National Press Club

23/05/2024

30 Year Review on South African Democracy underway.

23/05/2024

The stimulating 30 Year Review of South African Democracy roundtable discussion hosted by National Press Club in partnership with Department of Plannin, Monitoring and Evaluation and University of South Africa underway.

This is where great minds meet, join the conversation.

20/05/2024

INVITATION : NPC-DPME-UNISA 30 YEAR REVIEW ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION

Join the National Press Club, Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME) and the University of South Africa for a panel discussion to reflect on the report of South Africa’s Democracy.

The roundtable discussion session will be held as follows:

Date: Thursday, 23 May 2024
Time: 09h30 for 10h00
Venue: ZK Matthews Hall, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Building, UNISA Muckleneuk Campus, Pretoria

RSVP Link: https://forms.gle/oeJxFEhhsmoPj2uy5

The roundtable panel discussion is intended to stimulate conversations and reflections on the 30-Year Review Report with a view of generating important lessons for the country's future development. The dialogue follows the recent handing over of the report to President Cyril Ramaphosa by DPME Minister Ms Maropene Ramokgopa and Deputy Minister Ms Pinky Kekana.

The panel discussion will bring together contributions from various experts, which include:

● Professor Puleng LenkaBula, Principal and Vice-Chancellor at UNISA;
● Mr Godfrey Mashamba, Deputy Director General responsible for Evaluation, Evidence and Knowledge Systems at the DPME;
● Professor Narnia Bohler-Muller, Divisional Executive at the Human Sciences Research Council’s Developmental, Capable and Ethical State Research Division;
● Professor Paul Zilungisele Tembe, Visiting Associate Professor at the China Foreign Affairs University in Beijing;
● Dr Sibusiso Mkwananzi, National Planning Commissioner;
● Dr Kefiloe Masiteng, Head of the United Nations Resident Coordinator's Office in South Africa; and
● Professor Dirk Kotzé; a lecturer at UNISA’s Department of Political Sciences.

The discussions will be facilitated by an experienced journalist, communicator and NPC executive committee member, Mr Albi Modise.

16/05/2024

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25/04/2024

National Press Club chairperson Antoinette Slabbert giving welcoming remarks at the NPC - North-West University Newsmaker of the Year event held last week.

25/04/2024

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22/04/2024

"Without freedom of thought, there can be no such thing as wisdom - and no such thing as public liberty without freedom of speech."

And on that note a heartfelt congratulations to this year’s winners, we are proud of your ongoing efforts to uncover the truth and share it. Join us and celebrate by sharing an emoji or comment below.

For a glimpse of last week’s function, scan the QR code below or click on the link to access the Dropbox folder to enjoy the photos: https://bit.ly/NPCAwards23

North-West University Absa South Africa

22/04/2024

National Press Club - North-West University Print/ Online Photojournalist of the Year 2023 Sandile Ndlovu of Sunday Times' acceptance speech during the awards ceremony on Wednesday, 17 April 2024. Congratulations Sandile!

22/04/2024

National Press Club - North-West University Television Cameraperson of the Year 2023 Dudley Newton Saunders of The Devi Show/ eNCA's acceptance speech during the awards ceremony on Wednesday, 17 April 2024. Congratulations Dudley Newton!

21/04/2024

National Press Club - North-West University Radio News Journalist of the Year 2023 Lerato Motsa of Power FM's acceptance speech during the awards ceremony on Wednesday, 17 April 2024. Congratulations Lerato!

21/04/2024

National Press Club - North-West University Television: In-depth/ Features/ Interviews Journalist of the Year 2023 Chriselda Lewis of SABC News' acceptance speech during the awards ceremony on Wednesday, 17 April 2024. Congratulations Chriselda!

National Press Club - North-West University Television In-depth/ Features/ Interviews Journalist of the Year 2023 Chriselda Lewis of SABC News' acceptance sp...

21/04/2024

National Press Club - North-West University Spokesperson/ Media Liaison/ Communications Officer of the Year 2023 Motalatale Modiba of Gauteng Department of Health's acceptance speech during the awards ceremony on Wednesday, 17 April 2024. Congratulations Motalatale!

