Status: Open
Organisation: the Wits Centre for Journalism (WCJ)
Deadline: 25/07/2025
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
The African Investigative Journalism Conference (AIJC 2025), hosted by the Wits Centre for Journalism (WCJ) in partnership with SKUP (Norway) and Bellingcat, invites applications for an intensive three-day masterclass on the latest techniques in investigative journalism. This exclusive training will precede the annual AIJC conference taking place from 5 to 7 November 2025 at Wits University in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Project Themes
- Digital forensics
- Open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) in journalism
- Data verification techniques
Eligibility Criteria
- Experienced investigative journalists, editors, and media trainers from African countries
- Applicants with a strong professional track record and recent investigative work
- Individuals who are available to travel between 31 October/1 November and 8/9/10 November 2025
- Applicants with a valid passport and the ability to secure their own visa if required
Deadline: 25 July 2025
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