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Marvin Meintjies named as the new editor of Sunday World
Times Media has announced that Marvin Meintjies will be the editor of Sunday World as from Friday, 1 March. Meintjies was previously deputy editor at The Times, and is currently deputy editor of the Sunday Times. His appointment follows the departure of former Sunday World editor, Wally Mbhele, who took up an academic post in 2012.
08 Feb 2013
The McLaren Circus coming to the Gold Reef City Theme Park's Hippodrome
The circus is coming to town at the Gold Reef City Theme Park’s Hippodrome from Saturday, 8 December to Sunday, 6 January.
04 Dec 2012
SABC3 voted as South Africa's Best TV station in 2012 Star Readers' Choice Awards
It’s official: SABC3 is South Africa’s Best TV station, as voted for by readers of The Star in the annual Star Readers’ Choice Awards, the results of which were announced on Friday, 30 November.
03 Dec 2012
Blayze to tour Cape Town during the last week of November
Blayze to tour Cape Town during the last week of November
Hot on the trail of his previous single, Boomsound, Blayze’s latest single; Freeze and Pose is currently blowing up radio stations across the country.
22 Nov 2012
Full list of 2012 Newspaper Journalism Awards winners announced
Newspapers are still the most robust source of news, and this was clearly evident at this year’s Standard Bank Sikuvile Newspaper Journalism Awards: the calibre of the winners’ stories, photographs, designs and layouts was unsurpassed by other mediums, said the judges.
29 Aug 2012
Finalists of Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Award announced
The Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Award finalists have been announced. The judging panel noted the high standard of the submissions and believed that the finalists chosen aptly underscored this year’s theme – perfect balance.

24 Jul 2012
Stalwarts compete for Women in Media Decade Award
Ferial Haffajee, Terry Volkwyn and Esmare Weideman have been chosen as finalists in the 1st for Women Insurance Brokers’ Women in The Media Awards 2012. Shortlisted out of 41 women in media, they will vie for the Media Woman of the Decade Award, established to mark the tenth anniversary of the awards.
18 May 2012
Finalists announced for the CNN Multichoice African Journalist Awards 2012
Finalists in the CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2012 competition were announced on Friday, 18 May by Ferial Haffajee, chair of the independent judging panel. The competition is now in its 17th year. This year the competition received entries from 42 countries across the continent, including French- and Portuguese-speaking Africa.
18 May 2012
Mike Nicol talks literature, non-fiction writing and spin
Mike Nicol talks literature, non-fiction writing and spin
Prolific Cape writer Mike Nicol will soon take on the challenge of compiling and facilitating GetSmarter/Random House Struik’s short courses in creative and non-fiction writing, so Media Update’s Samantha Cook grabbed the opportunity to chat to him about all things writing.
07 Mar 2012
<i>The Star</i> celebrates 124<sup>th</sup> birthday
The Star celebrates 124th birthday
According the front page of today's Star, the newspaper has reached its 124th year of publication.
17 Oct 2011
SAB announces 23rd Environmental Media & Environmentalist of the Year award winners
The South African Breweries Limited (SAB) today announced the winners of its SAB Environmental Media and Environmentalist of the Year Awards 2011 at a luncheon in Johannesburg. The Environmental Media winners and merit winners were announced in four major categories and the Environmentalist of the Year was also named.
13 Oct 2011
Nkareng Matshe is the last journo standing
Nkareng Matshe is the last journo standing
Nkareng Matshe from The Star newspaper is the official MTN8 Last Journo Standing. Matshe, has won an all-expenses-paid trip to the UK to watch Manchester United play against Manchester City on 23 October at Old Trafford. He also received the latest IPad2.
14 Sep 2011
The Times overshadows The Star
The Times has overtaken The Star in terms of newspaper circulation, according to the audited ABC figures released for the second quarter of 2011. The Times gained a 13.2% increase during the preceding twelve month period, with circulation reaching an average of 147,224 copies per day.
22 Aug 2011
2011 <i>Women in Media Award</i>-winners share insights into the industry
2011 Women in Media Award-winners share insights into the industry
The 2011 Women in Media Award-winners were announced at Summer Place in Johannesburg on Thursday, 28 July. Wag the Dog Publishers’ Sandra Gordon, founder of the awards, stated that 2012 will mark the tenth year of this celebration of inspiring local female journalism.
01 Aug 2011
Independent Newspapers again comes on board as media partner for the Business Opportunities and Franchise Expo (BOFE)
Independent Newspapers, comprising of The Star, The Star Workplace and IOL, is again media partner for the Business Opportunities and Franchise Expo (BOFE), which will be held in September this year.
04 Jul 2011
10<sup>th</sup> annual <i>Mondi Shanduka Newspaper Award</i> winners announced
10th annual Mondi Shanduka Newspaper Award winners announced
South Africa’s top newspaper journalists, photographers and graphic artists were announced at the 10th annual Mondi Shanduka Newspaper Awards on 10 May at Turbine Hall in Johannesburg.
11 May 2011
Paper Sons and Daughters: Growing up Chinese in South Africa launches in Johannesburg
Paper Sons and Daughters: Growing up Chinese in South Africa launches in Johannesburg
Publishing house, Pan Macmillan, together with the Wits Origins Centre, recently hosted the Johannesburg launch of Paper Sons and Daughters: Growing up Chinese in South Africa by Ufrieda Ho. The launch touched on how it was to be a Chinese individual growing up in South Africa, as well as Ho’s personal memories, which brought back Lindsey Kin's own recollections as a child.
05 May 2011
GIPCA presents the names we give
The Gordon Institute for Performing and Creative Arts (GIPCA) is presents the names we give, a weekend-long musical event set to take place from 13 to 15 May.
04 May 2011
Finalists for the 10<sup>th</sup> annual <i>Mondi Shanduka Newspaper Awards</i> announced
Finalists for the 10th annual Mondi Shanduka Newspaper Awards announced
Following an intense judging session convened by Professor Guy Berger of Rhodes University, The Newspaper Association of South Africa and Mondi Shanduka Newsprint has announced the short-listed entries for the 10th Mondi Shanduka Newspaper Awards.
17 Mar 2011
VuvuPlaza.com has a new deal
VuvuPlaza.com has a new deal
Following the buzz of team-buying making its way to the South African online space, with new hybrids and creative attempts popping up, VuvuPlaza has enjoyed an extended period of testing and tweaking and has recently launched a new look for its site.
22 Feb 2011
Reader’s Choice Awards names Gold Reef City best family outing
Gold Reef City Theme Park has been named Best Family Outing in Gauteng by The Star newspaper readers in their annual Reader’s Choice Awards that is all about the places where readers eat, shop, play and relax.
06 Dec 2010
2010 SAB Environmentalist and Environmental Journalists of the Year announced
2010 SAB Environmentalist and Environmental Journalists of the Year announced
Dr Anthony Turton has been named SAB Environmentalist of the Year and received the Nick Steele Memorial Award for his inspiring work. The award is given in honour of the late legendary game ranger, Nick Steele, and honours an environmentalist who has promoted the cause of conservation and whose work will leave a legacy for years to come. Isaac Tembe was named runner-up.
18 Nov 2010
Uncovering the Chilean mine rescue in the media
Uncovering the Chilean mine rescue in the media
The Chilean mine rescue has been the talk of not just the town, but the globe for the past week, with 1 300 journalists travelling to Copiapo, Chile to cover the story, the Twittersphere abuzz, an estimated 862-million viewers tuning in to watch the rescue and even the advertising industry and a few clever brands getting in on the action.
15 Oct 2010
Newspaper readers’ AMPS thumbs-up for Media24 publications
Newspaper readers’ AMPS thumbs-up for Media24 publications
Readership of Media24 newspapers did very well in the past year, according to the most recent All Media and Products Survey (AMPS) statistics released by the South African Advertising Research Foundation (SAARF).
14 Oct 2010
Ekurhuleni edition of The Star to be discontinued
As per Carol Jacobs from Independent Newspapers Gauteng, The Star Ekurhuleni has been discontinued.
13 Oct 2010
Community radio station finds its voice
The Star reports that community radio station, Voice of Tembisa, has gone from strength to strength under the leadership of Station Manager, Sonny Boy Masingi, after being closed briefly in March this year. The station is celebrating its fifth birthday in December.
30 Sep 2010
Celebrating high-calibre journalism at the Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards
On Thursday, 16 September, Kerryn Le Cordeur attended a cocktail function at the Protea Hotel Balalaika in Sandton, where the Northern and Southern region winners of the 2010 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards were announced. This was the last leg of the regional rounds of the competition, with the national awards ceremony taking place in November.
21 Sep 2010
Parliament worried about resignations at SABC
The Star reports that Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Communications had not been informed about resignations at the SABC board, despite reports that its Deputy Chairperson, Felleng Sekha, last week became the third board member to resign, according to Chairperson, Ismail Vadi.
20 Sep 2010
Editors in bid to meet Zuma
The Star reports that the South African National Editors' Forum (SANEF) is liaising with President Jacob Zuma's office to set a date for a meeting to discuss the media-government relationship.
30 Aug 2010
Agliotti débuts on Twitter
Agliotti débuts on Twitter
The Star reports that Glenn Agliotti has put court downtime to good use by joining Twitter. In an apparent bid to stave off boredom during delays in his trial, Agliotti allowed journalists to persuade him to create an account. His début 'tweet' on Wednesday was, "Back in court today. Hope it finally runs."
27 Aug 2010
Press Council to review constitution
The Star reports that the Press Council of South Africa will undertake a complex review of its constitution in the wake of criticisms that have emerged in the debate over the African National Congress' (ANC's) planned Media Appeals Tribunal.
24 Aug 2010
Call to strengthen media watchdog
The Star reports that the Professional Journalists' Association (Projourn) of South Africa yesterday urged the African National Congress (ANC) to remove its proposed media appeals tribunal (MAT) from the agenda. Projourn Spokesperson, Samantha Perry, said an alternative to the MAT would be to strengthen the current system, where the ombudsman is the press watchdog.
13 Aug 2010
ANC, top media brass to meet today
The Star reports that the African National Congress (ANC) says there will be no showdown with editors and journalists when they meet today after a week that has marked almost unprecedented tension between the ruling party and the fourth estate.
10 Aug 2010
SA editors oppose stifling media freedom
Editors and major media met this weekend to discuss the latest proposal for a Media Appeals Tribunal as well as the Protection of Information Bill, and the negative consequences these would have on South Africa's media; freedom of speech; as well as on its democracy.
10 Aug 2010
Cele's bad press raises media tribunal issue
The Star reports that national Police Commissioner, General Bheki Cele, clarified his role in the R500-million police headquarters lease issue at a press conference and said: "unwarranted negative publicity can drive one into the debate of a media tribunal."
04 Aug 2010
Women are climbing the media industry ladder in SA
Kerryn Le Cordeur attended the eighth annual Women in the Media Awards at the elegant Summer Place in Sandton on Thursday, 29 July. Established in 2003 as an initiative of The Media magazine, the Awards recognise exceptional women who have made their mark within the South African media sphere across the content; commercial; and academic fields.
02 Aug 2010
The Star apologises to school
IOL reports that after the Press Ombudsman’s consideration of a complaint laid against The Star newspaper by the school governing body of Jeppe Preparatory School, the newspaper has apologised to the school, as well as to the mother and child involved in the article the newspaper published.
26 Jul 2010
Help spread the warmth at Joburg Theatre
Bring a blanket to Le Grand Cirque Fantazie at Joburg Theatre in aid of The Star's Operation Snowball. The cast members from Le Grand Cirque Fantazie are appealing to members of the public and theatre patrons who attend performances to donate a blanket.
19 Jul 2010
Quest for head of news continues
Quest for head of news continues
The Star reports that the SABC board is to meet this week to discuss the stalled process of selecting a head of news, after having told Phil Molefe that his controversial appointment had been reversed. Deputy Chairperson, Felleng Sekha, has confirmed that steps are being taken to find a successor for Snuki Zikalala.
13 Jul 2010
e.tv apologises to student leader
e.tv apologises to student leader
The Star reports that an apology by e.tv was to be aired on Tuesday, 6 July on 3rd Degree after the channel's investigative reporter, Debora Patta, had accused Freedom Front Plus (FF+) student leader, Chrisna de Kock, of racism during an interview at Free State University, which aired on 25 May.
07 Jul 2010
Media muscle gets behind 2010 <i>Business Opportunities &amp; Franchise Expo</i>
Media muscle gets behind 2010 Business Opportunities & Franchise Expo
Independent Newspapers is putting its media muscle behind the upcoming Business Opportunities & Franchise Expo. The Expo is dedicated to developing entrepreneurship in South Africa and will be held from 16 to 19 September at the Coca Cola dome in Northriding, Johannesburg.
