Wits Centre for Journalism

The Wits Centre for Journalism (WCJ) is based at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. With over two decades of proven teaching, research and project management experience, the Centre is internationally recognised as one of the continent’s leading media schools. Through partnerships with other institutions around the world, the WCJ proudly contributes to significant developments in the media industry and civic spaces, as well as produces detailed, globally relevant research. The academic programme of the WCJ is complemented by professional journalism projects and research supported by our funders and led by industry specialists. Over the years, we have successfully undertaken and completed projects supported by UNESCO, the South African Reserve Bank, CHARM Africa, GIZ, KAS Media Africa, SIDA, Deloitte Africa and many others.