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SANEF calls on President Cyril Ramaphosa to take questions when addressing the nation sanef.org.za/sanef-calls-on-…
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Chief Justice Mogoeng: we seem to have fallen so much in love with money, self, fame and approval by others that we have forgotten that many people laid their lives down so we can have a constitutional democracy that allows media freedom today #SANEFNatNakasa
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Congratulations @Sli_Masikane, joint winner in the Hard News category of the Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards 2024.
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SANEF has learnt that the EFF has denied access to journalists from Daily Maverick, Scorpio, amaBhungane, Rapport and Caxton publications, among several media outlets. sanef.org.za/sanef-calls-for…
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The South African National Editors' Forum has noted that it has lost its case against the EFF.
SANEF respects the court’s ruling and we are awaiting the full judgment.
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SANEF challenges Mr Malema and other implicated EFF leaders to disprove the VBS reports and/or use the appropriate channels such as the Ombud’s Office and the Press Council if they feel aggrieved at any aspect of the reporting. sanef.org.za/sanef-appalled-…
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SANEF's written to Black First Land First following their statement today in which they 'warn white journalists'.
Here's our full letter...
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.@Eskom_SA CEO André de Ruyter we have recovered over a R1 billion from companies that defrauded Eskom. and we are going after the individuals did so.
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The South African National Editors' Forum is shocked to hear of the Minister of Mineral and Energy Affairs, Gwede Mantashe’s brazen alleged admission that he paid two @SundayWorldZA journalists to “bury” a story about his relationship with a student.
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The family of legendary Photojournalist Peter Magubane has confirmed to SANEF that he passed on today peacefully surrounded by his family. He died midday today peacefully at his home. Details will follow.
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SANEF OUTRAGED BY COLLAPSE OF JOURNALISTIC ETHICS AT INDEPENDENT MEDIA’S PRETORIA NEWS sanef.org.za/sanef-outraged-…
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It is time for our keynote address by Hopewell Chin’ono, who will be presenting via video link from Zimbabwe.
#NatNakasaAwards2021 @sanlam @daddyhope
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SANEF calls on all editors, media owners and newsroom executives to guard against all instances of editorial interference in newsrooms and to allow journalists to continue with their work in a responsible and ethical manner. sanef.org.za/sanef-deeply-co…
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SANEF shocked by the actions of Communications Minister, Stella Ndabeni- Abrahams
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Every attack on a journalist distorts reality by creating a climate of fear and self-censorship. Every journalist neutralised by terror, physically or cyberbullying, results in one less observer of the human condition. UN ON THE SAFETY OF JOURNALISTS
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SANEF CONDEMNS THE SERVING OF SUMMONS ON KARYN MAUGHAN BY FORMER PRESIDENT ZUMA’S LEGAL TEAM
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Mr Malema's @EFF calling for this ban of the country’s leading (and award-winning) investigative journalism units is at odds with the oath he took and with accepted standards of conduct for members of parliament. sanef.org.za/sanef-appalled-…
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Statement: SANEF mourns the passing of revered journalist, Tshidi Madia
27 August 2025
The South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of renowned journalist, Tshidi Madia.
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SANEF welcomes the dismissal of eNCA’s #KanthanPillay, and we hope it now marks the beginning of eNCA restoring its credibility.
It is unacceptable that a leader of a political party should ever be given an editorial role in a newsroom!
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SANEF strongly condemns the violent disruption at the launch of journalist Pieter-Louis Myburgh’s book “Gangster State” at Exclusive Books in Sandton this evening.
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SANEF NOTES WITH DEEP CONCERN ALLEGATIONS AGAINST RANJENI MUNUSAMY
Sanef has noted the testimony of Col Kobus Roelofse at the State Capture Commission of Inquiry, implicating Tiso Blackstar journalist, Ranjeni Munusamy in accepting gratification from the Crime Intelligence unit
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#RonnieMamoepa was the ultimate professional and always media friendly. We send our condolences to his family. May he Rest In Peace.
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SANEF has condemned the publishing of the home address of EFF leader Julius Malema on Twitter by freelance journalist & author Jacques Pauw.
This follows the publication of an exposé by EWN on the alleged funding of Malema's house by a private businessman.
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SANEF is deeply concerned with the pulling of veteran radio talkshow host @SakinaKamwendo's Forum at Eight programme on SAFM - halfway through the show.
Producers were instructed to take Kamwendo off air with immediate effect and fill the rest of the time with music.
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SANEF Deeply Concerned By Allegations Of Editorial Interference In The Newsroom At eNCA sanef.org.za/sanef-deeply-co…
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SANEF CONGRATULATES NIKIWE BIKITSHA ON HER APPOINTMENT TO THE NPC
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The recipient of the Nat Nakasa Award for 2021 is Styli Charalambous, the CEO and co-founder of Daily Maverick. Since its inception the publication has become one of the leading online and a printed publication in SA.
