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Entries open for Taco Kuiper Awards

30 Jan 2012

Entries for the 2012 Taco Kuiper awards must be in by 2pm, Friday, 17 February 2012 for what is described as the richest prize in journalism for top investigative reporters. It is open to print or broadcast journalists or teams of journalists who can enter a single story or a series of related stories dealing with events and issues affecting South Africa, published or broadcast in 2011.

The winner will receive a R200 000 cash prize and the runner-up, R100 000 at the award ceremony taking place on 30 March. In addition, Taco Kuiper Grants are available to encourage investigative journalism in South African print media.

Promotion of investigative journalism

Taco Kuiper was a South African publisher who left a significant part of his estate to be used for the promotion of investigative journalism. His Valley Trust has partnered with Wits Journalism to organise the award and distribute grants to promote investigative journalism.

Last year's winners were the Sunday Times duo Mzilikazi wa Afrika and Stephan Hofstatter for their scoop on Police Commissioner General Bheki Cele and the SAPS building lease last year. Runner-up was Sipho Masondo from The Times for his breaking story on acid mine drainage.

Guidelines and application forms are available at www.journalism.co.za/tacokuiper.