Campaign for Free Expression is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit organisation which defends and enables freedom of expression for all in Southern Africa
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[CFE ANNUAL REPORT] The report looks back on a year spent defending journalists, artists and public-interest expression, while highlighting some of the key work, cases and initiatives undertaken by CFE.
Read and report via the link: freeexpression.org.za/wp-con…
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Rude is not a crime. Harm is a category — and this election you will see all four. #LGE2026 #Real411 #SeeSomethingDoSomething
ALT Moxii Explains cover card reading "Rude" is not a crime. "Harm" is a category. Here is the difference.
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[2026 MEDIA FREEDOM FESTIVAL] CFE will be at the 2026 Media Freedom Festival.
Our Executive Director, Nicole Fritz, is among the speakers at this year’s festival. CFE is also proud to be a partner of the 2026 Media Freedom Festival.
#MFF2026
#MediaFreedomFestival
#CFEAtMFF2026
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[Cornell 7] The Cornell Seven story is horrifying and rightly garnering outrage across the world. But South Africans don't need to look abroad to understand the devastation of gender-based and sexual violence. We live with extraordinary levels of it here.
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The restriction operates precisely during a period when reporting may be especially consequential — after the criminal process has began but before a plea has been entered. Yet the pleading stage can be delayed considerably, and some matters never reach plea at all.
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And during all that time, reporting is prohibited. Follow CFE to stay informed, or if you’d like to updates on the Caroline Peters case.
#Cornell7
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[CFE OP-ED] "Both McKenzie’s censorship and the high court ruling sent shock waves through the art world, seen as a serious blow to freedom of expression," writes Charles Leonard.
Click on the link to read more: dailymaverick.co.za/opinioni…
#GabrielleGoliath
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Big number. Big promise. Big achievement? Not so fast. 👀
Political claims can sound impressive while leaving out important context.
Here’s how to spot the spin.
#BeforeYouVote #lge2026🇿🇦 #localgovernmentelections #localgovernment
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Campaign For Free Expression retweeted
Who is watching South Africa’s spies?
For nearly a year, the country’s intelligence watchdog has been sidelined while questions have mounted over the process that led to his suspension.
We break down the Imtiaz Fazel saga, what the Inspector-General of Intelligence actually does, and why the gap in oversight matters.
#amaBhungane #Intelligence #SouthAfrica #Accountability
youtu.be/U9heGiVZ-IU?si=5OjW…
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[Let’s Connect] Stay updated on our latest work by connecting with CFE on our social media platforms.
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Pride is more than a celebration. It is a history of protest, resistance and a demand for equality, dignity and freedom.
This Pride Month, SECTION27 reflects on the rights, struggles and realities of LGBTQIA+ people in South Africa from the fight against discrimination to the ongoing struggle for equal access to healthcare, education and justice.
#SECTION27Pride
#PrideMonth
#PrideSA
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Campaign For Free Expression retweeted
As local elections approach, digital disinformation, online harassment, and targeted hate speech increase significantly across social media platforms.
“What’s Rot on Real411” is a bi-weekly live webzine/webinar designed to track high-volume disinformation trends, analyze real reported cases, and equip media, civil society, and voters with practical tools to spot digital harms.
Hosted by Real411 Secretariat members, each session acts as both a live public dialogue and a high-yield of content engine for social media distribution.
This is one session of many , do not miss out.
WATCH FOR MORE : youtu.be/bKOlXIhCNgo
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