Campaign for Free Expression is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit organisation which defends and enables freedom of expression for all in Southern Africa
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Before you share anything this week: is it true, is it fair, who gains? If it fails: real411.org.za/complaints/su… #Real411 #SeeSomethingDoSomething
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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Before you share anything this week: is it true, is it fair, who gains? If it fails: real411.org.za/complaints/su… #Real411 #SeeSomethingDoSomething
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.
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.
ALT Panel at PILG 2026
[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.
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CFE brought the case together with media partners Media24, @dailymaverick and @amaBhungane.
[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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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…
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Ekurhuleni mayor’s bid to muzzle News24, get R750 000 dismissed by High Court
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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…
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.
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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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Media wins as court reopens trial of Zuma-linked spy in R12m fraud case dailymaverick.co.za/article/…
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Welldone @amaBhungane @dailymaverick @SamSoleZA @_FreeExpression. The media should never be muzzled. Your victory shows that there is power in standing togather @TabaniMoyo @MISARegional
[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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Democracy dies behind locked court doors. Kudos to @News24 and @CowansView. Thanks for taking us along on this NB ride with @amaBhungane and @_FreeExpression Shoutout to amazing lawyers dailymaverick.co.za/article/…
BREAKING | SSA capitulates: Media, civil society win access to Dlomo state capture trial
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[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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A win for open justice and access as the SSA capitulates at the Pretoria High Court. The media and public now have access to a major state capture trial. news24.com/investigations/ss…
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Had it not been for the media and civil society, the public would have had no knowledge that this trial was proceeding or how it is being conducted. Well done to our co-applicants, @News24 @dailymaverick @amaBhungane and our spectacular legal team.
A win for open justice and access as the SSA capitulates at the Pretoria High Court. The media and public now have access to a major state capture trial. news24.com/investigations/ss…
[WEBINAR] CFE is hosting a webinar titled: What to Do When Faced with a Legal Threat - A Guide for Journalists and Media Houses on 29 October 2026.
Follow the proceedings live on YouTube: [youtube.com/watch?v=yxMDY5JG…]
#SpeakUpSA #MediaFreedom #FreedomOfExpression
We are excited to have journalists Khaya Koko, Edwin Naidu, and Sisanda Mbolekwa, alongside CFE Legal Researcher Nkanyiso Ngqulunga, who will share their insights and experiences on navigating legal threats in journalism.
#SpeakUpSA #MediaFreedom #FreedomOfExpression