Arts, languages and social sciences
SU journalism students earn spot at Durban Film Festival
A short student documentary produced by Stellenbosch University (SU) students has earned a coveted spot at the Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) – a...
Arts, languages and social sciences
Prof Botma Launches Groundbreaking Book on South African Journalism History at IAMHIST 2025
Prof Gawie Botma of the Journalism Department launched his book Reconsidering the history of South African journalism: The ghost of the slave press at the 2025...
Arts, languages and social sciences
Dr. Meli M. Ncube joins global media experts to unpack journalism’s role in a changing world.
Dr. Meli M. Ncube, Senior Researcher in the Department of Journalism, recently joined a high-level panel discussion titled “Making Sense of the New World Order ...
Arts, languages and social sciences
Dr Jordaan visits Europe to support academic collaboration
Dr Marenet Jordaan, senior lecturer and researcher in the Department of Journalism, recently undertook a four-country European research trip to establish and...
Arts, languages and social sciences
Journalism Department Marks World Press Freedom Day 2025: A Call for Media Independence and Sustainability
On 5 May 2025, the Department of Journalism at Stellenbosch University hosted a compelling World Press Freedom Day event under the global theme: “Navigating...
Arts, languages and social sciences
Reconsidering the History of South African Journalism: The Ghost of the Slave Press – A book written by Associate Professor Gawie Botma
Reconsidering Journalism’s Origins: A Critical Historical Intervention
Gawie Botma’s Reconsidering the History of South African Journalism challenges...
Arts, languages and social sciences
Annual graduation celebration all about “good news”
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...
Arts, languages and social sciences
From viral TikTok sensation to a BAHons in Journalism
Ubaid Abrahams, the creative force behind the hit cooking duo Tietie and Nanna, celebrated his graduation with an Honours degree in journalism at Stellenbosch...
Arts, languages and social sciences
Prof Wasserman discuss information integrity at Thought Leader Event 2025
Prof Herman Wasserman, chair of the Department of Journalism at Stellenbosch University and director of the newly established Centre for Information Integrity...