Several leading media personalities were awarded at the annual Adcock Ingram OTC Sponsors of Brave Journalist/Media Awards in Johannesburg last night.
Well-known anti-crime activist and presenter of #CrimeWatch on etv and eNCA, Yusuf Abramjee, from Crime Watch were among them.
Other included former Mail and Guardian editor, Khatija Patel, Faizal Patel from the Citizen, INX’s Muhammed Choonara, SAFM presenter Ashraf Garda and veteran media personality, Ashraf Garda.
Other recipients included eNCA Journalist, Heidi Giokos, News Director at Kaya FM, Katy Katopodis, MD of Kaya, Colleen Louw, Aki Anastasiou from My Broadband, Devi Sankaree Govender from etv and eNCA, Leanne Manas and Sakina Kamwendo from the SABC and 702’s Bongani Bingwa.
Carte Blance, News 24 journalists and Newsroom Afrika presenters were also awarded.
It’s the fourth consecutive year Abramjee received the recognition.
He said: “It is with immense pride and humility that I accept this prestigious accolade yet again, which stands as a testament to the hard-work and dedication of not just myself, but also the incredible team and colleagues that supports me.
“Being presented with this recognition is a profound recognition of our commitment to excellence and integrity in the media.
“It is an affirmation of our efforts to consistently deliver content that is not only informative but also courageous in its pursuit of truth,” said Abramjee.
“In a world where media plays a crucial role in shaping public discourse, it is imperative that we uphold the highest standards of journalism, and this award serves as a motivating force to continue doing so.
“I also extend my congratulations to all our colleagues.
“To Sponsors of Brave: Your acknowledgment inspires us to push boundaries and strive for greater achievements. It reinforces our mission to be a voice for the voiceless and to shine a light on stories that might otherwise go untold.
“To our viewers and supporters of eMedia @etv @eNCA - I express my sincerest thanks for your continued trust and engagement. Your encouragement and feedback are invaluable to us, and they drive us to enhance our work and expand our reach.”
He added: “It is our privilege to serve you with content on Crime Watch and social media platforms that is both enlightening and thought-provoking.
“I am profoundly honoured to receive this Journalism/Media Award once again.”
CEO of Adcock Ingram OTC, Sudier Ramparsad, presented the awards.
