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1	Jan 1, '24	The family of legendary Photojournalist Peter Magubane has confirmed to SANEF that he passed on today peacefully surrounded by his family. He died midday today peacefully at his ho	24.9×	208k	262	96	1
2	Dec 13, '19	SANEF has learnt that the EFF has denied access to journalists from Daily Maverick, Scorpio, amaBhungane, Rapport and Caxton publications, among several media outlets.	23.9×	0	465	180	3
3	Jul 16, '21	SANEF calls on President Cyril Ramaphosa to take questions when addressing the nation	21.2×	0	884	301	2
4	Jun 15, '21	SANEF OUTRAGED BY COLLAPSE OF JOURNALISTIC ETHICS AT INDEPENDENT MEDIA’S PRETORIA NEWS	19.6×	0	255	161	7
5	Oct 24, '19	The South African National Editors' Forum has noted that it has lost its case against the EFF. SANEF respects the court’s ruling and we are awaiting the full judgment.	16.2×	0	427	297	2
6	Jun 30, '17	SANEF's written to Black First Land First following their statement today in which they 'warn white journalists'. Here's our full letter...	12.9×	0	282	378	0
7	Jun 23, '18	Chief Justice Mogoeng: we seem to have fallen so much in love with money, self, fame and approval by others that we have forgotten that many people laid their lives down so we can	12.8×	0	545	316	0
8	Sep 13, '19	SANEF challenges Mr Malema and other implicated EFF leaders to disprove the VBS reports and/or use the appropriate channels such as the Ombud’s Office and the Press Council if they	12.6×	0	339	176	1
9	Dec 19, '19	SANEF calls on all editors, media owners and newsroom executives to guard against all instances of editorial interference in newsrooms and to allow journalists to continue with the	12.4×	0	218	111	2
10	Oct 27, '19	The South African National Editors' Forum is shocked to hear of the Minister of Mineral and Energy Affairs, Gwede Mantashe’s brazen alleged admission that he paid two @SundayWorldZ	11.6×	0	260	244	4
11	Dec 19, '19	SANEF Deeply Concerned By Allegations Of Editorial Interference In The Newsroom At eNCA	9.7×	0	127	108	1
12	Sep 6, '22	SANEF CONDEMNS THE SERVING OF SUMMONS ON KARYN MAUGHAN BY FORMER PRESIDENT ZUMA’S LEGAL TEAM	9.5×	0	197	71	3
13	Jul 24, '19	We encourage you to make submissions to SANEF’s important Media Ethics and Credibility Inquiry looking into ethics breaches and capture of journalists and most importantly ways to	9.4×	0	82	90	3
14	Dec 13, '19	Banning media organisations will deprive ordinary citizens of relevant information that could assist them in making informed choices on how to vote. Therefore, the real victims of	8.6×	0	97	49	1
15	Mar 16, '21	Every attack on a journalist distorts reality by creating a climate of fear and self-censorship. Every journalist neutralised by terror, physically or cyberbullying, results in one	8.4×	0	213	84	1
16	Sep 18, '19	SANEF NOTES WITH DEEP CONCERN ALLEGATIONS AGAINST RANJENI MUNUSAMY Sanef has noted the testimony of Col Kobus Roelofse at the State Capture Commission of Inquiry, implicating Tiso	8.3×	0	139	160	4
17	Dec 4, '18	SANEF has condemned the publishing of the home address of EFF leader Julius Malema on Twitter by freelance journalist & author Jacques Pauw. This follows the publication of an	8.3×	0	147	167	1
18	Feb 9, '19	SANEF shocked by the actions of Communications Minister, Stella Ndabeni- Abrahams (Thread)	7.3×	0	214	152	1
19	Dec 4, '20	.@Eskom_SA CEO André de Ruyter we have recovered over a R1 billion from companies that defrauded Eskom. and we are going after the individuals did so.	7.2×	0	288	82	3
20	Aug 27, '25	Statement: SANEF mourns the passing of revered journalist, Tshidi Madia 27 August 2025 The South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) is deeply saddened to learn of the passing	7.1×	59k	169	39	3
