24 ways to survive freelance journalism
Journalist Raymond Joseph shares his top tips for surviving as a freelance journalist. Veteran...
Interviewing tips every journalist needs
Steps to conducting a good interview. By Ongeziwe Yashe Interviews are essential to the work of...
Heineken’s shameful exploits in Africa
Research by investigative journalist exposed the depths into which the beer company was...
Women are up to the challenges of investigative journalism
Women in investigative journalism face unique challenges in their everyday lives. Women...
Anas on journalism: ‘Naming, shaming and jailing’
The question of journalism ethics and boundaries has no firm answer. By Hans Ngala...
Data collection no longer complicated
It has become easier for ordinary people to access data sets. By Nolitha Ngamlana Data has...
Fact-checking celebrated at Africa Check awards
Investigative Stories from Nigeria, Senegal and South Africa win at Africa Check awards....
Ethiopian speaker casts spotlight on press freedom at Carlos Cardoso lecture
Investigative journalism and democracy go hand in hand The golden thread running through the...
Journalists-turned-authors explore organised crime
Anneliese Burgess and Mandy Weiner discuss the differences in their writing processes for their...
German journalist lifts the lid on predatory science
Predatory journals endanger the credibility of science, the African Investigative Journalism...
Forensic journalism tools expose the murders of women and children by Cameroonian soldiers
Investigative journalists discover the truth using various technological tools By Nwabisa...
Atrocities of human trafficking and smuggling
Journalists talk about investigating the ‘multimillion dollar business’ of human trafficking...
Going beyond the data in a leak investigation
UK journalist Margot Gibbs gave journalists a breakdown of how she exposed corrupt politicians...
They kill the journalists, not the story
Carrying on the work of journalists who no longer can. By Mbalenhle Buthelezi “Every time a...
App promotes safety of investigative journalists
Investigative journalist Jorge Luis Sierra has developed an app that helps to protect...
Exposé prompts cough syrup ban in Nigeria
The groundbreaking documentary exposing cough syrup addiction plaguing Nigeria reveals greater...
Collaborations key to creating safe spaces for journalists
Unpacking the largest-ever West African journalism collaboration.By Letlhogonolo Mooketsi "The...
Muckrakers’ collection launched at AIJC
A book launch that ended day one of the African Investigative Journalism Conference brought...
Philippines president’s war on drugs is a war on the people
Lifting the lid on extrajudicial killings of thousands by the police.By Tessa Knight “WHEN I...
Are journalists under targeted surveillance?
As our digital footprint grows , digital security is vital in protecting online identities and...
Reporter exposes 30 years of child abuse by pastor
Pastor claims to help those in need but actually takes advantage of them. By Tshepiso Thamae...
Softer approach to land and migration reporting needed
Migration and accessibility to land are more than just about numbers.By Hans Ngala Journalists...
The ethics of reporting on child abuse in war zones
An investigation into sexual abuse by UN peacekeepers sparks a discussion about practicing...
#GuptaLeaks sets the tone for collaborative journalism
The #GuptaLeaks story was driven through an unprecedented collaborative journalism effort. By...
New data tools simplify environmental journalism
The tools make information more accessible to affected communities. By Xiletelo Mabasa A...
Palaeontologist-turned-paleoartist: Profile of Viktor Radermacher
Artistic brilliance meets scientific accuracy in the design behind a newly discovered dinosaur...
Slice: Stop asking me when I’ll have children
My choice to have a child has nothing to do with anyone else. As soon as I started wearing an...
Review: Intruders by Mohale Mashigo
Award-winning South African author Mohale Mashigo's latest collection of short stories is an...
Wits fostering entrepreneurship
Who is your target market? Do you have contacts that can give you access to capital? Do...
New app to be used to anonymously report sexual harassment incidents
Final year electrical engineering students are showing support for their female colleagues. It...
Rafiki misses out on Oscar nod
Rafiki has missed out on an Oscar nod but has broken boundaries in Kenya A ban on a movie...
Wits Cricket ready to bounce back
The Wits cricket team are prepared for a weekend of action. By Palesa Dlamini, Naeemah Duduan,...
Driven to defy disability in sport
Defining the norm with women, disability and sport. TWO days before Kevin Anderson took to...
Slice of Life: It is just a game after all, right?
Racism and discrimination plagues the sports world and yet it all goes by unnoticed Football...
Scepticism in the wake of the Job Summit
Almost 40% of South African youth are unemployed. President Cyril Ramaphosa has conceded that...
Cool Kid: Thabo Moagi
The talent behind the hit single Ubaba ka Duduzane The music industry was never ready for this...
Wits choir set the beat for summer
The Wits University Youth Choir held their summer concert at Wits Theatre. Hundreds of Wits...
Q&A with Thokozane Dyosi
Thokozane Dyosi, a PhD student and associate lecturer in the Foundation Phase Studies...
Honours for Wits faculty at the annual NRF Awards
Wits physiotherapy lecturer has won Next Generation Researcher Award. A WITS lecturer, Natalie...
Disappointing night casts dark cloud over Wits’ historic season
The night would belong to TUT but Wits' performances have earned them respect. The story that...
Students march for affordable accommodation
STUDENTS disrupted academics at Wits and marched to the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) buildings to...
Wits women’s volleyball team claims bronze
Witsies bounce back from semi-final loss to win third place in the Johannesburg Volleyball...
Wits Sports Council elects new chairperson
Sasha Nzavtu will take over from outgoing leader immediately. The Wits Sports Council (WSC)...
Heritage day inspires food exhibition
Wits Enterprise workers celebrate heritage day in tasteful style. In honour of South Africa’s...
Cape Cobras too strong for Wits Cricket
The Wits Cricket Club were no match for top class Cape Cobras. The Cape Cobras defeated the...
Q&A with Marco Zacchino
Marco Zacchino, 25, is a Master of Law graduate from Wits University who is currently doing...
A season of firsts sees Wits make Varsity Football final
The football team has enjoyed a wonderful season and is close to clinching their first Varsity...
Find the bank that best suits you
Students should take the time to find the bank that works for them while studying It is no...
Wits goalie scores nod for top player
Wits goalie Matthew Carelse is one of three students nominated for the Varsity Cup Player of...