The Media Professionals Forum

Safrea is a professional association of freelance workers in the communications field. Members are writers, photographers, editors, proof-readers, graphic designers, illustrators, researchers, translators, and other experts in communication who offer a broad range of skills and specialities.

Founded in 1999, Safrea promotes the interests of freelance media specialists, working to raise their professional standing and to make working as a freelancer more rewarding.

Join SafreaBesides a national executive committee, there are branches throughout much of the sub-region.



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  "Fight for the right to know and to inform"

Safrea's Western Cape committee decided to add to the flurry of support for press freedom by writing letters to their region's newspapers.


Posted on 20 Aug 10 (55 Views)
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  Media statement on press freedom & arrest of Sunday Times journalist

Safrea issued a media statement on 10 August outlining Safrea's position on the arrest of Sunday Times journalist Mzilikazi wa Afrika and the implications of the proposed Information Act and media tribunal.


Posted on 17 Aug 10 (67 Views)
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Events


  Safrea W Cape August meeting: Thursday, August 26, 6 for 6:30

Date: 26 Aug 10 -

Safrea W Cape August meeting: Thursday, August 26, 6 for 6:30

*Please note that the August meeting will be on a Thursday rather than Wednesday.*

STOP Press: Gaye Davis, Independent Media's Parliamentary Deputy Editor, will address the meeting after Tiffany and will bring members up to date on the Protection of Information Bill - right from the horses mouth.

Please confirm you attendance on the Facebook Safrea W Cape site or email info@k2design.co.za so we can ensure we have enough seating for everyone.

Tiffany Markman: Marketing, Money, and Making the Most of a Freelance Business Model

Tiffany Markman, Freelance Copywriter, Editor & Trainer, and Chairperson of Safrea Gauteng is coming to Cape Town. Join us for this workshop packed with practical methods for making the most of your bottom line:

  1. Your Business Model: The Sole Prop vs CC Bias
  2. Money: Setting Rates, Being Anal, Getting Paid
  3. Marketing: Becoming a Shameless Self-Promoter

Safrea Western Cape meetings are free for Safrea members; guests are R20. In September we'll be back to meeting on the last Wednesday of the month.


Posted on 2 Aug 10 (148 Views)
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News
"Fight for the right to know and to inform"
posted on 20 Aug 10 (55 Views)

Media statement on press freedom & arrest of Sunday Times journalist
posted on 17 Aug 10 (67 Views)

News Archive
Events
Safrea W Cape August meeting: Thursday, August 26, 6 for 6:30
Date : 26 Aug 10 - (148 Views)

Event Archive