Naadiya Moosajee challenges women founders to rethink value and positioning Early-stage media entrepreneurs need to stop trying to serve everyone and start building businesses with clear value, focus and positioning. That was the clear message from Naadiya Moosajee, co-founder of WomHub , at the opening session of the fraymedia Foundation’s Mentorship Booster Programme , a new initiative designed to support women building media and communications businesses. The session, Buil

Veteran journalist Paula Fray reflects on media ethics, representation, and the work of building systems that support stronger, more accountable journalism. First published by The Good Business Journal Bryan: Paula Fray began her reporting career in 1986 at The Star in Johannesburg, covering South Africa’s transition to democracy at a time when the stakes of truth-telling were plain to see. Over time, she moved from frontline reporting into leadership, driven by a deeper co

fraymedia Foundation is proud to present the Mentorship Booster Programme: Skills Development Seminars . The Programme recognises the need for structured mentorship that responds meaningfully to the needs of women entrepreneurs. The Mentorship Booster Programme invites early-stage women media and communications entrepreneurs to move from talent to sustainable business. Within this objective, the fraymedia Foundation is pleased to be supporting 10 Women Mentees who are pre

Why do some PR businesses endure while others struggle to grow? Addressing a fraymedia Foundation Building a Sustainable PR Business: Vision, Discipline and the Hard Slog   Webinar on 17 March 2026, leading reputation management expert Janine Hills , CEO and Founder of Janine Hills Authentic Leadership, shared practical insights on what it takes to build for the long term, and why reputation, relationships and discipline, not just talent, are the keys to building a sustainabl

The Role of the Media in 2026: Navigating a Global Poly-crisis The world has entered a new year marked by an unprecedented convergence of global and national events across the economic, climate, social, and geopolitical spheres, an era often described as a poly-crisis . Against this backdrop, the role of the media, although drawing more essential than at any point in recent history, is facing a commination to its future and sustainability.  Less than four in ten leaders expre

fraymedia Foundation invites women in media, journalism, and business who are breaking barriers, advancing their careers, growing impactful enterprises, and achieving meaningful milestones to share their stories with us. We are seeking dynamic women who are driving innovation, leading change, strengthening ethical and solutions-driven storytelling, and contributing to Africa’s development and governance landscape. This is you, if you are building, expanding, influencing, or t

Date: 17 March 2026 Time: 10:00 – 11:30 am SAST Host: fraymedia Foundation Venue : Zoom Online Webinar, register here to attend Speakers: Paula Fray (CEO, fraymedia Foundation) and Janine Hills (CEO, Janine Hills Authentic Leadership) Across South Africa and the continent, many communications and PR practitioners launch businesses on the strength of talent, networks and instinct. Yet building a sustainable PR business requires far more than technical skill. It demands str

Offering a candid reflection on leadership, exclusion, resilience and the urgent need for collective support systems for women in media, News24 Deputy Politics Editor Bongekile Macupe delivered a deeply personal keynote that moved beyond inspiration into testimony at the February fraymedia Foundation Rise & Shine Women in Media Breakfast Series. Macupe opened by acknowledging both her excitement and vulnerability about speaking. “Being here is both exciting because I love bei

A fraymedia Foundation Webinar for Journalists, Editors and Media Owners Date: Thursday, 19 February 2026 Time: 10h00 – 11h30 am SAST   Location: Online Zoom Webinar Register: Register HERE by Wednesday, 18 February 2026, 17h00 SAST to participate Across Africa and globally, journalism has played a vital role in exposing injustice, corruption, and systemic failure. While there is an appreciation for this objective, audiences are increasingly experiencing news fati

Veteran journalist and editor Ferial Haffajee has argued that rebuilding trust in South Africa’s media depends on a renewed focus on local reporting, accountability journalism and audience-centred innovation, warning that service delivery failures and political fragmentation demand more sophisticated coverage. Speaking at the fraymedia foundation Rise & Shine Women in Media Breakfast at the end of January, Haffajee reflected on more than three decades in journalism, from ant

The global commemoration of World AIDS Day formed the backdrop to the announcement the first recipient of the Phangisile Mtshali Award for Transformative PR , an honour recognising emerging women leaders whose work strengthens public health and social impact communication. Hosted by the fraymedia Foundation , the award was created in memory of the late communications professional Phangisile Mtshali , whose career bridged journalism, HIV advocacy, and community-centred public

Fraymedia Foundation is proud to support Newsline Philippines , in partnership with POP Movie House , to hold the public screening, of the investigative documentary, Sa Likod ng Tsapa . The public screening will bring together attendees from various fields, including media, film, research, civil society, and policy development. Venue: The Bioscope, 44 Stanley, Braamfontein Werf, Johannesburg Date: Friday, 5 December 2025 Time: 17h00 to 19h00 To attend the screening, please

The fray group ( frayintermedia ,  fraycollege , and  fraymedia Foundation ) stands in solidarity with  Women For Change  and supports the call for gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) to be declared a national disaster in South Africa. We stand with the women and members of the LGBTQ+ community across South Africa who are assaulted, raped, and murdered every day. Gender-based violence in South Africa is at crisis levels and must be recognised as such. GBVF is not just a

The fraymedia Foundation has announced the four finalists for the first Phangisile Mtshali Award for Transformational PR , recognising young communication professionals who are using public relations to drive social and health impact. The award honours the late Phangisile Mtshali, a visionary leader who championed ethical, inclusive, and purpose-driven communication. Through this fellowship, the Foundation continues her legacy by supporting emerging practitioners committed to

In a time of dwindling resources, declining trust, and growing information overload, collaboration has become essential rather than optional for African media and civil society organisations, said speakers at the Collaborating for Impact webinar hosted by the fraymedia Foundation. Moderator Paula Fray, CEO of the Foundation, opened the session by reminding participants that “across Africa, media entities and civil society organisations are navigating incredibly complex landsc

Join the fraymedia Foundation and our Keynote Speaker, Athandiwe Saba and meet four incredible women in media and business – pioneers who have taken the plunge and founded their own media ventures. Date: Thursday, 13 November 2025 Time: 10h00 - 11h30 am SAST Register here to attend The recipient of the fraymedia Foundation's second year of the EntreprenHER Grant Award 2025 will be announced at the event on Thursday, 13 November 2025. Our four finalists for the EntreprenH

fraymedia Foundation is delighted to announce its support for women in media to attend the annual African Investigative Journalism Conference (AIJC). Following the call for applications , nine fraymedia Foundation AIJC Fellows 2025 have been selected to attend the annual conference, from 5-7 November 2025. The African Investigative Journalism Conference is the largest gathering of working journalists and media professionals on the continent. Hosted by the Wits Centre for

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