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Day 3 | Media Freedom Festival 2025 🎙️

Session 1 kicked off with a powerful discussion on Online Information Integrity: A Tool for Combatting Foreign Interference in Media.
From misinformation to global media resilience — today’s conversations reminded us that truth still matters. 💬🌍

#MFF2025
Day 2 | Session 2 of the Media Freedom Festival 2025

Powerful discussions on “Weaponisation of the Law – SLAPP Suits and Slapping Back” explored how legal systems are being used to silence journalists and how media advocates are fighting back for truth and accountability. 🗞️💬

#MFF2025
Day 2 of the Media Freedom Festival 2025 — engaging discussions on “Online Harms and the Law” with passionate speakers and an attentive audience exploring the intersection of media, freedom, and digital responsibility.

#MFF2025
🔥 Day 2 of the Media Freedom Festival is here!

Big conversations, bold ideas — from AI in media to the weaponisation of law and the future of storytelling.
Don’t miss it!

📍Peoples Theatre, Johannesburg | ⏰ 10AM–6PM
It’s here! Our 2025 Annual Report is live.

From courtrooms to community festivals, discover how CFE is safeguarding free expression across Southern Africa and beyond.

Read it here: freeexpression.org.za/wp-content/u...

#FreeExpression #CFE2025
⏳ The countdown begins!
Only 12 days to go until the Media Freedom Festival 2025 kicks off!

Mark your calendars:
📅 14–16 October 2025
📍 Peoples Theatre, Joburg Theatre, Cnr Hoofd Street, Johannesburg, GP

Read more : ow.ly/Rqif50X5shI
Book your seat now: ow.ly/fg5q50X5shG
“Our freedoms cannot be taken for granted — we must be ready for when the storm hits these shores.” – Anton Harber

CFE Annual Report

📖 More in our Annual Report: freeexpression.org.za/wp-content/u...

Visit: freeexpression.org.za/about/ For More information
CFE has joined 20+ organisations in condemning the intimidation of SCOPA Chairperson Songezo Zibi and whistleblowers exposing corruption at the Road Accident Fund (RAF).

#Accountability #Whistleblowers #Parliament #SouthAfrica
“In South Africa’s fragile democracy, free expression can be abused to sow division. We must ensure it safeguards democracy instead.” – Nicole Fritz

CFE Annual Report

📖 Annual Report explains everything: freeexpression.org.za/wp-content/u...

#FreeExpression
“An exciting development.” – Navi Pillay on the Free Expression Legal Network. A bold new defence mechanism for journalists under threat.

📖 Annual Report explains everything: freeexpression.org.za/.../CFE-Annu....

CFE Annual Report
#FreeExpression
The draft GILAB Bill gave state security sweeping powers to vet journalists.
After civic action from CFE & partners → those clauses were removed.

📖 Annual Report explains how: freeexpression.org.za/wp-content/u...

CFE Annual Report-4-09 Sept

#PolicyChange #FreeExpression
At our 3rd Free Expression Summit in Eswatini, participants declared: “Freedom of expression remains an illusory fiction.”

We continue to amplify regional voices demanding reform.

👉 Full report: [https://freeexpression.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/CFE-Annual-Report-4-09-Sept-1.pdf]
🚨 Just released: CFE’s 2025 State of Free Expression Report. A deep dive into the wins, setbacks, and urgent challenges facing free expression in Southern Africa.

Read it now and join the conversation.

#FreeExpression2025 #CFEReport
The Campaign for Free Expression (CFE) is seeking applications for the position of Legal Researcher.

Deadline for applications: Friday, 17 October

For more information, visit:
freeexpression.org.za/.../vacancy-...
It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of Tshidi Madia. We honour the phenomenal impact of her work in the media and across South Africa. Our heartfelt condolences go out to her family, friends, and colleagues.
From politicians to editors – Gloria Irankunda shares how power influences journalistic integrity. #speakupSA #freedomofexpeession #freedomofspeech
🎙️Creative Storytelling for Advocacy
🗓️ Thursday, 7 August | 🕠 17:30 (SA time) | 💻 Zoom

How can stories challenge power and drive change?

Hosted by @campaignforfreeexpression in collaboration with @rhodesjourn.

📍 Free + open to all students, storytellers & media lovers.
🔗 DM us for the Zoom link.
Why and how journalists protect sources with fake names – Mia Malan unpacks the ethics behind pseudonyms.
Gloria Irankunda discusses how money and market forces are redefining what is ethical in journalism today.
Even if someone says yes, should you name them? Mia Malan explains when to hold back for their safety.