Government Accountability

Remembering Sebabatso Mosamo: A Courageous Voice Silenced Too Soon

By National Security Desk | September 21, 2025

Sebabatso Mosamo, a fearless visual journalist who shed light on South Africa’s struggles from Marikana to elections, has died at 39—her loss a warning on the dangers facing truth-tellers in a nation still grappling with violence and instability.

In South Africa, a country still wrestling with its violent past and uncertain future, the death of Sebabatso Mosamo cuts deeply into the fabric of courageous journalism that holds power accountable and tells stories the global media often neglects. At just 39 years old, Mosamo’s passing is not only a personal tragedy but also a wake-up call for those who champion freedom and truth. Who Tells America’s Allies’ Stories When Truth Is Under Threat? Mosamo was more than an Associated Press visual journalist; she was a frontline witness to brutal realities—from the deadly Marikana massacre to chronic poverty and political...

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