30 Jun 2010
Media veteran Peter Sullivan awarded Print Media Fellowship
Print Media South Africa (PMSA) has honoured Peter Sullivan with a Print Media Fellowship for his determination; dedication; and integrity in a passionate drive for the betterment of the South African newspaper industry. He was presented with the fellowship at the ninth annual Mondi Shanduka Newspaper Awards, hosted in Johannesburg on Wednesday, 5 May.
06 May 2010
Arts journalist Adrienne Sichel wins lifetime achiever award
Adrienne Sichel’s work, which has elevated the coverage of the arts to something that inspires readers and journalists, was recognised at the ninth annual Mondi Shanduka Newspaper Awards in Johannesburg on Wednesday, 5 May.
06 May 2010
Comedy offers crash course for husbands
Comedian, Stuart Taylor, and Director, Heinrich Reisenhofer, have teamed up and created a definitive relationship crash course for the modern South African man. After sold out seasons and rave reviews around the country Learner Husband comes to Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino Theatre from 5 to 30 May.
30 Apr 2010
Tin Bucket Drum breaks the silence
Neil Coppen’s multiple award-winning production Tin Bucket Drum, directed by Karen Logan, comes to the Catalina Theatre from 12 to 25 May. It will then make its way to this year’s National Arts Festival in Grahamstown.
22 Apr 2010
The AMPS 2009AB release reveals latest audience trends
The AMPS 2009AB release reveals latest audience trends
By Desi Tzoneva On Monday, 29 March, the South African Advertising Research Foundation (SAARF) released the AMPS 2009AB figures. The fieldwork period incorporated data from January to December 2009 and used CAPI methodology. The sample size was 25 170.
06 Apr 2010
Mondi Shanduka entries reflect high standard of South African newspaper journalism
Mondi Shanduka entries reflect high standard of South African newspaper journalism
Judges in the annual Mondi Shanduka Newspaper Awards have been pleasantly surprised by the calibre of entries in this year’s display of South African newspaper journalism.
19 Mar 2010
Mondi Shanduka entries reflect high standard of South African newspaper journalism
Judges in the annual Mondi Shanduka Newspaper Awards have been pleasantly surprised by the calibre of entries in this year’s display of South African newspaper journalism.
19 Mar 2010
SABC3 comes third
SABC3 comes third
The Star columnist, Roland Solomon recently wrote that the nightly SABC3 English news bulletins have the fewest viewers of any channel – at 600 000 to 700 000, compared to over a million who watch the Afrikaans news or e.tv.
12 Mar 2010
The latest Art South Africa magazine newsletter out now
In the latest issue of Art South Africa, writing in the December 2008 issue of Art South Africa, art historian Marilyn Martin lamented 'the dearth of texts by artists' in recent times. The March edition of Art South Africa, which was launched in Cape Town at the Design Indaba, directly addresses this absence.
02 Mar 2010
Independent Newspapers goes online
Independent Newspapers goes online
Independent Newspapers South Africa, has gone digital in a new and exciting way with E-dition, a digital version of the real thing. A newspaper can be read online in its true printed format from anywhere in the world, and the E-ditions are enhanced with the latest digital tools, including RSS feeds, social networking, blogging and much more.
05 Feb 2010
Voila! An Afrikaans farce that takes mischief to the max
Voila! An Afrikaans farce that takes mischief to the max
Following its critically acclaimed season at the Joburg Promusica Theatre in 2008, Sing reunites stage veterans Tobie Cronjé and Lizz Meiring with talented stage and screen star, Terence Bridgett, in a baroque romp that’s guaranteed to strain the corsets; pop the bodices; and split the bloomers with waves of laughter.
01 Feb 2010
KZN NAB appoints business development manager
The Star Workplace reports that Andy Stanton has been appointed as Business Development Manager at the Newspaper Advertising Bureau in KwaZulu-Natal.
27 Jan 2010
Independent Newspapers goes digital
Independent Newspapers goes digital
Independent Newspapers South Africa has gone digital.The new service is said to offer the convenience of having the Star delivered directly to your computer every day.
20 Jan 2010
The Red Bulletin to be launched in South Africa
IOL reports that Red Bull and the South African Independent Newspaper Group have entered into a partnership to distribute Red Bull’s monthly lifestyle title, Red Bulletin – An Almost Independent Magazine, in South Africa.
