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The Henry Nxumalo Fund gives grants to individuals and organisations to do investigative journalism of relevance to contemporary Africa. We enable journalists to have the time and resources to do reporting that might not otherwise be done, and to encourage

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Henry Nxumalo Foundation NPC runs Our City News (OCN) a virtual newsroom investigating how Joburg is governed.

We’re hiring passionate journalists committed to integrity & accountability.
Help us hold power to account and build a better Johannesburg. Apply now.

04.03.2026 07:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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In case you missed it: Catch up on our past issues.

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02.02.2026 08:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Henry Nxumalo Foundation’s virtual newsroom, Our City News, is hiring!

We’re looking for a sharp consultant to grow our audience and unlock sustainable revenue for people-centred journalism in Joburg.
Apply: ourcitynews.co.za or henrynxumalofoundation.co.za | Closes 1 Feb 2026

08.01.2026 09:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Stay informed with the HNF Weekly Newsletter. Get key updates, stories that matter, and ways to support impactful journalism.
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KZN teachers warn that SA’s Mother Tongue-based Bilingual Education rollout may deepen the literacy crisis.

#EducationCrisis #MTbBE #Literacy #SouthAfrica

10.12.2025 08:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Our 'Sand Saga' investigation into the impacts of unfettered sand mining on the environment & communities featured as a Story of the Week by @gijn.org
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Read the original article, produced in partnership with @henrynxumalofund.bsky.social ➑️ bit.ly/46eXZIQ

13.10.2025 12:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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One year and 20,000km in. #StoryArk is still 1 van, 2 crew, 3 years, all the stories. But now, with a stowaway.
#climatecrisis #mobilejournalism @henrynxumalofund.bsky.social #schoolforclimatestudies @TEDx #TEDxCountdown @coveringclimatenow.org

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β€œThese families were never supposed to be here this long. It is not temporary anymore; it is permanent poverty,” says Bongani Vilakazi, placed in Marlboro units after his house burnt in 2013.

Read more ourcitynews.co.za

#Alexandra #Johannesburg #HousingCrisis #News

25.09.2025 09:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Businesses on Lilian Ngoyi Street are struggling due to ongoing roadworks.
β€œThe rent is the biggest issue as there is no business, I have to pay the landlord from my own pocket,” says shop owner Nizar Noor.
Full story: ourcitynews.co.za
#LilianNgoyi #CommunityImpact #joburgnews

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In the presence of the elders. #Emkhuze #mkhuze sycamore fig forest, KZN. #storyarkdiaries #storyark #climatecrisis #climatejournalism #SchoolforClimateStudies @henrynxumalofund.bsky.social

24.09.2025 07:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sand baroness’ unfettered mining highlights crisis on the banks of the Limpopo River - Oxpeckers Judge slams authorities for not stopping illegal sand mining, but Limpopo businesswoman insists she has the right to mine. Chris Gilili investigates Two trucks and an excavator waiting to load in the…

Limpopo's sand baroness: Judge slams authorities for not stopping illegal sand mining, but businesswoman insists she has the right to mine. Read our latest #MineAlert investigation by @UrbanNdira, produced in partnership with the @henrynxumalofund.bsky.social SA | AJP project πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/46eXZIQ

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In an ongoing battle on the banks of the Limpopo River, farmers and environmentalists have continuously called on government to regulate sand mining, due to its "massive" impact on the biosphere and environment. Find our investigation here ➑️ bit.ly/46eXZIQ
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