SJ47 Journalism Workshop NPC
Introduction
The SJ47 Journalism Workshop is a school-based initiative designed to equip high school learners with practical journalism and media-literacy skills.
Category
Education & Skills Development
Education & Literacy
About
Empowering Young Storytellers
A Journalism Education Initiative by SJ47 Journalism Workshop NPCThe Challenge
Learners consume media constantly yet often lack the skills to analyse information critically, identify misinformation and communicate responsibly. This limits their voices, how they use it, especially in communities like Mitchells’ Plain, Retreat and Plumstead.Our Approach
SJ47 NPC (Reg. 2025/867112/08) offers a practical journalism course designed for high school learners, focusing on:- Mentorship from experienced journalists.
- Ethical reporting: fact-checking, bias awareness, responsible storytelling.
- Real-world application through school and community publications.
- Proven success through our Portland High School pilot project.
The Outcome
Learners become confident, ethical and informed storytellers who think critically, write with purpose and engage meaningfully in their communities.NPO / NGO / PBO Number
(Reg. No. 2025/867112/08)
Physical Address
15 Hemyock Road, 38 Plumberry Square, Plumstead, Cape Town, South Africa.
Coverage Area
Western Cape
Contact Information
Shahied Joseph
Shahiedj@gmail.com
071 262 2659
Social Media
How the Public Can Help
Donate
Current Needs / Wish List
1. Financial Support: Sponsorship for workshop facilitation (2026–2027 cycle)
- Transport stipends for learners attending sessions
- Printing and training material costs
- Data support for online research and submissions
- Venue hire (for larger inter-school sessions or showcases)
2. Learning Materials for Learners
- Notebooks / reporter journals
- Pens and stationery packs
- Dictionaries and style guides
- Book vouchers for top-performing learners
3. Digital & Media Equipment
- Entry-level smartphones (for reporting and video storytelling)
- Clip-on lapel microphones
- Portable voice recorders
- Headphones (for audio editing and podcasting)
- Tripods and ring lights
- Refurbished laptops for writing and editing
- External hard drives / USBs for file storage
4. Podcast & Media Production Setup
- Two to four quality podcast microphones
- Audio interface / small mixing desk
- Pop filters and mic stands
- Basic soundproofing panels
- Editing software licenses (if needed)
- Branded backdrop for recording interviews
5. Professional Exposure & Development
- Guest speakers (journalists, radio presenters, editors)
- Visits to museums, radio stations, parks (transport support)
- Media accreditation for learner events
- Branded press badges for learners
- End-of-year awards event sponsorship
6. Volunteer & Skills Support
- Mentors (journalists, editors, photographers)
- Podcast/audio production volunteers
- Graphic designers for layout and branding
- Career guidance professionals
7. Sustainability Goals
- Sponsorship to publish an annual printed youth newspaper
- Website development for learner content
- Seed funding for a student-run digital publication
- Corporate partnerships for internship pipelines
Donation Links
If you’d like to support or get involved:
BackaBuddy: https://www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/empowering-young-voices-through-journalism
FNB account:
SJ47 Journalism Workshop NPC
Gold Business Account
Account Number: 63182217696
Branch Code: 250655
Admin & Management
Date Organisation Was Established
28 July 2025
Organisation Structure
Non-Profit Company
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