The South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF), in proud partnership with Sanlam, invites nominations and entries for the prestigious Nat Nakasa Awards for Courageous Journalism 2026.
At a time when journalism faces growing threats, misinformation, intimidation, censorship, and increasing pressure on media freedom, the Nat Nakasa Awards stand as a powerful reminder of the vital role courageous journalism plays in defending democracy and serving the public interest.
Named in honour of the late Nat Nakasa, one of South Africa’s most courageous journalists and literary voices, these awards celebrate media practitioners who embody the values for which he stood: fearlessness, integrity, independence, and an unwavering commitment to truth. Forced into exile for refusing to be silenced by apartheid-era oppression, Nakasa’s legacy continues to inspire generations of journalists who dare to ask difficult questions, expose wrongdoing, and give voice to the voiceless.
SANEF calls on editors, journalists, media houses, community media organisations, civil society, and members of the public to nominate journalists whose work has demonstrated exceptional courage and commitment to ethical journalism.
Journalism matters most when it is tested. The Nat Nakasa Awards recognise those journalists who continue to pursue the truth despite obstacles, who uphold the highest ethical standards, and who place the public interest above personal risk or professional convenience.
If you know a journalist whose work reflects courage, integrity, and a steadfast commitment to informing South Africans, we encourage you to nominate them.
Join SANEF and Sanlam in celebrating journalism that makes a difference and honouring those who continue Nat Nakasa’s enduring legacy of courage in the service of truth.
AWARD CATEGORIES
Nat Nakasa Award for Courageous Journalism
Awarded to a journalist whose work exemplifies bravery, integrity, and dedication to serving the public interest, often under difficult or hostile circumstances.
Nat Nakasa Award for Community Media
Awarded to a journalist working in community media who has demonstrated outstanding courage, resilience, and commitment to informing and empowering local communities.
ELIGIBILITY
Entries must be based on journalistic work published or broadcast between June 2025 and June 2026 across print, digital, radio, television, or multimedia platforms.
Eligible entrants include journalists working in:
Community media
Newspapers and magazines
Broadcast media
Online and digital news platforms
Nominations may be submitted by:
Editors
Colleagues
Fellow journalists
Members of the public
The journalists themselves (self-nominations)
Please note that previous winners of the Nat Nakasa Awards are not eligible for re-entry.
CRITERIA
Nominees should demonstrate one or more of the following:
Courageous and fearless reporting
Exceptional integrity and commitment to public service
Resistance to censorship or undue pressure
Dedication to ensuring that information reaches the South African public
A sustained commitment to ethical journalism under challenging circumstances
The judges will particularly consider work that has advanced accountability, transparency, justice, human rights, or democratic values.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Each submission must include:
A motivation of no more than 300 words explaining why the nominee deserves the award
A sample or body of the nominee’s work published or broadcast during the eligibility period
Relevant supporting information that demonstrates the nominee’s impact, courage, and contribution to journalism
AWARDS AND PRIZES
Nat Nakasa Award for Courageous Journalism – R20,000 prize money and a certificate
Nat Nakasa Award for Community Media – R10,000 prize money and a certificate
The South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF), in proud partnership with Sanlam, invites nominations and entries for the prestigious Nat Nakasa Awards for Courageous Journalism 2026.
At a time when journalism faces growing threats, misinformation, intimidation, censorship, and increasing pressure on media freedom, the Nat Nakasa Awards stand as a powerful reminder of the vital role courageous journalism plays in defending democracy and serving the public interest.
Named in honour of the late Nat Nakasa, one of South Africa’s most courageous journalists and literary voices, these awards celebrate media practitioners who embody the values for which he stood: fearlessness, integrity, independence, and an unwavering commitment to truth. Forced into exile for refusing to be silenced by apartheid-era oppression, Nakasa’s legacy continues to inspire generations of journalists who dare to ask difficult questions, expose wrongdoing, and give voice to the voiceless.
SANEF calls on editors, journalists, media houses, community media organisations, civil society, and members of the public to nominate journalists whose work has demonstrated exceptional courage and commitment to ethical journalism.
Journalism matters most when it is tested. The Nat Nakasa Awards recognise those journalists who continue to pursue the truth despite obstacles, who uphold the highest ethical standards, and who place the public interest above personal risk or professional convenience.
