Thandi Smith
@thandis.bsky.social
Head of Programmes at Media Monitoring Africa www.mma.org.za ll @mediamattersza
Media, media freedom, digital rights, internet governance and freedom of expression.
Media, media freedom, digital rights, internet governance and freedom of expression.
We are adapting. We are innovating. We are rebranding. Media Monitoring Africa is now MOXII AFRICA! @mediamatterza.bsky.social
October 19, 2025 at 6:46 AM
We are adapting. We are innovating. We are rebranding. Media Monitoring Africa is now MOXII AFRICA! @mediamatterza.bsky.social
Women’s Day 2025.
Today we commemorate the Women’s march in 1956. Today we continue to fight against GBV, for equality, for dignity.
“Wathint'Abafazi Wathint'imbokodo!”
"you strike a woman, you strike a rock"
Today we commemorate the Women’s march in 1956. Today we continue to fight against GBV, for equality, for dignity.
“Wathint'Abafazi Wathint'imbokodo!”
"you strike a woman, you strike a rock"
August 9, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Women’s Day 2025.
Today we commemorate the Women’s march in 1956. Today we continue to fight against GBV, for equality, for dignity.
“Wathint'Abafazi Wathint'imbokodo!”
"you strike a woman, you strike a rock"
Today we commemorate the Women’s march in 1956. Today we continue to fight against GBV, for equality, for dignity.
“Wathint'Abafazi Wathint'imbokodo!”
"you strike a woman, you strike a rock"
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REAL 411🔎
Think before you share. 💭
Spot something false or harmful online? Report it on Real411 and help build a truth-driven society.
See more: real411.org
Think before you share. 💭
Spot something false or harmful online? Report it on Real411 and help build a truth-driven society.
See more: real411.org
April 4, 2025 at 9:20 AM
REAL 411🔎
Think before you share. 💭
Spot something false or harmful online? Report it on Real411 and help build a truth-driven society.
See more: real411.org
Think before you share. 💭
Spot something false or harmful online? Report it on Real411 and help build a truth-driven society.
See more: real411.org
It’s been a busy first quarter of 2025 for us at MMA! Here are some of the latest highlights #media #mediafreedom #access #digitalrights
March Wrapped is here!
👀 Have you seen our latest newsletter?
Bringing you key media activities , top highlights, and must-know updates we've engaged in!
Don’t miss out—catch up now! 📩
Read and subscribe: bit.ly/42zQj0L
👀 Have you seen our latest newsletter?
Bringing you key media activities , top highlights, and must-know updates we've engaged in!
Don’t miss out—catch up now! 📩
Read and subscribe: bit.ly/42zQj0L
April 2, 2025 at 7:37 AM
It’s been a busy first quarter of 2025 for us at MMA! Here are some of the latest highlights #media #mediafreedom #access #digitalrights
Analogue Switch Off suspended! Judgment today by the High Court.
“Each day without access to news, public service announcements and educational programing results in irreversible loss of knowledge, awareness and democratic participation”.
MMA statement: www.mediamonitoringafrica.org/analogue-swi...
“Each day without access to news, public service announcements and educational programing results in irreversible loss of knowledge, awareness and democratic participation”.
MMA statement: www.mediamonitoringafrica.org/analogue-swi...
ANALOGUE SWITCH OFF: – Media Monitoring Africa
www.mediamonitoringafrica.org
March 27, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Analogue Switch Off suspended! Judgment today by the High Court.
“Each day without access to news, public service announcements and educational programing results in irreversible loss of knowledge, awareness and democratic participation”.
MMA statement: www.mediamonitoringafrica.org/analogue-swi...
“Each day without access to news, public service announcements and educational programing results in irreversible loss of knowledge, awareness and democratic participation”.
MMA statement: www.mediamonitoringafrica.org/analogue-swi...
Reposted by Thandi Smith
[RECAP] Human Rights Festival 2025✊
#HRF2025 was a powerful gathering of activists & communities, sparking vital conversations on justice, dignity & equality.
From panel discussion to impactful storytelling, we deepened our commitment to human rights.
Thank you to all who joined and took action!
#HRF2025 was a powerful gathering of activists & communities, sparking vital conversations on justice, dignity & equality.
From panel discussion to impactful storytelling, we deepened our commitment to human rights.
Thank you to all who joined and took action!
