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Day 4 is about the word on every marketer’s mouth. Everyone’s focusing on it, but it’s not a focused word. What does it mean exactly? Why does it matter? And how do we do it right? Attend small group workshops about mobile ads, mobile responsive site and mobile app development. Learn about the rapid rise of mobile browsing (and what that means to us) in our interactive globe installation. And hear from Ruth McCarthy, Founder of Mobili Media, about how to get caught up -- and then get ahead.

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Resilient Media For A Resilient Democracy: Navigating the Future of Information




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 Since its inception in 2018, MMA’s Media Freedom Festival (MFF) has served as a vital platform for dialogue, collaboration, and advocacy, bringing together journalists, media practitioners, policymakers, civil society, and the public to discuss critical issues facing media freedom, information integrity, digital rights, and democracy. Under the theme of “Resilient Media for a Resilient Democracy: Navigating the Future of Information”, the 2025 Festival will delve into exploring and unpacking topical issues relating to the media and information landscape in South Africa and globally. 

 

With insightful speakers and impactful sessions, this year’s Festival is one not to miss! RSVP for the Festival using the link below and keep an on our social media and mailing list for more information on the different sessions and speakers!

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13 EVENTS


3 DAYS

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AWESOME GUEST SPEAKERS


AND MUCH MORE...

Clear your calendar - It's going down! Splash Blocks kicks off on April 20th, and you're invited to take part in the festivities.

Who's Who?

For the past five years, we have scoured the U.S. to curate a best-in-class roster of speakers representing the hottest sectors, industries and disciplines.

The program for this year’s LifeSwap event is our best yet, if we do say so ourselves.

For three incredible days, you’ll have a front-row seat to unscripted fireside chats, hands-on workshops, interactive presentations, and engaging keynotes from fearless marketers who are pushing boundaries and setting new standards.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

MONDAY 

octobeR  2022

19

time:   10:00AM 

DISINFORMATION THROUGH A CHILDREN'S LENS 

Around the world young people are shifting the agenda around climate change, in 1976 they shifted the agenda around apartheid. Children are the ones who will have to live with the mistakes we make as adults, some think children are lazy and spend their time in front of their tv screens. Come and be inspired by how bright our kids are and find new hope in our quality of journalism. Children make up 35% of our population but 10% of our media coverage. When we talk about media credibility we seldom ask what do children think of the media. Join us as we present their ideas to the SANEF Inquiry into Media Credibility and Ethics. Media are often maligned for often not giving children a voice, the Isu Elihle Awards help to challenge that stereotype. Find out just how incredible our journalists on the continent can be when they have the opportunity to think and use some imagination as we announce the 2019 Isu Elihle Awards finalists.

 

VENUE: Jozi Hub, 44 Stanley Ave, Milpark, Johannesburg, 2094

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WEDNESDAY

OCTOBER 

22

2019 AT 6:00PM FOR 6:30PM

THE FUTURE OF JOURNALISM 

What is the future of audio visual in South Africa? What are the implications for our journalism? Our future is increasingly digital with global players, we are moving into the digital era kicking and screaming, while audio visual content currently remains the purview of the well-heeled. Access to digital will become increasingly the norm and around the world we have witnessed the rise of Netflix, Amazon, Facebook and Google otherwise referred to as “fangs”, a new place offering audio visual content. What are the implications for our existing broadcast media, what does it mean for local content, how should our media, policy makers and fangs respond. Join us together with the Goethe-Institut JHB and the German Embassy PTA as we discuss hot issues that will impact our identity for the next decade locally and internationally.


VENUE: Goethe Institut, 119 Jan Smuts Ave, Parkwood, Johannesburg, 2193


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WEDNESDAY

OCTOBER

23

2019 AT 6:00PM FOR 6:30PM

COMBATING OFFENCES ONLINE

If you are worried that whenever people are online all they seem to do is shout, insult, deceive and undermine other people. Join us to find out how you can help fight for our democracy and be a better person and have fun while doing it. Join us for the launch of our new digital offences online complaints platform as well as the launch of our Rover (Disinformation) spotters network. Tired of the negativity online, learn to take positive action and combat disinformation, incitement and hate speech 


VENUE: Jozi Hub, 44 Stanley Ave, Milpark, Johannesburg, 2094

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thursday 

OCTOBER

24

2019 AT 6:00PM FOR 6:30PM

TIGHTROPE: WHICH EDITOR WILL

MAKE IT TO THE OTHER SIDE?

