EWN scoops four Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards

The EWN team

Monique Mortlock, Kevin Brand and Aletta Gardiner

The team who reports from the Primedia Broadcasting Cape Town offices were celebrated for their work in effectively using radio as a medium to share news and information with South Africans.

Awards and award winners:

• Kevin Brandt: winner in the Radio News category for coverage of the Courtney Pieters murder
  
• Rahima Essop: winner in the Radio Feature category for her long-form piece on the issue of affordable housing
  
• Aletta Gardiner: winner of the Sustainability category for her coverage of crayfish poaching in the Western Cape
  
• Monique Mortlock won the Young Journalist Award

“EWN is a small team that punches above its weight. That’s down to the dedication and hard work of everyone in our national team,” said Katy Katopodis, Eyewitness News Group Editor in Chief.

“EWN’s Cape Town reporters are committed to delivering relevant news to their audiences, and for giving a voice to communities in a balanced and engaging way. Passion drives us more than awards do, but the recognition is wonderful, and much appreciated,” said Charlotte Kilbane, Eyewitness News Cape Town News Editor.

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