#NatNakasaAwards2021 @sanlam @StyliChara @dailymaverick
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Sanef welcomes the fact that #eNCA journalists have met with management and taken a strong stand against editorial interference! We commend them all for standing up for independent and credible journalism. #MediaFreedom
After recent disturbing events, we’ve met with eNCA management and made it clear we stand for independent journalism. We’ll protect the sanctity of our credibility. We won’t allow the integrity of our news profession to be made a mockery of. #CredibilityFirst #NoToCensorship
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News Just In: Sanef has approached the Equality Court in Gauteng following a barrage of abusive and dangerous threats against journalists in South Africa.
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Statement: SANEF condemns any attempt by the Moti Group to gag or threaten the work of amaBhungane
The South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) condemns the attempts being made by the Moti Group to stop the publication of more articles written by amaBhungane.
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SANEF new leadership announced: Chairperson Sbu Ngalwa (Newzroom Afrika); Deputy Chair Adriaan Basson News24; Secretary-General - Mahlatse Mahlase Primedia EWN; Treasurer - Nwabisa Makunga Sowetan.
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Kudos @SikonathiM on making the shortlist. All the best for the 2018 #NatNakasaAwards @FinancialMail
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.@Enghumbhini Mr Shilowa, SANEF pleaded with the President and his office to allow questions at the last engagement with SANEF. @PresidencyZA @CyrilRamaphosa promised to take questions. Alas, he did not keep his word.
SANEF and the Presidency owe the country an explanation on why the President doesn’t take questions from the media after addressing the family meeting. I know Ministers conduct briefings and take questions but it is no substitute. All heads of government do. Our media allows it
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SANEF is shocked following an attack on a journalist within the Parliamentary precinct today.
In a disturbing video, the EFF's Floyd Shivambu is seen physically attacking Netwerk24 photographer Adriaan de Kock.
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Latest press statement: Sanef Outraged and Shocked By the Actions of EFF Leader and Its Supporters against Veteran Journalist Karima Brown – 06 March 2019
Read more: sanef.org.za/sanef-outraged-…
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SANEF is concerned by the verbal attack by ANC Deputy Secretary General, Jessie Duarte against @eNCA political reporter, Samkele Maseko.
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Banning media organisations will deprive ordinary citizens of relevant information that could assist them in making informed choices on how to vote. Therefore, the real victims of this ban are the voters and citizens. sanef.org.za/sanef-calls-for…
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Well done to Nhlanhla Mtaka @nhlanhlamtaka, Editor-in-Chief of Ingabadi Media @IngabadiMedia. You’ve made it to the shortlist of the 2018 #NatNakasaAwards
@BayedeNews
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SANEF also salutes the SABC for airing the footage, showing fierce editorial independence and a shift from the recent past where freedom of expression was undermined at the public broadcaster.
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SANEF IS DISAPPOINTED BY MEDIA24’S REFUSAL TO RELEASE THE REPORT INTO ALLEGED ETHICAL BREACHES AT CITY PRESS NEWSPAPER
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SANEF welcomes President #Ramaphosa's historic announcement tonight. We note that although media workers were not specifically mentioned as emergency workers, we will be included. The media has an essential role to play in keeping the nation informed. #CoronavirusInSA.
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Chief Justice Mogoeng says to be truly be effective in dealing with issues we face in SA we have to look at the powers behind them, what sustains them and why they will never let go #SANEFNatNakasa
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The allegations of censorship against a senior editorial executive at eNCA go against the principles that SANEF holds dear. SANEF, therefore, calls on eNCA to immediately get to the bottom of these allegations against Pillay. sanef.org.za/sanef-deeply-co… @samkelemaseko @eNCA
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We encourage you to make submissions to SANEF’s important Media Ethics and Credibility Inquiry looking into ethics breaches and capture of journalists and most importantly ways to re-build credibility & ethics.
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SANEF disappointed by the Zimbabwe High Court’s role in the failure to grant journalist Hopewell Chin’ono permission to travel sanef.org.za/sanef-disappoin…
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BOSASA DID NOT DONATE TO SABC8
In response to an allegation published by TimesLive that Bosasa "appears" to have donated R100 000 to a crowdfunding campaign for the SABC8 journalists, SANEF would like to clarify the following:
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Mahlatse Mahlase is the recipient of the coveted Stephen Wrottesley Award - presented “for her passion, professionalism and commitment to SANEF and her dedication to media freedom and ethics.”
