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<i>Playboy</i> SA celebrates its second anniversary this month
Playboy SA celebrates its second anniversary this month
24 issues, 25 local Playmates as brand ambassadors, 3 385 pages of quality content, 200 000 page views per month and 130 000 Facebook fans later, Playboy SA is celebrating its second anniversary edition.
10 Apr 2013
Do South Africans spend more time online than off?
Do South Africans spend more time online than off?
Online platforms have become such a common place for people around the world. And, with mobile technology such as smart-phones allowing easy access to the internet, we can get hold of almost anything. This leads to a question: are South Africans spending more time online than on any other media platform?
13 Mar 2013
Auditions open for eighth season of Big Brother Africa
In less than three months, new housemates will be revealed in season eight of AfricaMagic’s Big Brother Africa. Following an overwhelming entry response from the 14 participating countries, AfricaMagic has announced that the audition phase has arrived and everyone stands a chance of being a housemate.
06 Mar 2013
Brand <i>Sarie</i> is growing from strength to strength
Brand Sarie is growing from strength to strength
Sarie’s 360 degree strategy, embarked upon energetically over the last three years and culminating in the launch of an e-commerce platform (a first for a magazine in SA) in 2011, is delivering the goods with the women’s glossy achieving an average combined annual print circulation of 200 462 for 2012 (for Sarie and all its brand extensions).
05 Mar 2013
New episodes of Saturday Night Live coming to Comedy Central
Comedy Central, channel 122 on DStv continues to give comedy fans plenty to laugh about with two fabulous new episodes of late night sketch comedy Saturday Night Live (SNL) premiering during March.
01 Mar 2013
Miracle Rising: South Africa becomes highest rated documentary on The History channel
When Nelson Mandela was released from prison on Saturday, 10 February 1990; it was an event that changed the course of history for South Africa. Earlier in Ferbruary, History™ released a documentary Miracle Rising®: South Africa to commemorate this event - it became the most watched programme on History™ during its broadcast on DStv.
01 Mar 2013
Blue Moon pulls out all the stops for the 2013 <i>Metro FM Music Awards</i>
Blue Moon pulls out all the stops for the 2013 Metro FM Music Awards
The Metro FM Music Awards (MMAs), held at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Durban on Saturday, 23 February was bang on the urban pulse of South African music.
25 Feb 2013
Winner of Fiestagram photographic competition has been announced
Winner of Fiestagram photographic competition has been announced
The overall winner of the Fiestagram photographic competition was announced at the opening of the Fiestagram exhibition in Cape Town on Wednesday, 20 February. Dean Stoneley, vice president Marketing, Sales and Service, handed over the keys to Reginald Sedibe from Pretoria who drove away in a brand new Ford Fiesta at the end of the evening.
25 Feb 2013
News24's breaking Valentine's Day news outstrips competitors
With the tragic shooting at Oscar Pistorius’s house and President Zuma’s State of the Nation address, Valentine’s Day was quite likely one of the biggest expected and unexpected news days South Africans will experience this year.
21 Feb 2013
Real magazine ventures into social media
Real magazine, the South African magazine for black South African women published by Media24, has launched profiles on popular social networks, Facebook and Twitter.
20 Feb 2013
Media fragmentation: An overview
The world of media is changing at an unprecedented rate as technology disrupts the established business models for publishing and advertising, and as consumers change the ways in which they consume information, services and entertainment. So says Acceleration Media's CEO, Tony Sousa.
18 Feb 2013
Big Brother Africa reaches one million likes on Facebook
AfricaMagic’s Big Brother Africa has smashed records since it first launched and with it's eighth season already in production, the show’s fans emphatically proved that it remains arguably the biggest and most popular television series on the continent when they helped the show to hit a milestone one million Facebook likes.
14 Feb 2013
<i>VISI</i> magazine&#39;s Bright Ideas issue is now on the shelf
VISI magazine's Bright Ideas issue is now on the shelf
In the out-of-the box world of VISI, old is new, DIY is hip, recycling is on trend and cross-stitching is no longer exclusively granny territory.
01 Feb 2013
John Brown Media revitalises <i>Edgars Club&#39;s</i> online platforms
John Brown Media revitalises Edgars Club's online platforms
Fashion, holiday destinations, competitions and exclusive events are pulling in legions of new fans to the newly revamped Edgars Club website and its associated digital platforms.
31 Jan 2013
David Batzofin to launch an audio version of his award-winning blog on Radio Today
David Batzofin will launch the audio version of his award-winning blog on Radio Today 1485AM on Saturday, 2 February. His new radio show, Travel & Things, is sponsored by Heia Safari Ranch.
30 Jan 2013
Apps to make social networking easier
Apps to make social networking easier
Social Networking has become more than just a platform for keeping in touch with friends and family. Today, businesses rely on these platforms for marketing purposes as well. For this reason, having five Facebook pages and a Twitter account for one company as an example, may become difficult to control.
