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Are you a University Student or a College student and you want to explore your writing hobbies?

Then this could be the opportunity for you. Kenyan campus blog is looking for a student Part time writer. Ideally, you should be a creative writer who can write on any of the following broad topics. The more topics you can write on, the better.

-Campus student stories/gossip. Such stories will revolve around the activities in campuses, latest trends in any Campuses etc.
-Relationships and relationship satire.
-Humour.
-Any human interest stories that involve the youth.
-Career articles that touch on the University/College students.
-Opinion articles.

Requirements

-You will need to be a University/College student with an ear on the ground. You should know what the latest stories/gossip in Campus are. A first year, second year or a student who is just starting their third year would be ideal fit for the job since we expect this to be a long term job. College students may also be considered.
-Have impeccable writing skills, be fluent and be able to write coherently. Your stories should be creative and flow naturally and readers should be able to connect with the story line. We may give you leads on which websites you can use to get ideas from, but you will most of the times need to come up with the topics.
-Be ready to deliver the articles as per the deadline. As a start(first six weeks), we will be expecting two or three articles per week and thereafter we will expect at least seven articles per week. You will schedule the articles according to your own timetable, but the seven articles must be delivered before the week is over.( If you noticed, we post at least one article per day). You should also be able to attach images/pictures if and when necessary..
-The length of an article will be between 350 to 500 words. (Usually between half a page to one page).
-Access to a Computer and internet connection, since you will be delivering the articles via email.
Application Procedure
-You should write a brief CV, no more than one page.
-Provide writing samples if you have any. The samples can be on any of the above topics, or a topic of your own choosing that you find interesting.
-Provide links to articles that you have written online; if any.
-Send the application to cmabinda@gmail.com
-The deadline for applying is 30th September 2011.
* There is no need to send academic certificates or transcripts*.

The job start date is late September/Early October.

Payment.

One should consider this as a part time job or more of a side hustle whilst still a campus student. Having said that, we will start with a base pay of Kshs. 500 per article (Article length will be 350 to 500 words, which in context is usually between half a page to one page). So, if you deliver seven articles per week, the pay will be about Kshs.15,000 per month. Payment will be made weekly.
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Contact Information:

For inquiries: cmabinda@gmail.com

For submissions: cmabinda@gmail.com

Website: http://kenyancampos.blogspot.com/

Deadline: 30 August 2011

Reporting to the Africa Editor your key performance areas will include:

• Monitor the wire services and news feeds for the latest news on Africa
• Work on the news desk, write scripts for news inserts and illustrate the story visually in video editing
• Set up guests to be interviewed during the various bulletins
• Assist in crafting intros and cues for anchors in studio
• Stand-in as bulletin producer when the situation requires it.
• Mentor and check scripts of junior writers on the news desk

• Excellent command of the English language
• Excellent writing skills
• Good editorial judgement and interpretational skills
• Ability to work under pressure making deadlines
• Willingness to work irregular and long hours
• Minimum of five years experience as a journalist

The successful candidates will be required to work irregular and long hours, including weekends, public holidays and standby shifts. These are contract positions only.

If you possess the criteria and qualifications as stated, please send your application together with a detailed CV to the HR Department at Jobs@etv.co.za.

Only shortlisted applicants who meet the criteria will be contacted. If you have not received a response within 14 days after closing of the advert, please accept that your application was not successful.

City: Johannesburg

Via: bizcommunity.com

Contact Information:

For inquiries: jobs@etv.co.za

For submissions: jobs@etv.co.za

Website: http://www.etv.co.za/

Deadline: 30 August 2011

Reporting to the Africa Editor your key performance areas will include:

• Monitor the wire services and news feeds for the latest news on Africa
• Work on the news desk write scripts for news inserts and illustrate the story visually in video editing
• Set up guests to be interviewed during the various bulletins
• Assist in crafting intros and cues for anchors in studio

• Excellent command of the English language
• Excellent writing skills
• Good editorial judgement and interpretational skills
• Ability to work under pressure making deadlines
• Willingness to work irregular and long hours
• Minimum of two years experience as a journalist

The successful candidate will be required to work irregular and long hours, including weekends, public holidays and standby shifts. This is a contract position only.

