The Association of Independent Publishers (AIP) and Google have unveiled the Digital News Transformation Fund (DNTF), a groundbreaking initiative to support independent journalism in South Africa. The fund, valued at R114 million, marks the largest financial commitment ever made to the country’s grassroots and community media sectors.
Dr. Kate Skinner, Executive Director of AIP, highlighted the fund’s significance, calling it a historic investment in the development of independent media. The initiative aims to strengthen community journalism, which plays a vital role in informing and empowering local audiences.
This fund represents a transformative opportunity for independent publishers across South Africa, providing much-needed resources to sustain and grow their operations in a rapidly changing digital landscape.
