ALET ROUX AWARD – MOST PROMISING JOURNALIST Emily Bain Northcliff Melville Times #AvbobFCJAwards

Andries van Zyl Zoutpansberger HARD NEWS Winner #AvbobFCJAwards

Liezl Scheepers Parys Gazette HUMAN INTEREST Winner #AvbobFCJAwards

Knysna-Plett Herald NEWSPAPER OF THE YEAR Corporate-owned Paid: Circulation under 5 000 HULTZER TROPHY Winner #AvbobFCJAwards

Limpopo Mirror NEWSPAPER OF THE YEAR Independent community newspapers Winner #AvbobFCJAwards

Zoutpansberger BEST FRONT PAGE Independent community newspapers Winner #AvbobFCJAwards

Blake Linder Knysna-Plett Herald SPORT Winner #AvbobFCJAwards

Polokwane Observer NEWSPAPER OF THE YEAR Corporate-owned Free: More than 24 pages WATTS TROPHY Winner #AvbobFCJAwards

Northcliff Melville Times NEWSPAPER OF THE YEAR Corporate-owned Free: Fewer than 24 pages Winner #AvbobFCJAwards

Keynote speaker at the FCJ 2023 Annual National Seminar, Max du Preez. #FCJ #CommunityJournalism #Journalism AVBOB South Africa

Keynote speaker at the FCJ 2023 Annual National Seminar, Max du Preez. #FCJ #CommunityJournalism #Journalism AVBOB South Africa

“As a business, AVBOB is deeply rooted in, and connected to, the communities in which we operate. This is reflected in our support for community journalism. Tonight, we’re celebrating brave and exceptional journalism! We applaud the work you do to keep our communities informed

The purpose of the awards is to encourage and celebrate excellence in local and community print media. We would like to congratulate all the winners! Keep up the excellent work. #AVBOBFCJExcellenceAwards #CommunityJournalism #AVBOBFCJAwards Forum of Community Journalists

Forum of Community Journalists Thanks for being there Max du Preez We really enjoyed your talk.

⚫️MUST READ⚫️ At a glamorous award ceremony held in Cape Town on August 4, the newspaper was named the best in its category at the prestigious #AvbobFCJAwards tinyurl.com/4njz498v

FCJ 2023 - Statement on intimidation of Daily Maverick journalists by Standard Bank

The FCJ has revamped its website and we invite you to have a look and send us your thoughts on the improved website. Have a great Springbok Monday! fcjonline.co.za/?fbclid=IwAR34…

Happy New Year FCJ members. May you enjoy a year filled with stories that need be told, success in abundance, and the acknowledgement you all deserve.

Network of Independent Media Councils in Africa (NIMCA) established Marietta Lombard Press Council SA

AVBOB FCJ Excellence Awards for 2023 – Finalists. The Forum of Community Journalists is excited to announce the finalists of the AVBOB FCJ Excellence Awards for 2023 and this year many new names appear for the first time. fcjonline.co.za/avbob-fcj-exce…