If you possess the criteria and qualifications as stated, please send your application together with a detailed CV to the HR Department at Jobs@etv.co.za.

Only shortlisted applicants who meet the criteria will be contacted. If you have not received a response within 14 days after closing of the advert, please accept that your application was not successful.

City: Johannesburg

Via: bizcommunity.com

Contact Information:

For inquiries: jobs@etv.co.za

For submissions: jobs@etv.co.za

Website: http://www.etv.co.za/

Deadline: 26 August 2011

COSA Media, which publishes trade magazine RISKSA www.risksa.com, is seeking to recruit a features writer to cover the insurance industry. He or she will have a passion for business journalism, feature writing, analysis and news gathering. They will be able to hit the ground running and delve deep into the insurance sector to produce exclusive and interesting financial stories in print and online.

The successful candidate will be comfortable interviewing CEOs and other major decision makers in the industry and have great editing and writing skills to boot. He or she will also be able to build contacts at senior levels within the insurance industry. The ideal candidate must be detail oriented and have respect for deadlines.

The successful applicant will also contribute to and edit COSA Media's other titles, which include local consumer magazine City and newly launched trade publication RISKAFRICA.

Requirements

Experience of financial or general news journalism on a B2B publication, local or national newspaper, is a strong advantage. Entrants must have at least two years experience working for a reputable organisation (print or online). Candidates must also possess a relevant diploma/degree in journalism/media studies.

If you feel you meet the above criteria, please email a covering letter, your CV and some of your published written work to the editor, Angelique Ruzicka, at: angelique@comms.co.za, quoting 'RISKSA features writer' in the subject line. Entries for this position close on the 26 August 2011.
If you have not been contacted within three weeks of sending your email, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Via: bizcommunity.com

Contact Information:

For inquiries: angelique@comms.co.za

For submissions: angelique@comms.co.za

Website: http://www.risksa.com/

Deadline: 22 August 2011

PEOPLE'S POST, a Media24 publication and member of WP Newspapers, prominent publisher of community newspapers in the Cape Peninsula, offers an exciting career opportunity for an enthusiastic sport reporter at its Tokai office.

Responsibilities include:

• Generating, reporting and writing articles on sport events (also schools sport);
• Building extensive contacts in the sport communities in People's Post's distribution area;
• Networking with the public and sport personalities;
• Understanding and growing the target market.

The ideal candidate:

• Has matric or equivalent;
• Has a journalism qualification and reporting experience;
• Shows initiative and can act independently;
• Demonstrates extensive knowledge of a variety of sports;
• Has an excellent command of written and spoken English;
• Can work under pressure;
• Will be able to quickly cultivate a wide range of sport contacts;
• Is prepared to be trained in layout;
• Is prepared to work irregular hours;
• Has a valid driver's licence.

In exchange for the successful candidate's services, the company offers a competitive remuneration package, as well as membership of the retirement and medical fund for persons who qualify for these. Interested persons are kindly requested to send their CV via e-mail to communities@media24.com

CLOSING DATE: 22 August 2011

Please note that if you have not heard from us by 31 August 2011, your application can be considered as not having been successful.

Given the employment equity policy of Media24, preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups.

Via: bizcommunity.com

Contact Information:

For inquiries: communities@media24.com

For submissions: communities@media24.com

Website: http://www.media24.com/

Deadline: 24 August 2011

The Publishers of a quarterly entertainment magazine require the services of the following for immediate employment:

Editor

Matured male or female graduate in Mass Communication, English, Journalism or any related field with excellent command of the English Language, keen attention to details, well-organized, ability to work under deadline pressure, knowledge of basic computer operations, internet and photography. Must have at least 5 years experience at similar position.

