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
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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.
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Ekurhuleni mayor’s bid to muzzle News24, get R750 000 dismissed by High Court
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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/…
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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…
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That is not what is being asked for. We recognise that there may be legitimate national security concerns relating to particular witnesses and evidence. But non-disclosure must be narrowly carved and properly justified. As our highest court has long held.
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More moves to keep the state of the SSA, its conduct and decisions outside of public scrutiny. Of course there are instances where national security considerations may demand non-disclosure. But following Zondo and HLRP, surely the imperative of scrutiny must weigh heaviest.
HAPPENING NOW: Madlanga Commission evidence leaders are applying for testimony about what SA intelligence authorities knew about criminal infiltration of law enforcement to be heard in camera (secret).
@amaBhungane, @dailymaverick and @News24 are opposing this.
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“We know of no case in South Africa’s democratic history in which a criminal trial was sealed from the public.”
BREAKING | SSA now wants total and complete ban on media and public in Dlomo trial news24.com/investigations/ss…
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A fight worth having. Today, the SSA will oppose an application by @News24, @amaBhungane, @dailymaverick, and the Campaign for @_FreeExpression to access the trial of Zuma's superspy. It goes to the heart of constitutionalism. news24.com/investigations/cl… via @news24
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Find the recording to Intelwatch's roundtable about responding to Legal and Regulatory Threats to the media in Southern Africa: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL…
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The SSA wants the trial of Zuma spy Thulani Dlomo kept secret. News24, alongside @amaBhungane, @dailymaverick and @_FreeExpression will be back in court arguing for public and media access on Wednesday. news24.com/investigations/cl…
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Moxii Africa at the signing ceremony of a Voluntary Framework of Cooperation to Address Disinformation During the 2026 Local Government Elections with the IEC and online platforms.
In picture (group), are representatives from Moxii Africa, @Meta Inc, @googleafrica , @TikTok , and @MicrosoftSA with the @IECSouthAfrica CEO Sy Mamabolo.
This Voluntary Framework of Cooperation seeks to contribute to efforts to ensure fair and credible elections by safeguarding information integrity through tackling disinformation.
Stay tuned for more updates on this.
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And @_FreeExpression 😉
We were in the High Court yesterday, alongside @amaBhungane and @dailymaverick, to force access to a crucial state capture trial. The SSA have now said they will oppose any application to open the trial. news24.com/investigations/cl…
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Our webinar tomorrow @2.30pmCAT aims to identify legal threats facing the media. It will explore legal responses & opportunities for collaboration.
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 876 5808 9595
Passcode: 261655
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Remember now:
Refugee law is part of international law.
Y’all can’t be celebrating her prize AND trying to chop through the doors of the Constitutional Court with machetes because its judges tell Home Affairs to process asylum applications properly.
“Let me dedicate this award to all of the survivors of international crimes as well as to practitioners and defenders of international justice whose passion and courage continue to ensure that impunity will not be allowed to reign.”
Today Navi Pillay, judge and human rights defender, was awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her tireless dedication to upholding international law.
Read more about our newest peace laureate: nobelprize.org/prizes/peace/…
ALT Navi Pillay is speaking in a formal setting. Text on the image reads: "Navi Pillay, 2026 Nobel Peace Prize" and "Let me dedicate this award to all of the survivors of international crimes."
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Campaign for Free Expression @_FreeExpression is seeking to intervene in application to the Constitutional Court brought by whistleblowers, Martha Ngoye and Tiro Holele
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On stage at the Media Freedom Festival 2026 : Legal and Media Experts🎙️
Exploring the legal boundaries of freedom of expression: Rate the hate challenge.
A deep dive into the legal dimensions of freedom of expression, the ‘Rate the Hate’ challenge confronts the moral dilemmas of free speech, inviting thought-provoking discussions.
Date : 14 October 2026, 17:45 PM
Venue : Goethe-Institut, 119 Jan Smuts Ave, Parkwood, Johannesburg, 2193.
RSVP : shorturl.at/ao7ia
#MFF2026
