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Stellenbosch Journalism
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The official account of the Department of Journalism at Stellenbosch University, housed at the Protea Building.
Private chats. Public consequences. "WhatsApp in the World" reveals how encrypted messaging shapes elections, activism & disinformation. Be in convo with Prof @hwasser.bsky.social on 27 Aug 2025 between 17:00–19:00​ #BookLaunch #WhatsAppInTheWorld #StelliesJourn | @nyupress.bsky.social
August 13, 2025 at 8:08 AM
What’s the real harm of misinformation — and how do we fight it? Join media literacy expert Carina van Wyk for a powerful talk on disinfo, fact-checking & digital citizenship.#StelliesJourn #fass_stellenboschuniversity #stellenboschuniversity
August 8, 2025 at 7:56 AM
What sets @ajplus apart from mainstream Western media?

Join Tony Karon for a powerful seminar on how AJ+ challenges colonial legacies in global journalism.
July 19, 2025 at 9:20 AM
MA Journalism 2026: Apply Now!
Advance your journalism career with our MA in Journalism.
📌 Honours degree OR mid-career experience considered
📅 Deadline: 30 Sept 2025
🔗 journalism.sun.ac.za/ma-journalism
June 27, 2025 at 12:58 PM
⏳ Deadline Alert!
Apply for the PhD in Journalism at Stellenbosch University — closes 1 June 2025!

📌 Requirements:
• Master’s (65%+)
• CV
• Writing sample
• Motivation letter
• Research interest
• Research summary

Don’t miss out! #PhDJournalism #StellenboschUniversity
May 27, 2025 at 1:02 PM
🎙️ Join us for World Press Freedom Day!
🗓️ Mon, 5 May 2025
📍 Devon Valley Hotel, Stellenbosch
🕤 Arrive by 9:20 AM
🅿️ On-site parking
🎤 Don’t miss our stellar speaker panel!
RSVPs still open — link in bio! #WPFD2025
April 30, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Join us on 5 May 2025 as we mark #WorldPressFreedomDay with a focus on media sustainability & independence. Expect rich insights from leading media voices. Limited seats—RSVP essential! Refreshments served. #WPFD2025 #MediaFreedom #StellenboschJournalism
April 15, 2025 at 12:56 PM
PhD Journalism candidate Florence de Vries won ‘Best Presentation’ at SU’s ‘Somebody Somewhere’ colloquium for her research on media, mental illness, and care ethics. She explores how SA media frames mental illness and stigma. #MentalHealth #Journalism #PhD
April 7, 2025 at 1:15 PM
New release! Associate Prof. Gawie Botma’s Reconsidering the History of South African Journalism exposes journalism’s roots in colonial slavery (1800–1838), reframing press freedom as colonial control. A must-read!

🔗 www.routledge.com/Reconsiderin...
Reconsidering the History of South African Journalism: The Ghost of the Slave Press
The concept of the “free press” is often celebrated as the vehicle which finally brought freedom of speech and democracy to post-apartheid South Africa, but historically, the position of the press was...
www.routledge.com
April 7, 2025 at 12:45 PM
🎓 Yesterday, we celebrated an amazing milestone with our BAHons, Master's, and PhD grads! 🌟 Huge thanks to @paulhermancpt, Good News Editor at @news24, for the inspiring keynote. Congrats to all our graduates – here's to your bright future in journalism! 📰✨
March 25, 2025 at 10:44 AM
🎉 From viral TikTok star to journalism grad! 🎉

Ubaid Abrahams, behind the hit cooking duo Tietie & Nanna, just graduated with an Honours in Journalism from Stellenbosch U! Proving passion & hard work pay off. Full story: [https://encr.pw/5Q7oE] 🌟📚
#stelliesjourn
#Fass_stellenboschuniversity
March 25, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Stellenbosch University proudly hosted Open Day on 15 March 2025! Prospective students explored our campus, engaged with lecturers, and discovered our diverse academic programmes at the Social Science Building. A day filled with excitement, inspiration & meaningful connections!
March 18, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Join us on 15 March for
@stellenboschuni
#SUOpenDay25!
Curious about journalism? Visit us at the Arts & Social Sciences Building 📍
📸 Snap a pic, tag us with #StelliesJourn #whoyoubecome & stand a chance to spend a day with us!

Don’t miss out — see you there!
March 12, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Prof @hermanwasser, chair of Journalism at SU & director of @ciia_africa, spoke on info integrity at SU’s first 2025 Thought Leader Event. His talk, “Deepfakes, Chatbots & Disinformation,” explored solutions to tackle global threats to democracy. 👉 ciia.africa
March 11, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Remembering Leona Amoraal (1943 – 2025): The end of an era. Her legacy continues to inspire. 💫

Read more about her incredible journey on our website: shorturl.at/2pmoi
Leona Amoraal (1943 – 2025) The end of an era - Department of Journalism
With the passing of Mrs Leona Amoraal on 11 February, almost a month before her 82nd birthday, many alumni’s immediate reaction was that it is the end of an era. …
shorturl.at
February 25, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Associate Prof. Konstantinas Andrijauskas led a seminar on "Telling Stories vs. Telling a Story Well?" 📚🎙️

🔹 Russia & China’s global communication strategies
🔹 Media, diplomacy & narratives
🔹 Engaging Q&A with students, academics & professionals

Thanks for joining! More seminars coming soon.
February 24, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Join us for a seminar: Telling Stories vs. Telling a Story Well? Russia & China’s Global Communication 🗣️

📅 24 Feb 2025 | 🕐 1–2 PM
📍Dept of Journalism, 26 Crozier St
🎙️ Prof Konstantinas Andrijauskas
RSVP: journalism@sun.ac.za
February 19, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Our BA Hons 2025 students started their first day with our annual Stellenbosch tour, visiting Old Luckhoof High School and exploring Kayamandi, Cloetesville, and Idasvalley. A great opportunity to connect with the rich cultural and historical landscape of the area! #Stellenbosch
January 28, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Welcome to our new Master's students! We look forward to going on this journey of (academic) discovery together. #journalismstudent #journalismresearch #mastersdegree #academicjourney
January 21, 2025 at 10:29 AM