All South African journalists and/or media are invited to submit their entries for the 2026 SADC Media Awards competition.
The SADC Media Awards competition is open only to journalists from the SADC Member States of Africa. Entries are open in four categories: Photo Journalism, Print Journalism, Television Journalism, and Radio Journalism.
Established in 1996, the SADC Media Awards aim to recognise excellence in journalism that promotes regional cooperation, integration, and development across the SADC region. The Awards celebrate media practitioners whose work highlights the shared values, principles, and aspirations of Southern Africa.
Winners will receive US$2 500 (R40 116.50) in each category, while runners-up will be awarded US$1 000 (R16 046.60).
SADC’s vision is of a common future where the peoples of Southern Africa enjoy economic well-being, improved standards of living, peace, security, freedom, and social justice.
These awards support that vision by encouraging reporting that strengthens regional bonds and deepens public understanding of SADC initiatives.
Journalists who wish to enter the competition can access more information about the competition from the www.gcis.gov.za website.
Entry Form: https://zurl.co/sN1xF
Rules of the 2026 competition: https://zurl.co/yVIyN
Completed forms may be submitted via WeTransfer or Google Drive links and emailed to: mphop@gcis.gov.za and keneilwe@gcis.gov.za OR entries can also be posted or delivered to:
GCIS offices nationwide marked:
SADC Media Awards Entry
Government Communications (GCIS)
1035 Francis Baard Street
Hatfield, Pretoria
0028
The closing date for submissions is 27 February 2026
For enquiries please contact: Mr William Baloyi, Deputy Government Spokesperson on williamb@gcis.gov.za / +27 83 390 7147
