Doing (student) journalism in the time of a pandemic
Watch and listen to Wits Vuvuzela student journalists talk about doing journalism in the time of Covid-19.
FULL TEXT: President Cyril Ramaphosa’s speech extending the lockdown
The full text of the speech of the President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday, April 9.
Coronavirus: Mixed responses to virus concerns at SA campuses
Major universities take precautionary measures by closing down while others choose to remain open.
Coronavirus: South African blood service taking precautions
The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) is taking precautionary measures for blood donation amidst the rising cases of coronavirus. (more…)
Students shut down FASO office
Wits students shut down FASO in NSFAS delay protest.
Celebrated economist Joseph Stiglitz closes #AIJC19
The influential scholar tackled some of the media’s most pressing questions. (more…)
Nigerian and Senegalese journalists lauded at Africa Check Fact-Checking Awards
The fact-checking organisation used the night to honour Africa-based fact-checking media.
The contribution of data journalism in the global world
“Data is not just a number, it is reality” (more…)
Databases are gold mines for story ideas
Publicly available databases are useful in cultivating story ideas and sources.
No NGO is above investigation
Non-governmental organisation’s are often overlooked and underreported on because they are seen as the good guys.
Top tips for investigative writing from AP’s Ron Nixon
In investigative journalism, the writing matters as much as the reporting.
Investigative journalism reveals state capture for public record
State capture leaves many affected and powerless when basic necessities are unavailable, says Kenyan journalist Johan-Allan Namu.
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