Journalism and Media Internships in Cape Town
Program Overview
South Africa’s media doesn’t hold back, and neither will your experience here. During Apartheid, the government censored content sympathetic to the anti‑Apartheid movement; today, freedom of the press is alive, and journalists regularly challenge controversial government practices. Interning in this landscape means genuine exposure to a press that takes its role as the “fourth estate” seriously.
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South Africa’s media doesn’t hold back, and neither will your experience here. During Apartheid, the government censored content sympathetic to the anti‑Apartheid movement; today, freedom of the press is alive, and journalists regularly challenge controversial government practices. Interning in this landscape means genuine exposure to a press that takes its role as the “fourth estate” seriously.
You’ll choose your focus: print journalism for newspapers and magazines; broadcast media for TV news; photojournalism capturing local stories; digital media building multimedia skills; or documentary film amplifying marginalized voices.
Cape Town, home to South Africa’s Parliament, offers real access to political journalism. Several major magazines also run editorial offices here, creating opport...
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- Short Term
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
- Communications
- Creative Writing
- Graphic Design
- Journalism
- Marketing, Advertising, & PR
Updated Sep 14, 2026
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Locations
- Cape Town, South Africa
Types & Subjects
- Fields
- Communications
- Creative Writing
- Graphic Design
- Journalism
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Dormitory
- Group living
- Guest House
Application Procedures
- Resume
- Phone/Video Interview
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- Short Term
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
Starts At
- 4-12 weeks: $3,275
Refund Policy
Other
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- You can focus on print journalism, broadcast media, photojournalism, digital media, or documentary film, depending on your specific skills and interests.
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Rob Weidner
Participated in 2012
AlumniRob Weidner is fully a wanderlust. During his college career Rob traveled to four continents, six countries, 26 states, and will always have the adven...
I knew that I wanted to take time off of school and work in the film industry. While I was at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, I mostly studied computer science with the occasional studio art courses. Although I enjoy computer science, my true passion was and is getting out into the world and seeing life through a camera lens.
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