03 June 2024
The South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) is delighted to announce the finalists and the closure of the adjudication process for the prestigious Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards for excellent journalism has been successfully concluded.
This year, we were honoured to receive an overwhelming response, with approximately 600 entries pouring in nationwide, showcasing the exceptional talent and dedication within South Africa’s journalistic landscape.
SANEF, which coordinates and organises the awards, is thrilled to report that this year marked a significant milestone, with a record-breaking number of entries compared to previous years. We are proud to acknowledge the substantial representation from diverse media entities, further showing the diversity of voices and narratives that enrich our media landscape.
Quality news stories from these platforms stood tall alongside contributions from mainstream media establishments, highlighting the depth and breadth of journalistic excellence across all sectors.
This year’s finalists, in no particular order, are:
1. Hard News
Norman Masungwini –City Press
Zikhona Tshona – Newzroom Afrika
Slindelo Masikane – eNCA
2.Indigenous Language Reporting in Community Media
Annie Mokoena -SABC
Hlengiwe Ngwenya -SABC’s Cutting Edge
Zinhle Mugabe -SABC’s Cutting Edge
3.Community service Reporting
Hazel Friedman- Fokus on SABC2
Matthew Hirsch – GroundUp
Zikhona Tshona – Newzroom Afrika
Sune Payne and Samane Junior Marks -Daily Maverick
4.Investigative Journalism
Nicky Troll- Carte Blanche
Joy Summers- Carte Blanche
Kyle Cowan, Azarrah Karrim and Sipho Masondo-News24
Caryn Dolley -Daily Maverick
5.Business Journalism
Lisa Steyn- News24 Business
Na’ilah Ebrahim -News24 Business
Lulamile Feni -Daily Dispatch
Nick Wilson- News24 Business
Jan Cronje -News24 Business
6.Features
Xanderleigh Dookey Makhaza -Eyewitness News
Don Pinnock – Jack Journal
Hazel Friedman – Fokus SABC2
Lucas Ledwaba- Daily Maverick
Sean Christie -Bhekisisa
7.Lifestyle
Don Pinnock –Daily Maverick
Nomvuyo Ntanjana- SABC Cutting Edge
Luke Feltham – Mail & Guardian
Jonathan Ancer- News24
8.Columns/Editorial
Bhekisisa Mncube -LitNet
Lucas Ledwaba- Daily Maverick
Carol Paton- News24
Ozayr Patel- Mail & Guardian
9. Visual journalism (Editorial cartoons & graphic layout)
Design Team -Daily Maverick
Carlos Amato- News24
Thulani Ntsong- Maverick Citizen
10.News Photographs
Alaister Russell -TimesLive
Jeremiah Thapelo Morebudi -Sunday Times
Ayanda Ndamane- Cape Times
Sandile Ndlovu – Sunday Times/TimesLive
11.Feature Photographs
Sandile Ndlovu- Sunday Times/TimesLive
Theodore Jeptha – Daily Dispatch
12.Sports Photographs
Jaco Marais- Netwerk24 , Die Burger
Bertram Malgas- News24
It is worth mentioning that this year marks the third consecutive year that SANEF has spearheaded the awards across all media platforms. Previously organised by Print and Digital Media SA, and later the Publishers’ Support Services, the transition to SANEF’s stewardship has further enhanced the awards’ inclusivity and reach, ensuring that outstanding journalism from digital, print, and broadcast backgrounds and perspectives receives the recognition it deserves.
SANEF extends its heartfelt gratitude to all the entrants, finalists, judges, and supporters who have contributed to making this year’s awards a resounding success. Stay tuned for the outcome when the finalists meet at the awards ceremony in at The Venue, Melrose Arch in Johannesburg on 22nd June 2024, where we will celebrate and honour the exemplary achievements in South African journalism. The awards are sponsored by Standard Bank.
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 – Administrator: 0790297656