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Media Monitoring Africa is rebranding to Moxii Africa.
Media Monitoring Africa is rebranding to Moxii Africa.
KnowNews : Promoting Dignity and Dialogue to Counter Hate Speech Webinar💻
Join us for a webinar that helps with gaining a clear understanding of the key definitions and concepts of hate speech.
📅 Date: 05 November 2025
🕐 Time: 13h00 – 15h00 (2 hours)
💻 Zoom registration link : ow.ly/GOQP50XhtrH
Join us for a webinar that helps with gaining a clear understanding of the key definitions and concepts of hate speech.
📅 Date: 05 November 2025
🕐 Time: 13h00 – 15h00 (2 hours)
💻 Zoom registration link : ow.ly/GOQP50XhtrH
October 27, 2025 at 8:46 AM
KnowNews : Promoting Dignity and Dialogue to Counter Hate Speech Webinar💻
Join us for a webinar that helps with gaining a clear understanding of the key definitions and concepts of hate speech.
📅 Date: 05 November 2025
🕐 Time: 13h00 – 15h00 (2 hours)
💻 Zoom registration link : ow.ly/GOQP50XhtrH
Join us for a webinar that helps with gaining a clear understanding of the key definitions and concepts of hate speech.
📅 Date: 05 November 2025
🕐 Time: 13h00 – 15h00 (2 hours)
💻 Zoom registration link : ow.ly/GOQP50XhtrH
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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
#MFF2025: WE ARE LIVE!!
Children make up 34% of South Africa population and it is imperative that we also teach them and consider them in conversations about media literacy.
Live stream: youtube.com/live/FS3FsfT...
Children make up 34% of South Africa population and it is imperative that we also teach them and consider them in conversations about media literacy.
Live stream: youtube.com/live/FS3FsfT...
October 15, 2025 at 12:42 PM
#MFF2025: WE ARE LIVE!!
Children make up 34% of South Africa population and it is imperative that we also teach them and consider them in conversations about media literacy.
Live stream: youtube.com/live/FS3FsfT...
Children make up 34% of South Africa population and it is imperative that we also teach them and consider them in conversations about media literacy.
Live stream: youtube.com/live/FS3FsfT...
MEDIA FREEDOM FESTIVAL DAY 2🎙️
Intimate 101 Conversations: Weaponisation of the Law - SLAPP suits and slapping back.
Time: 11:30am
Come Join us at the Peoples Theatre Cnr Hoofd street Johannesburg, GP, 2001
RSVP: ow.ly/lmRo50Xbx9G
Join the live stream : youtube.com/live/JS9KAKu...
Intimate 101 Conversations: Weaponisation of the Law - SLAPP suits and slapping back.
Time: 11:30am
Come Join us at the Peoples Theatre Cnr Hoofd street Johannesburg, GP, 2001
RSVP: ow.ly/lmRo50Xbx9G
Join the live stream : youtube.com/live/JS9KAKu...
October 15, 2025 at 9:08 AM
MEDIA FREEDOM FESTIVAL DAY 2🎙️
Intimate 101 Conversations: Weaponisation of the Law - SLAPP suits and slapping back.
Time: 11:30am
Come Join us at the Peoples Theatre Cnr Hoofd street Johannesburg, GP, 2001
RSVP: ow.ly/lmRo50Xbx9G
Join the live stream : youtube.com/live/JS9KAKu...
Intimate 101 Conversations: Weaponisation of the Law - SLAPP suits and slapping back.
Time: 11:30am
Come Join us at the Peoples Theatre Cnr Hoofd street Johannesburg, GP, 2001
RSVP: ow.ly/lmRo50Xbx9G
Join the live stream : youtube.com/live/JS9KAKu...
LIVE NOW: #MFF2025!!🗞️
Theme: Online Harms and the Law
Venue: The People's Theatre Cnr Hoofd street Johannesburg, GP, 2001
Come Join us!!!
