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

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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