Kennedy Mudzuli editor/bureau Chief: Pretoria News has been elected chairperson of the National Press Club. News24 journalist Belinda Pheto is the new deputy chairperson and Lali van Zuydam, research and communications associate at the Institute for Methods Innovation the new treasurer. The public relations officer is Antoinette Slabbert, senior financial journalist with Rapport newspaper.

“I thank the outgoing committee for completing the rebuilding of the National Press Club after the devastating Covid-19 pandemic. With the support of our valued sponsors the North-West University and Absa, a solid foundation has been laid for future growth,’’ Mudzuli said.

The office bearers are joined by the following elected executive committee members:

Mashudu Sadike, senior multi-media journalist: The Star, Saturday Star

Pieter Cloete, video journalist, Maroela Media

Aserie Ndlovu, producer and presenter @ Capital Live SA 99.0FM

Ananias Ndlovu, Naledi News editor

Mosidi Mokgele, PR and marketing consultant, Essence Consulting

Dineo Horner, (CPRP) Unisa: administrator (research, marketing and communication)

Albi Modise, Snr executive: marketing and communications Gautrain Management Agency

William Baloyi, chief director: media engagement, GCIS

The team will be supported by newly appointed secretariat Ncobile Mahlangu.

“We are excited by the skills and energy of this committee and believe we can deliver even more value to our members in the coming year,” Mudzuli said. “It is our mission to provide a platform where journalists and communication professionals can interact and build the networks that are core to our industry.”

The National Press Club is the biggest organisation of its kind in South Africa, representing working journalists and communication professionals. It recently celebrated its 46th year of existence.

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For Inquiries

Kennedy Mudzuli chairperson@nationalpressclub.co.za

066 479 0128

You are invited to join the National Press Club and  Vapour Products Association (VPS) to engage media to have robust, frank, and open conversations on “harm reduction and the unfairness or fairness of South African policy regulation and process, especially on sin taxes (alcohol, tobacco, nicotine safer alternatives, and sugar)” as follows:

Date: Thursday, 27 June 2024

Time: 18h00 for 18h30

Venue: Court Classique Suite Hotel, Cnr Fransis Baard & Beckett Street, Arcadia, 0084

RSVP Link: https://forms.gle/XhGisbvHVbHj8zpg7

This is an important discussion aimed at helping South Africans to understand the tobacco bill and combating vapor products misinformation. This gathering enables the vaping industry and the harm reduction experts to engage with journalists in raising awareness and addressing concerns about the industry and vapour products through constructive dialogue and exchange of accurate information.

YOUTUBE LIVESTREAM: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ23opEIpWZTzUmd0FHNnSw

Stand a chance to win amazing and exciting raffle prizes, we look forward to seeing you there!