NtsakoManganyi

The great are great because we are all in need, let us rise

[NtsakoManganyi @xihaka1]

@Joealbert89 @Sophie_Mokoena @DavidColtart Lungu is still in a fridge somewhere in SA

[Media Development and Diversity Agency(MDDA) @MddaMedia]

The Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA), in partnership with the Electoral Commission (IEC), Africa Check, Moxxi Africa, Sanef and SALGA, successfully hosted the eighth leg of the Media in Elections training workshop for community media practitioners on Tuesday, 02 June 2026, at the Breakwater Lodge Hotel in Cape Town, Western Cape.

The workshop forms part of a nationwide capacity-building programme aimed at equipping journalists and media practitioners with the knowledge and tools required to report accurately, ethically, and responsibly ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections.

Representing the Western Cape Provincial Electoral Office, Mr Michael Hendricks of the Electoral Commission presented an overview of the province's readiness for the Local Government Elections scheduled for 4 November 2026. His presentation highlighted key areas including election planning, voter registration, stakeholder engagement, staff recruitment, electoral processes, logistical preparations, and voter education initiatives. He also outlined challenges such as voter disillusionment, service delivery concerns, violent crime, disinformation, and political disputes, while sharing measures being implemented to safeguard a free, fair, and credible electoral process.

Ms Ester Levinrad from Africa Check emphasised the critical role of fact-checking during election periods. She introduced participants to practical tools and techniques for verifying information, combating misinformation and disinformation, and strengthening public trust through accurate and credible reporting.

Mr Ntsako Manganye and Ms Lister Rikhotso from Moxxi Africa unpacked the importance of understanding media narratives and their influence on public opinion. Their session encouraged journalists to conduct thorough research, verify information rigorously, and uphold the highest ethical standards. Participants were also introduced to tools for identifying, monitoring, and reporting online harm while promoting responsible journalism.

Mr Michael Chauke from SALGA provided valuable insights into the role of local government in service delivery and community development. His presentation explored municipal budgeting processes, the relationship between the three spheres of government, and ongoing interventions to improve essential services such as water and electricity. He also reflected on the achievements and challenges municipalities face in fulfilling their developmental mandate.

The workshop concluded with a presentation by Ms Athandiwe Saba, who highlighted international legal frameworks that support democratic participation, freedom of expression, and access to information. She underscored the media's vital responsibility in ensuring citizens have access to accurate and reliable information, enabling informed voter participation and strengthening South Africa's democracy.

#MediaInElections2026 #MDDA #CommunityMedia #ElectionReporting #MediaDevelopment #FactChecking #DemocracyInAction #LocalGovernmentElections2026

[NtsakoManganyi @xihaka1]

@iDiskiTimes Best 10 out 10

[NtsakoManganyi @xihaka1]

@Zwelinzima1 You can do better than this Mr Vavi why would a Tsonga person carry an asylum paper ?

[NtsakoManganyi @xihaka1]

Watching Du preez is painful shem.

[steven🦅 @stefanusog]

Don’t say anything, just retweet😭😭

[Moxii Africa @moxiiafrica]

#MFF2025 : WE ARE LIVE!!

Joined by @SOSCoalition Uyanda Siyothula, moderated by Naledi Kuala we chat about Developing a People's Digital Rights Charter and Protecting Public Interest Media.

WATCH : https://t.co/TNxbkK9b2S

[Liezle Wilson @LiezleWilson]

@Billbobbird Reinvention with a purpose, where technology serves the truth and doesn't erode it especially across the global south is needed.
The Johannesburg Declaration gave us a compass. The M20 Declaration gives us global momentum. #MFF2025

[Liezle Wilson @LiezleWilson]

@Billbobbird What comes next depends on how courageously we act and keep humanity at the center of information as AI evolves. Collaboration is key!
Aluta continua ✊️ #MFF2025

[Moxii Africa @moxiiafrica]

MEDIA FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2025🗞️ : LAST SESSION.

Time 🕜: 18:00PM
Venue : Peoples Theatre Cnr Hoofd street Johannesburg, GP, 2001
Theme: Exploring the Legal Boundaries of Freedom of Expression - Rate the Hate Challenge

A deep dive into the legal dimensions of freedom of expression, the ‘Rate the Hate’ challenge confronts the moral dilemmas of free speech, inviting thought-provoking discussions.

Still not too late to RSVP: https://t.co/mJbVx6FgzY
JOIN THE LIVE: https://t.co/N4bPRnQC0n

[William Bird @Billbobbird]

If you can’t be here for what is a really cool game please join online here: Day 1 -  14 October 2025
https://t.co/ruNRn97Yh6
https://t.co/TIBqMBPEym
https://t.co/nXn3Xo2Mwi
https://t.co/A939Jn7DpW
@SouthAfricanHC @PressCouncil_SA @_FreeExpression @MediaMattersZA @KasMedia #mff25

[William Bird @Billbobbird]

And we are away. … Rate the hate…. Where do the lines lie? We have amazing @KgomotsoModise1 and then four fantastic journalists and the @BenWinks as the judge. @SouthAfricanHC @PressCouncil_SA @_FreeExpression @MediaMattersZA @KasMedia #mff25

[William Bird @Billbobbird]

Two teams the cross examiners and then the media moguls @SouthAfricanHC @PressCouncil_SA @_FreeExpression @MediaMattersZA @KasMedia #mff25

[William Bird @Billbobbird]

What is hate speech deceptively simple question. What distinguishes hate speech says @BenWinks is that it degrades or demeans a person based on their membership of a group. When express self in a manner. Speech strikes at dignity. @PressCouncil_SA @MediaMattersZA @KasMedia #mff25

[William Bird @Billbobbird]

This is the value of a great legal
Mind. They make complex issues sound simple. .. Tx @BenWinks @SouthAfricanHC @PressCouncil_SA @_FreeExpression @MediaMattersZA @KasMedia #mff25

[William Bird @Billbobbird]

Hate speech must be based on prohibited grounds, race ethnicity, age. says @BenWinks on face of it national origin isn’t a criteria but it has to be based on prohibited grounds. It must incite harm or be harmful. @SouthAfricanHC @PressCouncil_SA @MediaMattersZA @KasMedia #mff25

[William Bird @Billbobbird]

@BenWinks Hate speech is currently not a criminal act. We think it is excessive to criminalise. Incitement to violence is also a crime often linked to hate speech. @SouthAfricanHC @PressCouncil_SA @_FreeExpression @MediaMattersZA @KasMedia #mff25

[NtsakoManganyi @xihaka1]

@Mmalenyalo_ He died a year ago. The headline is sort of misleading.

[NtsakoManganyi @xihaka1]

@orlandopirates @StellenboschFC Saleng was winning this cup for pirates all along ☠️

[NtsakoManganyi @xihaka1]

@IqueMaurice @ChrisExcel102 This one too relaxed 😌