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M20 Summit in Johannesburg to Tackle Media Challenges From Disinformation to Journalist Safety

South Africa hosts the M20 Summit in Johannesburg to tackle media challenges like AI deepfakes, climate disinformation, and journalist safety. SABC News will provide live coverage.

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Published on: Sep 01, 2025
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M20 Summit in Johannesburg to Tackle Media Challenges From Disinformation to Journalist Safety

South Africa Hosts M20 Summit to Address Media Challenges

On Monday, Johannesburg will host the M20 Summit, bringing together global leaders, media professionals, policymakers, and civil society as part of the G20-related events. The summit is a collaborative initiative by Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) and the South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF).

The event offers a focused platform to discuss pressing issues affecting the media and the integrity of information ecosystems today. Key topics on the agenda include climate change disinformation, the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and deepfakes, journalist safety, media viability, and cyber misogyny.

Summit Highlights for PR and Communications Professionals

  • Climate Change Disinformation: Strategies to identify and counter misleading narratives that undermine public understanding and policy efforts.
  • Artificial Intelligence and Deepfakes: The challenges AI-generated content poses to trust and verification, and how media can adapt.
  • Journalist Safety: Addressing the risks journalists face, especially in politically sensitive environments.
  • Media Viability: Exploring sustainable business models in a changing media landscape.
  • Cyber Misogyny: Tackling online harassment targeting women in media and its broader implications.

SABC News will provide comprehensive coverage of the summit through its news channel, online platforms, and streaming service SABC Plus, keeping audiences informed in real time.

Context and Related Developments

This summit takes place amid ongoing discussions on global cooperation in science, innovation, and climate policy. South Africa's role in hosting the G20 highlights its commitment to engaging with global partners on critical issues.

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