 

Let the games begin! Think journalists have it easy? think again, they make difficult decisions everyday. If you still think they have it easy come and watch them squirm while you learn how ethical decisions are being made as they play the ethical tightrope game. Prepare for two master scenario setters to present extreme ethical dilemmas then put yourself in their place as you watch the game contestants and see if they can make ethical decisions.

Far too often our media get blamed when they get things wrong but there seems to be little awareness of just how hard it often is. This event will be able to show the audience the kinds of ethical dilemmas our editors and decision makers go through in producing news. Now the big question is.. which editor will make it to the other side? Join us and be part of this fun and impactful game and discussion. 

 

VENUE: Jozi Hub, 44 Stanley Ave, Milpark, Johannesburg, 2094

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Schedule

Day 1

10:00 am

14 October 2025

Resilience and Sustainability - Building a Media Ecosystem that Lasts. What is next for the Johannesburg Declaration?

The M20 Summit culminated in the historic Johannesburg Declaration. It is now time for us to move from words to action in strengthening media freedom and sustainability and information integrity. With media facing financial precarity, growing threats to journalist safety, algorithmic pressures from social media platforms, shrinking newsrooms, and the unique challenges posed by artificial intelligence - the Johannesburg Declaration is needed now more than ever.

 

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12:00 pm

Unpacking the G20 - What is Really at Stake, why should you care??

It has been the year of G20 in South Africa, with civil society to businesses engaging in the different streams and prepping for the G20 Summit set to take place in November. Given the state of information integrity and digital rights across the globe, tackling media issues on a global stage is imperative but media issues are still missing from the formal G20 agenda. With the US formally announcing that they will not be attending, it is time that the Global South delves into what the G20 actually means for us - is it a structure that sufficiently highlights and provides solutions to issues affecting the Global South?

 

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Day 1

14:00 pm


Workshop : From Myth to Hate Busting - practical lessons in combating hate speech online

In our highly connected world, hate speech spreads faster than ever, often targeting young people and those from marginalized communities. This workshop, "Empowering Youth: Critical Media Literacy to Combat Hate Speech," is a crucial step in the fight against online and offline hate. The session will equip youth organizations with the essential skills to identify, deconstruct, and effectively counter hateful narratives.

 

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18:00 pm

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.


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Day 2

10:00 am

15 October 2024

Online Harms and the Law

In today’s interconnected digital world, online platforms offer immense opportunities for communication, expression, and information sharing. However, these spaces also harbour significant risks, exposing individuals to various forms of online harm, causing physical and psychological distress, often translating to real life harm and consequences. With the rise of artificial intelligence, these harms are becoming harder to navigate. Understanding the scope and nuances of online harms is crucial, particularly for those tasked with adjudicating such cases, as they directly impact individuals; fundamental rights.


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12:00 pm

Intimate 101 Conversations: Weaponisation of the Law - SLAPP suits and slapping back

This session will unpack how the law is increasingly being weaponised to silence journalists, activists, and whistleblowers through Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs). It will also mark the launch of MMA’s Slappback, a new platform designed to help provide advice around SLAPP suits and key case studies. The discussion will explore how civil society, the media, and legal experts can work together to “slap back” and protect the right to speak truth to power.


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Day 2

14:00 pm

Critical MIL - Understanding the Difference between What's News vs New and Influential and Unpacking Children and AI

Over a four-week period, children monitored traditional print newspapers to understand how they are represented in the media and how children’s issues are covered. The findings, analysed by Musa Rikhotso, offer key insights into children’s perspectives on news content and accessibility. The session will also explore how children engage with news in digital spaces: do they encounter credible information online, follow news outlets, and find news accessible? In addition, Phenyo will present the Children and AI Discussion Document, highlighting how artificial intelligence intersects with children’s rights and media engagement in the digital age.


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18:00 pm

Reporters Slam

For the first time ever, Reporters Slam is coming to South Africa! In collaboration with the Konrad-Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) this competition aims to provide journalists with a platform to bring their story to life in a fresh, powerful way: a 7-minute live performance where they reveal the story behind their reporting. Think of it as journalism meets storytelling, sharp, entertaining, and deeply human. Whether their work exposes corruption, unpacks social struggles, or celebrates resilience, Reporters Slam is the platform to show audiences not just what they reported, but how they got there.


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Day 3

10:00 am

16 October 2024

Information Integrity: A Tool for Combatting Foreign Interference in Media

Foreign interference in media through dis-information campaigns, covert influence operations and the manipulation of information on digital platforms continues to undermine democracies and public trust across the globe - particularly in conflict zones. This session explores how strengthening information integrity can serve as a tool to ensure accurate, independent, and accountable journalism.


