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Court lifts interdict against Open Secrets. ICP’s urgent application to block publication was dismissed on 27 November 2025. The investigation into Kasser II armoured vehicles, designed in South Africa and assembled in the UAE by ICP staff, can now be published.
#OpenSecrets
#OpenSecrets
December 2, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Court lifts interdict against Open Secrets. ICP’s urgent application to block publication was dismissed on 27 November 2025. The investigation into Kasser II armoured vehicles, designed in South Africa and assembled in the UAE by ICP staff, can now be published.
#OpenSecrets
#OpenSecrets
The Dan Corder Show on ENCA
CFE Executive Director Nicole Fritz shared her expert legal opinion on who might be the next National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) for South Africa.
#news #democracy #npa #statecapture #freeexpression
CFE Executive Director Nicole Fritz shared her expert legal opinion on who might be the next National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) for South Africa.
#news #democracy #npa #statecapture #freeexpression
December 2, 2025 at 9:38 AM
The Dan Corder Show on ENCA
CFE Executive Director Nicole Fritz shared her expert legal opinion on who might be the next National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) for South Africa.
#news #democracy #npa #statecapture #freeexpression
CFE Executive Director Nicole Fritz shared her expert legal opinion on who might be the next National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) for South Africa.
#news #democracy #npa #statecapture #freeexpression
Today is World AIDS Day.
South Africa once lived through the worst HIV/AIDS crisis on earth. What pulled the country out of it was not government policy, but people. Activists. Patients. Mothers. Doctors. Lawyers. And above all, the Treatment Action Campaign.
#WorldAIDSDay #TreatmentActionCampaign
South Africa once lived through the worst HIV/AIDS crisis on earth. What pulled the country out of it was not government policy, but people. Activists. Patients. Mothers. Doctors. Lawyers. And above all, the Treatment Action Campaign.
#WorldAIDSDay #TreatmentActionCampaign
December 1, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Today is World AIDS Day.
South Africa once lived through the worst HIV/AIDS crisis on earth. What pulled the country out of it was not government policy, but people. Activists. Patients. Mothers. Doctors. Lawyers. And above all, the Treatment Action Campaign.
#WorldAIDSDay #TreatmentActionCampaign
South Africa once lived through the worst HIV/AIDS crisis on earth. What pulled the country out of it was not government policy, but people. Activists. Patients. Mothers. Doctors. Lawyers. And above all, the Treatment Action Campaign.
#WorldAIDSDay #TreatmentActionCampaign
The Campaign for Free Expression (CFE) welcomes the decision of the Praktiseer Magistrates’ Court to set aside the protection order previously granted against freelance journalist Thomo Nkgadima.
November 19, 2025 at 11:24 AM
The Campaign for Free Expression (CFE) welcomes the decision of the Praktiseer Magistrates’ Court to set aside the protection order previously granted against freelance journalist Thomo Nkgadima.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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It’s here 👀
The Campaign for Free Expression’s 2025 Annual Report is out now!
Explore the state of free speech across Southern Africa, the wins, the challenges, and the road ahead.
Read it on our website 🔗
#FreeExpression #MediaFreedom #CFE2025
The Campaign for Free Expression’s 2025 Annual Report is out now!
Explore the state of free speech across Southern Africa, the wins, the challenges, and the road ahead.
Read it on our website 🔗
#FreeExpression #MediaFreedom #CFE2025
October 29, 2025 at 9:34 AM
It’s here 👀
The Campaign for Free Expression’s 2025 Annual Report is out now!
Explore the state of free speech across Southern Africa, the wins, the challenges, and the road ahead.
Read it on our website 🔗
#FreeExpression #MediaFreedom #CFE2025
The Campaign for Free Expression’s 2025 Annual Report is out now!
Explore the state of free speech across Southern Africa, the wins, the challenges, and the road ahead.
Read it on our website 🔗
#FreeExpression #MediaFreedom #CFE2025
📢 The 2025 Annual Freedom of Expression Report is out now!
This year’s report unpacks the state of free speech and why it matters now more than ever.
Read the full report and see why your voice matters.
Link: freeexpression.org.za/wp-content/u...
This year’s report unpacks the state of free speech and why it matters now more than ever.
