Skyward Standard - SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNALISM

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Independent, reliable and in-depth journalism - delivered straight to your screen every single day without compromise.

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2020

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Industry Awards

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OUR MISSION

Dedicated to bringing the truth to light

Skyward Standard was founded with a single core mission: to provide accurate, independent and responsible journalism directly to South African society. We fiercely advocate that an informed public is the driving engine of a healthy democracy.

Our editorial team works day and night to uncover and tell the genuine stories that shape South Africa - from local community hubs in Gauteng and the Western Cape to international policy tables.

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"Good journalism is not about forcing people to think of specific conclusions - but rather giving them transparent facts and leaving them to think for themselves."
— Skyward Standard, Editorial Commitment Manifesto
THE TEAM

Meet the Editorial Board

The dedicated professionals ensuring objectivity, ethical standards, and high-quality storytelling in our newsrooms.

Anders Kjeldsen - Managing Editor

Anders Kjeldsen

Managing Editor

Sofie Brun - Corporate Investigative Lead

Sofie Brun

Corporate Investigative Lead

Mikkel Holm - Senior Photojournalist

Mikkel Holm

Senior Photojournalist

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Yes. Skyward Standard is entirely funded by private subscribers and ethical, transparent ad-placement. We are not owned by, aligned with, or controlled by any political party or government entity.

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We strictly comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and local press code guidelines to guarantee anonymity and security for whistleblowers and confidential informants.

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We cover all major regions including Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, and smaller provincial locales with our field network of dedicated freelance photojournalists.

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Newsroom Contacts

Physical Address:

351 King Street East, Suite 1600, Toronto, Ontario M5A 0N1

(International Editorial Hub Affiliate)

South Africa News Hub & Registered Office:

Skyward Standard Journalism Ltd

54 Melrose Boulevard, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, 2076

Phone Hotline (Central):

+27 11 416 5855

Emails:

General inquiries: [email protected]

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