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The FCJ is an independent and voluntary NPC striving to promote and express the interests of all community and local journalists in South Africa.

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The countdown is on to the Avbob FCJ National Seminar on Friday, 21 August in Centurion. Have you booked your spot? RSVPs close on Monday, 17 August @12 noon. Register on fcjonline.co.za
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The Forum of Community Journalists (FCJ) invites community journalists from across South Africa to attend the AVBOB FCJ National Seminar in Centurion on Friday, August 21.
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Stellenbosch University joins Forum of Community Journalists as sponsor fcjonline.co.za/stellenbosch…
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📢 Save the Date! FCJ Gauteng, Limpopo & Mpumalanga members: Join us for the No Guts No Glory Regional Seminar on 17–18 September at AVBOB Head Office, Centurion. 📷 First 40 members to RSVP receive FREE accommodation (first come, first serve). RSVP: [email protected]
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Forum of Community Journalists (FCJ) invites community journalists from across SA to the AVBOB FCJ National Seminar on 21 August in Centurion. Join us for an informative seminar exploring the vital role of community journalism in election reporting. forms.gle/TJcQ8Dx5kZAkvoxg7
AVBOB FCJ National Seminar - 21 August 2026

AVBOB FCJ National Seminar - 21 August 2026

Auditoriums 1, 2 & 3, AVBOB Head Office, Building D, 5 Impala Avenue, Doringkloof, Centurion. (RSVP closes on 7 August 2026 at 12:00)

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The Forum of Community Journalists (FCJ) invites community journalists from across South Africa to attend the AVBOB FCJ National Seminar on Friday, 21 August 2026, in Centurion. Secure your place by scanning the QR code or registering online at: forms.gle/TJcQ8Dx5kZAkvoxg7
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Community journalism celebrated as FCJ reveals 2025 AVBOB Awards finalists. fcjonline.co.za/community-jo…
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Community journalists gather in Velddrif for FCJ Western Cape seminar. The Forum of Community Journalists (FCJ) hosted its No Guts No Glory No Story Western Cape Seminar in Velddrif on June 11. fcjonline.co.za/community-jo… AVBOB South Africa #FCJ

Community journalists gather in Velddrif for FCJ Western Cape seminar - Forum of Community Journa...

Journalists from across the Western Cape gathered in Velddrif to explore storytelling, elections and evolving media trends.

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AVBOB FCJ Excellence Awards for 2023 – Finalists. The Forum of Community Journalists is excited to announce the finalists of the AVBOB FCJ Excellence Awards for 2023 and this year many new names appear for the first time. fcjonline.co.za/avbob-fcj-ex…

AVBOB FCJ Excellence Awards for 2023 - Finalists - Forum of Community Journalists

The Forum of Community Journalists is excited to announce the finalists of the AVBOB FCJ Excellence Awards for 2023 and this year many new names appear for the first time. After almost six weeks of...

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Network of Independent Media Councils in Africa (NIMCA) established @ABinJozi @PressCouncil_SA
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Happy New Year FCJ members. May you enjoy a year filled with stories that need be told, success in abundance, and the acknowledgement you all deserve.
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The FCJ has revamped its website and we invite you to have a look and send us your thoughts on the improved website. Have a great Springbok Monday! fcjonline.co.za/?fbclid=IwAR…

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FCJ 2023 - Statement on intimidation of Daily Maverick journalists by Standard Bank
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⚫️MUST READ⚫️ At a glamorous award ceremony held in Cape Town on August 4, the newspaper was named the best in its category at the prestigious #AvbobFCJAwards tinyurl.com/4njz498v
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Thanks for being there @MaxduPreez We really enjoyed your talk.
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“As a business, AVBOB is deeply rooted in, and connected to, the communities in which we operate. This is reflected in our support for community journalism. Tonight, we’re celebrating brave and exceptional journalism! We applaud the work you do to keep our communities informed and empowered with information. Your work is an essential contribution to the building of a transparent and free society,” said AVBOB CEO, Mr Carl van der Riet at the annual AVBOB @ForumofCJ Excellence Awards, held on Friday, 4 August 2023 in Cape Town and hosted by the Forum of Community Journalists. #AVBOBFCJExcellenceAwards #CommunityJournalism #AVBOBFCJAwards
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The purpose of the awards is to encourage and celebrate excellence in local and community print media. We would like to congratulate all the winners! Keep up the excellent work. #AVBOBFCJExcellenceAwards #CommunityJournalism #AVBOBFCJAwards @ForumofCJ
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Keynote speaker at the FCJ 2023 Annual National Seminar, Max du Preez. #FCJ #CommunityJournalism #Journalism AVBOB South Africa
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Keynote speaker at the FCJ 2023 Annual National Seminar, Max du Preez. #FCJ #CommunityJournalism #Journalism AVBOB South Africa
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Northcliff Melville Times NEWSPAPER OF THE YEAR Corporate-owned Free: Fewer than 24 pages Winner #AvbobFCJAwards
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