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Newly launched Free Expression Legal Network to increase protection for media freedom

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Trump’s foreign aid freeze disrupts global journalism

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Source: © Shift Delete It is reported that Apple is pulling all its adverts from X following the endorsement of an antisemitic conspiracy theory by Elon Musk

Apple follows IBM in pulling all adverts from X, after Musk endorses antisemitic conspiracy theory

20 Nov 2023

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Russia puts new media restrictions ahead of presidential election

16 Nov 2023

Image supplied. Novus Group says fake news is one of the most significant challenges of the digital age

Media monitoring a shield against fake news in the digital age

9 Nov 2023

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Radio journalist in the Philippines fatally shot live on Facebook during broadcast

6 Nov 2023

Image supplied. Media, business, government, technology, and community leaders from across Africa and internationally have gathered in Cape Town, South Africa for this year’s annual Africa Business Media Innovators (ABMI) forum which ends today

Bloomberg Africa Business Media Innovators Forum 2023 explores media opportunities in Africa

1 Nov 2023

Source: © Safety of Journalists Platform Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said on Sunday, based on preliminary findings of its investigation that Reuters visuals journalist Issam Abdallah was killed in southern Lebanon by a "targeted" strike from the direction of the Israeli border

RSF initial report: Reuters journalist was killed in strike

30 Oct 2023

Shahida Kazi, the first female correspondent in Pakistan, has passed away. Source: YouTube.

Shahida Kazi, the first female correspondent in Pakistan dies

30 Oct 2023

Matheus Bertelli Reuters News, Reuters Breakingviews, has launched a new daily column, The Big View

Reuters Breakingviews launches daily column on global issues

25 Oct 2023

Source: © Twitter The South African National Editors' Forum (Sanef) commemorated Black Wednesday (19 October 1977) with a fundraising dinner addressed by Mpho Makwana, outgoing Eskom Board chairman and sponsored by Absa

Sanef commemorates Black Wednesday, raises R2m for media freedom

23 Oct 2023

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Death toll adds up as journalists die in Israel and Palestine conflict

Karabo Ledwaba 16 Oct 2023

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City Press denies 'brown envelope' allegations

Karabo Ledwaba 11 Oct 2023

Senegal seeks regulation deal with TikTok after ban

Senegal seeks regulation deal with TikTok after ban

Ngouda Dione 5 Oct 2023

Image supplied. The role of media monitoring in the upcoming elections is vital says Lordwish Langa, MD of CLIPTrack Media Coverage

The vital role of media monitoring in the upcoming elections

Lordwish Langa 3 Oct 2023

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Burkina Faso junta suspends French magazine over 'untruthful' articles

26 Sep 2023

Source: RVI Sanef and Standard Bank find common ground on Daily Maverick issue

Standard Bank apologises to Daily Maverick, meets with Sanef

26 Sep 2023

Source: Kiara Affat, Daily Maverick On Tuesday, 19 September, security personnel at Standard Bank, manhandled Daily Maverick reporter Lerato Mutsila

Standard Bank security, Sanef Sikuvile Journalism Awards sponsors, manhandle Daily Maverick reporter

22 Sep 2023

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Thabo Bester escape story wins GroundUp a Nat Nakasa award

18 Sep 2023

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Congolese government will closely follow case of detained journalist -spokesperson

Alessandra Prentice 15 Sep 2023

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Congo journalist detained regarding Jeune Afrique article, magazine says

13 Sep 2023

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Myanmar photojournalist sentenced to 20 years of hard labour

8 Sep 2023

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Political advertising makes a comeback on X

30 Aug 2023

Source: © 123rf Entries for the 22nd Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards (VJOY) open on 1 September

Get ready for the Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards 2023

25 Aug 2023

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Young Zimbabweans are using YouTube to ridicule politicians and educate voters

Doreen Rumbidzai Tivenga 24 Aug 2023

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Somalia bans TikTok, Telegram and 1XBet over 'horrific' content, misinformation

