FCJ mourns media hero and industry legend
The Forum for Community Journalists (FCJ) is deeply saddened by the passing on Sunday of one of the country’s media legends, Joe Latakgomo, who served as the Press Council’s Public Advocate from 2018 to 2020. Latakgomo’s death marks the end of an era...
Visual journalism masterclass coming to Ballito in March 2026
The newsroom of tomorrow demands more than just a way with words, and the Forum of Community Journalists is bringing the blueprint for survival and success straight to KwaZulu-Natal. Community journalists across the province are being called to Ballito on Thursday,...
Second round of DNTF funding to open up on 16 February
The Digital News Transformation Fund (DNTF) has announced it will open its second funding call in February 2026, offering a renewed opportunity for South Africa’s small and independent news publishers to access support for their digital transformation and...
FCJ brings journalists together at No Guts No Glory seminar
MIDDELBURG – The Forum of Community Journalists (FCJ) hosted its 2025 No Guts No Glory regional seminar on September 11 and 12, drawing more than 90 journalists, editors and media professionals from Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga. Held at the scenic Olifants...