Location: Benin City, Edo State

Freelance Reporters

Young male and female who crave a career in journalism with eyes for details and mind catching news; must have excellent writing and communication skills. Hard working, patient and ambitious, with a very good degree in the language and communication arts. Must have at least 2 years experience at similar jobs.

Location: Benin, Warri, Yenagoa, Port Harcourt, Lagos, Calabar, Uyo and Akure.

Interested applicants should contact not later than 24th August 2011; The Publisher, urvacancy2011@gmail.com

Contact Information:

For inquiries: urvacancy2011@gmail.com

For submissions: urvacancy2011@gmail.com

An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced print media journalist to write features in two B2B publications in the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector.

The successful applicant must have a Journalism or Media Studies degree, be computer literate and have their own transport.

Main responsibilities include:

1. Research, identify and write a variety of accurate articles in the news and features genres to deadline
2. Attend and report on industry events
3. Work closely with the editor and publisher

Company Description:

Well-established FMCG trade magazine publisher, situated in North Eastern Johannesburg.

Requirements for interview shortlist:

1. Send a short explanation as to why you would make the best person for this specific job.
2. Send your CV, complete with a one-page work history summary and a list of contactable references.
3. In order to qualify for an interview, please choose a recent news article and relate it to the supermarket trade in an easy-to-read and interesting manner (250 words).

Advantageous

Experience in writing features to some or all of these sectors: FMCG and economics.

Personal Skills/Attributes

Must show initiative, be able to cope under pressure, have good communication skills and be able to deal with people at all levels - from CEOs to spaza shop owners.

Via: bizcommunity.com

Contact Information:

For submissions: jobs@supermarket.co.za

Website: http://www.supermarket.co.za

OSHO Magazine - made In Namibia, for Women of Africa - is looking for freelance writers. Please forward your portfolios / profiles to info@oshomediacorp.com.

Contact Information:

For inquiries: info@oshomediacorp.com

For submissions: info@oshomediacorp.com

Website: http://www.oshomediacorp.com/

Lagos Literary Journal will publish your interview with writers, artists, poets, musicians, actors and any person in the creative fields anywhere in the world. Send transcripts to editor@lagosliteraryjournal.com

Include videos and pictures as links to Youtube anfd Flickr uploads. No charge for publishing but professional quality submission is required.

Contact Information:

For inquiries: editor@lagosliteraryjournal.com

For submissions: editor@lagosliteraryjournal.com

Website: http://www.lagosliteraryjournal.com/

Looking for young, aspirant writers to adapt books, blog posts and other material into content for the system.

Does this sound like you?

You're a voracious reader. You love reading books, blog posts, web sites, magazines. If you could get paid for reading, you'd be the happiest person in the world. People would probably describe you as a listener, rather than a talker. Your friends like to talk to you because you listen and you ask questions that help them to come to terms with the challenges in their lives. You're also a good writer.

If you were working for us, here is how you might describe what you did last week.

Monday

• Began reading a 128-page book about Sun Tzu's Art of War (to adapt later in the week).
• Researched how to write a LinkedIn recommendation by finding blog posts on this subject.
• Identified the 15 to 20 key ideas common among all these blog posts, and organised them into clusters.
• Adapted the key ideas into thought-provoking questions which can help people to write a LinkedIn recommendation for a colleague.
• Wrote examples to demonstrate best practices for writing a LinkedIn recommendation.
• Wrote a description of my LinkedIn recommendation process, describing the benefits to the user.

Tuesday

• Corrected my work from Monday, based on feedback from team leaders.
• Continued reading the book on Sun Tzu's Art of War.
• Researched brainstorming techniques by finding websites, blog posts and research papers on the subject.
• Identified the 15 to 20 key ideas common among all these sources, and organised them into clusters.
• Adapted the key ideas into thought-provoking questions which can help people to brainstorm more effectively.
• Wrote examples to demonstrate great responses to my thought-provoking brainstorming questions.
• Wrote a description of my brainstorming process, describing the benefits to the user.

