The ABCs of hard-hitting journalism
Cheryl W. Thompson of The Washington Post explains the fundamentals of investigative journalism at this year’s Global Investigative Journalism Conference.
Technology shifts the investigative journalism goalpost
Journalists are now able to take investigative journalism to another level using new technologies.
Editing the investigative journalism story
Writing and editing the story can be the key to an exceptional investigative report – but what do investigative journalists and editors keep in mind when editing investigative journalism (IJ) pieces?
LEMON & VODKA
The High Commissioner of Canada in South Africa, Sandra McCardell, says the world needs to deal with women who are “vulnerable, face discrimination, exclusion and violence, and instead, give them the opportunity to fulfil their dreams”. (more…)
Wits announces “protocols for protest”
The University’s senior executive team has announced a set of protocols for protest on its campuses.
STATEMENT: Wits University reappoints Habib as vice chancellor
Wits University has reappointed Professor Adam Habib as vice chancellor. The full statement is reproduced below.
Rest in power, Miriam Tlali: author, enemy of apartheid and feminist
South African author Miriam Tlali passed away last month.
Life Esidimeni investigation takes top honours at journalism awards
Wits Journalism hosted the 11th annual Taco Kuiper Investigative Journalism Awards on March 24.
FACT CHECKED: Do South African’s spend almost 25% of monthly income on data?
A fact check by Africa Check.
When miscounting can cost lives
This week Africa Check busts estimations of foreigners in South Africa, providing the real figures and the real reason they should be accurate.
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#FeesMustFall reflection
Fees Must Fall leaders and activists, journalists and students reflect on the discourses and reports surrounding 2015/2016 #FMF protests. (more…)
STATEMENT: Wits professor found guilty of sexual misconduct, dismissed
YOU MAY have heard that a senior member of Wits’ academic staff was accused of sexually harassing his colleagues. I have not commented on this matter until now because the matter was the subject of an internal disciplinary hearing.
Late last year, a complaint was received by the Gender Equity Office (GEO), and was subsequently investigated, in line with the University’s policies and processes related to Gender Based Harm (GBH). An independent investigation was undertaken and the staff member was found guilty of misconduct on the grounds of sexual harassment in respect of three complainants.
The independent panel further found the misconduct to be a dismissible offence, and the outcome was presented to me today. In line with the University’s policies and processes, I have informed the individual concerned that he has been dismissed.
The University established the Gender Equity Office about five years ago to deal firmly and categorically with sexual harassment. We believe that this is an example of where the University has moved swiftly within the parameters of the law to address GBH on our campuses. The University does not tolerate any form of GBH and as a public institution we are determined to eliminate GBH.
Again, I would like to make it very clear that the University will not tolerate any form of sexual harassment or GBH. We have revised our policies, instituted several programmes and conscientised the University community to speak out and act against GBH.
The GEO’s mandate and strong commitment to prevent harassment and to eradicate gender-based discrimination in the University remains. I urge members of the University community to work with the GEO to establish a University environment that is free from sexual harassment and sexual misconduct.
Anyone who experiences or witnesses any gender based harm is encouraged to report such incidents to the GEO immediately for support and/or advice.
Thank you.
Professor Adam Habib
Vice-Chancellor and Principal.
1 February 2017
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