If you know a journalist whose work reflects courage, integrity, and a steadfast commitment to informing South Africans, we encourage you to nominate them.
Join SANEF and Sanlam in celebrating journalism that makes a difference and honouring those who continue Nat Nakasa’s enduring legacy of courage in the service of truth.
AWARD CATEGORIES
Nat Nakasa Award for Courageous Journalism
Awarded to a journalist whose work exemplifies bravery, integrity, and dedication to serving the public interest, often under difficult or hostile circumstances.
Nat Nakasa Award for Community Media
Awarded to a journalist working in community media who has demonstrated outstanding courage, resilience, and commitment to informing and empowering local communities.
ELIGIBILITY
Entries must be based on journalistic work published or broadcast between June 2025 and June 2026 across print, digital, radio, television, or multimedia platforms.
Eligible entrants include journalists working in:
Community media
Newspapers and magazines
Broadcast media
Online and digital news platforms
Nominations may be submitted by:
Editors
Colleagues
Fellow journalists
Members of the public
The journalists themselves (self-nominations)
Please note that previous winners of the Nat Nakasa Awards are not eligible for re-entry.
CRITERIA
Nominees should demonstrate one or more of the following:
Courageous and fearless reporting
Exceptional integrity and commitment to public service
Resistance to censorship or undue pressure
Dedication to ensuring that information reaches the South African public
A sustained commitment to ethical journalism under challenging circumstances
The judges will particularly consider work that has advanced accountability, transparency, justice, human rights, or democratic values.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Each submission must include:
A motivation of no more than 300 words explaining why the nominee deserves the award
A sample or body of the nominee’s work published or broadcast during the eligibility period
Relevant supporting information that demonstrates the nominee’s impact, courage, and contribution to journalism
AWARDS AND PRIZES
Nat Nakasa Award for Courageous Journalism – R20,000 prize money and a certificate
Nat Nakasa Award for Community Media – R10,000 prize money and a certificate
The South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) tonight honoured outstanding examples of journalistic bravery at the 2025 Nat Nakasa Awards for Courageous Journalism, hosted at a gala dinner in Johannesburg and proudly sponsored by Sanlam.
The overall winner of the 2025 Nat Nakasa Award for Courageous Journalism was Khaya Koko, for his fearless investigative series, Power Connect, which exposed systemic corruption within Johannesburg’s City Power.
Congratulating the winners, SANEF Chairperson Makhudu Sefara said: “The courage displayed by this year’s winners in the face of threats and intimidation reflects the very essence of journalism’s profession. Their work mirrors the theme of this year’s awards: ‘Guardians of Democracy: Upholding Integrity in a Changing World.’ This theme is both a tribute and a challenge. It reminds us that journalists are not merely chroniclers of daily events but guardians of democracy itself. They stand as a shield for society, ensuring that truth is exposed and justice is pursued in the same way Nat Nakasa did.”
Shadi Chauke, Sanlam Group Executive: Corporate Affairs and Sustainability, added: “As a long-standing supporter of journalism, Sanlam recognises that the Nat Nakasa Awards encourage the pursuit of excellence and truth, affirming our conviction that journalism is not just an occupation — it is a calling to uphold our society’s integrity. In honouring Nat Nakasa’s memory through these awards, Sanlam appreciates that courageous journalism is the backbone of a free society and empowers citizens with knowledge, fuels informed debate, and safeguards democracy itself.”
In announcing the awards, the judging panel reflected: “That many are called but few are chosen is as true today as when it was first uttered more than two thousand years ago.”
This year, SANEF received more than 40 nominations from mainstream and community journalists working across print, broadcast, and online platforms. Less than 20 reached the final stage of adjudication, as many failed to meet the central criterion of demonstrating “Nakasa-type” courage – namely, a fearless commitment to truth-telling in the service of the public despite threats, intimidation, or personal risk.
The panel of Judges, chaired by Moipone Malefane, and includes Veterans Joe Thloloe, Peter Sullivan and Crystal Orderson, said Koko’s work was distinguished by the depth of his investigation and the extraordinary personal courage with which he pursued his story despite escalating threats.