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

• Corrected my work from Tuesday, based on feedback from team leaders.
• Completed the book on Sun Tzu's Art of War.
• Identified ±60 key ideas from this book and organised them into clusters.
• Adapted the key ideas into thought-provoking questions which can help people to apply Sun Tzu's ideas to their own work challenges, personal relationships, goals, etc.
• Wrote a description of my adaptation of the book, describing the benefits to the user.

Here are some other things you might do in a week

• Write the content for a presentation and brochure on some of the other work you've done.
• Propose new ideas for content that could be developed.
• Write introductory emails to new publishers or authors whose work we might want to adapt.
• Follow up with users who are using our content.
• Comment on blogs whose content is relevant to our platform.
• Comment on our Facebook page.
• Tweet ideas that are relevant to our customers.
• Write a blog post for our blog.
• Join meetings with clients to get involved in assessing their content development needs.
• Interview individuals to capture their expertise, which can then become the basis of new content.

Experience is not as important to us as having the right attitude. You're a lifelong learner with an open mind and a commitment to self-improvement. You're a glass-half-full type of person. You're excited by new and unfamiliar things. Most of all you like to ask questions.

If this job sounds like something you'd love to do every day, we want to hear from you.

Company Description

We make software that helps people to think above their experience level. Our app, Cognician, gets the user to consider powerful, thought-provoking questions to get them thinking better, further and faster.

We're a young company and we've done well in the start-up competition space. Here are some of our successes:

• Cape Town Activa Winner 2010
• Seedcamp Johannesburg Winner 2010
• Seedcamp London Finalist 2010
• TechCrunch Europas Finalist: Best Start-up 2010
• Nominated for Hit Barcelona 2011

Requirements

Great writing skills. Razor-sharp thinking skills. Detective-like research skills.

Advantageous

Experience in working with HTML and XML would be a plus, but it's not necessary.

Personal Skills/Attributes

Everyone on our team has a dynamite work ethic. We love what we do and we're prepared to go the extra mile in every task we perform.

City: Cape Town

Via: bizcommunity.com

Contact Information:

For inquiries: patrick@cognician.com

For submissions: patrick@cognician.com

Website: http://www.cognician.com/

I am the owner of www.globalblackwomen.com and I am seeking international and dependable writers/video bloggers, and columnists for my site. I need to upgrade the site, and the solution requires that I bring other staff on board. So please take a look at the site, send me a sample of your favorite writing work, and a brief reason why you would like to work for Global Black Women.

Location: global

Compensation: determined based on exp

Contact Information:

For inquiries: gigs-dqdsy-2504605867@craigslist.org

For submissions: gigs-dqdsy-2504605867@craigslist.org

Website: http://www.globalblackwomen.com

Deadline: 29 July 2011

Tired of the same old same old? A vibrant Cape Town based publisher of B2B and consumer titles is looking to hire a features writer/assistant editor to work across its stable of print and digital media. Your flair with words, indomitable spirit and a journalism qualification could be just what it takes to join this young at heart team. Salary is negotiable and based on experience. Experience in writing for business and/or consumer publications would be a distinct advantage. Please email a short CV with assistant editor in the subject line, and examples of your work, by Friday 29 July 2011 to angelique@comms.co.za and let's see what you've got.

Contact Information:

For inquiries: angelique@comms.co.za

For submissions: angelique@comms.co.za

Website: http://www.comms.co.za/

We want views from all cultural backgrounds and nationalities so please apply if you think you can do this.

We are looking for bloggers who specialise in the following fields, or who have passion and alot of interest in anything that is related to, leads to, gives, promotes, feels like a beautiful life full of INSPIRED LUXURY - and their own ideas of how to experience it. Ideally the person writing should love the best things in life, can create very interesting blogs keeping our audience coming back for more. The style of writing should be targeted to women of all ages and culture.
A fun, easy, witty journal / diary style with pop culture and 'best experience ' feel. Always somehow tying it up with our brand . WWW.AROXTA.COM . Inspired Luxury !

