The beacon for freelancer rights “We’ve created an Advocacy Framework and incorporated it into Safrea’s business strategy. This crucial step will ensure that advocacy remains at the heart of Safrea...
Message from Advocacy – September 2023
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Message from a Regional Chair – August 2023
“I am excited about this assignment. Together with the members of the region, I am shaping a workplan with SMART goals to grow the region. I hope we can get representation from every Southern...
Message from the Chair – July 2023
Dear Safreans, As the new Chairperson of Safrea, I am proud to introduce our newly elected Executive Team. Armed with a wealth of experience and equipped with lessons from the past, we have made...
What are Safrea’s benefits to you?
Do you need a refresher on Safrea’s benefits to you as a member? Let’s go back to the basics. The purpose of Safrea is to promote the interests of members who are freelance media and communications...
Message from the Chair – May 2023
Dear Safreans, You know that any organisation is only as good as its people. A membership organisation like Safrea is no different. It needs members, who are prepared to spend some time, to meet the...
Message from the Chair – April 2023
Dear Safreans, How do we increase our impact in our work environment? We all encounter problems in the workplace that everyone can see, but no one owns. These include a lack of leadership,...
Message from the Chair – March 2023
Dear Safreans, As you know, Safrea’s Southern African Freelance Media Industry and Rates Report has been an invaluable tool in understanding the evolving nature of the freelance media and...
Message from the Chair – February 2023
Dear Safreans, I hope this message finds you well. I am thrilled to announce that all the plans we have made for this year are based on the results of the survey we conducted at the end of last...
Message from the Chair – January 2023
Dear Safreans, A warm and cheerful welcome to 2023. In our ongoing spirit of collaboration, we look forward to working together as Safreans with our various collaborators. We also look forward to...
Message from the Chair – December 2022
Dear Safreans, The end of the year is almost here. Even though I feel like I have just started in my role, there is another part of me that feels like I have covered quite a lot of ground. I have...
Message from the Chair – November 2022
Dear Safreans, I said in my last newsletter that you are the heart of Safrea. We have sent out our survey and you responded. Thank you for your feedback. The majority is somewhat satisfied with what...
Message from the Chair – October 2022
Dear Safreans, The heart of Safrea is its members. This is my motto during my tenure as your elected chairperson. This will resonate with everything I do for the organisation, with the support of...
Message from the Chair – September 2022
Dear Safreans, I am honoured, excited and ready to work with you as the newly elected Chairperson of Safrea. The new Exco and I are not here to serve our selfish interests, but to serve the members...
Message from the Chair – August 2022
Dear Safreans, It is a strange feeling to be writing to you for the last time as your chair. Thanks to Covid, the committees that represent you have put in an extra year of service, so we have all...
Message from the Chair – July 2022
Dear Safreans, Over the course of the next couple of weeks, Safrea members will be receiving notice of our AGM. It is an important period on the Safrea calendar - this is your time to help to build...