Fraycollege of Communications conducts training and research
fraycollege provides short courses and qualifications in journalism, as well as communication training to all sectors and industries across the African continent and beyond. Over the past 14 years, we have refined our programmes to ensure our learners gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills in line with national, regional and international best practice.
Examples of training include:
Media Management
Breaking the glass ceiling and achieving media management excellence
More and more studies are finding that women-owned and run organisations have an edge when it comes to innovation, and that women’s organisational participation leads to better business decisions. This innovative driving force is needed now more than ever before, and the media industry is no exception. Yet, despite global strides towards organisational transformation, most newsrooms are still dominated by men, with women still under-represented in the ranks of editors, managers, board members and decision-makers. Join us and learn from the real-world experience of women who have shattered the glass ceiling to lead the industry, well able to rise to the challenges of the current media environment.
Introduction to Media Law
Master the basics of media law with veteran journalist Desmond Latham
Online content is subject to both national and international laws and conventions that producers need to understand and abide by. As a company, noncompliance can be costly in terms of time, money and reputation loss. As a media practitioner, it is essential that you have knowledge of the laws that dictate your conduct and a sound understanding of how to practically implement this knowledge in your everyday news-gathering, content creation and distribution. Join us for this Introduction to Media Law and let seasoned journalist, Desmond Latham, help you navigate the legal landscape as it pertains to South Africa’s media.
8 weeks online eLearning / 2 day training facilitated online or in person
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Success Stories
Black Wednesday 2022: Commemorating the 45th anniversary of safeguarding press freedom
Gender equality lags in African newsroom
#FaveOfTheWeek: Ariane Uwamahoro
Children’s reporting must empower children’s voices
16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence highlights the urgent need to address violence and discrimination against women and girls worldwide, calling on journalists to create gender-sensitive newsrooms and report GBV with accuracy, dignity, and context. Despite alarming UN Women statistics,including that one in three women experiences GBV and that most deepfake content targets women, the media often treats cases as isolated incidents, reinforcing harmful stereotypes and ignoring systemic causes. Researchers and experts, including Elsje-Marie Jordaan and Professor Rachel Jewkes, emphasise that ethical reporting can help shift public attitudes, hold perpetrators accountable, and support survivors.
Black Wednesday 2022: Commemorating the 45th anniversary of safeguarding press freedom
Gender equality lags in African newsroom
#FaveOfTheWeek: Ariane Uwamahoro
Children’s reporting must empower children’s voices
The Purple movement takes over South Africa
The recent Women For Change campaign is a powerful example of online activism in action. In response to the alarming rise in Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) in South Africa, the movement launched a national call for GBVF to be declared a national disaster. Within a week, South Africans turned their social media profiles purple in solidarity, and more than one million people signed the petition urging the government to act. As part of its commitment to this cause, the fray group will provide free training to civil society organisations addressing GBVF and to journalists reporting on the issue, while also sharing advocacy resources to strengthen public engagement.
Black Wednesday 2022: Commemorating the 45th anniversary of safeguarding press freedom
Gender equality lags in African newsroom
#FaveOfTheWeek: Ariane Uwamahoro
Children’s reporting must empower children’s voices
The hidden pollution of the digital age
In today’s digital world, content creation connects people and shapes ideas across the globe. Yet behind every captivating video and online campaign lies an unseen cost; the environmental toll of digital production. From high-energy data centres and AI systems to the rise of electronic waste, the digital industry contributes to pollution and climate change. As technology grows, the media sector faces a key challenge: creating meaningful stories while protecting the planet. Sustainable practices like local filming, energy-saving methods, and eco-friendly materials can help reduce this impact. When creativity meets environmental responsibility, digital media can become a powerful tool for positive change and a greener future.
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