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20 October 2021 MTN has once more raised its hand as it decided to support the Association of Independent Publishers (AIP) and the South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) towards both organisations’ critical programmes. SANEF and the AIP once more encouraged with the telecommunications group’s efforts in supporting the work being done by…
July 22,2021 The Association of Independent Publishers (AIP) announces the appointment of media freedom activist, Dr. Kate Skinner as its Executive Director. Kate has worked with the unions, NGOs, government and the media industry, where her primary focus was to build a diverse, independent media sector. In 2017, she completed her PhD degree at Wits…
Today (01 July 2021), the Association of Independent Publishers (AIP) announced the re-appointment of Ms. Mbali Dhlomo as Chairperson of its Board of Directors. Ms. Mbali Dhlomo is the Founder and Editor of Intuthuko Newspapers, a company that publishes newspaper titles in Durban, Newcastle and Dundee. She sat on the AIP Board for more than…
Good day friends, compatriots, comrades. Thank you for giving me the chance to celebrate and honour Wandile Fana. +++++++++++++++++++ Wara was born on 12th March 1976. A tragic year in the history of South Africa when the youth had to take charge of the struggle for freedom and justice for the people of South Africa. …
The Association of Independent Publishers (AIP) and community media at large is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Mr Wandlile Fana 45 years old. Mr Fana, who was commonly known as Wara, was a Founder and editor of the Skawara newspaper for the past 10 years. At the time of his passing he…
Dear stakeholder This letter serves to inform you that we have changed our email addresses. We would like to request you to update our previous details according to the addresses as follows: Nontando Mokoena – [email protected] 082 962 2144 Mathapelo Mosoma – [email protected] 073 972 3189 Please note that we are still working from home….
Media Release 24 July 2020 It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Mr Anatola Lolliepop Mofoka, the MD of Mapepeza Newspaper. This is the message from the Editor and Co-Founder, Mr Stephen Seakgwe of Mapepeza Newspaper ‘’ Throughout his life, Lolliepop has been a charismatic and positive character. He wiill be remembered…
2 July 2020 The South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) is launching a relief fund for journalists who have lost their livelihoods as a direct result of the COVID-19 national disaster. The Social Justice Initiative (SJI) is acting as a fiscal host for the fund and will be playing an oversight role to ensure that…
June 25, 2020 It is with great sadness to announce that the Association of Independent Publishers (AIP) and its Executive Director, Mrs. Carol Mohlala, have decided to amicably part ways as from 30 June 2020. Carol served our organisation significantly, especially during the trying times of COVID-19 during which time we have witnessed many newspapers…
For immediate release: 21 June 2020 Writing a tribute or announcing death has to be the most difficult piece anyone has ever had to write. My heart is filled with sadness and deep pain as I write to announce the passing of another AIP member, Mr. Lefa Mohale, a 33-year old Soweto born. Mr. Mohale…
The Association of Independent Publishers (AIP) is a national organisation for advancing the interests of the local grassroots independent print media sector in South Africa. The association comprises mostly small newspapers, but it also represents newsletters, magazines and online publications, all of which are owned by local communities.