Safety checklist for journalists

As South Africa celebrates 30 years of democracy, the press faces modern challenges, including physical harassment and cyberbullying. The press freedom environment, including the safety of journalists, remains one of the key indicators for the health of the country’s democracy and the freeness and fairness of its polls.

This safety checklist is for journalists covering South Africa’s election. The checklist contains information for editors, reporters, and photojournalists on how to prepare for the election and how to mitigate digital, physical and psychological risks.