The Wits Centre for Journalism
About
Situated within the School of Literature, Language and Media (Faculty of Humanities) at Wits University in Johannesburg, the WCJ has become a leading provider of quality post-graduate teaching, thought leadership and practical engagement within the changing world of journalism, research and training. The Centre is a member of the Global Investigative Journalism Network.
Click here to view the Centre’s 2025 Annual Report.
Taco Kuiper Award for Investigative Journalism
The WCJ’s annual Taco Kuiper Award, celebrating its 20th edition in 2026, recognises outstanding examples of investigative reporting in South Africa that reveal untold stories, hold the powerful to account and question those in public life. Taco Kuiper was a highly successful South African publisher who left a significant part of his estate to the promotion of investigative journalism, administered and supported through The Valley Trust.
The African Investigative Journalism Conference
10-12 November 2026, Aga Khan University, Nairobi
The African Investigative Journalism Conference is the largest gathering of working journalists on the continent. Hosted by the Wits Centre for Journalism, AIJC is now in its 22nd year.
Study Programmes
Career-Entry Honours
Mid-Career Honours
Masters
PhD
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COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS
The academic programme of the WCJ is complemented by professional journalism projects and research supported by our funders and led by industry specialists.
THE WORK OF THE WCJ IS SUPPORTED BY:
