@_FreeExpression

Campaign for Free Expression is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit organisation which defends and enables freedom of expression for all in Southern Africa

 South Africa
freeexpression.org.za/
Joined August 2021
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Thandi Smith will moderate the conversation. You can join the proceedings on our YouTube page: youtube.com/watch?v=yxMDY5JG… #SpeakUpSA #CFEWebinar #Journalists #SLAPPSuits
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We are excited to have journalists Khaya Koko, Edwin Naidu, and Sisanda Aluta Mbolekwa, alongside CFE Legal Researcher Nkanyiso Ngqulunga, who will share their insights and experiences on navigating legal threats in journalism.
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[CFE WEBINAR] Meet our speakers for our upcoming webinar titled: What to Do When Faced with a Legal Threat - A Guide for Journalists and Media Houses on 29 October 2026. You can join the proceedings on our YouTube page: youtube.com/watch?v=yxMDY5JG… #SpeakUpSA #CFEWebinar #SLAPPSuits
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SABC News
@SABCNewsOct 26
WATCH | SABC News reporter Thabiso Radebe speaks to @_BongiweZwane following his arrest earlier today while covering a protest in Lenasia, south of Johannesburg. For more news, visit sabcnews.com
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Here’s what attendees had to say about the three-day event, held at the Goethe-Institut in Johannesburg. #MFF2026 #MediaFreedom #Elections2026
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[MEDIA FREEDOM FESTIVAL RECAP] Building trust ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections, tackling bots and disinformation, and protecting the information ecosystem were among the key conversations at the 2026 Media Freedom Festival. #MFF2026 #MediaFreedom #Elections2026
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#SeeSomethingDoSomething #Elections2026
Moxii Africa
@moxiiafricaOct 26
Before you share anything this week: is it true, is it fair, who gains? If it fails: real411.org.za/complaints/su… #Real411 #SeeSomethingDoSomething
Real411 card: Nine days to the vote. This week, before you share: is it true, is it fair, who gains? Report it if it fails.

ALT Real411 card: Nine days to the vote. This week, before you share: is it true, is it fair, who gains? Report it if it fails.

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Moxii Africa
@moxiiafricaOct 26
Before you share anything this week: is it true, is it fair, who gains? If it fails: real411.org.za/complaints/su… #Real411 #SeeSomethingDoSomething
Real411 card: Nine days to the vote. This week, before you share: is it true, is it fair, who gains? Report it if it fails.

ALT Real411 card: Nine days to the vote. This week, before you share: is it true, is it fair, who gains? Report it if it fails.

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#PILG2026
Centre for Environmental Rights@CentreEnvRightsOct 26
The first panel of #PILG2026 is underway! Our first panel, “Interrogating the ‘Anti-Development Narrative’: Development for Who?” Edward Molopi (@SERI_RightsSA ), Thami Nkosi (CER) and Ezile Madlala (@LHR_SA ) unpack critical questions around development, rights and justice.
Panel at PILG 2026

ALT Panel at PILG 2026

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Replying to @_FreeExpression @dailymaverick @amaBhungane
Watch the full interview here: youtube.com/watch?v=KWbvPUJe…

Thulani Dhlomo's trial continues

The Pretoria High Court trial of the former senior intelligence off...

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CFE brought the case together with media partners Media24, @dailymaverick and @amaBhungane.
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[WATCH] CFE Executive Director Nicole Fritz spoke to Stephen Grootes on @Newzroom405 about the North Gauteng High Court ruling granting the media and public access to the corruption trial of former State Security Agency officials. #MediaFreedom
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[CFE SUBMISSION] Campaign for Free Expression has made a submission to the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression. Full statement: freeexpression.org.za/wp-con…
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SikonathiMantshantsh@SikonathiMOct 23
The Gauteng high court has dismissed another application by Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, @nkosindiphile_x, mayor of @City_Ekurhuleni, to gag @News24 from publishing stories of his association with the alleged hitman accused of killing chief auditor Mpho Mafole. news24.com/investigations/ek…

Ekurhuleni mayor’s bid to muzzle News24, get R750 000 dismissed by High Court | News24

The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has dismissed Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza’s bid to muzzle News24’s critical reporting on him and get R750 000 from the publication, with punitive...

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News24 🇿🇦
@News24Oct 23
Ekurhuleni mayor’s bid to muzzle News24, get R750 000 dismissed by High Court brnw.ch/21x6CaM

Ekurhuleni mayor’s bid to muzzle News24, get R750 000 dismissed by High Court | News24

The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has dismissed Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza’s bid to muzzle News24’s critical reporting on him and get R750 000 from the publication, with punitive...

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The court has since ruled in favour of public and media access to the trial, marking an important victory for media freedom and the public’s right to know. @dailymaverick @amaBhungane @mailandguardian
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[ICYMI] CFE Executive Director Nicole Fritz spoke to John Maytham on @CapeTalk about CFE and other media organisations’ legal challenge to restrictions on public and media access to the ongoing trial of former State Security Agency officials. Listen here: omny.fm/shows/the-john-mayth…

Dlomo Trial: SSA Seeks Total Ban on Media and Public Access (Follow...

John Maytham speaks to Professor Nicole Fritz, Executive Director of the Campaign for Free Expression, one of the organisations challenging the restrictions, about the implications for media freedom,...

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Pieter Du Toit@PieterDuToitOct 23
Wins in the High Court in Pretoria in the AM - alongside our friends at @amaBhungane, @dailymaverick and @_FreeExpression - and in the High Court in Johannesburg in the PM. Both strenghten press freedom, accountability and transparency.
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Daily Maverick@dailymaverickOct 22
Media wins as court reopens trial of Zuma-linked spy in R12m fraud case dailymaverick.co.za/article/…

Media wins as court reopens trial of Zuma-linked spy in R12m fraud case

A Gauteng high court order has reopened the R12-million State Security Agency Project Mayibuye trial, granting public and media access while protecting intelligence secrets.…

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Intelwatch@IntelwatchNewsOct 22
Welldone @amaBhungane @dailymaverick @SamSoleZA @_FreeExpression. The media should never be muzzled. Your victory shows that there is power in standing togather @TabaniMoyo @MISARegional
Campaign For Free Expression@_FreeExpressionOct 22
[MEDIA STATEMENT] In a victory for media applicants – Media24, @amaBhungane and @dailymaverick – and CFE, the Pretoria High Court today granted the public and media access to the ongoing trial of former State Security Agency officials. Read here: freeexpression.org.za/wp-con…
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