More than 1,200 entries were received from journalists around the country as they shared examples of their best work from the past year. Source: Supplied.
Over 1,200 entries were submitted by journalists from across the country, showcasing their best work from the past year.
Regional winners
The regional winners, who each received R5,000 are:
- Live reporting/ breaking news – Zikhona Tshona with contributor Katleho Nthoroane from Newzroom Afrika for “Joburg Fire”
- Investigative – Kyle Cowan from News24 for “The Murray murders”
- Opinion – Carlos Amato from News24 for “Ballot dancers: cartoons on the 2024 elections”
- Lifestyle – Jacques Myburgh from Taalgenoot for “Fluit-fluit in die pantsula-revolusie
- Features – Cleopatra Jones with contributors Paul Magwaza and Manqoba Nkosi from SABC 1’s Cutting Edge for body of work “Kwa Jombigazi, Victims of Hope”
- Photography – Elizabeth Sejake from Rapport for “Symbolism/Sunset Symphony/Intensity Unleashed”
- Sport – Mpho Lakaje with contributors Daniela Casetti, Corrydon Makgotho, Katlego Makofane, Ketlaroma Ramuhulu and Nhlanhla Moshomo from eNCA for “Football: How Can It Boost Our Economy?”
- Financial and Economics – Siphiwe Linda with contributor Katleho Mokomele from SABC 1’s Cutting Edge for “The Fall of Durban Transport”
- Politics – Norman Masungwini from City Press for “R38 million for shack call centre”
- Sustainability – Julia Evans from Daily Maverick for “Rapid water lettuce spread threatens Vaal River — weevils could be the solution”
- Innovation in journalism – Sharlene Rood with contributor Kyle Cowan from News24 for “The Murray Murders: Unravelling the assassination of Cloete and Thomas Murray”
Judging panel
The judging panel comprises:
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Ryland Fischer – convenor
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Arthur Goldstuck
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Patricia McCraken
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Professor Gilbert Motsaathebe
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Neo Ntsoma
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Collin Nxumalo
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Jovial Rantao
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Dr Elna Rossouw
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Advocate Robin Selwal
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Obed Zilwa
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Manelisi Dubase
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Portia Kobue
The national awards will be announced on 7 November at an awards ceremony where national category winners will receive R10,000, and the overall Vodacom Journalist of the Year titleholder R100,000.
