Women in politics and the media continue to face online intimidation, sexual harassment and invasions of privacy, raising concerns about technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TF-GBV).
For journalists, these threats extend beyond the digital space, sometimes spilling over into their professional and personal lives and undermining their ability to report freely and safely.
Chairperson of SANEF’s Safety and Wellness Committee, Judy Sandison, spoke to SABC News about the need for stronger protection, institutional support and greater accountability.
Sandison says, “Well, you can never guarantee anything. Always say that journalists don’t put your life at risk. Your life is more important than the story, although obviously, stories need to be told, but number one priority is keeping safe. On sanef.org.za, we have lots of information and tips on keeping safe. And our glass ceiling book we published recently also added a chapter on safety and wellness for journalists, and all these things are accessible online and journalists can please have a look and get assistance from there.”
Adv. Baloyi applauds the media’s role in SA’s democracy