As his reporting advanced, he was subjected to surveillance outside his home, attempts at bribery, and the public release of his private details in an effort to discredit him. Powerful individuals attempted to intimidate his colleagues and silence him. For weeks, he required a bodyguard, yet his resolve never faltered.
Even as his wife was expecting their first child, Koko carried the burden of constant fear for his family’s safety. Despite the emotional and psychological toll, he continued to uncover how public funds earmarked for essential services were siphoned off through corruption. His courage and perseverance exemplify the highest traditions of journalism: service to the public interest, commitment to truth, and resilience under fire.
Koko was nominated by at least four eminent journalists, including two past recipients of the Nat Nakasa Award.
On the Nat Nakasa Community Media Award, the judges presented the 2025 Nat Nakasa Community Media Award to Shirley Govender, publisher of Globe Post, Orange Farm News, and Walkerville & Savanna City Times.
Armed with only a pen and paper in March 1992, Govender began speaking out against the Group Areas Act and the systemic denial of basic services to township residents. At a time marked by political violence, betrayal, and collapsing infrastructure, she defied state propaganda and harassment.
As a young activist publisher, she was repeatedly harassed, evicted from her home, and even arrested in front of her children. Despite these trials, she never relented. Over the past 33 years, Govender has continued to print her publications without fail, providing vital information and a voice to the marginalised. Her resilience and consistency symbolise the spirit of community journalism in South Africa.
The legacy of Nat Nakasa
The awards honour the memory of Nat Nakasa (1937–1965), a pioneering South African journalist who wrote for Drum magazine, became the first black columnist at the Rand Daily Mail, and founded the African literary journal The Classic. Known for his integrity and courage, Nakasa died in exile in New York at just 28 years old. His short but dynamic career remains an enduring symbol of journalistic bravery and dedication to truth.
SANEF awarded its in-house Stephen Wrottesley Award to Sibusiso Ngalwa in recognition of his exceptional dedication and service to SANEF during times of challenge.
As a two-time SANEF chairperson and active member, Ngalwa has demonstrated consistent leadership and a tireless commitment to strengthening both SANEF and the African Editors’ Forum (TAEF), where he serves as treasurer. His extensive travels across the continent have furthered the mission of fostering sustainable journalism.
This year, his leadership was pivotal in the resounding success of SANEF’s M20 event, which not only showcased the organisation’s vision but also bolstered its financial stability. His steady pursuit of SANEF’s goals and unwavering service to the profession mark him as a worthy recipient of this prestigious award.
Conclusion
The 2025 Nat Nakasa Awards once again underscored the central role of journalism in protecting democracy. By honouring courageous journalists such as Khaya Koko, Shirley Govender, and Sibusiso Ngalwa, SANEF affirms its commitment to defending press freedom and upholding the principles for which Nat Nakasa himself lived and died.
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, conducting research, and providing education and training programmes. SANEF is not a union.
The South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF), in partnership with Sanlam, is pleased to announce that entries are now open for the prestigious Nat Nakasa Awards for Courageous Journalism 2025.
These annual awards honour the legacy of Nat Nakasa, a trailblazing South African journalist and writer who died in exile after courageously challenging injustice and censorship during apartheid. The awards celebrate journalists who continue in his footsteps by displaying integrity, fearlessness, and an unwavering commitment to truth and public service.
Categories Open for Entry:
· Nat Nakasa Award for Courageous Journalism
· Nat Nakasa Award for Community Media
Eligibility: Entries must be based on journalistic work published or broadcast between June 2024 and June 2025 across print, online, radio, or television platforms.
Journalists working in community or national newspapers, magazines, broadcast, or online media are eligible. Editors, colleagues, fellow journalists, or members of the public may nominate deserving candidates. Self-nominations are also accepted.
Please note that previous winners are not eligible for re-entry.
Nominees should have demonstrated:
· Courageous and fearless reporting
· Integrity and commitment to public service under challenging circumstances
· Resistance to censorship
· Dedication to making information available to the South African public
· Or a combination of the above
Entry Requirements:
· A 300-word motivation detailing why the nominee deserves the award
Visiting stalwart icon Joe Thloloe is Nwabisa Makunga, Reggy Moalusi, Glenda Daniels, Hopewell Radebe, Tshamano Makhadi
A SANEF delegation, comprising Chairperson Nwabisa Makunga, Deputy Chairperson Tshamano Makhadi, Secretary-General Dr. Glenda Daniels, Executive Director Reggy Moalusi, and Projects Manager Hopewell Radebe, visited SANEF founding member and journalism icon Joe Thloloe at his home in Johannesburg on the morning of 20 September 2024.
Mr. Thloloe was unable to attend the SANEF Council meeting and the Nat Nakasa Awards ceremony held in Durban on 14 September 2024 due to ill health. In recognition of his immense contribution to ethical journalism in South Africa, the SANEF Council tasked Chairperson Makunga to visit him and deliver their wishes for a speedy recovery and continued good health.
SANEF Chairperson Nwabisa Makunga presents stalwart icon Joe Thloloe with a gift.
Mr. Thloloe warmly welcomed the delegation, describing the visit as a “blessing” that encouraged him to get out of bed. Mrs. Thloloe also expressed her gratitude, referring to the SANEF leadership as “family,” adding that they need no special invitation to visit their home.
During the visit, Chairperson Makunga presented Mr. Thloloe with gifts, while the group enjoyed tea and freshly baked banana bread.
Thloloe is also the former Press Ombudsman who serves as member of the Nat Nakasa awards four-member panel of judges together with former editor of The Star, Peter Sullivan, Crystal Orderson, a producer for Al Jazeera and contributor to The Africa Report on Talk Radio 702, and Moipone Malefane, the founder of Vutivi Business News.
The South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF), in partnership with Sanlam, is proud to announce the winners of the highly esteemed 2024 Nat Nakasa Awards for Courageous Journalism held at the Radisson Blu, Umhlanga in Durban on 14 September 2024.
These awards celebrate journalists who have demonstrated extraordinary bravery in their work, often in the face of great personal and professional risk.
For the first time in the history of the awards, the main Nat Nakasa Award for courageous journalism has been jointly awarded to three outstanding journalists, each of whom has made a significant impact with their fearless reporting:
– Kyle Cowan has been recognised for his investigative feature on the brutal and gruesome assassination of the Murray family.
– Jeff Wicks is honoured for his relentless reporting on the assassination of whistleblower “Babita Deokran”, a story that uncovered corruption in the health department.
– Theo Jeptha has been awarded for his powerful coverage showing everyday struggles communities face, particularly in accessing basic rights such as education.
These three journalists epitomise the spirit of courageous journalism, risking their safety to shine a light on critical issues and expose injustices, said Crystal Orderson Judge.
Nwabisa Makunga, SANEF chairperson, challenged the media fraternity to be not “deaf to the call of accountability; without fear or favour, nor be lethargic in our response to the abuse of power and injustice”.
“This moment demands that we step up the challenge of history; that we are even more vigilant to the insidious nature of the abuse of power by those who claim to want the best for this nation,” Makunga said.
She said this moment demanded high standards of integrity from editors, a standard to which they must hold themselves as individual media practitioners, media houses, and of SANEF as an organisation. Download her speech
Thami Nakasa, the nephew of Nat, said if the courage of journalists in Nat Nakasa’s era was done without fear or favour, the same excellence is expected in every journalist today.
“This award is a great achievement that needs to be celebrated across our communities in the country. There are school kids who yearn to become not just journalists, but excellent ones,” he said.
Nwabisa Mpondo, market development specialist at Sanlam Mass Retail said Nat Nakasa’s story is one of courage, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to truth. In the oppressive climate of 1960s apartheid South Africa, where the press was restricted and Black voices were systematically silenced, Nakasa dared to speak out. Download her speech
Nakasa’s legacy is woven into the fabric of South African journalism, not because he lived a long life, but because he lived a courageous one, and it serves as a testament to the transformative power of journalism.
Nat Nakasa awards 2024 winners: Kyle Cowan, Jeff Wicks, Vicky Abraham, Slindile Khanyile and Theo Jephta.
“Sanlam, as a cornerstone business in African society, has unwavering faith in the importance of truth. In a world filled with uncertainties and ever-changing economic and social landscapes, truth remains the bedrock upon which trust is established,” Mpondo said.