24 Dec 2009
IOL goes digital with The Star E-dition
IOL goes digital with The Star E-dition
With The Star E-dition, you can read The Star online in its true printed format from anywhere in the world. The E-dition is enhanced with the latest digital tools, including RSS feeds; social networking; blogging; and much more.
23 Dec 2009
Court papers show SABC&#39;s cheaper tender
Court papers show SABC's cheaper tender
The Star reports that the South African Broadcasting Commission (SABC) claimed a contract worth more than R400-million was moved from the preferred bidder to the third-rated bidder because it was R66-million cheaper - but it is more expensive.
07 Dec 2009
Journalist set to work for government
Journalist set to work for government
The Star reports that columnist and former radio talk-show host, Jon Qwelane, is to take up a position as a national government spokesperson this month. Qwlane disclosed this by saying farewell to readers in his weekly Sunday Sun column, hinting at a new career.
07 Dec 2009
Court to hear FIFA agent demolish SABC claims
Court to hear FIFA agent demolish SABC claims
The Star reports that the SABC has been taken to court by Digital Horizons over a tender dispute. Last year, the SABC had told the High Court it had obligations to FIFA to televise the Confederations Cup and World Cup events and could not delay the award of a contract to buy four high-definition outside-broadcast (OB) vans from Sony South Africa.
23 Nov 2009
Joost's controversial book to be launched at five book stores
The controversial book, Joost: The Man in the Mirror by David Gemmell, will be launched at five book stores. The dates are 7 November at CNA East Rand Mall at 11:00; and 13:30 at CNA Menlyn Mall; 13 November, Exclusive Book Woodlands at 17:30; and 14 November at Exclusive Books Clearwater Mall at 11:00; and Exclusive Books Kollonade at 14:00.
05 Nov 2009
Joost: The Man in the Mirror
Joost: The Man in the Mirror
Arguably the best scrumhalf to have played rugby union, Joost van der Westhuizen has created as much media excitement off the field as he did on it. From his rugby heroics to the controversies surrounding his personal life, Joost has been constantly in the news.
02 Nov 2009
Bill aims to scrap TV licences
The Star reports that the Communications Department has submitted a draft bill which seeks to abolish TV licences and introduce other changes to public broadcasting in South Africa. The Public Service Broadcasting Bill is intended to replace the Broadcasting Act of 1999.
02 Nov 2009
ICASA to keep tabs on TV local content
ICASA to keep tabs on TV local content
The Star reports that the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) is to roll out a R10-million system to monitor whether broadcasters are airing local programmes as required.
20 Oct 2009
Producers call on SABC to pay up
Producers call on SABC to pay up
The Star reports that the South African Broadcasting Commission (SABC) has yet to pay independent producers an estimated R25-million owed to it for work already flighted on television.
02 Oct 2009
Angela Quintal takes Mercury reins
Angela Quintal takes Mercury reins
Angela Quintal has been appointed Editor of The Mercury from 1 November, Presently Executive Editor on The Star, Quintal will succeed David Canning, who retired earlier this year, but remained on as editor at the company’s request.
02 Oct 2009
Noeleen to produce new police magazine
Noeleen to produce new police magazine
The Star reports that the Ministry of Police has hired TV talk-show host Noeleen Maholwana-Sangqu to produce a new magazine, Rivoningo – a Xitsonga word meaning ‘The Light’, which will promote the image of the police internationally and will publicise justice and policing in South Africa.
24 Jul 2009
2010 World Cup and its media impact
2010 World Cup and its media impact
A number of media forums are being held today at the Southern Sun Elangeni Hotel in Durban, where hundreds of guests are gathered to be part of the events leading up to tomorrow night’s Award Ceremony and Gala Evening at The International Convention Centre, during which the CNN MultiChoice African Journalist of the Year 2009 will be announced.
17 Jul 2009
AMPS top five
According to Skyways, which quotes the recent AMPS 2008 statistics, the top five TV stations, according to number of viewers, are: SABC 2; e.tv; SABC 3; SABC 1; and M-Net Movies 1. The reach of TV as percentages of the total LSM 8-10 category is by far the highest of the media groups, and is the only category where specific media titles reaches more than 50% of this LSM category.
02 Jul 2009

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