Sunday Times editor Makhudu Sefara elected as Sanef chairperson

Sunday Times editor Makhudu Sefara has been elected as the new chairperson of the South African National Editor’s Forum (Sanef) at its first 2025 council meeting in Cape Town.Sefara, who previously chaired Sanef’s Media Freedom subcommittee, replaces Nwabisa Makunga, who stepped down from her position following her promotion to an executive role at Arena Holdings.The incoming chairperson challenged the organisation to defend media freedom and strengthening the industry as it faced economic challenges.“I take this opportunity seriously and note that it comes at a time when the…