Join the live stream: ow.ly/TGmn50Xbwuc
Theme: Online Harms and the Law
Venue: The People's Theatre Cnr Hoofd street Johannesburg, GP, 2001
Come Join us!!!
Join the live stream: ow.ly/TGmn50Xbwuc
October 15, 2025 at 9:02 AM
LIVE NOW: #MFF2025!!🗞️
Theme: Online Harms and the Law
Venue: The People's Theatre Cnr Hoofd street Johannesburg, GP, 2001
Come Join us!!!
Join the live stream: ow.ly/TGmn50Xbwuc
Theme: Online Harms and the Law
Venue: The People's Theatre Cnr Hoofd street Johannesburg, GP, 2001
Come Join us!!!
Join the live stream: ow.ly/TGmn50Xbwuc
Congratulations to the top 6 finalists of the Isu Elihle Awards 2025! 🎉 🏆
Your powerful story ideas champion children’s rights and we cannot wait to see the full coverage of each story idea.🏆
Stay tuned for the next steps!
Read more: ow.ly/H2os50WEI5X
Your powerful story ideas champion children’s rights and we cannot wait to see the full coverage of each story idea.🏆
Stay tuned for the next steps!
Read more: ow.ly/H2os50WEI5X
August 12, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Congratulations to the top 6 finalists of the Isu Elihle Awards 2025! 🎉 🏆
Your powerful story ideas champion children’s rights and we cannot wait to see the full coverage of each story idea.🏆
Stay tuned for the next steps!
Read more: ow.ly/H2os50WEI5X
Your powerful story ideas champion children’s rights and we cannot wait to see the full coverage of each story idea.🏆
Stay tuned for the next steps!
Read more: ow.ly/H2os50WEI5X
📢Isu Elihle Top 6 Announcement
Join us tommorow as we announce the top 6 finalists for 2025! These phenomenal story ideas centre children's rights and amplifies their voices.
Be there and do not miss out!
🕛 Time : 18:30pm
🔗 Link: ow.ly/TfOj50WC3PA
#IsuElihle2025
Join us tommorow as we announce the top 6 finalists for 2025! These phenomenal story ideas centre children's rights and amplifies their voices.
Be there and do not miss out!
🕛 Time : 18:30pm
🔗 Link: ow.ly/TfOj50WC3PA
#IsuElihle2025
August 11, 2025 at 8:23 AM
📢Isu Elihle Top 6 Announcement
Join us tommorow as we announce the top 6 finalists for 2025! These phenomenal story ideas centre children's rights and amplifies their voices.
Be there and do not miss out!
🕛 Time : 18:30pm
🔗 Link: ow.ly/TfOj50WC3PA
#IsuElihle2025
Join us tommorow as we announce the top 6 finalists for 2025! These phenomenal story ideas centre children's rights and amplifies their voices.
Be there and do not miss out!
🕛 Time : 18:30pm
🔗 Link: ow.ly/TfOj50WC3PA
#IsuElihle2025
#MMAinTheMedia: The SABC celebrates its 75th anniversary.
The public broadcaster aired its first bulletin on radio in 1950. To reflect on the reporting of SABC News, adhering to its editorial codes, we are joined in the studio by MMA's Director - William Bird.
WATCH: ow.ly/aRN850WqsZS
The public broadcaster aired its first bulletin on radio in 1950. To reflect on the reporting of SABC News, adhering to its editorial codes, we are joined in the studio by MMA's Director - William Bird.
WATCH: ow.ly/aRN850WqsZS
July 16, 2025 at 11:56 AM
#MMAinTheMedia: The SABC celebrates its 75th anniversary.
The public broadcaster aired its first bulletin on radio in 1950. To reflect on the reporting of SABC News, adhering to its editorial codes, we are joined in the studio by MMA's Director - William Bird.
WATCH: ow.ly/aRN850WqsZS
The public broadcaster aired its first bulletin on radio in 1950. To reflect on the reporting of SABC News, adhering to its editorial codes, we are joined in the studio by MMA's Director - William Bird.
