South Africa, July 7 -- The call for applications will remain open for a four-week period from 4 July to 5 August 2025 for community media projects, including radio, TV and print publications, as well as small commercial print. An online application system is available on the MDDA website, and applicants are also allowed to apply via email or delivery of hard copy. Applicants are, however, discouraged from submitting an application via more than one channel.

Chief executive officer, Shoeshoe Qhu, says the agency's grant funding process is a crucial step in supporting an accessible and sustainable community media sector. "As a statutory entity, our mandate includes encouraging ownership and control of, and access to media by historically ...