The competition, which also consists of the Water Media Awards, is aimed at recognising stories that promote Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.
The objective of the awards is to promote regional integration and cooperation, with the broader aim of recognising excellence in journalism. They are also aimed at encouraging media practitioners in SADC member states to cover issues pertaining to the region.
The competition has four categories namely print, photojournalism, television and radio.
"The SADC Media Awards were established in 1996 following a decision by the Council of Ministers to establish a sector that deals with matters relating to, among others, information, culture and sport.
"These awards serve as part of ensuring a link, coordination and synchronisation between the formal structures of SADC governments, civil society, academia, labour and the media," the GCIS said.
The closing date for entries is 29 February 2016.
Journalists who wish to enter the competition can access more information about the competition, including competition rules, from the GCIS website links:
http://www.gcis.gov.za/sites/www.gcis.gov.za/files/docs/newsroom/releases/entryform.pdf
http://www.gcis.gov.za/sites/www.gcis.gov.za/files/docs/newsroom/releases/rules2016.pdf
Entries need to be posted or delivered to MDDA or GCIS offices marked:
SADC Media Awards Entry
MDDA - 4th Floor
31 Princess of Wales Terrance
Parktown, Johannesburg
2193
OR
SADC Media Awards Entry
GCIS - Tshedimisetso House
1035 Francis Baard Street
Hatfield, Pretoria
0028
For any enquires, the media can contact Themba Sepotokele on 082 490 9869 or Mmemme Mogotsi on 072 856 4288.
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