DNTF Statement on Round 1 Application Audit
June 12, 2026
The Digital News Transformation Fund (DNTF) confirms that an independent internal audit review of the Round 1 application system and
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Phase 2 Update: Second DNTF Funding Call
May 12, 2026
The independent Adjudication Committee is currently assessing Phase 2 applications from the second DNTF funding call. Funding recommendations will be
Digital News Transformation Fund Phase 1 Adjudication Update
March 16, 2026
Johannesburg, South Africa – 16 March 2026 The Digital News Transformation Fund (DNTF) confirms that Phase 1 adjudication for the
Digital News Transformation Fund announces timeline for second funding call
February 9, 2026
Johannesburg, South Africa – 9 February 2026 – The Digital News Transformation Fund (DNTF) has announced the timeline for its
Digital News Transformation Fund introduces Ignite programme for early-stage publishers
February 3, 2026
New Ignite programme opens doors for early-stage publishers to embrace digital transformation Johannesburg, South Africa – The Digital News Transformation
Request for Proposals: Internal audit of the DNTF application process facilitated by Tshikululu Social Investments
December 19, 2025
Request for proposal for: Internal audit of the DNTF application process facilitated by Tshikululu Social Investments Closing date: 16 January
The Adjudication Process Revealed
November 26, 2025
Johannesburg, 26 November 2025 – The Digital News Transformation Fund (DNTF) notes recent commentary regarding the 2025 grant cycle and
First DNT Fund cohort highlights new trends in SA’s independent media
November 24, 2025
21 grantees share R10.5 million as Fund maps where independent media is growing and pilots a new entry-level micro-grant tier
DNTF Announcement of Successful Applicants Pending Ratification
November 19, 2025
Johannesburg, 19 November 2025 – The Digital News Transformation Fund (DNTF) sincerely apologises for the delay in announcing the first cohort