Events

A two-hour background media briefing followed by a public dialogue on gender, justice, and the media. The session explored women's representation in newsrooms and on platforms, the empowerment of women journalists, technology-facilitated gender-based violence (GBV), digital safety for women, and intersectional advocacy approaches. Part of the M20 dialogue series under South Africa's G20 Presidency.

The official launch of the M20 (Media 20) initiative, held at the French Embassy in Pretoria. The event brought together media practitioners, civil society organisations, policymakers, and G20 stakeholders to discuss strategies for ensuring that media integrity, press freedom, and information ecosystem concerns are strongly represented in the G20's policy agenda during South Africa's 2025 presidency.

A two-hour background media briefing followed by a public dialogue on digital democracy, examining the spread of misinformation and disinformation in South Africa's media landscape. The session explored regulatory frameworks, platform accountability, and the role of civil society in protecting information integrity, concluding with a youth manifesto on digital rights. Hosted as part of the M20 — the Media 20 engagement track of South Africa's G20 Presidency.