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[Celebrating Investigative Journalism] CFE extends its highest praise to @GroundUp_News journalists Marecia Damons and Daniel Steyn for their relentless bravery and courage in exposing the Thabo Bester prison escape and the systemic corruption surrounding it. #CelebratingHeroes

[Youth Month] This Youth Month, CFE is calling on young people to step up, speak out, and make their voices heard.

[NEWS] The National Press Club has condemned threats against journalists after evidence before the Madlanga Commission implicated Deputy Head of Crime Intelligence Feroz Kahn in planning an intimidation strategy against a journalist, crime reporter Yusuf Abramjee.

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Media release. 10 June 2026   National Press Club condemns threats against journalists and reaffirms commitment to media freedom in South Africa.   The National Press Club (NPC) expresses its grave concern over allegations arising from evidence before the court that suggest threats and intimidation directed at award-winning journalist Yusuf Abramjee. News24 reported that evidence before the MadlangaCommission showed deputy Crime Intelligence head Feroz Kahn and Mohammed Sayed, chief operating officer of the cigarette manufacturer Carnilinx, exchanging messages in 2021 about possible intimidation tactics against Abramjee in response to an article he wrote about tax evasion by the illegal cigarette industry. The National Press Club unequivocally condemns any attempt to intimidate, threaten, harass or silence journalists, whistle-blowers and media practitioners who expose corruption, organised crime, illicit trade and abuses of power. Journalists should never face threats for doing the very work for which they are recognised and celebrated. National Press Club chairperson Antoinette Slabbert said: “Threats against journalists are threats against democracy itself. Whether they originate from criminal syndicates, powerful commercial interests, corrupt officials or any other source, they seek to undermine the public’s right to know and weaken accountability. The National Press Club stands firmly with Yusuf Abramjee and with every journalist who faces intimidation for pursuing the truth. Journalists must never be told to ‘stay in their lane’ when their constitutional responsibility is to hold power to account.” At a time when press freedom is under increasing pressure globally and journalists continue to face harassment, violence and legal intimidation, South Africa must remain steadfast in protecting the constitutional rights that underpin a free and independent media. Recent international assessments have warned of worsening conditions for journalists and growing hostility towards independent reporting. The National Press Club therefore calls on: • Law enforcement authorities to fully investigate any allegations of threats or intimidation against journalists; • The relevant oversight bodies to ensure accountability wherever wrongdoing is established; • Political leaders, business leaders and public officials to publicly reject intimidation of journalists; • News organisations, civil society and the broader public to defend the constitutional principles of media freedom and freedom of expression. A democracy cannot function when journalists are threatened into silence. The National Press Club reaffirms its unwavering commitment to defending media freedom, ethical journalism, freedom of expression and the public’s right to receive information without fear, favour or interference.   For media enquiries, contact the National Press Club chairperson: Antoinette Slabbert on 082 320 2153

[Celebrating Investigative Journalism] CFE extends its highest praise to investigative journalist, @wicks_jeff and the @News24 Investigative unit for their bravery and courage in exposing corruption in Tembisa Hospital. #CelebratingHeroes #TembisaHospital

[Youth Month] CFE is calling on the Youth to exercise their right to freedom of expression, noting that their voices, whether at the ballot box or in daily discourse, are essential for shaping society.

[Gabrielle Goliath case] CFE intervened as amicus curiae in the case between artist Gabrielle Goliath and the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture over the cancellation of Elegy at the 2026 Venice Biennale.

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[Podcast Party Interview] CFE Executive Director, Nicole Fritz, reflects on the cost of accessing the courts, and the flourishing role of civil society. #30YearsOfConstitution #PodcastPartySA #AccessToJustice @PodcastPartySA

[Celebrating Investigative Journalism] CFE extends its highest praise to @GroundUp_News journalists Marecia Damons and Daniel Steyn for their relentless bravery and courage in exposing the Thabo Bester prison escape and the systemic corruption surrounding it. #CelebratingHeroes

Malema’s defamation case case against Kunene struck off court roll over filing error brnw.ch/21x3cjk

[Youth Month] This Youth Month, CFE is calling on young people to step up, speak out, and make their voices heard.

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[MEDIA STATEMENT] Civil society organizations call on the President to publish a clear and substantive government response to the NACAC report within 90 days. Click on the link to read the full statement.

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[Youth Month] In commemoration of Youth Month, CFE advocates for freedom of expression, empowering young people to speak out and influence societal change. #YouthMonth

The Civil Society Working Group on State Capture (CSWG) met in Johannesburg on 4 June 2026 to deliberate on the proposals of the National Anti-Corruption Advisory Council (NACAC), including its recommendation for the establishment of the OHice of Public Integrity (OPI) as part of South Africa’s future anti-corruption architecture. casac.org.za/wp-content/upl…

Starmer to give speech on AI and online harms for children bbc.in/4uYK6Z7

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