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News influencers are reshaping the media – insights from Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa

Amy Ross Arguedas and Nic Newman 28 Nov 2025

Tunisian journalists rally near the government's office, holding signs to protest press restrictions, call for greater freedom, demand the release of their jailed colleagues, and vow that the widening crackdown will not silence them, in Tunis, Tunisia, 20 November 2025. Source: Reuters/Jihed Abidellaoui

Tunisian reporters take to the streets to oppose crackdowns

Tarek Amara 21 Nov 2025

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International Journalist Day: 2,535 journalists killed since 1992

19 Nov 2025

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with SANEF member during a handover of M20 Johannesburg Declaration. From left to Right: Ronald Lamola, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, William Bird, director of Moxii Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa, Makhudu Sefara, chairperson of Sanef and Enoch Godongwana, Minister of Finance.

President Ramaphosa pleased with M20 Johannesburg Declaration initiative

19 Nov 2025

When a global powerhouse like the BBC ends up apologising for a “misleading edit” of Donald Trump’s speech - a move that’s now sparked resignations and a potential $1bn lawsuit - it shakes more than their newsroom. It shakes faith in journalism itself (Image supplied)

The BBC-Trump saga: Questioning integrity in journalism and PR

Hayley Hillary 13 Nov 2025

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BBC director-general Tim Davie steps down amid Trump scandal

10 Nov 2025

The M20 Declaration was formally handed over to South Africa’s Minister of Digital and Communication Technologies Solly Malatsi (centre), by William Bird (MMA) and Sbu Ngalwa (Sanef)

Johannesburg Declaration handed to G20

6 Oct 2025

#NedbankIMC2025 | Ryan Sauer - Empowering marketers in the boardroom

#NedbankIMC2025 | Ryan Sauer - Empowering marketers in the boardroom

Danette Breitenbach 2 Oct 2025

Thabo Leshilo is the new public advocate. Source: PCSA.

Thabo Leshilo named Press Council's public advocate

30 Sep 2025

ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! stars Jimmy Kimmel. Copyright: Disney/Mark Seliger

Jimmy Kimmel back on air after brief suspension

23 Sep 2025

Khaya Koko wins 2025 Nat Nakasa Award for exposing Johannesburg corruption. Source: Sanef.

Khaya Koko's fearless reporting earns Nat Nakasa Award

22 Sep 2025

ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! stars Jimmy Kimmel. Copyright: Disney/Mark Seliger

Jimmy Kimmel show pulled amid political comments

18 Sep 2025

Safrea condemns police harassment of freelance journalist in Cape Town

Safrea condemns police harassment of freelance journalist in Cape Town

Safrea 18 Sep 2025

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Lesotho Times editor wrongfully arrested, admits anti-corruption agency

Sechaba Mokhethi 12 Sep 2025

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