The Wits Centre for Journalism is sponsoring early and mid‑career journalists to attend the 21st African Investigative Journalism Conference (#AIJC2025), held November 5–7, 2025 in Johannesburg opportunitiesforafricans.com

Fellowship benefits:

  • Covers round‑trip airfare, conference fees, accommodation, local transport, and meals.

  • Opportunity to network, attend workshops, panels, and masterclasses.

Eligibility:

  • Early‑career (< 30 years old, ≤5 years’ experience) or mid‑career (≥5 years).

  • Freelancers welcome if affiliated with credible media.

  • Valid passport, CV, and published work required mfwa.org

Post-conference deliverable: Publish at least one investigative story inspired by a conference session within three months.

Deadline: May 23, 2025 at 17h00 SAST .