Sanlam continues to play its rightful role as a responsible corporate citizen and supporter of media development. The group hosts the annual Sanlam summer school, a one-week seminar for emerging journalists from all over Africa that provides skills training on financial reporting. More than 500 journalists have completed the programme and continue in one way or the other to make a meaningful contribution to a thriving media in Africa.
Sanlam also hosts the Sanlam Group Awards for Excellence in Journalism, recognising the best financial journalism on the continent over decades. These awards will celebrate 50 years in 2025 and aim to continue to inspire the next generation of business reporters for the next decades to keep spotlighting Africa’s rightful place in the global economy.
She said the journalists we honour today are not just chroniclers of events; you are custodians of our democracy. They ensure that the South African public remains informed, that the powerful remain accountable, and that our society remains just.
Stephen Wrottesley Award 2024
The Stephen Wrottesley Award, given annually to a SANEF member for exceptional service to the organisation, has been awarded to Ms. Slindile Khanyile, head of Digital Publications and co-director of Likhanyile Tutoring and Media, as well as the editor of online publications Umbele and Umkhanyisi in Durban.
According to the judges’ citation, Khanyile has shown outstanding dedication to SANEF’s goals, stepping up in her region during a challenging period when the regional convenor was on extended sick leave. Khanyile worked tirelessly to ensure SANEF’s ongoing presence and impact, particularly in promoting community media participation. Her continued collaboration with the convenor upon their return has strengthened the region’s media landscape, especially through initiatives like training workshops and partnerships with the IEC.
Her dedication and commitment go above and beyond, and SANEF is proud to acknowledge her contributions with the Stephen Wrottesley Award.
Nat Nakasa Community Award 2024
The Nat Nakasa Community Award, honouring journalists who amplify local voices and foster community engagement, was awarded to Ms. Vicky Abraham.
Abraham was awarded the award for an article that highlighted allegations of racism, discrimination, and unfair labour practice that Deaf employed electrical learnership students were apparently subjected to by their white superiors.
It is understood that some of the students are Deaf-partially-blind. Although, they use South African Sign Language to communicate, others can lip-read.
The students had alleged that they do not have lockers to keep their bags and food. Therefore, their food got infested with ants as they place them on the ground, they explained in the video that they posted on TikTok. This prompted Abraham to investigate these allegations and conduct interview with the students.
The students said, “We place our food on the ground because we do not have lockers, therefore they get filled with lots of ants. We remove the ants and continue eating the same food. That is our daily life, we sit with ants on the grass. It is like the ants are our friends.”
According to the judges, of the Nat Nakasa Awards, the quality of entries in this category was exceptional, but Abraham stood out for her compelling series on Deaf and Deaf-partially-blind students and those with different disabilities who were subjected to inhumane conditions, including eating food crawling with ants. These stories, which exposed racism, exploitation, and unfair labour practices faced by Deaf including the Deaf-partially-blind students at PCD College in Pretoria, were described as “deeply impactful” and “courageous.” The work exemplified the commitment of community journalists, who often work with limited resources but remain determined to tell the most important stories of their communities.”
SANEF congratulates all the winners of the 2024 Nat Nakasa Awards for their exceptional contributions to the profession and their unwavering commitment to truth and justice.
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.
The South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) calls on the people of KwaZulu-Natal to reflect and honour the profound legacy of one of their own, the late, world-renowned journalist, Nat Nakasa. On Saturday, 14 September 2024, SANEF, in partnership with Sanlam, will host the 2024 Nat Nakasa Award for Courageous Journalism at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Umhlanga, Durban.
This prestigious event, now in its eighth year of Sanlam’s sponsorship, celebrates the unwavering spirit of the courage that Nakasa embodied.
A panel of esteemed judges, including former Press Ombudsman, Joe Thloloe, former editor of The Star, Peter Sullivan, Crystal Orderson, a producer for Al Jazeera and contributor to The Africa Report on Talk Radio 702, and Moipone Malefane, the founder of Vutivi Business News, will honour the exceptional individuals that demonstrated remarkable bravery in defending community rights and holding authorities accountable. Among these deserving winners will be those who receive the Nat Nakasa Award for Community Media, as well as the recipient of the overall Nat Nakasa Award for Courageous Journalism.