Abdi Sheikh 21 Aug 2023

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Elon Musk wants to remove the block option on Twitter, now X

21 Aug 2023

Source: © African Development Bank Group Harare, Zimbabwe. Sanef has joined the global media community of journalists, expressing their concern on media freedom in the run-up to the Zimbabwe elections

Sanef joins international call for media freedom in run up to Zimbabwe elections

21 Aug 2023

Source: © Wikimedia Zimbabwean authorities on Thursday deported four regional democracy activists on arrival at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport

Zimbabwe elections: Journalists barred and democracy activists deported

18 Aug 2023

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Calls for applications: Sanef announces international mentorship programme

18 Aug 2023

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Algeria bans Barbie movie, media and official source say

15 Aug 2023

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Senegal blocks TikTok in widening clampdown on dissent

Ngouda Dione and Joel Kouam 3 Aug 2023

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Source: © Shift Delete It is reported that Apple is pulling all its adverts from X following the endorsement of an antisemitic conspiracy theory by Elon Musk

Marketing & MediaApple follows IBM in pulling all adverts from X, after Musk endorses antisemitic conspiracy theory

20 Nov 2023

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Marketing & MediaRussia puts new media restrictions ahead of presidential election

16 Nov 2023

Image supplied. Novus Group says fake news is one of the most significant challenges of the digital age

Marketing & MediaMedia monitoring a shield against fake news in the digital age

9 Nov 2023

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Marketing & MediaRadio journalist in the Philippines fatally shot live on Facebook during broadcast

6 Nov 2023

Image supplied. Media, business, government, technology, and community leaders from across Africa and internationally have gathered in Cape Town, South Africa for this year’s annual Africa Business Media Innovators (ABMI) forum which ends today

Marketing & MediaBloomberg Africa Business Media Innovators Forum 2023 explores media opportunities in Africa

1 Nov 2023

Source: © Safety of Journalists Platform Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said on Sunday, based on preliminary findings of its investigation that Reuters visuals journalist Issam Abdallah was killed in southern Lebanon by a "targeted" strike from the direction of the Israeli border

Marketing & MediaRSF initial report: Reuters journalist was killed in strike

30 Oct 2023

Shahida Kazi, the first female correspondent in Pakistan, has passed away. Source: YouTube.

Marketing & MediaShahida Kazi, the first female correspondent in Pakistan dies

30 Oct 2023

Matheus Bertelli Reuters News, Reuters Breakingviews, has launched a new daily column, The Big View

Marketing & MediaReuters Breakingviews launches daily column on global issues

25 Oct 2023

Source: © Twitter The South African National Editors' Forum (Sanef) commemorated Black Wednesday (19 October 1977) with a fundraising dinner addressed by Mpho Makwana, outgoing Eskom Board chairman and sponsored by Absa

Marketing & MediaSanef commemorates Black Wednesday, raises R2m for media freedom

23 Oct 2023

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Marketing & MediaDeath toll adds up as journalists die in Israel and Palestine conflict

Karabo Ledwaba 16 Oct 2023

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Marketing & MediaCity Press denies 'brown envelope' allegations

Karabo Ledwaba 11 Oct 2023

Senegal seeks regulation deal with TikTok after ban

ICTSenegal seeks regulation deal with TikTok after ban

Ngouda Dione 5 Oct 2023

Image supplied. The role of media monitoring in the upcoming elections is vital says Lordwish Langa, MD of CLIPTrack Media Coverage

Marketing & MediaThe vital role of media monitoring in the upcoming elections

Lordwish Langa 3 Oct 2023

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Marketing & MediaBurkina Faso junta suspends French magazine over 'untruthful' articles