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12:00 pm

Workshop: Developing a People’s Digital Rights Charter & protecting public interest media 

A participatory session where communities, activists, and legal experts draft a digital rights framework. The event will focus on a policy lab with a proposed People’s Digital Rights Charter as an outcome that can then be shared and revisited at MFF2026.


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Day 3

14:00 pm

Lightening Talks - Quickfire Inputs on Key Issues

 A quickfire session which provides leading experts in the field the opportunity to delve into important issues and topics that affect our media and democracy. 


- Understanding PAIA and how the Information Regulator can Help - Pansy Tlakula, Information Regulator
- Navigating Elections in the Digital Age - Avani  Singh
Delving into the Real Life Consequences of AI for - Journalists in the Newsroom - Phathiswa Magopeni, Press Council
- From Constitutional Talk to Digital Dialogue: Media as a Pillar of Democracy - Sandra Mujeni, We the People SA
- Journalists as Human Rights Defenders - Cassandra Dorasamy, Amnesty International South Africa 
- Hacked attention: Journalism in the Age of Algorithms - Farangies Ghafoor


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18:00 pm

Vision for the Future of Our Media and MMA’s Bold Response to Navigate it

Keynote speaker to outline their vision for the future of media and media freedom, touching on themes of public broadcasting, combating disinformation, and promoting public-interest journalism. This includes reflecting on the role of information integrity in strengthening democracy, as well as the challenges and opportunities posed by artificial intelligence, algorithms, biases, and the balance between engagement and fact-checking.


For over three decades MMA has stood firm and has been at the forefront of holding the line against anti-democratic, populist, and oppressive forces and defending democracy, advancing media freedom, and promoting human rights. In a world where such forces are on the rise, we have not only held the line but have shaped the conversation around media ethics, transparency, and information integrity. The time has now come for us to do more than just hold the line. The time has come for us to advance it. 

 

As part of a bold new chapter, MMA is rebranding. This new identity reflects courage and a renewed energy to actively meet the challenges of the digital age while staying true to our core mission: defending freedom of expression, ensuring information integrity, and protecting the public’s right to information.


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101 conversation sessions 

 

These sessions are tailored for small groups, featuring a focus person and an expert who will engage in a deep, meaningful dialogue on a specific issue or topic. The aim is to foster a thorough understanding of the subject and encourage nuanced, thought-provoking discussions with the participants. Each session will accommodate up to 14 people and last 1.5 hours.

 

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Day 3

18:00 pm

21 October 2022

The Ethical Tightrope (Which editor will make it to the other side?)

This will be a media ethics focused exercise. Drawing on the report that should be in the public from the Satchwell Ethics Inquiry, and thanks to the success of the last Tightrope event we ran we will again seek to play the ethical tightrope game. A series of ethical dilemmas will be presented, and answers sought from expert journalists.

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Speakers


Day 1: Disinformation through a children’s lens

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Jeremy Maggs

Media Specialist

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Abongile Mashele

Senior Manager: Govt Affairs and Public Policy; Google SA 

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Phakamile Madonsela

Programme Manager: Public And Media Skills Development at MMA 


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Web Rangers SA Ambassador

 

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Christy Chitengu

Day 1: The State of Media Freedom in SA 

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Reggy Moalusi

Executive director of the South African National Editors’ Forum (Sanef)

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Thandi Smith 

Head of Programmes at Media Monitoring Africa

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Sandile Nene

Oversees media policy at GCIS

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Fanie Groenewald

Public Advocate of the Press Council of SA

Day 2: Artificial Intelligence 101 Workshop


Unpacking AI: Freedom of Expression, Media, Access to information and privacy


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Jade Abbott

 COO of Lelalapa.ai

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Pelonomi Moiloa

CEO of Lelapa.ai

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Tina Power

Senior Associate at Power Singh Inc

Day 3: The Ethical Tightrope (which editor will make it to the other side?)

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Moshoeshoe Monare

Group Executive: News and Current Affairs for SABC News

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Chris Vick 

Media strategist and Founder of Code Black 

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Kgomotso Modise

News reporter at Eyewitness News

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Bernadette Wicks

Journalist with Eye Witness News

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Ben Winks 

 Independent advocate

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Tara Penny

Head of News at HOT1027

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Tsepiso Makwetla

News and Current Affairs anchor at SABC

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Ron Derby 

Editor-in-chief at the Mail & Guardian 

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DAY 1

JOANNE JOSPEH

702 Afternoon Drive presenter, TV news anchor, producer, author

BETH AMATO 

Freelance Journalist, former Isu Elihle Awards winner

NIKIWE BIKITSHA

Amargi Media CEO & co-founder


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Schedule

Day 1

12 pm

Welcome and Introductions

1 pm

Plenary Session

2 pm

Roundtable Discussion: “What Makes an Effective Virtual Event?”

