National Press Club

13/02/2025

A final note: Climate change affects us all, and understanding our impact is key to action. Local tools and apps can help, and media must lead in making climate science accessible. When the media speaks, people listen - let’s use that power to inform and drive change.

13/02/2025

📸 Highlights from an insightful evening. Our panelists, speakers, National Press Club members, guests, and CSIR International Convention Centre have made this event special.

13/02/2025

Our panel discussion on Radio & Climate Change is underway, moderated by Tim Modise.

Our esteemed panelists are tackling key questions:
✅How can radio bridge the climate information gap?
✅What challenges do media houses face when reporting on climate change?
✅How can communities engage with climate content on radio?

Join the conversation via Teams: https://bit.ly/NPCClimate25

13/02/2025

🎙️ Imraan Patel’s Keynote Address

Radio is more than a communication tool - it’s essential for disaster management and climate awareness. Imraan Patel, Department of Science, Deputy Director-General highlighted its power to inform, educate, and drive action in a changing world.

13/02/2025

🎙️ Sandile Malinga’s Opening Address

Radio remains a powerful force in informing, educating, and entertaining - proving its relevance even after TV’s rise.

With climate change impacting us all, radio plays a key role in community awareness. The CSIR, celebrating 80 years of innovation, continues to lead in energy, water, and climate research for a sustainable future.

Sandile Malinga, CSIR, Group Executive: Smart Society

13/02/2025

Join tonight's Roundtable World Radio Day discussion online via Teams: https://bit.ly/NPCClimate25

13/02/2025

It’s World Radio Day! A day to celebrate radio as a powerful, accessible medium that informs, connects, and drives change.

We’re live from CSIR International Convention Centre this evening, exploring how radio tackles climate change.

How has radio shaped your view on climate issues? Comment below.

12/02/2025

Tomorrow is the day and we are so looking forward to it!

PS: Event is fully subscribed for in-person attendance but we will share the details for livestream, by tomorrow.

Media invite: The National Press Club and will host a roundtable discussion to mark - "Radio and Climate Change".

🗓️ 13 February 2025
⏰ 18:00 for 18:30
📍 CSIR International Convention Centre
✅ [email protected]

ℹ️ www.csir.co.za/national-press-club-and-csir-host-event-mark-world-radio-day-2025-themed-radio-and-climate-change

12/02/2025

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12/02/2025

Opportunity for an investigative journalist 👇🏼

DEADLINE APPROACHING: There's still time to apply for the investigative journalist vacancy at Mail & Guardian. The successful candidate will pitch, research and write compelling investigative stories and regular content for a broader digital audience. Five years of experience required, with a proven track record of writing high-quality articles.

🗓 Deadline: February 14.
Details: https://t.ly/80sCz

10/02/2025

Congratulations Makhudu. Wishing you success in your new role!

Sanef elects new chairperson

Makhudu Sefara, the Sunday Times editor, has been elected as the new Sanef chairperson during a Council meeting held in Cape Town.
He was previously the chairman of media freedom sub-committee.

He takes over from Nwabisa Makunga.

10/02/2025

Media Statement

Government of National Unity named 2024 Newsmaker of the Year by National Press Club

09 February 2024

The Government of National Unity (GNU) has been named the 2024 National Press Club Newsmaker of the Year.

This venerable accolade is a testament to the significant media coverage and the profound impact the GNU has had the past year.

Club Acting Chairperson Antoinette Slabbert says, "The newsmaker award represents the dominant themes of the 2024 news cycle, and the GNU came out tops in 2024 from a wide array of nominations we received."

Herewith the full media statement:

Government of National Unity named 2024 Newsmaker of the Year by National Press Club The Government of National Unity (GNU) has been named the 2024 National Press Club Newsmaker of the Year. This venerable accolade is a testament to the significant media coverage and the profound impact the GNU has....

03/02/2025

Congratulations to Phathiswa Tshangana and we wish you well in your new role!

03/02/2025

ENTRIES OPEN | Taco Kuiper Award for Investigative Journalism

Entries close on 24 February at 12h00 👇🏼

CALL FOR ENTRIES: Did your reporting reveal hidden truths and hold power to account in 2024? Submit examples of excellent work into this year's Taco Kuiper Award for Investigative Journalism, open to South African and SA-based journalists. Winner receives R200,000 and runner-up gets R100,000.

🗓 Deadline: 12H00 on 24 February.
Details: https://bit.ly/taco-kuiper-awards

03/02/2025

03/02/2025

OPPORTUNITY | Business Maverick Reporter based in Johannesburg 👇🏼

ICYMI: Daily Maverick is looking for a Business Maverick Reporter based in Johannesburg or Cape Town. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing accurate and engaging business news stories, and developing a network of contacts within the financial sector.

🗓 Deadline: February 10.
Details: https://t.ly/tRUaV

03/02/2025

We held our first networking event of the year last week Thursday.

If you are a PR professional or journalist, you can also take-up membership with us by following the prompts on our website under membership: www.nationalpressclub.co.za or contact our office via e-mail at: [email protected] or via mobile, 072 984 4673.

PS: We will announcing the Newsmaker of the Year 2024 in the next two weeks. Thanks to everyone who send in a nomination!