COUNCIL

How SANEF council structure works

The South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) is a non-profit organization composed of editors, senior journalists, and journalism trainers from across the South African media landscape. Our mission is to uphold South Africa’s hard-won freedom of expression and promote quality, ethics, and diversity within the media.

Our Commitment:

Championing media freedom
Advocating for quality journalism
Upholding ethical standards
Encouraging media diversity
Offering education and training program

Elective annual general meeting (AGM):

“SANEF’s elective AGM, held biennially, elects a council of up to 25 members, including at least three individuals who are not related as defined by the Income Tax Act, 1962. The most recent AGM was in 2025, with the next scheduled for July 20, 2026 (non-elective).”
Council meetings:
Management committee (Mancom):

The Council elects from its members a Mancom, which includes a Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson, Secretary General, Treasurer, and other roles as needed. Mancom members serve two-year terms and can hold the same position for a maximum of two consecutive terms, with a total service limit of five consecutive terms in various positions.
Advisory roles:
Financial accountability:
Sub-committees:
Day-to-day operations: