Association of Independent Publishers

20/12/2024

20/12/2024

It’s that time of the year!

You are invited to send us your nomination for the National Press Club's Newsmaker of the Year 2024, accompanied by a short motivation by no later than Friday,24 January 2024.

Use the link to nominate your Newsmaker of the Year 2024:

https://forms.gle/USjHt8rcubmxApp4A

16/12/2024

16 December 2024 | Reconciliation Day reminds us of the need for unity and understanding in our diverse nation.

The Association of Independent Publishers (AIP) remains committed in supporting community media publishers to tell stories that celebrate South Africa’s rich heritage.

13/12/2024

Season’s Greetings, Members!
As we wrap up the year, we’d like to wish you a safe and joyful festive season break. While our office will be closed from now until 06 January 2025, our social media channels will remain active to keep you updated with any breaking industry news and important updates. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to connecting with you in the new year!

Stay safe and enjoy the holidays!

12/12/2024

JOB OPPORTUNITY: The Press Council of South Africa is looking for a full-time Executive Director to implement the strategic focus of the organisation, and promote the efficacy of its mediation and adjudication processes. Five-year contract, subject to renewal.

🗓 Deadline: January 13.
Details: https://t.ly/fmz-G

10/12/2024

08/12/2024

06/12/2024

PRESS | MEDIA STATEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

06 December 2024

NORTH WEST MEDIA AWARDS 2024: VENUE CHANGE

Rustenburg: The North West Media Awards 2024 will now take place at the Rustenburg Civic Centre, instead of the Orion Safari Hotel, due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. The Rustenburg Civic Centre is conveniently located just 10 km (a 12-minute drive) from the original venue.

The event schedule remains unchanged:

17:00 - 18:00: Red Carpet (live coverage)

18:00 - 20:00: Awards Ceremony

All tickets and stall bookings remain valid, and there are no changes to the program lineup. Deputy Minister Hon. Kenny Morolong will still deliver the keynote address and present the Lifetime Achievement Awards to Minah Pilane (Huma).

We are deeply grateful to the Rustenburg Local Municipality for their prompt support and to the Office of the Premier for ensuring that the Awards will be broadcast live on these radio stations:

Mafisa FM

Kgatleng FM

Madibeng FM

Moretele FM

Mmabatho FM

Ratlou FM

Vaaltar FM

Star FM

NWU FM

Pulse FM

For directions to the Rustenburg Civic Centre or additional inquiries, please contact our hotline at +27 67 185 1232.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we celebrate media excellence in the North West Province.

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06/12/2024

HAPPENING NOW | JOURNALISM AND EDUCATION - Friday, 6 December
All-day session: 9 am - 5.15 pm (Lunch break 1 - 2 pm)
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/99416092637?pwd=Ojh0QEz9e80lgCnjb46odcOannpt24.1
Meeting ID: 994 1609 2637
Passcode: 161408

Saturday, 7 December
Morning session: 9 am - 1 pm
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/97049919898?pwd=ecZLdbAWPGAJ4pTPEXCj8XvsfWY6B1.1
Meeting ID: 970 4991 9898
Passcode: 915983

04/12/2024

CALL FOR ENTRIES: Journalists in Africa are invited to enter the Southern African Development Community's 2025 Media Awards, which recognise excellence in journalism in categories of print, radio, television and photography. Each category winner will be awarded US$2,500.

🗓️ Deadline: February 28.
Details: https://t.ly/qkGk3

29/11/2024

AWARDS | CALL FOR ENTRIES: Business journalists who have submitted excellent work that has raised awareness and understanding of the insurance or reinsurance sector in Africa can enter the 2025 Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards. Entries can be submitted across five categories.

Details: https://www.continental-re.com/journalism-awards/

29/11/2024

RADIO INTERVIEW | R114 Million Rand Investment to Community media. LISTEN IN | SAfm interview with Executive Director Dr Kate Skinner - https://omny.fm/shows/first-take-sa/multimillion-rand-fund-announced-to-finance-indepe

28/11/2024

APPLY: Journalists who want to collaborate with others to pursue ideas for addressing the biggest challenges facing journalism can apply for the John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships. Fellows receive a stipend of US$125,000.

🗓 Deadline: Dec 4 (non-US).
Details: https://t.ly/VHVsb

28/11/2024

VOTE | Last Kick of the dying horse - Vote - Vote and Vote more. Nominees we are closing - vote for yourself as many times as possible.

26/11/2024

AIP and Google launch major South African local news support fund

The Association of Independent Publishers (AIP) and Google have partnered to establish the Digital News Transformation Fund (the DNT Fund), a first-of-its-kind initiative to support the sustainability and digital transformation of small, local, and independent news publishers in South Africa through targeted project-based funding.

The DNT Fund seeks to recognise the importance of local and independent news publishers in maintaining a vibrant, trusted, and diverse public interest news ecosystem, and to address the resource challenges that have impacted the ability of these publishers to plan for and embark on digital transformation initiatives.

With a commitment of R114-million over three years (R38-million a year), the DNT Fund will provide project-based funding to help small, local and independent news publishers develop and strengthen their digital operations, improve their audience reach and engagement, and enhance the sustainability of their journalism.

AIP and Google have each hailed the DNT Fund as a vital step for media sustainability and digital transformation in South Africa.

READ MORE | https://aip.org.za/2024/11/25/aip-google-launch-major-local-news-support-fund/

25/11/2024

South Africa’s biggest investment in community media: a historic day for local journalism.

Find More Information here:
https://aip.org.za/2024/11/25/south-africas-biggest-investment-in-community-media-a-historic-day-for-local-journalism/

25/11/2024

HAPPENING NOW | Launch of Association of Independent Publishers Digital News Transformation Fund