The Department of Journalism hosted Media Monday on 13 April 2026 exploring archival research and how archives reveal slavery, control, and conflict.
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𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍:
Join us for our Media Monday event on 13 April at Stellenbosch Journalism (26 Crozier Street) at 15:30.
The panel discussion will explore the history of media and archival research.
RSVP HERE: forms.office.com/r/2Ki0f1Z1Js
We hope to see you there!!
Yesterday, BA Hons Journalism students attended a roundtable in Parliament on podcast regulation, unpacking gaps and opportunities in digital media.
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The BA Hons Journalism students had the opportunity to speak to media professionals who led the panel discussions. Amid various topics including regulation, AI & [print and digital media].
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The BA Hons Journalism Class are seated in the audience witnessing and engaging in multiple panel discussions at the Africa Media Perspective Conference held in Paarl, delving in various media perspectives across global media landscapes.
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Guest speaker Sean Christie from GroundUp News spoke to Honours students on narrative journalism, showing how storytelling restores depth and shapes whose voices are heard.
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Journalism Honours students attended a masterclass with Maresa Moore from BOK Radio, broadcasting to Dubai. She highlighted radio as a human craft shaped by preparation, humility, curiosity, and authenticity, reminding students it remains free, immediate, and personal.
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The Journalism Honours class, with sport journalism lecturer Jóhann Thormählen, visited Springbok Women’s Sevens training. Interviews with Nadine Roos, Cecil Afrika and Patience Mokone gave insight into leadership and teamwork.
Photo credits 📷: Zeta Soule, Britannie Hohls & Hae-Won Boesack
Jacolette Kloppers from Stellenbosch University’s Division for Institutional Strategy, Research & Analytics highlighted the value of being multi-skilled, giving journalism students an edge in news production and their future careers.
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On 09 March 2026, 4 media professionals visited our journalism class, sharing insights on documentary storytelling, sports reporting, tech journalism careers, and magazine design, giving students a glimpse into diverse paths in the media industry.
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Matthew George, ActionSA’s National Communications Director, shared insights on political communication and media relations, describing himself as a “newsmaker” shaping narratives and feeding information into the news cycle.
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Adéle Changuion, Communications Officer at South Africa Wine, shared her journey from journalist to strategic communicator, offering tips on storytelling, audience engagement, and career growth for aspiring journalists.
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The Journalism class of 2026 welcomed guest speakers from the media industry. Nathalie Martin, Stellenbosch SAPS spokesperson, shared insights on police communications, key issues, and building media relationships.
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Private chats. Public consequences. "WhatsApp in the World" reveals how encrypted messaging shapes elections, activism & disinformation. Be in convo with Prof @hwasser.bsky.social on 27 Aug 2025 between 17:00–19:00 #BookLaunch #WhatsAppInTheWorld #StelliesJourn | @nyupress.bsky.social
What’s the real harm of misinformation — and how do we fight it? Join media literacy expert Carina van Wyk for a powerful talk on disinfo, fact-checking & digital citizenship.#StelliesJourn #fass_stellenboschuniversity #stellenboschuniversity
What sets @ajplus apart from mainstream Western media?
Join Tony Karon for a powerful seminar on how AJ+ challenges colonial legacies in global journalism.
MA Journalism 2026: Apply Now!
Advance your journalism career with our MA in Journalism.
📌 Honours degree OR mid-career experience considered
📅 Deadline: 30 Sept 2025
🔗 journalism.sun.ac.za/ma-journalism
⏳ Deadline Alert!
Apply for the PhD in Journalism at Stellenbosch University — closes 1 June 2025!
📌 Requirements:
• Master’s (65%+)
• CV
• Writing sample
• Motivation letter
• Research interest
• Research summary
Don’t miss out! #PhDJournalism #StellenboschUniversity
🎙️ Join us for World Press Freedom Day!
🗓️ Mon, 5 May 2025
📍 Devon Valley Hotel, Stellenbosch
🕤 Arrive by 9:20 AM
🅿️ On-site parking
🎤 Don’t miss our stellar speaker panel!
RSVPs still open — link in bio! #WPFD2025
Join us on 5 May 2025 as we mark #WorldPressFreedomDay with a focus on media sustainability & independence. Expect rich insights from leading media voices. Limited seats—RSVP essential! Refreshments served. #WPFD2025 #MediaFreedom #StellenboschJournalism
PhD Journalism candidate Florence de Vries won ‘Best Presentation’ at SU’s ‘Somebody Somewhere’ colloquium for her research on media, mental illness, and care ethics. She explores how SA media frames mental illness and stigma. #MentalHealth #Journalism #PhD
New release! Associate Prof. Gawie Botma’s Reconsidering the History of South African Journalism exposes journalism’s roots in colonial slavery (1800–1838), reframing press freedom as colonial control. A must-read!
🔗 www.routledge.com/Reconsiderin...
🎓 Yesterday, we celebrated an amazing milestone with our BAHons, Master's, and PhD grads! 🌟 Huge thanks to @paulhermancpt, Good News Editor at @news24, for the inspiring keynote. Congrats to all our graduates – here's to your bright future in journalism! 📰✨
🎉 From viral TikTok star to journalism grad! 🎉
Ubaid Abrahams, behind the hit cooking duo Tietie & Nanna, just graduated with an Honours in Journalism from Stellenbosch U! Proving passion & hard work pay off. Full story: [https://encr.pw/5Q7oE] 🌟📚
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Stellenbosch University proudly hosted Open Day on 15 March 2025! Prospective students explored our campus, engaged with lecturers, and discovered our diverse academic programmes at the Social Science Building. A day filled with excitement, inspiration & meaningful connections!
Join us on 15 March for
@stellenboschuni
#SUOpenDay25!
Curious about journalism? Visit us at the Arts & Social Sciences Building 📍
📸 Snap a pic, tag us with #StelliesJourn #whoyoubecome & stand a chance to spend a day with us!
Don’t miss out — see you there!
Prof @hermanwasser, chair of Journalism at SU & director of @ciia_africa, spoke on info integrity at SU’s first 2025 Thought Leader Event. His talk, “Deepfakes, Chatbots & Disinformation,” explored solutions to tackle global threats to democracy. 👉 ciia.africa
Remembering Leona Amoraal (1943 – 2025): The end of an era. Her legacy continues to inspire. 💫
Read more about her incredible journey on our website: shorturl.at/2pmoi
Associate Prof. Konstantinas Andrijauskas led a seminar on "Telling Stories vs. Telling a Story Well?" 📚🎙️
🔹 Russia & China’s global communication strategies
🔹 Media, diplomacy & narratives
🔹 Engaging Q&A with students, academics & professionals
Thanks for joining! More seminars coming soon.
Join us for a seminar: Telling Stories vs. Telling a Story Well? Russia & China’s Global Communication 🗣️
📅 24 Feb 2025 | 🕐 1–2 PM
📍Dept of Journalism, 26 Crozier St
🎙️ Prof Konstantinas Andrijauskas
RSVP: journalism@sun.ac.za
