The role of African journalists in shaping the continent’s digital future took centre stage at fraymedia Foundation's first Cape Town Rise & Shine Women in Media Breakfast Series  hosted in partnership with Tekano Health Equity in South Africa. The event, held at Tekano’s Woodstock offices, brought together journalists, communicators, and Tekano Fellows for a presentation by OpenUp Executive Director Gabriella Razzano  on the theme “AI and Media: A View from Civic Technology.

Fraymedia Foundation is supporting 9 woman journalists, media owners and media professionals to attend the annual African Investigative Journalists Conference (AIJC) , in Johannesburg, South Africa, 5-7 November 2025. The African Investigative Journalism Conference is the largest gathering of working investigative journalists and media professionals on the continent. Hosted by the Wits Centre for Journalism in Johannesburg, South Africa, AIJC is now in its 21st year. The fray

For more than two years, the fraymedia Foundation has hosted the Rise & Shine Women in Media Breakfast Series in Johannesburg — intimate gatherings bringing together 20–30 women in media, advocacy and business, both emerging and established, to connect with peers, potential mentors, funders, and inspiring speakers. This month, in partnership with TEKANO, we’re bringing Rise & Shine Women in Media Breakfast Series to Cape Town! Our first Cape Town breakfast is featuring Paula

Date: Thursday, 23 October 2025 Time: 10:00 am –11:30 am (SAST) Register here to attend In an era where both media and civil society organisations face shrinking resources, rising mistrust, and mounting pressure to prove their value, one truth stands out — we can’t do this work alone. Collaboration has become more than a buzzword; it’s a necessity for survival and a catalyst for change. That’s why the  fraymedia Foundation  is hosting an important conversation titled  “Col

fraymedia Foundation is delighted to announce that applications for the inaugural Phangisile Mtshali Grant Award for Transformational Public Relations have officially closed, and the response has been inspiring. Across South Africa, young women journalists and communicators eager to build ethical, purpose-driven PR businesses submitted innovative and thoughtful proposals — each reflecting the spirit of integrity and impact that Phangisile stood for. The judging panel is now

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: August 14, 2025 New Award to Honour Phangisile Mtshali and Empower Young Women in Public Relations...

Date: Thursday, 14 August 2025 Time: 09h00 - 16h00 SAST Register HERE to attend See full programme below This Women's Month , join us...