Nat Nakasa was a prominent journalist and writer who died in exile. This annual award recognises any media practitioner (journalist, editor, manager or owner) who has:
If you think anybody fits this definition, submit your nomination, accompanied by a motivation, before 22 May via email to
Or:
2nd Floor, 7 St Davids
St Davids Office Park
Parktown, Johannesburg
Tel: +27 (0)11 484 3624
Fax: +27 (0)11 551 9650
For attention: Malesedi Dlamini
The award is open to all journalists irrespective of whether they serve a community/national newspaper, magazine or an electronic medium (including online publishers). Previous winners of this award are, however, not eligible for entry.
The winner, who will receive R20 000 in prize money and a certificate, will be announced at the Nat Nakasa Awards ceremony in Durban on 27 June.