Forum of Community Journalists

25/08/2025

Hi all,
We are pleased to share the winners of the Avbob FCJ Excellence Awards. Congratulations to all winners for their outstanding contributions to journalism.
Below is a link to the press statement.
All photos are available via the second link.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/17SrPLp0A6Uj5b8T8wCkLeL_F70U8kyjz/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1eUXf0l_ybCjkqYECc1v-sQGgs7ccVqdN?usp=sharing

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25/08/2025

Hi everyone,
This is the final reminder to RSVP for the "No Guts No Glory" seminar, hosted by Avbob and the Forum of Community Journalists.
If you haven’t yet confirmed your attendance, please do so by Friday, 29 August to secure your spot.
Please note we will NOT be able to accommodate RSVPs after this date, as we must finalise meal and accommodation arrangements (room placements).

You can RSVP by:
Replying to this email with the subject line NoGutsNoGlory2025, or

Emailing Wayne directly at [email protected], or
Filling out your details on the Google Sheet: RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1itgYSnjXBDSLdwoVHlSUrSUwbasYUpaqXPr2KICXzHI/edit?gid=0 =0

The seminar promises to be an engaging and insightful event with distinguished speakers and valuable discussions for all community journalists. Don’t miss out!
Looking forward to seeing you there.

25/08/2025

AVBOB FCJ Excellence Awards celebrates community journalism https://fcjonline.co.za/avbob-fcj-excellence-awards-celebrates-community-journalism/
Photo: Forum of Community Journalists/Piet van Wyk
George Herald Highvelder Newspaper Benoni City Times

23/08/2025

Ashtyn Mackenzie, editor of the Sandton Chronicle, congratulated by Avbob Business Development Director Nakedi Pilane after the paper was announced as Best (Free) Newspaper of the Year at the Avbob FCJ Excellence Awards.

23/08/2025

🎉 Congratulations!
Aimee McGill, editor of the Northcliff Melville Times, congratulated by Avbob Business Development Director Nakedi Pilane after the paper was announced as the Best Front Page winner at the Avbob FCJ Excellence Awards.

23/08/2025

Congratulations to the George Herald team, winners of the Best Sold Newspaper at this year’s Avbob FCJ Excellence Awards.

23/08/2025

Avbob Business Development Director Nakedi Pilane with the proud team from Suid-Kaap Forum, winners of the Best Back Page at this year’s Avbob FCJ Excellence Awards.
AVBOB South Africa

22/08/2025

AVBOB FCJ EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Thank you judges:
Convener Dr André Gouws
Lucia Poolman
Chantel Erfort Manuel
Kyle Cowan
Buks Viljoen
Willem Kempen
Alé Steyn
Tobie vd Bergh
Johann Maarman
Elsabe Retief
DeWet Potgieter
Mercy Kannemeyer
Marlene Malan
Pieter Delport
Nomakhawuta Moshani
Yolanda van der Stoep
Zee Zenande
Mlungizi Louw
Virginia Keppler-Young
Thalyta Swanepoel
Khethiwe Masihlangane
AVBOB SA

22/08/2025

AVBOB FCJ EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Journalist of the Year - George Herald Team:
Lizette de Silva
Kristy Kolberg
Alida de Beer
Michelle Pienaar
AVBOB SA

22/08/2025

AVBOB FCJ EXCELLENCE AWARDS
PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
Wayne van der Walt
Highvelder
AVBOB SA

22/08/2025

AVBOB FCJ EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Alet Roux Trophy for Best New Journalist
Lebohang Pita
Benoni City Times
AVBOB SA

22/08/2025

AVBOB FCJ EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Newspaper of the year (sold)
10. Mossel Bay Advertiser
9. Paarl Post
8. Oudtshoorn Courant
7. Zululand Observer
6. Middelburg Observer
5. Knysna-Plett Herald
4. Vaalweekblad
Third place - Lowvelder
Second place – Suid-Kaap Forum
Winner George Herald
AVBOB SA