21/04/2024

National Press Club - North-West University Overall Journalist of the Year 2023 and TV News Journalist of the Year 2023 Zikhona Tshona of Newzroom Afrika's acceptance speech during the awards ceremony on Wednesday, 17 April 2024. Congratulations Zikhona!

National Press Club - North-West University Overall Journalist of the Year 2023 and TV News Journalist of the Year 2023 Zikhona Tshona of Newzroom Afrika's a...

21/04/2024

National Press Club - North-West University Print/ Online: Features/ Investigative Journalist of the Year 2023 freelance journalist Hamilton Wende's acceptance speech during the awards ceremony on Wednesday, 17 April 2024. Congratulations Hamilton!

18/04/2024

In case you missed last night's Newsmaker and Journalist of the Year awards.

17/04/2024

Thank you to our presenters and a heartfelt congratulations to the NPC / NWU Journalist of the Year winners (part two):

🏆Television: Cameraperson of the Year:
DUDLEY NEWTON SAUNDERS - The Devi Show/ eNCA
🏆Print / Online: Community Journalist of the Year:
RASAAD ADAMS - Paarl Post
🏆Radio: News/ Features/ Interviews Community Journalist of the Year:
LERATO MAKENA - Unisa Radio
🏆Media Liaison/ Spokesperson of the Year:
MOTALATALE MODIBA - Gauteng Department of Health

🏆Overall: NPC/ NWU Journalist of the Year 2023:
ZIKHONA TSHONA - Newzroom Afrika

🏆NPC/ NWU Newsmaker of the Year 2023:
THE SPRINGBOK RUGBY TEAM



North-West University Absa South Africa

17/04/2024

Thank you to our presenters and a heartfelt congratulations to the NPC / NWU Journalist of the Year winners (part one):

🏆Print & Online: Features/ Investigative Journalist of the Year:
HAMILTON WENDE - Freelance Journalist
🏆Print & Online: Photojournalist of the Year:
SANDILE NDLOVU - Sunday Times
🏆Radio News: Journalist of the Year:
LERATO MOTSA - Power FM
🏆Radio: Features/ Investigative/ Actuality Journalist of the Year:
JABULANI oa-AFRIKA/ LIZETTE LABUSCHAGNE/ SUZANNE PAXTON - SABC News
🏆Television: News Journalist of the Year:
ZIKHONA TSHONA - Newzroom Afrika
🏆Television: In-depth/ Features/ Interviews Journalist of the Year:
CHRISELDA LEWIS - SABC News



North-West University Absa South Africa

17/04/2024

Exciting news! North-West University is marking a significant milestone - 20 years of greatness. We're grateful for our sponsors' support in making this event possible. Show your appreciation by liking, commenting, or sharing this post.

17/04/2024

We are excited to announce that the Newsmaker and Journalist of the Year awards ceremony is about to begin! 🥳 A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors North-West University and Absa South Africa. Join us as we honour past winners with a throwback and welcome VIPs and special guests.

21/03/2024

FINAL REMINDER/ EXTENSION: Journalist of the Year Competition

Please note that this is a final reminder for the National Press Club (NPC) - North-West University (NWU) Journalist of the Year competition as entries. You are also notified that the competition closing date and time have been extended to Friday, 22 March 2024 at 12h00 noon.

The competition entries will now be closing by midday (12h00 noon) on Friday, 22 March 2024, you are encouraged to use this last opportunity to submit your entries before cut-off time to qualify for entry.

No late entries will be allowed.

To enter, please click on your relevant category link below.

CATEGORY LINKS:

Category 1 - Print/ Online: News - https://forms.gle/JFaE3eysKQZQGR9p9
Category 2 - Print/ Online: Features/Investigative - https://forms.gle/jbLf6rk5FkiLkBV97
Category 3 - Print/ Online: Photojournalism - https://forms.gle/5msKmo2Rz27DeL63A
Category 4 - Radio: News - https://forms.gle/is3XbUpb8svAsvev5
Category 5 - Radio: Features/ Investigative/ Actuality - https://forms.gle/fdveKVZV8J6c6DRt7
Category 6 - TV: News - https://forms.gle/AZYxNjAGhVy2azY38
Category 7 - TV: In-depth/ Features/ Interviews - https://forms.gle/QGhbfK3rnWbtG6DM8
Category 8 - TV: Cameraperson - https://forms.gle/mFF9NLdH2uZaFuy88
Category 9 - Community Journalism: Print/Online https://forms.gle/gWeHqs2QT5tRvGVN7
Category 10 - Community Journalism: Radio News/ Features/ Investigative - https://forms.gle/Ez19SuViYp93ydFDA
Category 11 - Spokesperson/ Media Liaison/ Communications Officer - https://forms.gle/HqaywCNuMUTF5tfa7

*Attached are the guidelines and the rules of the competition.