Day 2

12 pm

Networking Break

1 pm

Workshops

2 pm

Keynote Presentation

Day 3

12 pm

Welcome and Introductions

1 pm

Plenary Session

2 pm

Roundtable Discussion: “What Makes an Effective Virtual Event?”

Schedule

12 pm

Welcome and Introductions

Our VP of Product Marketing, Ingrid Wantuch, kicks off the event with a welcome message.

Location: Blue Room

1 pm

Plenary Session

Speaker presentation by our Co-Founders Timothy Staples and Jeffrey Hunt.

Location: Pink Room

2 pm

Roundtable Discussion: “What Makes an Effective Virtual Event?”

“What Makes an Effective Virtual Event?” is a roundtable panel, hosted by moderator Leslie Patel. 

Location: Orange Room

Schedule

Day 1

12 pm

Welcome and Introductions

Our VP of Product Marketing, Ingrid Wantuch, kicks off the event with a welcome message.

1 pm

Plenary Session

Speaker presentation by our Co-Founders Timothy Staples and Jeffrey Hunt.

2 pm

Roundtable Discussion: “What Makes an Effective Virtual Event?”

“What Makes an Effective Virtual Event?” is a roundtable panel, hosted by moderator Leslie Patel. 

12 pm

Welcome and Introductions

Our VP of Product Marketing, Ingrid Wantuch, kicks off the event with a welcome message.

Day 2

12 pm

Networking Break

Gather in the Main Hall for refreshments and to network with your colleagues.

1 pm

Workshops

“Kanban for Teams,” Lily Montenegro, Room A
“New Ideas in Accessibility,” Don Schifrin, Room C

2 pm

Keynote Presentation

Author and critic Ben Sydney will speak about their latest joint venture with the International Space Station.


Prepare for an Explosive Lineup of Speakers

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Resilient Media For A Resilient Democracy: Navigating the Future of Information




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PEOPLE TO SEE

Dan corder

The head honchos will kick the night off with a toast. They’ll probably tell the hilarious story about how they thought up LifeSwap. And hopefully they’ll remember to tell you that everyone who attends the party is gets $100 in Airway Bed credit.

FOUNDERs

LIFESWAP

Ben winks

One of the most fun ways to get a peek into another person’s life is to experience their city like a local would -- with a homebase in a their space. LifeSwap takes the fun of living how a stranger does one step further. We’ve teamed up withthe CTO of Airway Bed to give you a taste of what it’s like to step into someone else’s shoes. We can safely say that this is the best giveaway of any party around.

CTO

AIRway Bed

justice steven majiedt

Camila’s brother was the world’s worst DJ. His taste in music is awful. He once played the hokey pokey in the middle of a huge techno dance party. He thought it’d be funny. The only part he was good at was hyping up the crowd. So that’s what he does now.

EVENT MC

CIARAN, LLC.

claire dehosse

He’s a master at curating tunes that suit the mood. And the mood of this party will be a Good Mood. A Fun Mood. A Dancey Mood. Zeny’s going to kill it.

SPIN DOCTOR

@DJZENY

cassandra dorasamy

Damn good Texas BBQ. Taste it once, and you’ll wish you could taste it every day forever and ever. We can vouch for that.

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Kavisha Pillay

One of the most fun ways to get a peek into another person’s life is to experience their city like a local would -- with a homebase in a their space. LifeSwap takes the fun of living how a stranger does one step further. We’ve teamed up with AirBnB to give you a taste of what it’s like to step into someone else’s shoes. We can safely say that this is the best giveaway of any SXSW party around.

FOUNDER

@FEEDMESTILESSWITCH

Liezle wilson

One of the most fun ways to get a peek into another person’s life is to experience their city like a local would -- with a homebase in a their space. LifeSwap takes the fun of living how a stranger does one step further. We’ve teamed up with AirBnB to give you a taste of what it’s like to step into someone else’s shoes. We can safely say that this is the best giveaway of any SXSW party around.

FOUNDER

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Na'eem jeenah

One of the most fun ways to get a peek into another person’s life is to experience their city like a local would -- with a homebase in a their space. LifeSwap takes the fun of living how a stranger does one step further. We’ve teamed up with AirBnB to give you a taste of what it’s like to step into someone else’s shoes. We can safely say that this is the best giveaway of any SXSW party around.

