The University of the Witwatersrand magazine WITSReview, which excels in writing, headlines, and design has once again come out tops as the best corporate publication in South Africa.
WITSReview was rated the best in the 2021 corporate publication competition hosted by the SA Publication Forum.
Sanlam Connect and Sanlam Engage were runners-up in the competition, followed by BrightRock, JLP Television, and Old Mutual publications.
WITSReview was announced as the winner at a virtual awards function held earlier this month on 5 November.
In other categories in the competition, WITSReview won best external magazine (Category A), excellence in writing, best design, and best headlines.
The Corporate Publication Competition, which is now in its 20th-year, rewards excellence in internal and external corporate communication media and receives around 150 entries every year.
WITSReview connects alumni to their alma mater and profiles the impact they have had in being a force for good in the world.
The latest issue – October 2021 – WITSReview profiles Wits alumni who blew the whistle on state capture.
Competition moderator, Surisa Nel, said WITSReview, “manages to exude the high standards of the academic institution it represents while at the same time never sounding pompous or boring. It is un-put-downable and a proud flag-bearer of one of South Africa’s finest universities.”
Earlier in July this year, WITSReview was awarded Gold for its October 2020 edition, Issue 4, in the printed external magazines category in the media division, and in the design division of the skills category at the marketing, advancement and communication in education excellence awards (MACE).
These excellence awards showcase publications that were produced by professional staff in advancement roles at MACE member universities countrywide.
Editor of the WITSReview, Peter Maher, said the editorial team were extremely honoured for their work to be recognised for excellence.
“Over the past century, Wits and Witsies have played an incredibly important role in the story of South Africa,” said Maher.
“We are inspired by the impact the University and its graduates have on society and are always excited to bring these stories to life in the magazine.”
