SARB Wits Centre for Journalism “Introduction to Financial Journalism” Workshop
Wits Centre for Journalism, supported by the South African Reserve Bank, is offering an Introduction to Financial Journalism workshop to journalists who are interested in gaining an understanding of the economy and business. The workshop equips journalists with essential knowledge about the economy, business and finance.
The South African Reserve Bank is offering full funding of the workshop to a limited number of students.
We are opening the workshop to community journalists and are able to accommodate 20 students.
Why join the Introduction to Financial Journalism workshop?
To be an effective journalist in any field, you need to understand the economy and business. This workshop equips journalists with essential knowledge about the economy, business and finance.
Students don’t need to be mathematicians or accountants – they simply need curiosity about how the business world works.
Understanding financial journalism helps you because:
- Almost every story has a money-related angle
- You can hold truth to power by scrutinising decisions, evaluating their impact and holding authorities accountable
- You build credibility with your audience, establishing trust and enhancing your reputation as a journalist
- Knowledge of the economy and business helps you provide more insightful and valuable news coverage
- Financial understanding makes you more employable as it’s a scarce, in-demand skill in journalism and other fields
By knowing how to follow the money, you can uncover hidden connections and conflicts of interest, identify potential corruption and produce better stories.
Course schedule:
– Full days: 24-27 June 2025 (Tuesday to Friday) (in-person)
Four follow-up sessions (16:00-18:00) online:
- Monday, 30 June 2025
- Wednesday, 2 July 2025
- Monday, 7 July 2025
- Wednesday, 9 July 2025
It will be a combination of in-person and online classes. In-person will be held at Wits Centre for Journalism(Address: 12th floor, Es’kia Mphahlele Building (Wits Arts Museum building), cnr Jan Smuts and Jorrisen streets, Braamfontein, Johannesburg).
To qualify, students must include a motivation letter with their application.
Attendance is compulsory and required for successful completion of the workshop.
To apply, email your CV and motivation letter to: [email protected] by 6 June 2025.
