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South Africa and Namibia lead Africa in the 2026 Press Freedom Index, both ranking above the United States. Their standing reflects strong legal protections and media independence, even as global press freedom reaches its lowest level in 25 years.

Fare thee well, Bra Joe

by Ruschka Jaffer Site Administrator | Feb 24, 2026 | Articles, Home Page Featured Posts, Written by Others | 0

By Abbey MakoeBra Joe Latakgomo was a gentle giant of Black journalism. Orally, he was not a man...

Words can move mountains: Remembering Diana Ferrus

by Ruschka Jaffer Site Administrator | Feb 2, 2026 | Articles, History, Home Page Featured Posts, Written by Zubeida | 0

Poet Diana Ferrus has died. Her poem helped secure the 2002 return of Sarah Baartman’s remains from France to South Africa.

Does Judaism support the views of South Africa’s Rabbi Goldstein?

by nurene | Oct 27, 2025 | Articles, Home Page Featured Posts, Written by Others | 0

Steven Friedman questions whether Rabbi Warren Goldstein’s defence of Israel reflects authentic Jewish teaching. He examines core Judaic principles that reject violence and highlight justice, showing how faith can be misused for hate—or reclaimed for peace.

“I feel so helpless -so ashamed to be a human being”

by nurene | Sep 28, 2025 | Articles, Home Page Featured Posts, Written by Zubeida | 0

Zubeida Jaffer reflects on Shabbir Banoobhai’s plea and the moral weight of Gaza solidarity, as the Global Sumud Flotilla sails and Cape Town marches demand justice. A quiet meditation on compassion, conscience and collective responsibility.

Global Media organisations call for an end to killing of journalists

by nurene | Sep 8, 2025 | Home Page Featured Posts, Written by Zubeida | 0

In September 2025 more than 50 global media organisations gathered in Johannesburg to adopt the Johannesburg Declaration, committing to media integrity, journalist safety and action ahead of the G20. The M20 calls for a Media Integrity Monitoring Framework and a global push against impunity for attacks on journalists.

Juby Mayet – a journalist trailblazer

by nurene | Aug 25, 2025 | Articles, Home Page Featured Posts, Written by Others | 0

A biography of a trailblazer: Sam Mathe chronicles the life of Juby Mayet, a writer and political activist who blazed a trail for women in journalism. From her early days at the Golden City Post to her pivotal role in the Union of Black Journalists and her detention under the Internal Security Act.

Veteran journalists speak out against killing of Gaza journalists

by nurene | Aug 18, 2025 | Articles, Home Page Featured Posts, Written by Zubeida | 0

Veteran journalists who once fought apartheid in South Africa have condemned the ongoing killing of journalists in Gaza. In a strongly worded statement, they demand accountability for Israel’s actions and urge the South African government to review its ties with Tel Aviv.

An Open Letter to Marlene Le Roux at Artscape

by nurene | Aug 11, 2025 | Articles, Home Page Featured Posts, Written by Zubeida | 0

In this heartfelt open letter, Zubeida Jaffer reflects on the 2025 Women’s Humanity Festival at Artscape, led by Marlene Le Roux. From the stirring voices of Danielle Speckman and Ernestine Nur Stuurman to urgent conversations on peace, environmental protection, and inclusivity, the event showcased the power of art and community to inspire change.

Farewell Bra Ike Segola, an unsung hero of South African Journalism

by nurene | Jul 17, 2025 | Articles, Home Page Featured Posts, Written by Others | 0

Veteran journalist Joe Thloloe pays tribute to Ike Segola — a quiet titan of South African journalism. From the Sowetan newsroom to the frontlines of the media freedom struggle, Segola’s legacy lives in the countless lives and headlines he shaped behind the scenes. This is a farewell to a true subbing legend.