time: 09:00 – 12:00 📍 Venue: Krotoa Building, Room 1001, Ryneveld Street, Stellenbosch ✉️ Applicants who are unable to …

Prof Mehita Iqani joins SANAP-AWP as Writer-in-Residence for Marion 2025 takeover Voyage

July 30, 2025Posted by JournalismUncategorized

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 …

First-of-its-kind summit hosted by SU’s Centre for Information Integrity in Africa

July 25, 2025Posted by JournalismUncategorized

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 …

SU journalism students earn spot at Durban Film Festival

July 16, 2025Posted by JournalismUncategorized

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 Botma Launches Groundbreaking Book on South African Journalism History at IAMHIST 2025

July 4, 2025Posted by JournalismUncategorized

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 joins global media experts to unpack journalism’s role in a changing world.

July 4, 2025Posted by JournalismUncategorized

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 …

Dr Jordaan visits Europe to support academic collaboration

May 19, 2025Posted by Journalism DepartmentNews

Dr Marenet Jordaan, senior lecturer and researcher in the Department of Journalism, recently undertook a four-country European research trip to establish and enhance academic collaborations on behalf of the department. …

Journalism Department Marks World Press Freedom Day 2025: A Call for Media Independence and Sustainability

May 8, 2025Posted by JournalismUncategorized

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 …

WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY

April 16, 2025Posted by JournalismUncategorized

📣 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 …