18/03/2024

REMINDER: Journalist of the Year 2023 Competition Entries Closing Soon

You are reminded to enter the National Press Club (NPC) - North-West University (NWU) Journalist of the Year competition as entries will close in few days time.

The competition entries will be closing by 23h59 on Wednesday, 20 March 2024, you are encouraged to submit your entries before cut-off time to qualify for entry.

No late entries will be allowed.

To enter, please click on your relevant category link below.

CATEGORY LINKS:

Category 1 - Print/ Online: News - https://forms.gle/JFaE3eysKQZQGR9p9
Category 2 - Print/ Online: Features/Investigative - https://forms.gle/jbLf6rk5FkiLkBV97
Category 3 - Print/ Online: Photojournalism - https://forms.gle/5msKmo2Rz27DeL63A
Category 4 - Radio: News - https://forms.gle/is3XbUpb8svAsvev5
Category 5 - Radio: Features/ Investigative/ Actuality - https://forms.gle/fdveKVZV8J6c6DRt7
Category 6 - TV: News - https://forms.gle/AZYxNjAGhVy2azY38
Category 7 - TV: In-depth/ Features/ Interviews - https://forms.gle/QGhbfK3rnWbtG6DM8
Category 8 - TV: Cameraperson - https://forms.gle/mFF9NLdH2uZaFuy88
Category 9 - Community Journalism: Print/Online https://forms.gle/gWeHqs2QT5tRvGVN7
Category 10 - Community Journalism: Radio News/ Features/ Investigative - https://forms.gle/Ez19SuViYp93ydFDA
Category 11 - Spokesperson/ Media Liaison/ Communications Officer - https://forms.gle/HqaywCNuMUTF5tfa7

*Attached are the guidelines and the rules of the competition.

13/03/2024

RSVP LINK: https://forms.gle/mp6AHTK4AoTtNfhL8

Join the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) and National Press Club for a media discussion session on “The Integrity of the Elections” ahead of the 2024 National and Provincial Elections with the Commission's Chief Electoral Officer Mr Sy Mamabolo.

📆: Thursday, 14 March 2024
⏰: 18h00

YOUTUBE LIVESTREAM: https://bit.ly/49QaMR2

12/03/2024

https://www.nlcsa.org.za/vacancies/

11/03/2024

INVITATION: NPC - IEC Discussion Evening on the Integrity of the Elections

You are invited to join the National Press Club and The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) for a media discussion session on “The Integrity of the Elections” ahead of the 2024 National and Provincial Elections with the Commission's Chief Electoral Officer Mr. Sy Mamabolo.

Date: Thursday, 14 March 2024

Time: 18h00 for 18h30

Venue: AgriHub, Grain Building Auditorium, 477 Witherite St, Die Wilgers, Pretoria, 0184

RSVP Link: https://forms.gle/mp6AHTK4AoTtNfhL8

The Chief Electoral Officer will be joined by Deputy Chief Electoral Officers: Mr. Mawethu Mosery and Mr. Masego Sheburi.

YOUTUBE LIVESTREAM: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ23opEIpWZTzUmd0FHNnSw

Stand a chance to win amazing and exciting raffle prizes, we look forward to seeing you there!

04/03/2024

The National Press Club invites entries for the Journalist of the Year 2023 competition

The National Press Club (NPC) is calling all its members to enter the National Press Club-North-West University (NWU) Journalist of the Year competition.

“NPC believes that excellent and ethical news reporting must be awarded as a vehicle to amplify Freedom of the media which is the cornerstone of our democracy.” says chairperson Antoinette Slabbert.

