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Today marks 20 years since South Africa lost the extraordinary Lebo Mathosa in a tragic car accident on 23 October 2006. A fearless performer, a trailblazer and one of the defining voices of Kwaito, she helped shape the sound of a generation. Gone too soon, but never forgotten. Thank you AI, for refreshing my 20 year old picture with her . 🕊️🇿🇦
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SANEF Chairperson @KatyKatopodis has reminded the public that journalists are not the enemy, calling on politicians and the public to stand together in protecting journalists and ensuring their safety.
#SANEFFundraiser #SANEF30 #MediaFreedom #BlackWednesday #Absa
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Next up a @TRF panel with Lydia Obeiro, @radebeh @verashni @cpollmer and Gaki Mbae @moxiiafrica @GermanyInsa @goethejoburg #MFF2026 @mediau @SAHRCommission @SAEditorsForum
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Advocate Baloyi SC has criticised mainstream media for focusing primarily on major headlines.
She points to the current water crisis in Bronkhorstspruit as an example of an issue that deserves greater media attention.
#SANEFFundraiser #SANEF30 #MediaFreedom #BlackWednesday #Absa
Advocate Baloyi SC says community media houses play a critical role in highlighting issues affecting local communities.
She says they need better funding to ensure local voices are heard and represented.
#SANEFFundraiser #SANEF30 #MediaFreedom #BlackWednesday #Absa
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SANEF ENGAGEMENT
Former Statistician General Of South Africa, Dr Pali Lehohla leading an engagement on the implications of South Africa’s soaring unemployment and poverty levels, for the upcoming local government elections.
#SANEF30 #LocalGovernmentElections #LGE
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SANEF mourns the passing of respected journalist and communications professional Khulu Phasiwe. His contribution to South Africa’s media and communications landscape will be remembered.
Our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. May his soul rest in peace.
#RIPKhuluPhasiwe #SANEF #SANEF30
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Our guests are very ready for the congress🙂‍↔️
#africaeditorscongress26
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Next week we convene in Nairobi for #AfricaEditorsCongress26!
On Monday, 23rd Feb 2026. Churchill Otieno, President – African Editors Forum (TAEF), will speak on Media Freedom in Africa. Our theme this year is Reclaiming Value—Rebuilding Trust and redefining Sustainability.
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Ms. Louise Haxthausen, Director, UNESCO Regional Office: Media self-censorship in Africa has risen 35% between 2012 and 2024. Government pressure, restrictive laws, and fear among journalists are limiting access to independent and accurate information.
#AfricaEditorsCongress26
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Barbra Okafor, Agency Lab: Gen Z and Gen Alpha journalists are covering protests, explaining complex policies, and exposing corruption in 60-second vertical videos. Holding on to traditional journalism leaves Africa’s most vital storytellers exposed.
#africaeditorscongress26
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The conversations continue at the Africa Editors Congress 2026, bringing together editors, journalists, and media leaders from across the continent to shape the future of African journalism.
#africaeditorscongress26
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Churchill Otieno President-The African Editors Forum @ForumTaef will speak at the #AfricaEditorsCongress26.
This year's theme is: Reclaiming Value, Rebuilding Trust, Redefining Sustainability.
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Day one of #AfricaEditorsCongress26 happening at the @AKU_GSMC. Exciting discussions and insights ahead!
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We have joined other Africa Editors, journalism educators, academics, media experts, and specialists from across the continent in Nairobi, #Kenya for the #AfricaEditorsCongress26 to discuss & find solutions to the media challenges on the continent. @KenyaEditors
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Prof. Kwame Karikari, Media Foundation for West Africa: Press freedom in Africa is uneven. While some countries uphold media independence, many face censorship, intimidation, restrictive laws, and harassment of journalists.
#africaeditorscongress26
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A powerful plenary session on Media, Power and African Agency in Emerging Economic Domains, moderated by @LinusKaikai, Group Editorial Director at @citizentvkenya
#africaeditorscongress26
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And with that, the 2026 Africa Editors Congress comes to a close!
#africaeditorscongress26
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A new stone fruit trade agreement between #SouthAfrica🇿🇦 & #China🇨🇳 has opened the massive Chinese market to SA's 5 types—apricots, peaches, nectarines, plums & prunes—for the first time (unlocking R400 million+). It's the 1st time China has allowed access for multiple fruit types from a single country under a single agreement.
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As Platinum Sponsor of the #SANEFFundraiserDinner2025, we’re proud to celebrate storytellers brave enough to ask why. We recognise the vital role of the media in safeguarding truth and democracy. Read more: brnw.ch/21wWG2j @SAEditorsForum #WeSeeYourStory #YourStoryMatters










