Read the full report and see why your voice matters.
Link: freeexpression.org.za/wp-content/u...
October 21, 2025 at 4:17 PM
📢 The 2025 Annual Freedom of Expression Report is out now!
This year’s report unpacks the state of free speech and why it matters now more than ever.
Read the full report and see why your voice matters.
Link: freeexpression.org.za/wp-content/u...
This year’s report unpacks the state of free speech and why it matters now more than ever.
Read the full report and see why your voice matters.
Link: freeexpression.org.za/wp-content/u...
The 2025 Annual Freedom of Expression Report is here!
Dive into key insights, emerging challenges, and the stories shaping free speech in South Africa and beyond.
#FreedomOfExpression #CFEAnnualReport #FreeSpeechSA #DigitalRights #HumanRights #MediaFreedom #TransparencyMatters
Dive into key insights, emerging challenges, and the stories shaping free speech in South Africa and beyond.
#FreedomOfExpression #CFEAnnualReport #FreeSpeechSA #DigitalRights #HumanRights #MediaFreedom #TransparencyMatters
October 21, 2025 at 9:01 AM
The 2025 Annual Freedom of Expression Report is here!
Dive into key insights, emerging challenges, and the stories shaping free speech in South Africa and beyond.
#FreedomOfExpression #CFEAnnualReport #FreeSpeechSA #DigitalRights #HumanRights #MediaFreedom #TransparencyMatters
Dive into key insights, emerging challenges, and the stories shaping free speech in South Africa and beyond.
#FreedomOfExpression #CFEAnnualReport #FreeSpeechSA #DigitalRights #HumanRights #MediaFreedom #TransparencyMatters
A new era for free expression.
Nicole Fritz, Executive Director of the Campaign for Free Expression, introduces our Annual Freedom of Expression Report, a reflection on the challenges and opportunities shaping democracy in the digital age.
#FreeExpression #CFEReport2025 #Democracy #MediaFreedom
Nicole Fritz, Executive Director of the Campaign for Free Expression, introduces our Annual Freedom of Expression Report, a reflection on the challenges and opportunities shaping democracy in the digital age.
#FreeExpression #CFEReport2025 #Democracy #MediaFreedom
October 20, 2025 at 2:46 PM
A new era for free expression.
Nicole Fritz, Executive Director of the Campaign for Free Expression, introduces our Annual Freedom of Expression Report, a reflection on the challenges and opportunities shaping democracy in the digital age.
#FreeExpression #CFEReport2025 #Democracy #MediaFreedom
Nicole Fritz, Executive Director of the Campaign for Free Expression, introduces our Annual Freedom of Expression Report, a reflection on the challenges and opportunities shaping democracy in the digital age.
#FreeExpression #CFEReport2025 #Democracy #MediaFreedom
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
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
October 16, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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
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
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
October 15, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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
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
#MFF2025
October 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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
#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
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
October 15, 2025 at 6:15 AM
🔥 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
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
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
October 7, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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
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
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
October 2, 2025 at 5:10 PM
⏳ 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
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 Annual Report
📖 More in our Annual Report: freeexpression.org.za/wp-content/u...
Visit: freeexpression.org.za/about/ For More information
October 1, 2025 at 9:03 AM
“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 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
#Accountability #Whistleblowers #Parliament #SouthAfrica
September 26, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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
#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
CFE Annual Report
📖 Annual Report explains everything: freeexpression.org.za/wp-content/u...
#FreeExpression
September 25, 2025 at 3:32 PM
“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
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
📖 Annual Report explains everything: freeexpression.org.za/.../CFE-Annu....
CFE Annual Report
#FreeExpression
September 24, 2025 at 1:57 PM
“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
📖 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
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
September 23, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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
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]
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]
September 22, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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]
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
Read it now and join the conversation.
#FreeExpression2025 #CFEReport
September 18, 2025 at 3:18 PM
🚨 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
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-...
Deadline for applications: Friday, 17 October
For more information, visit:
freeexpression.org.za/.../vacancy-...
September 10, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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-...
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.
August 27, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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
August 7, 2025 at 8:27 AM
From politicians to editors – Gloria Irankunda shares how power influences journalistic integrity. #speakupSA #freedomofexpeession #freedomofspeech