Investigative Journalism in Africa

Recently Wits Journalism hosted the tenth Global Investigative Journalism Conference which brought together journalists and media practitioners from the continent to discuss the role of the genre of journalism on the African continent. Investigative journalism faces various challenges such as political intimidation, access to information and financial support.To assist us on this we are joined by: • Anton Harber, Adjunct Professor of Journalism at Wits University,• • Kate Wilkinson, senior researcher at Africa Check • • Sam Sole, senior investigative journalist and Managing Partner at AmaBhungane