SAFETY OF JOURNALISTS
The safety of journalists is one of Sanef’s top priorities. Throughout several key incidents and events of news-interest, journalists’ safety continues to be one of the most important aspects of Sanef’s mandate.
Importantly, beyond the safety of journalists, Sanef has in the past few years partnered with the SA Depression and Anxiety Group, to critically step whenever journalists want any kind of help in relation to mental wellness. Journalists and editors are free to urgently contact the Sanef office, whenever they are in danger or need any kind of advice. Additionally, Sanef continues to engage and work closely with the government, and other institutions when it comes to better treatment and safety of journalists.
WAYS TO GET ASSISTANCE
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In the event that a member of the media is facing any form of threat trauma resources
- The South African Depression and Anxiety Group
- Lifeline
- Sanef office – Reggy (0716823695), Hopewell (0835821734), Dzudzie (0790297656), Nyakallo (0677555707)
- Committee to Protect Journalists
- Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma
- Poynter: Journalism and Trauma
- Front Line Defenders: Resources for Wellbeing & Stress Management
- Sexual violence and harassment – International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF): Recommendations
- CPJ: The silencing crime: Sexual violence and journalists
Recent Updates on Safety of Journalists
As an organisation, SANEF has taken up safety issues through various channels. We have fought the matter through training, research and the courts.
An important component of our elections training in 2024 was dedicated to the safety of journalists.
Access the CPJ South Africa Election Safety for Journalists Toolkit
