16 February 2006
The South African Chapter of the Southern African Development Community
(SADC) Media Awards calls for entries from journalists and media practitioners
to the 2006 SADC Media Awards Competition. It is open to journalists and media
practitioners who are South African Nationals and can submit as many entries as
possible.
The purpose of the SADC Media Awards is to honour excellence in journalism
in the region. The awards are in the fields of Print, Radio, Television and
Photojournalism. South Africa is participating for the third time in the
awards. On the past two occasions South African journalists have won the radio
category.
This yearâs competition will focus on HIV and AIDS only, it recognises the
role media can play in promoting understanding and behavioural change through
stories that influence positive attitudes and destigmatise HIV and AIDS.
The closing date for entries is 30 March 2006. For more information contact
the National Adjudication Committee (NAC) Chairperson:
Ms Mampane
Tel: (011) 741 3407
Entry forms and the rules of the competition are available at
http:www.gcis.gov.za.
Entries to be submitted to: Ms Charlotte Mampane
SABC Head of Regions
Private Bag X1
Auckland Park
2006
Matshepo Mazibuko
International and Media Liaison
Government Communications (GCIS)
South Africa
+27 12 314 2116
+27 12 326 0317
Email: Matshepo@gcis.gov.za
Issued by: Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)
16 February 2006