Requirements : 150-200 word blog on any of the subjects below:

• Art
• Music
• Movie / Theatre
• Lifestyles of the rich & famous/celebrities / royalty
• Foods / dining
• Tech gadgets
• Health/beauty/nutrition
• family / friends / self
• holidays / vacations / getaways - destinations
• The top 5 Lux things in major cities (select some)
• Hair / Make up / styling / accessorising
• Decor - accent your room / home
• Hobbies
• Cooking / how to make lux foods / how to eat lux foods and with who and when etc..
• Airlines / lounges - what they give that is lux
• 4 Luxury essentials for : (eg: weekend at the beach)
• Lux foods / drinks / anything that is inspiring

Compensation: Per Post Fee

Via: bloggingpro.com

Contact Information:

For submissions: apply here

Website: http://www.aroxta.com/

The Doha Centre for Media Freedom is looking for freelance writers to cover press freedom and media issues in South and Central Asia, Asia Pacific and the Middle East and North Africa. The Centre is a non-profit organization and its website, www.dc4mf.org, aims to become a source of information for anyone interested in media freedom and analysis about how stories are being told.

The pieces we are looking for can be on political or economic restrictions on media freedom, but also any other kind of obstacles that journalists face in their everyday work, including safety issues or self-censorship. We're also looking forward to portraying journalists who have a compelling personal story to tell for our “Journalist Spotlight” section.

The Centre pays between $200 and $350 per piece, depending on the amount of original content and research. If you wish to submit any story ideas for publication, please send them to stephanie@dc4mf.org and editor@dc4mf.org . Your story pitch should include a concise description of the topic, your angle and the sources that will be used.

Contact Information:

For inquiries: stephanie@dc4mf.org and editor@dc4mf.org

For submissions: stephanie@dc4mf.org and editor@dc4mf.org

Website: http://www.dc4mf.org/

Are you a writer with special interest in environment? Do you have some environmental issues you would like to share? Ecodigest magazine is looking for your work.

Ecodigest is an authoritative and factual multidisciplinary journal covering all aspects of the environment ranging from global warming and environmental degradation to innovations and technologies safeguarding the environment. The magazine also provides an opportunity for your organization to showcase what it has done to conserve the environment in pictures and articles.

Ecodigest is a product of Ecotact- Investing in innovation a social enterprise in Kenya dedicated to solving environmental challenges in Africa through innovation. Ecotact is also the winner of the UN Dubai International Best Practice Award 2010.

Illustrations, cartoons and photography on any environmental related theme are welcome. Each image should have a caption commenting on the work. In the case of photos the location and date should also be given. You can submit your work to editor@ecotact.org or any inquiries.

Judy Nyokabi, Editor
Ecotact -Investing in Innovations
P.O. Box 24045, 00100 GPO
Nairobi, Kenya

Contact Information:

For inquiries: editor@ecotact.org

For submissions: editor@ecotact.org

Website: http://www.ecotact.org

If you wish to submit an article for publication, please follow the guidelines below. Send queries to articles@azizahmagazine.com

QUERY GUIDELINES

AZIZAH is the magazine for the contemporary Muslim woman. This educated woman is confident about her Islamic faith and continually seeks to improve all aspects of her life. AZIZAH magazine presents her aspirations and achievements, reflects her experiences and empowerment, and her contributions and concerns as she seeks spiritual growth in today's world. It is a magazine that serves as a source of information, inspiration and ideas, as well as a line of connection to other like- minded Muslim women.

AZIZAH is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts. However, queries are always welcomed and are responded to within five weeks. When presented for editorial consideration, queries should include a concise description of one compelling idea, the value to AZIZAH readers, the sources that will be used (including interview subjects) and the author's qualifications for writing the article. Queries should also indicate for which department or section of the magazine the articles should be considered. Limit query letters to one page, and attach one or two published writing samples. All submissions must be submitted electronically in Word format, using Times font, size 12. No queries are required for fiction or poetry.