FOUNDER

@FEEDMESTILESSWITCH

Nelly Ndimande

One of the most fun ways to get a peek into another person’s life is to experience their city like a local would -- with a homebase in a their space. LifeSwap takes the fun of living how a stranger does one step further. We’ve teamed up with AirBnB to give you a taste of what it’s like to step into someone else’s shoes. We can safely say that this is the best giveaway of any SXSW party around.

FOUNDER

@FEEDMESTILESSWITCH

Nicole fritz

One of the most fun ways to get a peek into another person’s life is to experience their city like a local would -- with a homebase in a their space. LifeSwap takes the fun of living how a stranger does one step further. We’ve teamed up with AirBnB to give you a taste of what it’s like to step into someone else’s shoes. We can safely say that this is the best giveaway of any SXSW party around.

FOUNDER

@FEEDMESTILESSWITCH

Phathiswa magopeni

One of the most fun ways to get a peek into another person’s life is to experience their city like a local would -- with a homebase in a their space. LifeSwap takes the fun of living how a stranger does one step further. We’ve teamed up with AirBnB to give you a taste of what it’s like to step into someone else’s shoes. We can safely say that this is the best giveaway of any SXSW party around.

FOUNDER

@FEEDMESTILESSWITCH

Sandra mujeni

One of the most fun ways to get a peek into another person’s life is to experience their city like a local would -- with a homebase in a their space. LifeSwap takes the fun of living how a stranger does one step further. We’ve teamed up with AirBnB to give you a taste of what it’s like to step into someone else’s shoes. We can safely say that this is the best giveaway of any SXSW party around.

FOUNDER

@FEEDMESTILESSWITCH

Aya poro

One of the most fun ways to get a peek into another person’s life is to experience their city like a local would -- with a homebase in a their space. LifeSwap takes the fun of living how a stranger does one step further. We’ve teamed up with AirBnB to give you a taste of what it’s like to step into someone else’s shoes. We can safely say that this is the best giveaway of any SXSW party around.

FOUNDER

@FEEDMESTILESSWITCH

Farangies Gafoor

One of the most fun ways to get a peek into another person’s life is to experience their city like a local would -- with a homebase in a their space. LifeSwap takes the fun of living how a stranger does one step further. We’ve teamed up with AirBnB to give you a taste of what it’s like to step into someone else’s shoes. We can safely say that this is the best giveaway of any SXSW party around.

FOUNDER

@FEEDMESTILESSWITCH

Kate skinner

One of the most fun ways to get a peek into another person’s life is to experience their city like a local would -- with a homebase in a their space. LifeSwap takes the fun of living how a stranger does one step further. We’ve teamed up with AirBnB to give you a taste of what it’s like to step into someone else’s shoes. We can safely say that this is the best giveaway of any SXSW party around.

FOUNDER

@FEEDMESTILESSWITCH

Neria hlakotso

One of the most fun ways to get a peek into another person’s life is to experience their city like a local would -- with a homebase in a their space. LifeSwap takes the fun of living how a stranger does one step further. We’ve teamed up with AirBnB to give you a taste of what it’s like to step into someone else’s shoes. We can safely say that this is the best giveaway of any SXSW party around.

FOUNDER

@FEEDMESTILESSWITCH

ntsako manganyi

One of the most fun ways to get a peek into another person’s life is to experience their city like a local would -- with a homebase in a their space. LifeSwap takes the fun of living how a stranger does one step further. We’ve teamed up with AirBnB to give you a taste of what it’s like to step into someone else’s shoes. We can safely say that this is the best giveaway of any SXSW party around.

FOUNDER

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Phenyo Sekati

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pieter herbst

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Ray white

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Verashni pillay

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Thandi smith

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Reggy Moalusi

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Kesaobaka Nancy Mopipi

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Machete Rakabe

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DJ van Wyk

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Kgomotso modise

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Neo moerane

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"Media freedom matters not just because it is protected in our constitution, but because it is at the heart of democracy. It enables dissent, fosters agreement, embraces diversity of ideas, allows for ideas to be tested and challenged, holds the powerful accountable, and gives expression to our democracy.

As we confront growing threats such as online harms, unchecked global power, a declining news sector, and media models in crisis, the need for credible, accurate information is greater than ever. Amid all this, AI is increasingly impacting our lives. But how can we harness it to address the digital divide, promote a better world, and reduce polarization, rather than fueling it? The Media Freedom Festival seeks to explore these dimensions and examine how public interest content and media freedom positively impact our lives."

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