Slabbert says that the NPC journalist of the year awards will recognise journalists or media organisations who capture public sentiments, fuel open democratic debate in various ways and impact the lives of ordinary citizens through their news reports. She further says that the club believes this is an opportunity to recognise the quality of work, courage and commitment of journalists to ensure that the hard-earned media freedom remains intact.

Prof Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of NWU, says: “The NWU would like to commend the efforts of journalists. In a changing media landscape and an evolving audience with new needs and new ways of communicating, the bravery and commitment of our journalists have remained constant. Journalists have been and will remain the gatekeepers that safeguard us and hold those who are responsible for our well-being accountable. Sponsoring this award is one way through which we want to express our gratitude.”

The awards for 2023 journalists of the year will be presented at the annual Newsmaker of the Year function to be held on Wednesday, 17th April in Pretoria. This event is a highlight on the calendar of the club and this year 's ceremony will go to even greater heights. The Springbok Rugby Team is named the 2023 Newsmaker of the Year, and it is for the fourth time that the team has been recognised as the Newsmaker of the year since the inception of the awards in 1980.

This year's awards winners will share the stage with the world rugby champions on the night.

The panel of judges for this competition includes various industry experts and academics. We appeal to journalists, photographers, presenters, producers and media liaison officers/ communicators to enter the competition and showcase their craft and quality of their work.

This year's competition again, consists of 11 categories:

Print and online: news; features/investigative journalism; and photography.

Broadcast media: radio news; radio features/investigative/actuality; TV news; TV features/investigative/actuality; and TV cameraperson.

Excellence in community journalism: print/online and radio features/investigative/actuality.

There is also a category for media liaison officers to enter (they can also be nominated). “For the media liaison officer of the year we are looking for someone with outstanding communication skills, accessibility, helpfulness and the like. We encourage PR and communication officers to take advantage of this opportunity and submit their entries in this category.” says NPC PRO Albi Modise.

On this category, the NPC executive committee will choose the winner to be announced at the awards ceremony.

In every category the winner will receive a cash prize of R8 000 sponsored by NWU. From these categories (excluding category 10 – media liaison officer) the judges will collectively select an overall winner depending on the quality of work submitted.

The NPC-NWU overall journalist of the year will win a cash prize of R10,000 sponsored by the university.

“We are delighted that the university has become our partner again for this year's awards. This is an indication of NWU's commitment to recognising quality and excellence in journalism.” concludes Slabbert.

*Attached are pictures of the guidelines and the rules of the competition.

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CATEGORY LINKS:
Category 1 - Print/ Online: News - https://forms.gle/JFaE3eysKQZQGR9p9
Category 2 - Print/ Online: Features/Investigative - https://forms.gle/jbLf6rk5FkiLkBV97
Category 3 - Print/ Online: Photojournalism - https://forms.gle/5msKmo2Rz27DeL63A
Category 4 - Radio: News - https://forms.gle/is3XbUpb8svAsvev5
Category 5 - Radio: Features/ Investigative/ Actuality - https://forms.gle/fdveKVZV8J6c6DRt7
Category 6 - TV: News - https://forms.gle/AZYxNjAGhVy2azY38
Category 7 - TV: In-depth/ Features/ Interviews - https://forms.gle/QGhbfK3rnWbtG6DM8
Category 8 - TV: Cameraperson - https://forms.gle/mFF9NLdH2uZaFuy88
Category 9 - Community Journalism: Print/Online https://forms.gle/gWeHqs2QT5tRvGVN7
Category 10 - Community Journalism: Radio News/ Features/ Investigative - https://forms.gle/Ez19SuViYp93ydFDA
Category 11 - Spokesperson/ Media Liaison/ Communications Officer - https://forms.gle/HqaywCNuMUTF5tfa7

01/03/2024

National Press Club February monthly networking session addressed by Department of Health Deputy Director General for National Health Insurance (NHI) Dr Nicolas Crisp on NHI at Fringe Restaurant Agrihub in Pretoria East last night.

Great and amazing raffle prizes were won.

29/02/2024

NPC February networking session on NHI underway.

29/02/2024

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wbsXPiw7Alg&pp=ygUHTnBjLXJzYQ%3D%3D