Safrea elects new Board to lead association through next phase of growth New Board, new era! “We’re looking forward to a new year of service and development, filled with a new energy,” says Nathi...
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Safrea releases its 2026 freelance media industry Rates Survey Report
New survey by Safrea highlights pricing trends, professional practices, and challenges facing the freelance media industry. The Southern African Freelancers’ Association (Safrea) has published its...
World Press Freedom Day 2026: Safrea calls for strengthening protection for freelance journalists.
Freelancers, the backbone of press freedom. Today, World Press Freedom Day 2026, reminds us of the important role that freelancers play in the media landscape and the need to protect them and ensure...
Safrea Chair’s News In Brief – March 2026
Chair’s News in Brief – March 2026 Chairperson’s Opening Remarks Warmest greetings to you all fellow Safreans. In this season, when institutions outline their priorities, it is only fitting that...
Women journalists in SADC need action, not just words, says Safrea On International Women’s Day, Safrea highlights safety risks, online harassment, and the need for leadership opportunities.
As media organisations mark International Women's Day on 8 March 2026, the Southern African Freelancers’ Association (Safrea) joins them in recognising the contributions of women journalists working...
Safrea applauds SASJA as World Conference of Science Journalists 2025 opens in South Africa
The Southern African Freelancers’ Association (Safrea) is proud to celebrate the opening of the World Conference of Science Journalists 2025 (WCSJ2025), taking place in South Africa for the first...
Safrea Chair News in Brief November 2025
Safrea launches 2025 Freelance Rates Survey to map industry realities
South Africa’s media and communications freelancers are invited to share their experiences and help guide fair pay The Southern African Freelancers' Association (Safrea) has launched its annual...
Safrea condemns police harassment of freelance journalist in Cape Town
Association calls for investigation, return of phone, and renewed SAPS training on media rights Today, 17 September 2025, the Southern African Freelancers' Association (Safrea) notes with concern...
Safrea marks International Literacy Day
Today, 8 September 2025, the Southern African Freelancers' Association (Safrea) joins the global community in celebrating International Literacy Day, and in paying tribute to the fundamental role...
Registration for the World Conference of Science Journalists 2025
Great news! Registration for the World Conference of Science Journalists 2025 has just opened! SASJA members – and Safrea members with a real interest in science reporting – qualify for a deep...
The killing of the Al Jazeera journalists by Israeli forces in Gaza
The Southern African Freelancers’ Association (Safrea) is deeply saddened and disturbed by the recent killing of journalists in Gaza. These people were in a conflict zone to carry out their...
New Safrea Leadership Elected 2025/2026
New Safrea Leadership elected, targets growth and more benefits for freelancers At its Annual General Meeting in July 2025, the Southern African Freelancers’ Association (Safrea) elected a new...
Safrea Exco: Workers’ Day Message
Working on International Workers’ Day? Chances are you’re a freelancer! An eight-hour day, a forty-hour week, annual leave… May Day, or Workers’ Day, began with a demand for an eight-hour day, in...
Safrea Chair’s NEWS in BRIEF April 2025
Happy New Month fellow Safreans. It is so pleasing to have an opportunity to communicate with you again. After all, communication is at the heart of all we do. I hesitated putting out this message...