#NatNakasaAwards2021 @sanlam @hlatseentle
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Sanef is deeply concerned & disgusted by the labelling of certain prominent South African journalists & editors as “Stratcom” agents in front-page articles published by all major Independent Media-owned newspapers on Friday.
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Congratulations @brankobrkic Editor-in-chief of @dailymaverick on your nomination for the #2018NatNakasaAwards
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The Nat Nakasa award goes to Branko Brkic (@brankobrkic) Editor of the @dailymaverick #SANEFNatNakasa
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SANEF & SADAG launch partnership to help journalists with mental health support & prioritise journalism wellness in all newsrooms across the country sanef.org.za/sanef-sadag-lau…
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Sanef has today filed an urgent application against BLF & its founder, Mr Andile Mngxitama, at the South Gauteng High Court in Jhb
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It is unacceptable that the leader of the third-largest political party would engage in unconstitutional actions that deny journalists the opportunity to work effectively by being refused the right to attend EFF’s meetings & press conferences. sanef.org.za/sanef-appalled-…
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SANEF Rejects Attempts by Cricket South Africa (CSA) to Intimidate Journalists.
Our full statement below ...
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We are defending more than media freedom, we are defending the personal freedoms of every South African.
See you all at 12.
Today at 12 judge van der Westhuizen hands down one of most NB cases for media freedom since democracy - @SAEditorsForum v BLF #CountryDuty
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Latest press statement: SANEF Appoints Independent Auditor to Investigate the Alleged Funding Of the SABC 8 Journalists by the Bosasa Group – 25 January 2019
Read more: sanef.org.za/sanef-appoints-…
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Statement:
SANEF calls on newsrooms to think of their audiences when using polls
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The media industry should be supporting all women in this sector - and especially highly competent, courageous black women such as @SakinaKamwendo. We need to ensure the diversity of voices in the industry. SANEF will be engaging the SABC on the matter.
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The failure to do basic fact-checking & verify grandiose statements before publication has undermined & damaged the entire journalistic profession.
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It is unacceptable for @EFFSouthAfrica to respond to the allegations of impropriety by attempting to ban journalists from press conferences. In the past,
@SAEditorsForum has opposed other EFF's bans such as the ANN7 and the New Age journalists.
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Sanef Appalled By EFF’s Banning Of Investigative Journalism Units sanef.org.za/sanef-appalled-…
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The Nat Nakasa Award: Community Media was made to Nathan Geffen and Raymond Joseph for their work in the community news agency @GroundUp_News. The news agency’s work in general provides a sterling example of good community journalism in action.
#NatNakasaAwards2021 @sanlam
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Sanef loudly reiterates that Journalism is not a crime! #mediafreedom #Journalismisnotacrime
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SANEF condemns the unlawful and intimidatory acts of students aligned to the Economic Freedom Fighters against journalists sanef.org.za/sanef-condemns-…
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7th President of the Confederation of African Football Dr Patrice Motsepe says the best legacy to leave behind for the younger generation is to ensure they understand independence and freedom and keep the government in check.
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SANEF Condemns The Harassment Of eNCA Journalists By EFF Supporters sanef.org.za/sanef-condemns-… @sbungalwa
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SANEF believes that it is essential that journalists are allowed to do their jobs so that ordinary citizens have a clear understanding of what is happening in their country - so that they can contain and fight the disease. #CoronavirusInSA
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The South African National Editors' Forum (SANEF) yesterday handed over some studio equipment to community radio station, Alex FM.
SANEF Executive Director, Reggy Moalusi, visited the station and handed over the items to station manager, Takalane Nemangowe.
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Meet Tankiso Makhetha, a journalist at Sowetan. He is one of the young scribes we are highlighting ahead of the 2018 #NatNakasaAwards @Tankmaester @SowetanLIVE He has lived & worked
in Durban, Pretoria and Johannesburg and worked for Daily News, Pretoria News & The Star.
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Thank you to all our colleagues & friends who came to support us in court today. Judgement is 12pm Friday. Let's ALL be there!
#SANEFvsBLF
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The South African National Editors’ Forum condemns the blocking of journalists by Communications Minister, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams from covering the actions of protestors at an ANC manifesto launch in Mount Frere in the Eastern Cape.
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It is also disheartening to note a tweet made by Zuma’s daughter, Dudu Zuma-Sambudla, which appears to incite violence against Maughan.
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Latest press statement: SANEF Condemns Harassment of Journalists – 10 July 2019
Read more: sanef.org.za/sanef-condemns-…
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It is unacceptable for a Member of Parliament to intimidate a journalist whatever the circumstances.
SANEF will take the matter up with the EFF.
We welcome the fact that De Kock will go to the police to lay a charge of assault against Shivambu.