21	Mar 31, '18	SANEF is deeply concerned with the pulling of veteran radio talkshow host @SakinaKamwendo's Forum at Eight programme on SAFM - halfway through the show. Producers were instructed t	6.7×	0	131	177	1
22	Dec 20, '19	SANEF welcomes the dismissal of eNCA’s #KanthanPillay, and we hope it now marks the beginning of eNCA restoring its credibility. It is unacceptable that a leader of a political par	6.1×	0	161	66	2
23	Sep 13, '19	Mr Malema's @EFF calling for this ban of the country’s leading (and award-winning) investigative journalism units is at odds with the oath he took and with accepted standards of co	6.0×	0	176	81	1
24	Aug 22, '20	SANEF new leadership announced: Chairperson Sbu Ngalwa (Newzroom Afrika); Deputy Chair Adriaan Basson News24; Secretary-General - Mahlatse Mahlase Primedia EWN; Treasurer - Nwabisa	5.8×	0	126	88	1
25	Mar 6, '19	Latest press statement: Sanef Outraged and Shocked By the Actions of EFF Leader and Its Supporters against Veteran Journalist Karima Brown – 06 March 2019 Read more:	5.8×	0	97	95	1
26	Jan 23, '19	BOSASA DID NOT DONATE TO SABC8 In response to an allegation published by TimesLive that Bosasa "appears" to have donated R100 000 to a crowdfunding campaign for the SABC8 journalis	5.7×	0	82	116	1
27	Mar 20, '18	SANEF is shocked following an attack on a journalist within the Parliamentary precinct today. In a disturbing video, the EFF's Floyd Shivambu is seen physically attacking Netwerk24	5.5×	0	102	135	1
28	Mar 6, '19	We call on Julius Malema and the entire EFF leadership to apologise to Karima Brown.	5.4×	0	109	42	0
29	Dec 19, '18	News Just In: Sanef has approached the Equality Court in Gauteng following a barrage of abusive and dangerous threats against journalists in South Africa.	5.0×	0	127	85	0
30	Dec 20, '19	Sanef welcomes the fact that #eNCA journalists have met with management and taken a strong stand against editorial interference! We commend them all for standing up for independent	4.8×	0	131	50	1
31	Dec 19, '19	The allegations of censorship against a senior editorial executive at eNCA go against the principles that SANEF holds dear. SANEF, therefore, calls on eNCA to immediately get to th	4.8×	0	86	78	0
32	Sep 7, '20	SANEF Condemns The Harassment Of eNCA Journalists By EFF Supporters @sbungalwa @AdriaanBasson @nwabisa_mak @hlatseentle @MaryPapayya @CitizenMediaNow @KatyKatopodis @FTFotography @	4.6×	0	52	36	0
33	Mar 19, '24	Statement: SANEF calls on newsrooms to think of their audiences when using polls	4.5×	38k	63	63	6
34	Apr 9, '19	SANEF strongly condemns the violent disruption at the launch of journalist Pieter-Louis Myburgh’s book “Gangster State” at Exclusive Books in Sandton this evening.	4.4×	0	158	71	1
35	Jul 14, '20	.@Enghumbhini Mr Shilowa, SANEF pleaded with the President and his office to allow questions at the last engagement with SANEF. @PresidencyZA @CyrilRamaphosa promised to take quest	4.3×	0	96	84	1
36	Jul 23, '17	#RonnieMamoepa was the ultimate professional and always media friendly. We send our condolences to his family. May he Rest In Peace.	4.2×	0	156	108	0
37	Apr 20, '18	Sanef is deeply concerned & disgusted by the labelling of certain prominent South African journalists & editors as “Stratcom” agents in front-page articles published by all	4.1×	0	69	98	1
38	Dec 12, '22	SANEF IS DISAPPOINTED BY MEDIA24’S REFUSAL TO RELEASE THE REPORT INTO ALLEGED ETHICAL BREACHES AT CITY PRESS NEWSPAPER	4.1×	0	88	70	2
39	Apr 2, '19	SANEF is concerned by the verbal attack by ANC Deputy Secretary General, Jessie Duarte against @eNCA political reporter, Samkele Maseko.	3.9×	0	92	49	0
