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Nkanyiso will be joined by journalists Khaya Koko, Edwin Naidu and Sisanda Mbolekwa, who will share their insights and experiences on navigating legal threats in journalism.
Tune in LIVE on CFE’s YouTube, Facebook and TikTok channels tomorrow, Thursday, 29 October 2026, at 4pm.
[WATCH] CFE’s Legal Researcher, Nkanyiso Ngqulunga, invites YOU to join our upcoming webinar exploring the legal threats faced by journalists.
Don’t miss this important conversation!
#SpeakUpSA #CFEWebinar #MediaFreedom
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One week to the vote. Three checks, under a minute:
1. The site: KnowNews flags whether it is credible.
2. The ad: compare it at padre.org.za
3. The post: report it at real411.org.za/complaints/su…
#LGE2026 #Real411 #SeeSomethingDoSomething
ALT Moxii Explains cover card reading One week to the vote. Disinformation peaks now. Three checks, under a minute.
Thandi Smith will moderate the conversation.
You can join the proceedings on our YouTube page: youtube.com/watch?v=yxMDY5JG…
#SpeakUpSA #CFEWebinar #Journalists #SLAPPSuits
We are excited to have journalists Khaya Koko, Edwin Naidu, and Sisanda Aluta Mbolekwa, alongside CFE Legal Researcher Nkanyiso Ngqulunga, who will share their insights and experiences on navigating legal threats in journalism.
[CFE WEBINAR] Meet our speakers for our upcoming webinar titled: What to Do When Faced with a Legal Threat - A Guide for Journalists and Media Houses on 29 October 2026.
You can join the proceedings on our YouTube page: youtube.com/watch?v=yxMDY5JG…
#SpeakUpSA #CFEWebinar #SLAPPSuits
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WATCH | SABC News reporter Thabiso Radebe speaks to @_BongiweZwane following his arrest earlier today while covering a protest in Lenasia, south of Johannesburg. For more news, visit sabcnews.com
Here’s what attendees had to say about the three-day event, held at the Goethe-Institut in Johannesburg.
#MFF2026 #MediaFreedom #Elections2026
[MEDIA FREEDOM FESTIVAL RECAP] Building trust ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections, tackling bots and disinformation, and protecting the information ecosystem were among the key conversations at the 2026 Media Freedom Festival.
#MFF2026 #MediaFreedom #Elections2026
Before you share anything this week: is it true, is it fair, who gains? If it fails: real411.org.za/complaints/su… #Real411 #SeeSomethingDoSomething
ALT Real411 card: Nine days to the vote. This week, before you share: is it true, is it fair, who gains? Report it if it fails.
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Before you share anything this week: is it true, is it fair, who gains? If it fails: real411.org.za/complaints/su… #Real411 #SeeSomethingDoSomething
ALT Real411 card: Nine days to the vote. This week, before you share: is it true, is it fair, who gains? Report it if it fails.
The first panel of #PILG2026 is underway! Our first panel, “Interrogating the ‘Anti-Development Narrative’: Development for Who?”
Edward Molopi (@SERI_RightsSA ), Thami Nkosi (CER) and Ezile Madlala (@LHR_SA ) unpack critical questions around development, rights and justice.
ALT Panel at PILG 2026
CFE brought the case together with media partners Media24, @dailymaverick and @amaBhungane.
[WATCH] CFE Executive Director Nicole Fritz spoke to Stephen Grootes on @Newzroom405 about the North Gauteng High Court ruling granting the media and public access to the corruption trial of former State Security Agency officials.
#MediaFreedom
[CFE SUBMISSION] Campaign for Free Expression has made a submission to the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression.
Full statement: freeexpression.org.za/wp-con…
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The Gauteng high court has dismissed another application by Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, @nkosindiphile_x, mayor of @City_Ekurhuleni, to gag @News24 from publishing stories of his association with the alleged hitman accused of killing chief auditor Mpho Mafole.
news24.com/investigations/ek…
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Ekurhuleni mayor’s bid to muzzle News24, get R750 000 dismissed by High Court
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The court has since ruled in favour of public and media access to the trial, marking an important victory for media freedom and the public’s right to know.
@dailymaverick @amaBhungane @mailandguardian
[ICYMI] CFE Executive Director Nicole Fritz spoke to John Maytham on @CapeTalk about CFE and other media organisations’ legal challenge to restrictions on public and media access to the ongoing trial of former State Security Agency officials.
Listen here: omny.fm/shows/the-john-mayth…