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July is Mental Health Awareness Month. Invitation to all Editors & journalists across the country to join the webinar that will cover key topics including grief, trauma, burnout, compassion fatigue, managing anxiety, coping with workplace stress, depression, etc. SANEF AND SADAG
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We welcome the fact that Maseko has agreed to approach Judge Kathleen Satchwell and the Media Ethics and Credibility Inquiry to discuss these issues further. sanef.org.za/sanef-deeply-co…
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Chief Justice Mogoeng says it is necessary that our media be courageous enough to expose those in private sectors who steal from Africa. "Wages paid by mining companies to Africans must be compared to the Western countries in the media," he says #SANEFNatNakasa
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SANEF condemns the systemic, abusive and cruel social media attack levelled against Talk Show Host and veteran journalist Karima Brown over the last 24 hours by EFF leader Julius Malema and his supporters.
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SANEF agreed at its meeting to urgently seek a meeting with the leadership of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). This follows threats made mainly to female journalists, by EFF leader Julius Malema and other EFF leaders on social media and at various political rallies.
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This is reckless & irresponsible journalism of the highest order. This entire episode ranks as one of the lowest points in the history of South African journalism.
The Press Code is clear that journalists should take the utmost care when reporting on matters involving children. Even though Independent Media is not a signatory of the Press Code, it is clear that all journalistic standards were abandoned with the handling of this story.
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SANEF is excited to introduce a new award for the community media industry, the Moses Moyo Award, in memory of the late community media journalist Moses Moyo who passed away in October 2018.
Read more: sanef.org.za/nominations-ope…
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Sanef Approaches Equality Court over Malema Remarks.
Read the full statement here ...
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We are celebrating young journalists ahead of the 2018 #NatNakasaAwards. Meet Bafana Nzimande from @POWER987News. 'Throughout my short journey as a journalist, my focus is firmly on putting a light on issues affecting the so-called voiceless and neglected in our society.'
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Sanef unreservedly condemns the intimidation and threats against journalist Peter Bruce.
@Bruceps
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Press statement: Sanef Council Resolutions on EFF Threats to the Media, the SABC’s Financial Crisis, Sanef’s Inquiry into Media Ethics and the Importance of Media Complaints Bodies – 24 November 2018
Read more: sanef.org.za/sanef-council-r…
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The Press Code is clear that journalists should take the utmost care when reporting on matters involving children. Even though Independent Media is not a signatory of the Press Code, it is clear that all journalistic standards were abandoned with the handling of this story.
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As Russian tanks roll into Ukraine, we fear for the safety of journalists from all over the world who are on the ground to cover the war. Reporters run the risk of being hit by the missile strikes & shelling taking place throughout Ukraine -REPORTERS WITHOUT BORDERS (RSF)
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.@IECSouthAfrica media team deserves recognition & gratitude. They moved mountains to accommodate & respond to media enquiries. Great teamwork on their side for the benefit of the media at large (local and international). Kudos
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Statement:
SANEF calls for an end to cyberbullying of women journalists on this International Women’s Day
The South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) condemns the repeated targeting of female journalists on social media and other platforms.
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SANEF STANDS IN SOLIDARITY WITH MAIL & GUARDIAN COLLEAGUES AND ALL MEDIA HOUSES FACING FINANCIAL CHALLENGES sanef.org.za/sanef-stands-in…
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#NatNakasaAwards2023 Winners are Daniel Steyn and Marecia Damon for the Thank Bester and Nandipha Magudumana story.
They are with @GroundUp_News.
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.EFF leader Mbuyiseni Ndlozi owes ENCA journalist, Nobesuthu Hejana and the women of South Africa an apology.
SANEF is also calling on the Gender Commission and Parliament to investigate the matter. sanef.org.za/sanef-demands-a… @sbungalwa
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The censoring of journalists, who report in ethical and responsible ways is anathema in our industry and should always be strongly condemned. sanef.org.za/sanef-deeply-co… @enca @samkelemaseko @radebeh
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While the DSG has the right to approach the Press Ombudsman or the Broadcasting Complaints Commission of South Africa to lodge a complaint about a news report carried by a media house or the conduct of a reporter – Duarte has no right to dictate what question she can be asked.
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Limiting @SakinaKamwendo freedom of speech & expression in this blatant manner is a serious issue and Sanef would not want to see a return to the SABC’s days of censorship.
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SANEF, SUPPORTED BY VARIOUS CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS, SUPPORTS KARYN MAUGHAN
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SANEF condemns attacks on journalists during #FreeJacobZuma unrest and looting in Gauteng. sanef.org.za/sanef-condemns-…
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SANEF has installed a reporting mechanism for the purposes of collecting information and reporting on threats or intimidation that journalists receive during the 2019 Elections Period. We urge journalists to use this reporting tool by visiting sanef.org.za/elections-2019/…
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