40	Sep 13, '19	It is unacceptable that the leader of the third-largest political party would engage in unconstitutional actions that deny journalists the opportunity to work effectively by being	3.8×	0	64	29	0
41	Aug 14, '21	Mahlatse Mahlase is the recipient of the coveted Stephen Wrottesley Award - presented “for her passion, professionalism and commitment to SANEF and her dedication to media freedom	3.7×	0	79	15	1
42	Dec 23, '18	Media Freedom is YOUR Freedom!	3.6×	0	78	39	0
43	Sep 15, '19	It is unacceptable for @EFFSouthAfrica to respond to the allegations of impropriety by attempting to ban journalists from press conferences. In the past, @SAEditorsForum has oppose	3.6×	0	60	35	0
44	Jan 25, '19	Latest press statement: SANEF Appoints Independent Auditor to Investigate the Alleged Funding Of the SABC 8 Journalists by the Bosasa Group – 25 January 2019 Read more:	3.5×	0	67	58	0
45	Aug 14, '21	It is time for our keynote address by Hopewell Chin’ono, who will be presenting via video link from Zimbabwe. #NatNakasaAwards2021 @sanlam @daddyhope	3.4×	0	239	34	0
46	Sep 13, '19	Sanef Appalled By EFF’s Banning Of Investigative Journalism Units	3.4×	0	55	27	0
47	Jun 15, '21	The failure to do basic fact-checking & verify grandiose statements before publication has undermined & damaged the entire journalistic profession.	3.2×	0	64	31	0
48	Feb 25, '22	As Russian tanks roll into Ukraine, we fear for the safety of journalists from all over the world who are on the ground to cover the war. Reporters run the risk of being hit by the	3.2×	0	36	13	0
49	Nov 24, '18	SANEF agreed at its meeting to urgently seek a meeting with the leadership of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). This follows threats made mainly to female journalists, by EFF le	3.1×	0	44	39	0
50	Aug 14, '21	The recipient of the Nat Nakasa Award for 2021 is Styli Charalambous, the CEO and co-founder of Daily Maverick. Since its inception the publication has become one of the leading on	2.9×	0	131	29	0
51	Jul 23, '24	Congratulations @Sli_Masikane, joint winner in the Hard News category of the Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards 2024.	2.8×	24k	509	31	2
52	Dec 19, '18	Sanef Approaches Equality Court over Malema Remarks. Read the full statement here ...	2.8×	0	41	43	1
53	Mar 16, '21	SANEF condemns the unlawful and intimidatory acts of students aligned to the Economic Freedom Fighters against journalists	2.8×	0	53	22	0
54	Jun 29, '17	Sanef loudly reiterates that Journalism is not a crime! #mediafreedom #Journalismisnotacrime	2.6×	0	58	80	0
55	Jul 10, '19	Latest press statement: SANEF Condemns Harassment of Journalists – 10 July 2019 Read more:	2.6×	0	47	35	1
56	Nov 24, '18	Press statement: Sanef Council Resolutions on EFF Threats to the Media, the SABC’s Financial Crisis, Sanef’s Inquiry into Media Ethics and the Importance of Media Complaints Bodies	2.4×	0	41	68	0
57	Dec 19, '19	We welcome the fact that Maseko has agreed to approach Judge Kathleen Satchwell and the Media Ethics and Credibility Inquiry to discuss these issues further.	2.3×	0	46	39	0
58	Jun 2, '23	Statement: SANEF condemns any attempt by the Moti Group to gag or threaten the work of amaBhungane The South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) condemns the attempts being mad	2.3×	19k	119	77	3
59	Dec 15, '21	SANEF CONGRATULATES NIKIWE BIKITSHA ON HER APPOINTMENT TO THE NPC	2.2×	0	139	25	0
60	Mar 23, '20	SANEF welcomes President #Ramaphosa's historic announcement tonight. We note that although media workers were not specifically mentioned as emergency workers, we will be included.	2.2×	0	93	42	0
61	Jul 11, '21	SANEF condemns attacks on journalists during #FreeJacobZuma unrest and looting in Gauteng.	2.1×	0	33	35	1