26 Sep 2023

Source: RVI Sanef and Standard Bank find common ground on Daily Maverick issue

Marketing & MediaStandard Bank apologises to Daily Maverick, meets with Sanef

26 Sep 2023

Source: Kiara Affat, Daily Maverick On Tuesday, 19 September, security personnel at Standard Bank, manhandled Daily Maverick reporter Lerato Mutsila

Marketing & MediaStandard Bank security, Sanef Sikuvile Journalism Awards sponsors, manhandle Daily Maverick reporter

22 Sep 2023

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Marketing & MediaThabo Bester escape story wins GroundUp a Nat Nakasa award

18 Sep 2023

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Marketing & MediaCongolese government will closely follow case of detained journalist -spokesperson

Alessandra Prentice 15 Sep 2023

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Marketing & MediaCongo journalist detained regarding Jeune Afrique article, magazine says

13 Sep 2023

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Marketing & MediaMyanmar photojournalist sentenced to 20 years of hard labour

8 Sep 2023

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Marketing & MediaPolitical advertising makes a comeback on X

30 Aug 2023

Source: © 123rf Entries for the 22nd Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards (VJOY) open on 1 September

Marketing & MediaGet ready for the Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards 2023

25 Aug 2023

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Marketing & MediaYoung Zimbabweans are using YouTube to ridicule politicians and educate voters

Doreen Rumbidzai Tivenga 24 Aug 2023

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Marketing & MediaSomalia bans TikTok, Telegram and 1XBet over 'horrific' content, misinformation

Abdi Sheikh 21 Aug 2023

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Marketing & MediaElon Musk wants to remove the block option on Twitter, now X

21 Aug 2023

Source: © African Development Bank Group Harare, Zimbabwe. Sanef has joined the global media community of journalists, expressing their concern on media freedom in the run-up to the Zimbabwe elections

Marketing & MediaSanef joins international call for media freedom in run up to Zimbabwe elections

21 Aug 2023

Source: © Wikimedia Zimbabwean authorities on Thursday deported four regional democracy activists on arrival at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport

Marketing & MediaZimbabwe elections: Journalists barred and democracy activists deported

18 Aug 2023

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Marketing & MediaCalls for applications: Sanef announces international mentorship programme

18 Aug 2023

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Marketing & MediaAlgeria bans Barbie movie, media and official source say

15 Aug 2023

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Marketing & MediaSenegal blocks TikTok in widening clampdown on dissent

Ngouda Dione and Joel Kouam 3 Aug 2023

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Marketing & MediaWan-Ifra and Reporters Without Borders form committee to develop AI Media Charter

28 Jul 2023

Source: © The Reading List The cover of Freedom Writer: My Life and Times, the autobiography of legendary journalist Juby Mayet

Marketing & MediaSanef fund to fight misinformation on journalism

Danette Breitenbach 27 Jun 2023

Image: Danette Breitenbach. All the Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Award 2023 winners

Marketing & Media#SBSJA2023: All the Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards 2023 winners

24 Jun 2023

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Marketing & MediaTunisian journalist detained after criticising president

Tarek Amara, Stephen Coates 21 Jun 2023

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Marketing & Media'Outright lie': India denies Dorsey's claims it threatened to shut down Twitter

Kanishka Singh, Shilpa Jamkhandikar, Aditya Kalra, Simon Cameron-Moore, Raju Gopalakrishnan 13 Jun 2023

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LegalTransparency triumphs as Concourt rules sections of PAIA, Tax Admin Act unconstitutional

31 May 2023

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Marketing & MediaLesotho imposes nationwide curfew on residents after journalist killed

19 May 2023

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Marketing & MediaTunisia police to investigate 2 top journalists, radio station says

Tarek Amara, Sonali Paul 19 May 2023

Both the Constitution and legal precedent allow journalists to publish information that is in the public interest, even if that information was obtained unlawfully. Illustration: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

LegalCan journalists publish "stolen" information?

Jacques Louw 18 May 2023

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Marketing & MediaMontana set to be first US state to ban TikTok on personal devices

18 May 2023

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