The winners will take home the following prizes:
  • a Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Award of R15 000 cash, a trophy and a certificate
  • Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism finalist certificates, and
  • commendation certificates, which may be awarded at the judges’ discretion. 

The fee per entry is R160, and a reduced amount will be considered if a freelancer motivates why he/she should pay a reduced fee.

The Publishers Support Services (PSS), host of the Awards, says that this year, the Awards are also open to non-print and digital media South Africa members.

Judging will take place on Thursday, 17 May and Friday, 18 May. The prize-giving function is on Thursday, 13 September.

For more information, visit www.pdmedia.org.za. You can also follow PSS on Facebook or on Twitter.