The Committee to Protect Journalists has joined seven other media freedom organizations in condemning attacks on foreign nationals and the targeting of journalists covering anti-migrant protests in South Africa. In a joint statement, issued ahead of the June 30 deadline set by the anti-migrant group March and March, the organizations called on its leaders to…
Two Mexican sports journalists who were arrested in Gauteng, allegedly because they flew a drone over a Jewish college, have pleaded guilty, paid a fine, and returned home. They say they were considered terrorists and kept behind bars for a week. A Mexican sports journalist hopes that Mexico will humiliate South Africa (SA) by scoring…
With less than a year to go before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, tensions are rising over reported visa denials affecting international journalists expected to cover the tournament in the United States. The International Sports Press Association (AIPS) has written to world football governing body FIFA warning that “many” accredited journalists from Iran and several…
On 8 April, the GPU held an emergency meeting with stakeholders from the media industry and civil society organisations to discuss the new regulations. Those present agreed that introducing a controlled registration and accreditation system would grant the government and the regulatory authority unlawful and arbitrary powers to decide who can and cannot practise journalism….
In September 2025, MTN Group, in partnership with the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and the African Editors Forum (TAEF), launched the MTN Pan-African Media Innovation Programme (MIP) at MTN Group Headquarters in Johannesburg. The launch marked the expansion of a proven national initiative in Nigeria into a continent-wide platform aimed at strengthening the future of…
The Israeli military confirms it killed Ali Shoeib from the Hezbollah-affiliated Al Manar TV.
Metropolitan Police says it is reviewing footage of incident and reporters must be able to work ‘without intimidation’. Published On 26 Mar 202626 Mar 2026 An off-duty British police officer was involved in an incident that saw a group of North London residents surround and “intimidate” Al Jazeera journalists reporting on a suspected arson attack,…
More than 25% of journalists do not receive a monthly salary, 42% earn below the national minimum wage, just 8% receive medical benefits and almost half of all journalists are not registered with the National Social Security Insurance Trust, denying them rights and benefits they are entitled to by law, according to the recently released…
– Association of International Sports Pressb (AIPS) President Gianni Merlo has called for stronger collaboration among African sports journalists, describing their profession as essential to the growth of sports on the continent. “I am very happy because such an event was never done before like this,” Merlo said at the opening of the 8th AIPS…
Liu Hu and Wu Yingjiao have been reportedly detained after exposing corruption by a senior official in Sichuan.