All articles should be written from the perspective of the thinking Muslim woman, avoiding a didactic voice, and addressing persons or issues pertinent to her. Pieces should contain unique information, be tightly focused and challenge the readers to think or talk about this subject after they have completed their reading. Original quotes and interesting anecdotes should be used to lift the article off the page and draw the reader closer to the feeling of the piece. Statements about Islam should always be illustrated with Qur'anic ayat, and only sound ahadith may be used as references.

The optimum length of regular features and fiction should be between 1500 and 2500 words, special features are up to 3700 words and viewpoint pieces should be no longer than 1700 words. Rates vary depending on the article, and payment for first rights is made upon acceptance of the article. At present, there is no payment for poetry. Previously published articles are not accepted. If a query is accepted, the writer will be contacted and offered an assignment contract with the terms of publication, article parameters and due date.

We strongly suggest that you research AZIZAH, its editorial tone, format and vision before submitting queries. This will help to lessen the probability of rejection.

At present, AZIZAH is a quarterly publication and issues are planned far in advance. If you wish to submit an article for publication, please follow the guidelines above. Send queries to articles@azizahmagazine.com

Contact Information:

For inquiries: articles@azizahmagazine.com

For submissions: articles@azizahmagazine.com

Website: http://www.azizahmagazine.com

Deadline: 5 August 2011

Health Intelligence is a dynamic South African consumer health magazine that has become one of the best selling titles in its genre. It supplies well-researched dietary, lifestyle and sophisticated supplementation advice, including the latest scientific discoveries on depression, stress, libido, heart health, brain function and cancer, to empower its readers to improve their health and proactively prevent diseases before they occur. With Health Intelligence, our readers discover practical health solutions they can trust, from our team of international and local medical experts and contributors. For more information, visit www.himag.co.za

Job description

If you are a non-smoker who would like to work in Sandton, earn a top salary while investigating cutting-edge health issues and liaising with leading international and local medical experts, then email your CV, and three examples of your best writing, to publisher@himag.co.za

Requirements

We need a top-notch senior writer who is able to write articles that are well-researched and referenced with studies from international journals, but written in a style that's accessible and engaging. You must be able to rewrite technical contributions into something inspiring and interesting for the consumer, without losing the scientific accuracy of the content. Ideally, you should have a minimum of 5 years of investigative or features writing experience. You will need to have experience in subbing, editing and proofing, an eye for detail, a quick grasp of house style, tone and manner, and you should understand the publishing process.

Please note that if you have not heard from us by 5 August 2011, you should regard your application as unsuccessful.

City: Sandton

Via: bizcommunity.com

Contact Information:

For inquiries: publisher@himag.co.za

For submissions: publisher@himag.co.za

Website: http://www.himag.co.za

Highbury Safika Media (Pty) Ltd is seeking to appoint a Junior Copy Editor on its growing lifestyle magazines, who will report directly to the Chief Copy Editor.

Key Performance Areas are as follows:

• Contributing feature ideas for a stable of monthly lifestyle customer magazines
• Assisting with first edits across the titles
• Writing feature articles across the titles
• Assisting the Deputy Editor and Managing Editor with the production cycles
• Assisting with any additional supplements and new projects
• Subedit advertorial copy where necessary
• Continuously update HSM style guide

Should you not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application for this position unsuccessful.

Requirements

• The ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels
• Be proficient in InCopy/InDesign and be able to use the internet as a research tool in a critical and informed manner

Personal Skills/Attributes

• Be a strong lifestyle writer with some experience of copy editing
• Be both creative and attentive to detail
• Have some experience of the managing editing processes of a magazine
• Be proactive, self-disciplined and a good team worker
• Be able to work accurately and professionally under deadline pressure

City: Foreshore - Cape Town

Via: bizcommunity.com

Contact Information:

For inquiries: Patrick Farrell - vacancies@hsm.co.za

For submissions: Patrick Farrell - vacancies@hsm.co.za

Website: http://www.hsm.co.za/

Deadline: 27 June 2011

The WISE Muslim Women’s Web Portal is the first-of-its-kind clearinghouse for information relating to Muslim women. The WISE Portal offers balanced and nuanced representation of Muslim women, who are often misrepresented in today’s media. The Website showcases the diverse accounts of Muslim women as artists, peacemakers, activists, scholars and much more. The WISE Portal is also a practical tool, offering Muslim women valuable information and resources to create change in their homes and communities.

