Annual graduation celebration all about “good news”
- Stellenbosch Journalism celebrated its 2024 graduates on March 24, honoring PhD, Master’s, and Honours students. News24’s Paul Herman inspired the alumni with stories of local success, while top performers received special prizes during this heartfelt "homecoming" for students and their families.
The Department of Journalism celebrated all its 2024 graduates in style after the official ceremony on Monday 24 March.
Guest speaker Paul Herman, Good News editor of News24, inspired attendees with some recent stories about South Africans doing amazing things in supporting each other towards success and achievements.
The event served as recognition of all students – on doctoral, master’s and honours level. Prizes were also awarded to the top-performing BAHons Journalisms students.
This event is a highlight on the department’s annual calendar to bring our alumni back “home” and to share a moment in the limelight with their loved ones.
We offer a big thanks to Mrs Elizabeth Newman and Noxolo Mbazini who helped with the arrangements to make the night special to all. Thanks also to alumna Karla de Bod for taking the photos.
Jacky Tshokwe, MA graduate, with her supervisor, Prof Mehita Iqani (right).
Prof Mehita Iqani thanked Paul Herman for his contribution to the graduation celebration.
Prof Herman Wasserman, chair of the department, welcomed all the guests.
A big thank you to King’s Catering who always ensures that we can spoilt our students with yummy snacks.
Nicola Amon with Egbert de Waal, head of communication at Media24, who presented her with the Yunus Mohamed award for the best student in Photojournalism (sponsored by Media24).
Antoinette Steyn (left) won the Christina Scott Prize for Science Journalism, co-sponsored by Prof George Claassen and South African Research Chair in Science Communication. The prize was presented by Prof Mehita Iqani who holds this chair.
Lisa Lottering (left) and Zimasa Jam-Jam, MA graduates, with their supervisor, Dr Marenet Jordaan (middle).
Khosi Zwane-Siguqa, MA graduate, with her supervisor Prof Herman Wasserman.
Paul Herman, Good News Editor at News24, explained the value of newsworthy stories that are all about good news in South Africa.
Kara le Roux received the Daily Maverick award for the overall best student, presented to her by Styli Charalambous, CEO of the Daily Maverick.
Shérie Vollenhoven with Egbert de Waal, head of communication at Media24, who presented her with the Ton Vosloo prize for leadership (sponsored by Media24).
Antoinette Steyn (left) with Izelle Venter, general manager for Media24TV, who presented her with the Media24TV prize for the best student in Media Entrepreneurship (sponsored by Media24).
The prize winners from the BAHons Journalism class of 2024 are (at the back from left) Kara le Roux, Anneli Groenewald (mentor and lecturer), Maliza Adendorff, Eugene Marais and Nicola Amon and in front, Shérie Vollenhoven and Antoinette Steyn.
Karla van der Merwe and Jako Krige, MA graduates, with their supervisor Prof Gawie Botma (left).
Dr Andre Gouws, who graduated with his PhD on Monday, with his supervisor, Dr Marenet Jordaan.
Dr Meli Ncube, a postdoctoral fellow in the department, introduced our guest speaker.
Antoinette Steyn (left) with Anneli Groenewald (mentor and lecturer) who presented her with the Golden Pen award for the best in-depth project.
Maliza Adendorff with Egbert de Waal, head of communication at Media24, who presented her with the Piet Cillié prize for exceptional writing and clarity of expression (sponsored by Media24).
Eugene Marais (right) was awarded a departmental prize for the best student in Investigative Journalism, presented by Prof Herman Wasserman.
The graduates from the BAHons Journalism class of 2024, with their mentor and lecturer, Anneli Groenewald (top right).
A big thank you to King’s Catering who always ensures that we can spoilt our students with yummy snacks.
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