The Journalist is an independent, not-for-profit organisation working with the academic community and a range of credible entities. We are committed to multimedia offerings that delve more deeply into the complex facets of our reality. We don’t just tell you what happened. We help you understand why.
The Journalist has been launched with the support of the University of the Free State, the Southern African Clothing & Textile Workers’ Union (SACTWU) and financial contributions from a range of individuals.
Students and media lecturers at the University of Free State and the University of Johannesburg and The University of Cape Town are participants in The Journalist.
September marks Heritage Month but how do we begin to celebrate and build a more inclusive society in a country marred by the effects of colonialism? Taking financial advice from friends or family members can have devastating consequences. We take a look at how a private girls’ school in Khayelitsha is grabbing the fourth industrial revolution by the horns and two academics tackle the ongoing conflict around the returned human remains from the German inflicted genocide in Namibia. Sophie Tema Mosimane is the pioneer known for writing the article that appeared alongside Sam Nzima’s iconic photograph of Hector Pieterson, who risked her life numerous times for her craft. The challenges facing journalists on the African continent is a focus in the lead up to South African Press Freedom Day and an acclaimed writer looks at how technology will affect the notion of creativity in the future.