The Southern African Freelancers' Association
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Where media professionals and their clients gather to build a better freelance industry.
About Safrea
The Southern African Freelancers' Association supports, promotes and advocates for freelance workers in the media and communications fields. We offer resources, tools, training and networking events to develop the careers of our members, who range from students to seasoned freelancers.
Our network includes over 500 talented writers, editors, proofreaders, graphic designers, illustrators, researchers, translators, and other media and communications experts. They collectively work with all of Southern Africa’s major media companies and for clients across the globe.
As in the media and communications fields the world over, freelancers are the backbone of this region’s industry. With budgets for full-time staff declining, much of the expertise resides in the freelance community. Clients overseas are increasingly benefitting from Southern African freelancers, who speak natural English, enjoy world-class educational institutions and upskilling courses, and have experience of global working practices.
Member Benefits
Read more about Safrea member benefits and our membership types and rates.
Community
Connect with a network of experienced freelancers, share insights and experiences and build friendships – online and off.
Establish a Presence
Safrea’s Freelancer Database connects employers with the talent in our membership. Commissioning editors and anyone with media or communications requirements can search for specific skills or simply browse the network.
Job Listings
Members get access to the latest freelance openings and opportunities via our Jobs Board and Jobs Email.
Resources
Safrea members get exclusive perks including a lively Google forum, a media card, a monthly newsletter and a blog packed with media tips and tricks.
Search by Specialty
Search Safrea's database of over 500 media freelancers for the skills and speciality that suit your project’s needs.
Seasoned Pros
Safrea’s 500-plus members have thousands of years of collective experience in disciplines from photojournalism to social media content.
Upskill
Exclusive workshops, webinars and discounts on industry training courses help members refresh and expand their skillsets.
Work with our Freelancers
Search Safrea's Freelancer Database to find the talent you need, or post jobs directly to our members.
What Our Members Say...







Complete the form to receive the Safrea 2019/2020 SA Media Industry and Rates Report by email. The exclusive report provides the rates that media and communication freelancers charged in 2019/2020, as well as a view of the state of freelancing in South Africa.