18 July 2024
The South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) is thrilled to present our third, prestigious, and impactful Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards (SBSJA) which recognise the best in South Africa’s journalism.
On Saturday 20 July, winners of various categories of the SBSJA will be announced, with the awards hosted at the Melrose Arch, Johannesburg.
In an era where disinformation and misinformation threaten societal stability, SANEF views these awards as crucial for raising public awareness about journalistic ethics. By celebrating outstanding work, the awards help build public trust and credibility in the media, reinforcing the indispensable role of journalists in providing reliable information to the public.
The SBSJA proudly carries forward the legacy of these awards, originally established by the media industry association Publisher Support Services (PSS), formerly the PDMSA, in 2012. With steadfast support from our sponsor, Standard Bank, SANEF shares a mutual commitment to a free, fair, and independent media landscape. The bank’s enduring sponsorship underscores this commitment, rewarding journalists for their courageous truth-telling in challenging and often perilous circumstances.
Journalists around the country now know that achieving an SBSJA is a significant milestone in the South African journalism industry. It not only brings prestige to journalists and media organisations but also elevates their reputation and credibility.
The awards inspire aspiring journalists, garnering national recognition and respect from peers and future employers. By highlighting the industry’s best work, the SBSJA motivates young journalists to pursue excellence in their careers.
The recognition of these awards emphasises the crucial need for high-quality journalism in our country. The SBSJA continues to set a benchmark for journalistic standards in South Africa, promoting a culture of ethical, accurate, and impactful reporting. They encourage journalists to uphold the highest standards, delivering unbiased and compelling news stories.
The awards ceremony also serves as a vital networking and collaboration opportunity. SANEF leverages this event to bring together journalists, media professionals, and industry stakeholders, fostering an environment of collaboration and idea-sharing among the brightest minds in journalism.
Note to Editors:
The South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) is a non-profit organisation whose members are editors, senior journalists, and journalism trainers from all areas of South African media. We are committed to championing South Africa’s hard-won freedom of expression and promoting quality, ethics, and diversity in the South African media. We promote excellence in journalism by fighting for media freedom, writing policy submissions, research, and education and training programmes. SANEF is not a union.
For more information, please contact:
Reggy Moalusi – SANEF Executive Director: (071) 682-3695
Hopewell Radebe – Projects Manager: 083 5821734
Dzudzie Netshisaulu – Events Coordinator: 0790297656