WATCH: ow.ly/aRN850WqsZS
The Spotters Network
The Spotters Network is a community of people who are concerned about the rise of digital offences on social media platforms such as Disinformation, Incitement and Hate speech.
Read more : ow.ly/2vKQ50Wm8qC
For more info: ntsakom@mma.org.za
The Spotters Network is a community of people who are concerned about the rise of digital offences on social media platforms such as Disinformation, Incitement and Hate speech.
Read more : ow.ly/2vKQ50Wm8qC
For more info: ntsakom@mma.org.za
July 8, 2025 at 8:37 AM
The Spotters Network
The Spotters Network is a community of people who are concerned about the rise of digital offences on social media platforms such as Disinformation, Incitement and Hate speech.
Read more : ow.ly/2vKQ50Wm8qC
For more info: ntsakom@mma.org.za
The Spotters Network is a community of people who are concerned about the rise of digital offences on social media platforms such as Disinformation, Incitement and Hate speech.
Read more : ow.ly/2vKQ50Wm8qC
For more info: ntsakom@mma.org.za
Disinformation isn’t always obvious—and it’s not always about big issues.
Verify the reliability of your content:
When was it written & is there any new information since this date?
If it is questionable, submit your complaints @real411.org.za
See more: real411.org.za
Verify the reliability of your content:
When was it written & is there any new information since this date?
If it is questionable, submit your complaints @real411.org.za
See more: real411.org.za
July 4, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Disinformation isn’t always obvious—and it’s not always about big issues.
Verify the reliability of your content:
When was it written & is there any new information since this date?
If it is questionable, submit your complaints @real411.org.za
See more: real411.org.za
Verify the reliability of your content:
When was it written & is there any new information since this date?
If it is questionable, submit your complaints @real411.org.za
See more: real411.org.za
Quarterly wrapped: June Newsletter
In our latest newsletter, we reflect on the key moments, impactful dialogues, and ongoing efforts that shaped the month of June.
We remain committed to fostering a media environment that strives for an open and trusted information.
READ : ow.ly/FCNQ50WkiyY
In our latest newsletter, we reflect on the key moments, impactful dialogues, and ongoing efforts that shaped the month of June.
We remain committed to fostering a media environment that strives for an open and trusted information.
READ : ow.ly/FCNQ50WkiyY
July 4, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Quarterly wrapped: June Newsletter
In our latest newsletter, we reflect on the key moments, impactful dialogues, and ongoing efforts that shaped the month of June.
We remain committed to fostering a media environment that strives for an open and trusted information.
READ : ow.ly/FCNQ50WkiyY
In our latest newsletter, we reflect on the key moments, impactful dialogues, and ongoing efforts that shaped the month of June.
We remain committed to fostering a media environment that strives for an open and trusted information.
READ : ow.ly/FCNQ50WkiyY
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
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 1, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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
Too often, children's voices are left out of the news, and their stories are told without their best interests in mind.
The Isu Elihle Awards are back to celebrate child-centric journalism!
Submissions open on 5 May—stay tuned for more details.
Read more: t.co/Zehv5eDYgN
The Isu Elihle Awards are back to celebrate child-centric journalism!
Submissions open on 5 May—stay tuned for more details.
Read more: t.co/Zehv5eDYgN
March 28, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Too often, children's voices are left out of the news, and their stories are told without their best interests in mind.
The Isu Elihle Awards are back to celebrate child-centric journalism!
Submissions open on 5 May—stay tuned for more details.
Read more: t.co/Zehv5eDYgN
The Isu Elihle Awards are back to celebrate child-centric journalism!
Submissions open on 5 May—stay tuned for more details.
Read more: t.co/Zehv5eDYgN
Coming soon: March wrapped!
The latest updates, straight to your inbox!📥
Our latest newsletter is packed with insights, updates, and stories you don’t want to miss.
