Johannesburg, 19 November 2025 – The Digital News Transformation Fund (DNTF) sincerely apologises for the delay in announcing the first cohort of funding recipients. We are in the final stages of completing the remaining ratifications and confirming that all documentation requirements are fully met in accordance with the DNTF’s Funding Policy.
A Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, 19 November 2025 after which we anticipate being able to proceed with the announcement in due course.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to ensure a fair and well-governed process.
ENDS
About the Digital News Transformation Fund (DNT Fund)
The DNT Fund is a partnership between Google and the Association of Independent Publishers (AIP) to support the digital transformation and sustainability of South Africa’s small‑to‑medium independent news publishers. It is independently managed by Tshikululu Social Investments. The Fund provides project-based grants and capacity building to strengthen digital operations, audience development, and revenue diversification in public-interest journalism. It is governed by an independent board of diverse industry stakeholders and experts; neither AIP nor Google has decision-making authority.
Google is a global technology leader committed to advancing access to information. The AIP represents South Africa’s independent publishers, advocating for media diversity and sustainability.
Media enquiries
PR Powerhouse | Shaheer Lala | shaheer@prpowerhouse.co.za
DNT Fund Communications | dntf@tshikululu.org.za | +27 11 544 0300