"Fight for the right to know and to inform"Safrea's Western Cape committee decided to add to the flurry of support for press freedom by writing letters to their region's newspapers.
Posted on 2010/08/20 (55 Views)
Media statement on press freedom & arrest of Sunday Times journalistSafrea issued a media statement on 10 August outlining Safrea's position on the arrest of Sunday Times journalist Mzilikazi wa Afrika and the implications of the proposed Information Act and media tribunal.
Posted on 2010/08/17 (67 Views)
Safrea forms alliance with UASA
After eight months of negotiations, the Safrea executive concluded an agreement of alliance with the United Associations of South Africa (UASA), which is one of the oldest and largest recognised trade unions in South Africa. UASA is also constitutionally NOT aligned to any political party or ideology. We believe that this agreement will greatly benefit Safreans, and for that matter any media professionals, who take up this option to join UASA.
Important ruling on the effect of amnesty on defamation claims handed down by the Supreme Court of Appeal
Supreme Court of Appeal upholds judgement on the effects of amnesty granted by the TRC in Robert Mcbride appeal.
This week's recommendation is an article on client management by Safrea member Georgina Guedes, written in response to questions from some of our newer members.
Who’s in charge here?
Freelancing is great because you can be your own boss. Right? Wrong! Freelancing is actually about having multiple bosses, and unlike those you find in permanent employment, none of them have your best interests at heart. So, instead of becoming a professional freelance writer, the decision to go on your own is more about becoming a professional, full-time relationship manager.
This week's recommendation is an article on Writer's Corner entitled 10 Lessons I've Learned from 19+ Years as a Freelance Writer and Recruiter in the Editorial Industry.
Posted on 2010/02/08 (585 Views)Article found on Digital Spy website:
The BBC has opened up its internal training resources to improve the quality of talent available in the media industry and increase levels of best practice.
Under the scheme, the BBC College of Journalism website will be made freely available so that the public can access tuition masterclasses from the likes of John Humphrys and Robert Peston. The site will be offered on a subscription basis outside of the UK.
Posted on 2010/01/21 (569 Views)This week we're recommending a great article on Poynter Online: How to Stay Fresh as a Freelancer.
Posted on 2010/01/18 (494 Views)
This week's recommendation comes from Fiona Zerbst, a Safrea member from North West province:
Make a Real Living as a Freelance Writer – How to Win Top Writing Assignments
by Jenna Glatzer
Once in a while we share our wisdom with non-members to show them what they're missing. This week, it's a book recommendation for people who need to use Photoshop for manipulating images...
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Freelance writer/reporter Region: Gauteng posted on 27 Jul 10 (16 Views) Taco Kuiper Investigative Journalism Chair at Wits University Region: Johannesburg posted on 21 Jul 10 (2 Views) Football freelancers required Region: All posted on 13 May 10 (31 Views) 2010 World Cup Freelance Writer Region: All posted on 28 Apr 10 (54 Views) Designer /DTP Region: Gauteng posted on 14 Mar 10 (16 Views) Job Archive |
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"Fight for the right to know and to inform" posted on 20 Aug 10 (55 Views) Media statement on press freedom & arrest of Sunday Times journalist posted on 17 Aug 10 (67 Views) News Archive |
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Safrea W Cape August meeting: Thursday, August 26, 6 for 6:30 Date : 26 Aug 10 - (148 Views) Event Archive |
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