06/07/2009
Writing Opinion Pieces for Publication

06/07/2009
Basic Sub-Editing

09/07/2009
Handling Media Interviews

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The GMDC is a physical and virtual resource centre based in Southern Africa, with linkages in Africa and across the globe. The centre envisages media that are diverse, representative, responsive, and professional, and a citizenry, women and men, who are empowered to engage critically with their media. It facilitates the collection, connection and dissemination of information and resources relating to gender, media and diversity. The centre also collaborates on research, education and training

Announcement:  The Board of the Institute for the Advancement of Journalism (IAJ) today announced the appointment of Shehnaaz Bulbulia as Executive Director of the Institute from July 1, 2009.
 
Ms Bulbulia, a journalist and media trainer for more than 20 years, is currently head of the IAJ Print Department.
 
Bulbulia holds a BA degree from Wits University and a Master of Science in Engineering in Leadership and Innovation from the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal and Copenhagen Business School. She graduated from the Star Newspaper Cadet School in 1988.
 
In her career Bulbulia has edited award-winning magazines and won several journalism awards.
 
“We are delighted to appoint Ms Bulbulia to lead the Institute into a new era after its initial phase – started in 1992 - of successfully training mid-career journalists for a democratic South Africa,” Board chairperson Joe Thloloe said.  
 
“We believe with her experience, her knowledge of the IAJ and her academic background, she will steer the Institute as it continues to be the leading mid-career trainer for journalists in Africa.”

Joe Thloloe - Chairperson - IAJ Board

Announcement: Congratulations, Joe Thloloe - (Press Ombudsman and Chairperson of the IAJ Board,) is the first recipient of the Mondi Shanduka Alan Kirkland Soga Lifetime Achiever Award.

 Announcement: The UNHCR/IAJ Community Media programme “Reporting on Refugees and Xenophobia” was held in Johannesburg during May 2009.

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