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Freedom Day reflections: language, expression and responsibility

Higher Education

Freedom Day reflections: language, expression and responsibility

Issued by Stellenbosch University Language Centre 22 Apr 2024

Source: © Unesco The 2023 Unesco / Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize has been awarded to three imprisoned Iranian women journalists

Media Freedom

Unesco/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize awarded to 3 imprisoned Iranian women journalists

3 May 2023

Media

From advertising blackmail to physical threats, Kenya's journalists are under attack - but they must also regain public trust

George Ogola 17 Apr 2023

Image source: Ron Lach from

Media & Entertainment Law

Legal dos and dont's: Influencers' guide to Comesa regulations

Reece May 3 Nov 2022

Image source: © Kheng Guan Toh –

Legislation & Regulation

Comesa Competition Regulations: Draft guidelines on penalty, settlement and hearing procedures

Lerisha Naidu, Sphesihle Nxumalo and Zareenah Rasool 2 Nov 2021

Gibs Media Leadership Think Tank launch - Social media, internet shutdowns, incitement and democracy

Media

Gibs Media Leadership Think Tank launch - Social media, internet shutdowns, incitement and democracy

Issued by Gordon Institute of Business Science 27 Sep 2021

As press freedom continues to struggle in Kenya, alternatives keep hope alive

Media Freedom

As press freedom continues to struggle in Kenya, alternatives keep hope alive

Wambui Wamunyu 3 May 2021

Media

Controls to manage fake news in Africa are affecting freedom of expression

Ashwanee Budoo 18 May 2020

Eritrean President Isaias Afewerki and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed during a ceremony marking the reopening of the Eritrean Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on July 16, 2018. A recent thawing of relations between the two countries did not lead to improved conditions for the media in Eritrea. Credit: CPJ/Reuters/Tiksa Negeri.

Media Freedom

10 most censored countries

13 Sep 2019

Kenyan president should not sign cybercrime bill into law

Digital

Kenyan president should not sign cybercrime bill into law

15 May 2018

A December to remember: Africa's dire press freedom record

Media

A December to remember: Africa's dire press freedom record

3 Jan 2018

Media threats increase in Kenya

Media

Media threats increase in Kenya

30 May 2017

Media

22 ‘watchdog' projects in Africa win funding

3 Feb 2017

South Africa votes against internet freedom

Internet

South Africa votes against internet freedom

6 Jul 2016

Turning freedom of expression resolutions into reality

Media

Turning freedom of expression resolutions into reality

Pansy Tlakula 3 May 2016

Pakistan cyber bill threatens free speech, privacy: rights groups

Media Freedom

Pakistan cyber bill threatens free speech, privacy: rights groups

21 Apr 2015

UK internet trolls may be jailed for two years

Internet

UK internet trolls may be jailed for two years

20 Oct 2014

BBC calls on authorities to stop jamming broadcasts

TV

BBC calls on authorities to stop jamming broadcasts

2 Jun 2014

Kholwane says press freedom in SA is protected by law

Media

Kholwane says press freedom in SA is protected by law

Issued by Media Development and Diversity Agency 8 May 2014

Celebrating World Press Freedom Day and 20 years of media freedom and diversity

Media

Celebrating World Press Freedom Day and 20 years of media freedom and diversity

Issued by Media Development and Diversity Agency 2 May 2014

Zone 9 bloggers must be immediately and unconditionally released

Media

Zone 9 bloggers must be immediately and unconditionally released

29 Apr 2014

Press Freedom in Africa slowed down by legislative stalling

Media Freedom

Press Freedom in Africa slowed down by legislative stalling

Katie Ebner-Landy 9 Aug 2013

Media

Address by chairperson of the Portfolio Committee of Communications, Hon. S.E Kholwane

Issued by Media Development and Diversity Agency 13 May 2013

Media

World Press Freedom speech at the joint MDDA and DUT event

Issued by Media Development and Diversity Agency 6 May 2013

Media Freedom

IFEX and World Press Freedom Day

6 May 2013

Celebrating World Press Freedom Day

Media

Celebrating World Press Freedom Day

Issued by Media Development and Diversity Agency 3 May 2013

Digital

Tanzania urged to make digitalisation process more accessible

22 Mar 2013

Media

Chairman of Tanzania Editors Forum attacked

7 Mar 2013

Radio & Audio

Broadcast regulator closes down radio station

5 Mar 2013

Media Freedom

Africa's editors unite behind free speech campaign

29 Nov 2012

Secrecy bill: R2K to march in Pretoria

Media Freedom

Secrecy bill: R2K to march in Pretoria

27 Sep 2012

Media

Tanzanian journalist killed in political rally

6 Sep 2012

Eskinder Nega sentenced to 18 years in jail

Media Freedom

Eskinder Nega sentenced to 18 years in jail

16 Jul 2012

Press freedom: An own goal for Ukraine

Media Freedom

Press freedom: An own goal for Ukraine

2 Jul 2012

Media Freedom

Two special rapporteurs call for accountability in crimes against journalists

21 Jun 2012

Zapiro wins 2012 IPA Freedom to Publish Prize

Media Freedom

Zapiro wins 2012 IPA Freedom to Publish Prize

12 Jun 2012

Liberia to join movement to repeal criminal defamation

Media Freedom

Liberia to join movement to repeal criminal defamation

8 May 2012

MISA-Malawi wants repeal of media laws

Media Freedom

MISA-Malawi wants repeal of media laws

Gregory Gondwe: @Kalipochi 4 May 2012

Malawian journalists bemoan lack of NGO support

Media

Malawian journalists bemoan lack of NGO support

Gregory Gondwe: @Kalipochi 30 Apr 2012

Media Freedom

APAI calls on ACHPR to advance the right to access information

25 Apr 2012

Media Freedom

MISA stresses need for access to information in Africa

20 Apr 2012

Journalists provide global prescription for fighting violence and impunity

Media Freedom

Journalists provide global prescription for fighting violence and impunity

10 Apr 2012

International delegation to meet Ukraine president over press freedom concerns

Media Freedom

International delegation to meet Ukraine president over press freedom concerns

2 Apr 2012

Media

Parliament to summon Shamu over media reforms

Jennifer Dube 2 Apr 2012

Media

Press freedom orgs, journos against UNESCO-Obiang prize

5 Mar 2012

Media

Proposed media law fails to safeguard free press

6 Jan 2012

Niger's president endorses Table Mountain Declaration

Media Freedom

Niger's president endorses Table Mountain Declaration

1 Dec 2011

Media support delegation goes to Libya

Media Freedom

Media support delegation goes to Libya

2 Nov 2011

Article 19 concerned over amendment to Malawi Penal Code

Media Freedom

Article 19 concerned over amendment to Malawi Penal Code

Gregory Gondwe 6 Apr 2011

PR practitioners - learn to say No!

PR & Communications

PR practitioners - learn to say No!

Richard Linning 31 Mar 2011