👀 Stay ahead—subscribe now: shorturl.at/m8PoT
The latest updates, straight to your inbox!📥
Our latest newsletter is packed with insights, updates, and stories you don’t want to miss.
👀 Stay ahead—subscribe now: shorturl.at/m8PoT
March 28, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Coming soon: March wrapped!
The latest updates, straight to your inbox!📥
Our latest newsletter is packed with insights, updates, and stories you don’t want to miss.
👀 Stay ahead—subscribe now: shorturl.at/m8PoT
The latest updates, straight to your inbox!📥
Our latest newsletter is packed with insights, updates, and stories you don’t want to miss.
👀 Stay ahead—subscribe now: shorturl.at/m8PoT
Coming soon: March Wrapped!📅
The latest updates, straight to your inbox!📥
Our latest newsletter is packed with insights, updates, and stories you don’t want to miss.
👀 Stay ahead—subscribe now: ow.ly/fmR650Vqftt
The latest updates, straight to your inbox!📥
Our latest newsletter is packed with insights, updates, and stories you don’t want to miss.
👀 Stay ahead—subscribe now: ow.ly/fmR650Vqftt
March 28, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Coming soon: March Wrapped!📅
The latest updates, straight to your inbox!📥
Our latest newsletter is packed with insights, updates, and stories you don’t want to miss.
👀 Stay ahead—subscribe now: ow.ly/fmR650Vqftt
The latest updates, straight to your inbox!📥
Our latest newsletter is packed with insights, updates, and stories you don’t want to miss.
👀 Stay ahead—subscribe now: ow.ly/fmR650Vqftt
[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!
[REPORT]🗞️: BROADCASTING DEMOCRACY? Analyzing the SABC'S role in the 2024 elections
This report, examines whether the SABC met its obligation to provide fair and balanced election coverage as required by the entity’s own editorial guidelines during 2024 elections.
Read more: ow.ly/P61h50VlcXl
This report, examines whether the SABC met its obligation to provide fair and balanced election coverage as required by the entity’s own editorial guidelines during 2024 elections.
Read more: ow.ly/P61h50VlcXl
March 20, 2025 at 8:27 AM
[REPORT]🗞️: BROADCASTING DEMOCRACY? Analyzing the SABC'S role in the 2024 elections
This report, examines whether the SABC met its obligation to provide fair and balanced election coverage as required by the entity’s own editorial guidelines during 2024 elections.
Read more: ow.ly/P61h50VlcXl
This report, examines whether the SABC met its obligation to provide fair and balanced election coverage as required by the entity’s own editorial guidelines during 2024 elections.
Read more: ow.ly/P61h50VlcXl
As mis-disinformation rises, the need to protect information integrity has never been greater. How do we safeguard the truth in a digital world ?💡
Join us at the Human Rights Festival for a discussion on Building Information Integrity in a Time of Right-Wing Facism.
📅 21 March 2025
Join us at the Human Rights Festival for a discussion on Building Information Integrity in a Time of Right-Wing Facism.
📅 21 March 2025
March 19, 2025 at 8:10 AM
As mis-disinformation rises, the need to protect information integrity has never been greater. How do we safeguard the truth in a digital world ?💡
Join us at the Human Rights Festival for a discussion on Building Information Integrity in a Time of Right-Wing Facism.
📅 21 March 2025
Join us at the Human Rights Festival for a discussion on Building Information Integrity in a Time of Right-Wing Facism.
📅 21 March 2025
Article 12🗞️
Over the weekend, Media Monitoring Africa's Web Rangers successfully hosted the new Article 12 members. It was a 2-day work filled with valuable insights on compiling a submission.
#WebRangersSA
#Article12
Over the weekend, Media Monitoring Africa's Web Rangers successfully hosted the new Article 12 members. It was a 2-day work filled with valuable insights on compiling a submission.
