Journalism Internships in Cape Town

Journalism Internships in Cape Town

Location
  • South Africa
    • Cape Town
Length
4 to 12 weeks

Program Details

Compensation
Unpaid
Timeframe
Academic Year Fall Maymester Spring Summer Winter Year Round
Housing
Apartment
Language
English
Weekly Hours
30
Age Min.
18

Pricing

Starting Price
3175
Price Details
The VACorps program fee includes personalized internship placement based on each participant’s academic and professional goals, pre-arrival support, and comprehensive in-country support throughout the experience. This includes airport pickup, housing assistance, weekly cultural and social activities, 24/7 emergency support, and access to a network of fellow interns. Participants also benefit from orientation programming, local mentorship, and ongoing guidance from a dedicated Cape Town-based team committed to ensuring a safe, enriching, and rewarding experience.
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Jul 29, 2025
Aug 03, 2018
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About Program

If you are searching for a journalism internship in South Africa, VACorps offers ideal opportunities for journalism students, communications students, and individuals with an interest in writing. Experiencing journalism in an international context provides invaluable perspective on global media practices, cross-cultural storytelling, and how local issues connect to worldwide narratives. All of our Cape Town journalism and communications internships are situated in a vibrant city with a variety of media centers, allowing you to develop skills while immersed in South Africa's dynamic media landscape.

-Copywriting
-News editorial
-Magazine
-Radio
-Photojournalism
-Broadcast journalism
-Documentary Film
-Online media

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Program Highlights

  • Tailored Internship Placement
  • 24/7 On-the-Ground Support
  • Weekly Cultural Excursions
  • Program Housing
  • Weekly Culture Series

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A Moment in the Mother City

Before choosing to come to Cape Town I had my heart set on going abroad to London. I was told the best place to get my hands deep in dirty in my major (social work) would be an internship in Cape Town. My college roommate was also from Cape Town. So when I heard that the most rewarding path was the one that lead to Cape Town, South Africa, I was intrigued. It just felt like more than a coincidence. I realized that I would get the opportunity explore and experience the culture and country of my best friend in the very same way that she was getting to do in my country back in America. While also getting to do real social work! So I made the decision and said what the heck. Let's go to Cape Town. I was skeptical at first. My dream had always been London. It didn't take much time to forget all about my past desire to travel to London once I actually arrived in Cape Town. In a few short days I was immersed in a culture that was not my own. Cape Town is a brilliant hodge podge of languages and cultures. I've spent 8 weeks in Cape Town and I haven't regretted a single moment of it. My internship with Khulisa Social Solutions allowed me to work side by side with the social workers, police officers, lawyers, and magistrates of the Cape Town Community Court. I actually got to work in the jail cells of the court. Never in my life would I have gotten to do something like that back in America. My time in Cape Town has helped me realize my strengths, weaknesses, biases, and has especially opened my eyes to the things I take for granted back at home. I came here two months ago absolutely terrified of what a summer in Cape Town would have in store for me. I am so thankful that I had the VACorps staff standing behind me throughout my entire journey. If I needed anything I knew I had someone to call. I'll never forget how Carmen held my hand to help me get down the mountain after hiking to Elephant's Eye Cave. If that doesn't give you an idea of how much VACorps cares then I'm not sure what will. Maybe its mushy to say this, but the VACorps staff and the interns have such a strong relationship. We are truly one big family. I am going to miss the relationships I've made here. And I am definitely going to miss the stunning scenery that Cape Town proudly displays. (Definitely won't miss the public transportation system) Just know that I am not the same person I was eight weeks ago. Not everything I've experienced in Cape Town has been good and beautiful. Some of it was downright uncomfortable. But those are the moments that I will never forget. Those are the moments that made my short time in the Mother City the best summer of my life.

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