When David Fanning was growing up in apartheid-era South Africa, television was banned for being too subversive, and the government was cracking down on the independent press. But that didn’t stop Fanning from pursuing investigative journalism and filmmaking — and, ultimately, dedicating his life to merging the two. Today, Fanning — who founded FRONTLINE in 1983 and has served as its executive producer ever since — will be honored in his home country for his extraordinary contribution to investigative journalism. The University of Cape Town (UCT) will present an honorary doctorate to Fanning, who earned his undergraduate degree at the school and served as editor of the university’s student newspaper. #TBT