March 24, 2025 at 10:12 AM
[RECAP] Human Rights Festival 2025✊
#HRF2025 was a powerful gathering of activists & communities, sparking vital conversations on justice, dignity & equality.
From panel discussion to impactful storytelling, we deepened our commitment to human rights.
Thank you to all who joined and took action!
#HRF2025 was a powerful gathering of activists & communities, sparking vital conversations on justice, dignity & equality.
From panel discussion to impactful storytelling, we deepened our commitment to human rights.
Thank you to all who joined and took action!
Reposted by Thandi Smith
PRESS STATEMENT🗞️
MMA expresses concern over the prevalent use of the term “child pornography” in news reports concerning the recent arrests of individuals found in possession of large quantities of what should more accurately be termed “child sexual abuse material” (CSAM).
Read: bit.ly/3FhEXWV
MMA expresses concern over the prevalent use of the term “child pornography” in news reports concerning the recent arrests of individuals found in possession of large quantities of what should more accurately be termed “child sexual abuse material” (CSAM).
Read: bit.ly/3FhEXWV
March 11, 2025 at 10:03 AM
PRESS STATEMENT🗞️
MMA expresses concern over the prevalent use of the term “child pornography” in news reports concerning the recent arrests of individuals found in possession of large quantities of what should more accurately be termed “child sexual abuse material” (CSAM).
Read: bit.ly/3FhEXWV
MMA expresses concern over the prevalent use of the term “child pornography” in news reports concerning the recent arrests of individuals found in possession of large quantities of what should more accurately be termed “child sexual abuse material” (CSAM).
Read: bit.ly/3FhEXWV
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Something new is on the horizon... 🌟
Big changes are on the way! 🚀
MMA is evolving. Can you guess what’s coming?
Visit our page to see the our work and effort that we put into cultivating a responsible, high-quality media sector that defends human rights.
ow.ly/wwIP50VeF6K
Big changes are on the way! 🚀
MMA is evolving. Can you guess what’s coming?
Visit our page to see the our work and effort that we put into cultivating a responsible, high-quality media sector that defends human rights.
ow.ly/wwIP50VeF6K
March 10, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Something new is on the horizon... 🌟
Big changes are on the way! 🚀
MMA is evolving. Can you guess what’s coming?
Visit our page to see the our work and effort that we put into cultivating a responsible, high-quality media sector that defends human rights.
ow.ly/wwIP50VeF6K
Big changes are on the way! 🚀
MMA is evolving. Can you guess what’s coming?
Visit our page to see the our work and effort that we put into cultivating a responsible, high-quality media sector that defends human rights.
ow.ly/wwIP50VeF6K
Reposted by Thandi Smith
The 2024 elections marked a seismic year for democracies worldwide, presenting investigative journalists with unique challenges and opportunities.
Join us for our LAST webinar of the year for some lessons learned: https://twp.ai/1L7c57
Join us for our LAST webinar of the year for some lessons learned: https://twp.ai/1L7c57
December 7, 2024 at 12:30 PM
The 2024 elections marked a seismic year for democracies worldwide, presenting investigative journalists with unique challenges and opportunities.
Join us for our LAST webinar of the year for some lessons learned: https://twp.ai/1L7c57
Join us for our LAST webinar of the year for some lessons learned: https://twp.ai/1L7c57
Looking forward to participating in this webinar, unpacking media, journalism, disinformation, and elections!
In this GIJN webinar, 3 senior reporters based in countries that have faced key elections during 2024 will discuss innovative techniques, cross-border collaborations, and the critical importance of investigative journalism.
Register now: https://twp.ai/1Hx4F4
Register now: https://twp.ai/1Hx4F4
December 3, 2024 at 5:00 AM
Looking forward to participating in this webinar, unpacking media, journalism, disinformation, and elections!
Many #SouthAfrican news media aren’t on @bsky.app yet… too reliant on existing platforms? Lost opportunity to build new audience? Keen to hear other insights.
November 23, 2024 at 6:33 AM
Many #SouthAfrican news media aren’t on @bsky.app yet… too reliant on existing platforms? Lost opportunity to build new audience? Keen to hear other insights.
“Without facts, you can’t have truth, and without truth, you can’t have trust”. - Maria Ressa, 2021 Nobel Peace Prize
November 20, 2024 at 11:43 AM
“Without facts, you can’t have truth, and without truth, you can’t have trust”. - Maria Ressa, 2021 Nobel Peace Prize