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Anton Harber

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Anton Harber

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1958-11-27 （Durban）
Nationality
South Africa
Languages
English
Residence History
Durban, South Africa → Johannesburg, South Africa

Career

Occupations
Journalist
Active Years
1980-2024
Affiliations
Campaign for Free Expression, Henry Nxumalo Foundation, University of the Witwatersrand
Memberships
South African Conference of Editors, National Association of Broadcasters, Freedom of Expression Institute

Education

University of the Witwatersrand
Journalism
Country: South Africa

Awards

Pringle Award for Press Freedom
1987
Result: 受賞
Missouri Medal of Honour
1992
Organization: Missouri School of Journalism
Result: 受賞

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Diepsloot

2011 Non-fiction

A non-fiction account of life in the South African township of Diepsloot.

PovertyUrban development

So, for the Record: Behind the headlines in an era of state capture

2020 Non-fiction

Behind the headlines in an era of state capture in South Africa.

JournalismPolitical corruption

Bibliography

  • What is Left Unsaid: Reporting the South African HIV Epidemic
  • Troublemakers: The Best of South Africa's Investigative Journalism
  • Diepsloot
  • Southern African Muckraking
  • So, for the Record: Behind the headlines in an era of state capture

Style & Themes

Literary Style
Investigative journalism style
Recurring Motifs
Freedom of expressionSocial issues

Legacy

Pioneer of investigative journalism in South Africa, co-founder of Weekly Mail, advocate for freedom of expression.

Trivia

  • Married to television producer Harriet Gavshon, with two children.
  • Related to investigative journalist Arthur Gavshon.