#WebRangersSA
#Article12
March 18, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Article 12🗞️
Over the weekend, Media Monitoring Africa's Web Rangers successfully hosted the new Article 12 members. It was a 2-day work filled with valuable insights on compiling a submission.
#WebRangersSA
#Article12
Over the weekend, Media Monitoring Africa's Web Rangers successfully hosted the new Article 12 members. It was a 2-day work filled with valuable insights on compiling a submission.
#WebRangersSA
#Article12
Human Rights Festival📅
As Human Rights Month unfolds, we remember the transformative energy of the 2024 Human Rights Festival—a gathering that echoed our vision for a fairer society. Human rights are part of what propels us forward every day.
As Human Rights Month unfolds, we remember the transformative energy of the 2024 Human Rights Festival—a gathering that echoed our vision for a fairer society. Human rights are part of what propels us forward every day.
March 14, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Human Rights Festival📅
As Human Rights Month unfolds, we remember the transformative energy of the 2024 Human Rights Festival—a gathering that echoed our vision for a fairer society. Human rights are part of what propels us forward every day.
As Human Rights Month unfolds, we remember the transformative energy of the 2024 Human Rights Festival—a gathering that echoed our vision for a fairer society. Human rights are part of what propels us forward every day.
A GUIDE TO RESPONSIBLE SOCIAL MEDIA COVERAGE OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE CASES🗞️
Avoid naming or identifying underage victims, directly or indirectly, to protect their identity- even if
they've shared this information themselves on social media.
Read more: bit.ly/3QIr2f4
Avoid naming or identifying underage victims, directly or indirectly, to protect their identity- even if
they've shared this information themselves on social media.
Read more: bit.ly/3QIr2f4
March 13, 2025 at 10:07 AM
A GUIDE TO RESPONSIBLE SOCIAL MEDIA COVERAGE OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE CASES🗞️
Avoid naming or identifying underage victims, directly or indirectly, to protect their identity- even if
they've shared this information themselves on social media.
Read more: bit.ly/3QIr2f4
Avoid naming or identifying underage victims, directly or indirectly, to protect their identity- even if
they've shared this information themselves on social media.
Read more: bit.ly/3QIr2f4
MMA in The Media🗞️
Platforms aren’t only nice to haves, but equal access to the internet is increasingly recognised as a human right. The common ways of interfacing with information is increasingly through the platforms.
READ MORE: bit.ly/4kL4kRe
Platforms aren’t only nice to haves, but equal access to the internet is increasingly recognised as a human right. The common ways of interfacing with information is increasingly through the platforms.
READ MORE: bit.ly/4kL4kRe
March 12, 2025 at 12:06 PM
MMA in The Media🗞️
Platforms aren’t only nice to haves, but equal access to the internet is increasingly recognised as a human right. The common ways of interfacing with information is increasingly through the platforms.
READ MORE: bit.ly/4kL4kRe
Platforms aren’t only nice to haves, but equal access to the internet is increasingly recognised as a human right. The common ways of interfacing with information is increasingly through the platforms.
READ MORE: bit.ly/4kL4kRe
MEDIA RELEASE🗞️
The term “pornography” is typically associated with consenting adults engaging in nudity & sexual activity. When applied to acts involving children, there is no place for that term—only abuse and criminality.
Read more: bit.ly/3FhEXWV
The term “pornography” is typically associated with consenting adults engaging in nudity & sexual activity. When applied to acts involving children, there is no place for that term—only abuse and criminality.
Read more: bit.ly/3FhEXWV
March 12, 2025 at 11:02 AM
MEDIA RELEASE🗞️
The term “pornography” is typically associated with consenting adults engaging in nudity & sexual activity. When applied to acts involving children, there is no place for that term—only abuse and criminality.
Read more: bit.ly/3FhEXWV
The term “pornography” is typically associated with consenting adults engaging in nudity & sexual activity. When applied to acts involving children, there is no place for that term—only abuse and criminality.
Read more: bit.ly/3FhEXWV
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