62	Jun 11, '18	Kudos @SikonathiM on making the shortlist. All the best for the 2018 #NatNakasaAwards @FinancialMail	2.1×	0	114	24	0
63	Mar 31, '18	The media industry should be supporting all women in this sector - and especially highly competent, courageous black women such as @SakinaKamwendo. We need to ensure the diversity	2.0×	0	68	53	0
64	Jul 3, '21	SANEF & SADAG launch partnership to help journalists with mental health support & prioritise journalism wellness in all newsrooms across the country	2.0×	0	74	42	1
65	Sep 10, '20	.EFF leader Mbuyiseni Ndlozi owes ENCA journalist, Nobesuthu Hejana and the women of South Africa an apology. SANEF is also calling on the Gender Commission and Parliament to inves	2.0×	0	33	32	0
66	Jun 23, '18	Chief Justice Mogoeng says to be truly be effective in dealing with issues we face in SA we have to look at the powers behind them, what sustains them and why they will never let g	2.0×	0	84	49	0
67	Jun 23, '18	The Nat Nakasa award goes to Branko Brkic (@brankobrkic) Editor of the @dailymaverick #SANEFNatNakasa	2.0×	0	69	41	0
68	Sep 6, '22	It is also disheartening to note a tweet made by Zuma’s daughter, Dudu Zuma-Sambudla, which appears to incite violence against Maughan.	2.0×	0	45	21	0
69	Mar 23, '20	SANEF believes that it is essential that journalists are allowed to do their jobs so that ordinary citizens have a clear understanding of what is happening in their country - so th	2.0×	0	56	38	0
70	Aug 13, '21	SANEF disappointed by the Zimbabwe High Court’s role in the failure to grant journalist Hopewell Chin’ono permission to travel	2.0×	0	82	27	0
71	Jun 15, '21	This is reckless & irresponsible journalism of the highest order. This entire episode ranks as one of the lowest points in the history of South African journalism.	2.0×	0	44	23	0
72	Dec 2, '19	SANEF Rejects Attempts by Cricket South Africa (CSA) to Intimidate Journalists. Our full statement below ...	1.9×	0	64	38	0
73	Jul 4, '17	Sanef has today filed an urgent application against BLF & its founder, Mr Andile Mngxitama, at the South Gauteng High Court in Jhb	1.8×	0	66	44	0
74	Feb 9, '19	SANEF also salutes the SABC for airing the footage, showing fierce editorial independence and a shift from the recent past where freedom of expression was undermined at the public	1.8×	0	98	33	0
75	Jun 8, '18	Well done to Nhlanhla Mtaka @nhlanhlamtaka, Editor-in-Chief of Ingabadi Media @IngabadiMedia. You’ve made it to the shortlist of the 2018 #NatNakasaAwards @BayedeNews	1.7×	0	96	23	0
76	Jul 7, '17	We are defending more than media freedom, we are defending the personal freedoms of every South African. See you all at 12.	1.7×	0	65	35	0
77	Jun 29, '17	Sanef unreservedly condemns the intimidation and threats against journalist Peter Bruce. @Bruceps	1.7×	0	41	52	0
78	Mar 21, '23	SANEF, SUPPORTED BY VARIOUS CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS, SUPPORTS KARYN MAUGHAN #mediafreedomforKaryn	1.6×	13k	33	16	0
79	Jun 15, '21	The Press Code is clear that journalists should take the utmost care when reporting on matters involving children. Even though Independent Media is not a signatory of the Press Cod	1.6×	0	40	21	2
80	Mar 8, '24	Statement: SANEF calls for an end to cyberbullying of women journalists on this International Women’s Day The South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) condemns the repeated ta	1.6×	13k	37	20	1
81	Dec 19, '19	The censoring of journalists, who report in ethical and responsible ways is anathema in our industry and should always be strongly condemned. @enca @samkelemaseko @radebeh	1.6×	0	37	28	0
82	Apr 2, '20	SANEF STANDS IN SOLIDARITY WITH MAIL & GUARDIAN COLLEAGUES AND ALL MEDIA HOUSES FACING FINANCIAL CHALLENGES	1.6×	0	37	18	0
