The Wits Centre for Journalism will host the 2026 South African Communications Association conference (SACOMM) at Wits University from 9 – 11 September. A pre-conference programme for emerging scholars will take place on 8 September.
Follow this link to secure your conference ticket via Quicket.
For individuals who require a proforma invoice to make payment, please reach out to sacomm@journalism.co.za with the following information:
– Full company name or person who the invoice must be made out to
– Address
– Vat number where applicable
– Delegate name(s)
– Ticket type: a) Academic / Professional / Full Affiliate (R 4,700) or b) Emerging Scholar / Student (postgraduate students and postdoctoral fellows) (R 3,200)
– Conference only or conference and gala dinner? (R600 extra pp for dinner event)
The theme for 2026 is Asserting the Human in the Time of Technofeudalism: Global South Perspectives.
The 2026 abstract deadline has passed.
Venue / Travel Information
The venue for the conference is:
New Commerce Building
Braamfontein Campus West
Wits University
Johannesburg
2000
Our recommended hotels which are in close proximity to the conference venue include:
Holiday Inn, Rosebank
Tsogo Southern Sun, Rosebank
The Parkwood Lodge Boutique
Courtyard Hotel Rosebank
If you’re looking to book outside of this list, we recommend the following areas which are a short 10-15 minute drive to the conference venue:
Melrose
Rosebank
Parktown North
Illovo
Melville
Westcliff
Forest Town
Getting There:
By Car:
There are parking areas at the university. You will then have to proceed to the venue on foot for a short distance from the car park. Use this map as a reference.
By Train:
You may use the Gautrain and get off at Johannesburg Park Station which is located at Corner Smith and Wolmarans Street. The venue is approximately two kilometres away from Johannesburg Park Station and is adequately served by a direct bus service, e-hailing, and taxis.
By Taxi and e-Hailing:
Multiple e-hailing and taxi companies are available in the city.
By Bus:
There are different bus routes around the city that will take you to stations around university. You will have to communicate with the bus driver and let them know that you are going to Wits University in Braamfontein, and they will give you direction on which bus you have to take. You can take the Rea Vaya or the Metrobus.