Calling all writers and photographers!

Based on the success of our long-running UK-based print publication The South African, our portal TheSouthAfrican.com is a resource for global perspectives on uniquely South African issues.

We connect South Africans to the world and the world to South Africans.

Our content is produced by a team of volunteer contributors based all over the world, including UK, USA, Australia and South Africa.

We welcome contributions from our loyal readers and have developed a strong blogger base, which is growing and linking our network of quality content globally.

Whether you’re a news junkie, sports fanatic, travel addict or keen columnist, you’re invited to join us as a part-time writer or photographer to contribute articles and images to our website and weekly newspaper.

You will have the opportunity to do high profile interviews, film, theatre and restaurant reviews and cover London-based events. Most of these can be done on evenings and weekends so don’t worry if you work full-time — this is something you can comfortably fit into your work schedule. We are also looking for photographers to take photos at South African related events in the UK.

You don’t need to be an experienced journalist, you just need a passion (and hopefully a talent) for writing.

It’s also a great way to build your profile in any field of expertise, using your writing skills to get exposure.  You will have a profile on the site giving details of your blog and social media where relevant.

This is your chance to give a voice to the SA community, reflecting our unique interests, opinions and attitudes, and gain valuable exposure and experience in the process.

It’s an ideal opportunity for students or recent journalism graduates to build up a portfolio of published work and gain valuable contacts in the media industry.

To apply, please send your CV and two examples of your work to editor@thesouthafrican.com