Each year, SANEF also presents the Stephen Wrottesley Award, recognising a dedicated SANEF member whose hard work and commitment reflect the same spirit of service to the profession.
Nat Nakasa was a journalist whose powerful words fuelled the fight for liberation in South Africa. His voice, silenced too soon, continues to echo through the ages. In 1965, Nakasa died in New York while on a Nieman Fellowship, having been forced into exile under a one-way visa, a consequence of his opposition to the apartheid regime. Despite the years and miles that separated him from his homeland, his final wish was to return to the soil where he was born.
In 2014, through SANEF’s tireless efforts, in collaboration with the Nakasa family and numerous other stakeholders, Nat’s remains were brought back to South Africa. He was laid to rest at the Chesterville Heroes Acres, a place of honour in his childhood suburb outside Durban. It was a long-awaited homecoming for a man who paid the ultimate price for his commitment to truth and justice.
As we gather once again to celebrate the courage of today’s journalists, let us remember the towering legacy of Nat Nakasa. His sacrifice, his dedication to speaking truth in the face of oppression, and his unwavering belief in the power of the written word will continue to inspire generations to come.
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 through fighting for media freedom, writing policy submissions, research, and education and training programmes. SANEF is not a union.
The closing date for entries for this year’s Nat Nakasa Awards for Courageous Journalism has been extended to Sunday, 30 June 2024. Journalists, editors and media professionals are encouraged to submit nominees, focusing on stories published in print or online or broadcast between June 2023 and June 2024:
– Nat Nakasa Award for Media Integrity.
– Nat Nakasa Award for Community Media
Nat Nakasa was a prominent journalist and writer who died in exile. This annual award recognises any media practitioner journalist or editor — who has:
Showed integrity and reported fearlessly.
Displayed a commitment to serving the people of South Africa despite insurmountable obstacles.
Resisted any censorship.
Showed courage in making information available to the South African public. Any combination of the above.
The Award is open to all journalists serving all media platforms from a community / national newspaper, magazine, or an electronic medium (including online publishers).
Nominations of deserving candidates/journalists can be done by members of the public, Editors, fellow journalists, and or their colleagues. Journalists can nominate themselves. Previous winners of this award are, however, not eligible for entry.
Please submit your nomination with a motivation of 300 words and a sample of or the body of work by close of business on Sunday 30 June 2024:
The winner of the Nat Nakasa Award for Media Integrity will receive R20 000 in prize money and a certificate.
The winner of the Nat Nakasa Award for Community Media will receive R10 000 in prize money and a certificate.
The winner will be announced at the Nat Nakasa Awards ceremony on 14 September 2024 in Durban.
These awards are sponsored by Sanlam.
Note to Editors:
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 through fighting for media freedom, writing policy submissions, research, and education and training programmes. SANEF is not a union.
The South African National Editor’s Forum (SANEF) is now accepting nominations for the Nat Nakasa Awards for Courageous Journalism, focusing on stories published in print or online or broadcast between June 2023 and June 2024:
Nat Nakasa Award for Media Integrity.
Nat Nakasa Award for Community Media
Nat Nakasa was a prominent journalist and writer who died in exile. This annual award recognises any media practitioner journalist or editor — who has:
Showed integrity and reported fearlessly.
Displayed a commitment to serving the people of South Africa despite insurmountable obstacles.
Resisted any censorship.
Showed courage in making information available to the South African public.
Any combination of the above.
The Award is open to all journalists serving all media platforms from a community / national newspaper, magazine, or an electronic medium (including online publishers).
Nominations of deserving candidates/journalists can be done by members of the public, Editors, fellow journalists, and or their colleagues. Journalists can nominate themselves. Previous winners of this award are, however, not eligible for entry.
Please submit your nomination with a motivation of 300 words and a sample of or the body of work by close of business on Sunday 30 June 2024:
The winner of the Nat Nakasa Award for Media Integrity will receive R20 000 in prize money and a certificate.
The winner of the Nat Nakasa Award for Community Media will receive R10 000 in prize money and a certificate.
The winner will be announced at the Nat Nakasa Awards ceremony on 14 September 2024 in Durban.
These awards are sponsored by Sanlam.
Note to Editors: 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 through fighting for media freedom, writing policy submissions, research, and education and training programmes. SANEF is not a union.
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