The Diploma in Journalism at Walter Sisulu University is a three-year qualification at the Buffalo City campus that focuses on gathering, assessing, and presenting news and information through print, electronic, and social media platforms. Students are trained using state-of-the-art equipment — including photographic and video cameras and the latest computer programmes — developing advanced, industry-specific skills in news reporting, feature writing, photojournalism, and digital media production. In the South African context, where media freedom, community information access, and digital transformation of newsrooms are ongoing priorities, qualified journalists are in demand across public, community, and commercial media organisations.
English Home Language or English First Additional Language: 60–69% (Level 5)
Any other language: 50–59% (Level 4)
Any two additional subjects: 50–59% (Level 4)
APS: 21
News Reporter or Journalist – Research and report news stories for newspapers, radio, television, and digital news platforms across South Africa’s diverse print and broadcast media landscape.
Digital Content Producer – Create multimedia news content — video, audio, and written — for online news platforms, social media channels, and news apps serving South African audiences.
Photojournalist or Video Journalist – Capture and edit visual news content for print, broadcast, and digital media, documenting South Africa’s social, political, and economic stories.
Communications Officer or Spokesperson – Manage media relations, press releases, and public messaging for government departments, SOEs, political parties, or large organisations.
Freelance Investigative Journalist – Conduct in-depth investigations into corruption, governance failures, or public interest matters for media outlets or investigative journalism units such as amaBhungane.
