South Africa: Women Press Freedom Demands Justice for Assaulted Journalist at Political Rally Footage shows journalist pushed, kicked, and abused
- Date:
- 18 May 2024
- Place:
- South Africa
- Fact-check:
- Verified
- Reference:
- IAWRT-00311
Physical violenceHarassment and surveillanceArrest and Detention
eNCA correspondent Ayesha Ismail and her cameraman were harassed while covering an anti-racism protest in Cape Town. The threats and violence forced them to flee the scene, demonstrating the physical dangers women journalists endure while reporting on contentious issues
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