In order to ensure the WISE Portal reflects the great diversity of Muslim women’s opinions and backgrounds, we need YOUR contributions. WISE is looking for a variety of submissions that can include newspaper and magazine articles, scholarly papers, and artistic contributions to add to the numerous sections of the WISE Portal.

Please kindly review the Website and send related materials to WISE Program Associate, Lensay Abadula at Lensay@asmasociety.org. Submissions must be sent in .pdf or .doc form; Web links to content will also be accepted given the full URL is provided. The name and email address of the submitter must be included on all materials. The last day for submissions is Monday, June 27, 2011, but we strongly encourage submissions be sent before the deadline.

Only content that is in its final form will be accepted. Previously published materials are highly preferred. WISE is unable to edit any work and regretfully can only accept content in English at this time. Only selected items will be featured. By submitting written content/photos you acknowledge that you are the originator of the content/photos or have explicit permission to do so and have attributed all content appropriately.

Add YOUR voice to the WISE Muslim Women’s Web Portal TODAY!

Contact Information:

For inquiries: Lensay@asmasociety.org

For submissions: Lensay@asmasociety.org

Website: http:/www.wisemuslimwomen.org

Deadline: 16 September 2011

To perceive transformation holistically Third Text invite papers on diverse topics which allow dialogue and criticism between various themes. This issue invites papers that address where we have been and where we are going with regards to change in South African arts.

Third Text Special Issue 2011

This special issue seeks to spark debate on the notion of change, and aims to push for tangible forms of transformation. Oftentimes, transformation in a South African context is discussed merely in terms of its racial history. We have identified inter-related themes that explore the dynamism of the term “transformation” and which act as a catalyst to critical dialogue. The intention is to understand the complexity of transformation in broad terms, exploring shifts in the ways in which racial, national, gendered or sexual identities are conceptualised. We also seek to re-assess changing processes of production, art criticism and consumption. To perceive transformation holistically Third Text invite papers on diverse topics which allow dialogue and criticism between various themes. This issue invites papers that address where we have been and where we are going with regards to change in South African arts.

Below are examples of some thematic ideas we are targeting:

* Art and Institutions

- Museums, galleries, university-based art schools

- Alternative spaces: art centres, artist collectives and collaborative spaces

- Practices of historicisation and heritagisation

* Movement and the Renegotiation of Identities

- Reconceptualising identities

- Xenophobia (Afrophobia and Sinophobia, for example)

- The recontextualisation of South Africa within Africa and the Global South; relations to Euro-American practices

- Conceptualising diaspora in relation to transformation

- Revisiting (South) African Modern Art in relation to movement, confrontation and enculturation

- Transforming spaces: public art commissions and urban cosmetics

* Art and Process

- Art branding

- Art fairs, auctions and collectors

- Virtual spaces of production, transaction and consumption

- Art criticism and writing

Third Text is an accredited, international scholarly journal published by Routledge, and thespecial issue is expected to be published in 2012.The Third Text “Instructions to Authors” can be viewed at http://www.thirdtext.com/authors-guidelines/

Please note that we recommend about 4-5000 words per article. Please send a short “intention to submit” (including an abstract of about 200 to 500 words) by 8th of July.

The deadline for submissions of the full paper is Friday, September 16, 2011.

Please email submissions directly to Nomusa Makhubu (n.makhubu@ru.ac.za) andRuth Simbao (r.simbao@ru.ac.za). Editors: Prof. R. Simbao and Nomusa Makhubu

Contact Information:

For inquiries: n.makhubu@ru.ac.za or r.simbao@ru.ac.za

For submissions: n.makhubu@ru.ac.za or r.simbao@ru.ac.za

Website: http://www.thirdtext.com