83	Feb 9, '19	The South African National Editors’ Forum condemns the blocking of journalists by Communications Minister, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams from covering the actions of protestors at an ANC	1.5×	0	53	38	0
84	Mar 25, '19	SANEF has installed a reporting mechanism for the purposes of collecting information and reporting on threats or intimidation that journalists receive during the 2019 Elections Per	1.5×	0	36	39	0
85	Apr 25, '19	SANEF is excited to introduce a new award for the community media industry, the Moses Moyo Award, in memory of the late community media journalist Moses Moyo who passed away in Oct	1.5×	0	43	37	1
86	Mar 6, '19	SANEF condemns the systemic, abusive and cruel social media attack levelled against Talk Show Host and veteran journalist Karima Brown over the last 24 hours by EFF leader Julius M	1.5×	0	44	33	0
87	Jun 23, '18	Chief Justice Mogoeng says it is necessary that our media be courageous enough to expose those in private sectors who steal from Africa. "Wages paid by mining companies to Africans	1.5×	0	45	41	0
88	Jun 18, '18	Congratulations @brankobrkic Editor-in-chief of @dailymaverick on your nomination for the #2018NatNakasaAwards	1.5×	0	76	24	0
89	Mar 20, '18	It is unacceptable for a Member of Parliament to intimidate a journalist whatever the circumstances. SANEF will take the matter up with the EFF. We welcome the fact that De Kock wi	1.4×	0	47	37	0
90	Aug 14, '21	The Nat Nakasa Award: Community Media was made to Nathan Geffen and Raymond Joseph for their work in the community news agency @GroundUp_News. The news agency’s work in general pro	1.4×	0	59	24	1
91	Jul 7, '21	July is Mental Health Awareness Month. Invitation to all Editors & journalists across the country to join the webinar that will cover key topics including grief, trauma, burnou	1.3×	0	49	30	0
92	Jul 6, '17	Thank you to all our colleagues & friends who came to support us in court today. Judgement is 12pm Friday. Let's ALL be there! #SANEFvsBLF	1.3×	0	54	27	0
93	Mar 31, '18	Limiting @SakinaKamwendo freedom of speech & expression in this blatant manner is a serious issue and Sanef would not want to see a return to the SABC’s days of censorship.	1.2×	0	36	37	0
94	Jun 21, '18	Meet Tankiso Makhetha, a journalist at Sowetan. He is one of the young scribes we are highlighting ahead of the 2018 #NatNakasaAwards @Tankmaester @SowetanLIVE He has lived & w	1.2×	0	54	25	1
95	Sep 16, '23	#NatNakasaAwards2023 Winners are Daniel Steyn and Marecia Damon for the Thank Bester and Nandipha Magudumana story. They are with @GroundUp_News.	1.0×	8.3k	35	12	1
96	Sep 9, '21	The South African National Editors' Forum (SANEF) yesterday handed over some studio equipment to community radio station, Alex FM. SANEF Executive Director, Reggy Moalusi, visited	1.0×	0	53	16	0
97	Jun 25, '22	7th President of the Confederation of African Football Dr Patrice Motsepe says the best legacy to leave behind for the younger generation is to ensure they understand independence	1.0×	0	52	16	0
98	Jun 19, '18	We are celebrating young journalists ahead of the 2018 #NatNakasaAwards. Meet Bafana Nzimande from @POWER987News. 'Throughout my short journey as a journalist, my focus is firmly o	0.9×	0	44	12	0
99	Apr 2, '19	While the DSG has the right to approach the Press Ombudsman or the Broadcasting Complaints Commission of South Africa to lodge a complaint about a news report carried by a media ho	0.9×	0	38	19	0
100	Nov 9, '21	.@IECSouthAfrica media team deserves recognition & gratitude. They moved mountains to accommodate & respond to media enquiries. Great teamwork on their side for the benefit	0.7×	0	39	11	0

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