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DCI for digital activism and social justice

This is the third time I am involved in coordinating the Digital Citizen Indaba (DCI) in Grahamstown, South Africa and this year promises to be the best so far. Not only do we expect 300 delegates, DCI is now also a two-day event! It takes place on 5 and 6 September. Our theme is ‘Digital [...]

DCI logoThis is the third time I am involved in coordinating the Digital Citizen Indaba (DCI) in Grahamstown, South Africa and this year promises to be the best so far. Not only do we expect 300 delegates, DCI is now also a two-day event! It takes place on 5 and 6 September. Our theme is ‘Digital civil society and journalism in Africa’ and you can follow our live updates on our DCI website.

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Students need freelance journalism lectures

Six lectures = 12 hours to teach 3th and 4th year Journalism students about becoming, being and staying a freelance journalist.
How do you set up, create and sustain a professional network? How do you pitch a story, find new clients and keep in touch?

Six lectures = 12 hours to teach 3th and 4th year Journalism students Freelance Handboekabout becoming, being and staying a freelance journalist.

How do you set up, create and sustain a professional network? How do you pitch a story, find new clients and keep in touch?

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