30 Jan 2013
<i>Stellenbosch Wine Festival</i> launches an iPhone, iPad and Android app
Stellenbosch Wine Festival launches an iPhone, iPad and Android app
The Stellenbosch Wine Festival has announced the launch of their iPhone, iPad and Android app designed to give festivalgoers event information at the touch of a button.
29 Jan 2013
SABC3 to add sparkle to the J&amp;B Met by presenting live from the red carpet
SABC3 to add sparkle to the J&B Met by presenting live from the red carpet
On Saturday, 2 February, SABC3 will be adding an extra sparkle to one of Cape Town’s top fashion and racing events - the J&B Met, with South Africa’s ultimate authorities in glamour presenting live from the red carpet.
29 Jan 2013
Yonatan Razel to perform in South Africa for one night only
American-born Israeli singer, writer, composer, musical arranger and conductor, Yonatan Razel will be performing in South Africa at Gold Reef City’s Lyric Theatre for the first time for one night only on Wednesday, 13 February.
29 Jan 2013
Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards steps into the digital age with a mobile voting App
Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards introduces easy-to-use new mobile voting App for their Peoples Choice Award.
29 Jan 2013
News portal looklocal.co.za shows a growth of 103%
Caxton’s local newspapers showed continuous growth in circulation and ad share in 2012. This has been mirrored by its online local news portal, looklocal that showed aggressive growth during the year.
29 Jan 2013
South African soloists to combine to perform Mendelssohn's Hymn of Peace during Easter
Accompanied by the KZNPO and the eThekwini Choristers, top South African soloists combine forces to perform Mendelssohn’s Hymn of Praise this Easter.
28 Jan 2013
Ehiz Okoeguale wins the MTV Base VJ Search - Nigeria
MTV Base, channel 322 on DStv, has announced that Ehizojia “Ehiz” Okoeguale has triumphed in the MTV Base VJ Search – Nigeria.
28 Jan 2013
Susan Newham-Blake&#39;s <i>Making Finn</i> coming out in February
Susan Newham-Blake's Making Finn coming out in February
Susan Newham-Blake's book, Making Finn is set to be on shelves from February.
25 Jan 2013
Yolandé Stander named as business reporter for <i>The Herald</i>
Yolandé Stander named as business reporter for The Herald
Award-winning journalist Yolandé Stander will aim to make industry news more accessible to the man in the street in her new role as business reporter for The Herald, which forms part of the Times Media stable.
24 Jan 2013
The Inbetweeners, Underemployed to make their African TV premieres this January
The journey from gawky teen to fully functioning adult is not always easy as two brand new drama series from MTV, channel 130 on DStv demonstrate only too well.
24 Jan 2013
Don’t Dress for Dinner is coming to the Montecasino Theatre in March
Pieter Toerien presents KickstArt’s award winning production of Marc Camoletti’s hilarious comedy, Don't Dress for Dinner, at Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino Theatre from Wednesday, 6 March to Sunday, 14 April.
23 Jan 2013
<i>Cosmopolitan</i> SA releases its first iPad app
Cosmopolitan SA releases its first iPad app
Cosmopolitan South Africa has released its first app for iPad. The Cosmopolitan Lingerie app gives users the opportunity to own the Cosmopolitan Lingerie supplement on their iPads.
23 Jan 2013
SkyRoomLive.com to live stream fight between Francois Botha and Sonny Bill Williams
SkyRoomLive.com, a South African most live-streaming Internet portal has secured the rights to live stream the heavyweight fight between Francois 'The White Buffalo' Botha and Sonny Bill Williams scheduled for Friday, 8 February from Brisbane, Australia.
21 Jan 2013
ImproGuise to present Cape Town's first Improv festival
ImproGuise, players of Cape Town’s longest running, award-winning and most popular live show, TheatreSports, presents Cape Town’s first Improv festival. The Improv Festival will run at Kalk Bay Theatre Tuesday to Saturdays at 20:00 from 29 January until 9 February.
17 Jan 2013
MTV Base unveils its Top 3 finalists for the Nigeria VJ Search competition
MTV Base has revealed the names of the three talented newcomers battling it out for fame and fortune in the MTV Base VJ Search competition.
16 Jan 2013
Deadline for ACT Development Programme's current funding cycle is fast approaching
The ACT Development Programme’s current funding cycle comes to a close at the end of January.
14 Jan 2013
V&amp;A Waterfront to host <i>The Hunter’s eXtreme Ultimate X 2013 Festival</i> in February
V&A Waterfront to host The Hunter’s eXtreme Ultimate X 2013 Festival in February
This February, Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront will once again play host to the country’s biggest extreme sports lifestyle event, The Hunter’s eXtreme Ultimate X 2013 Festival.
11 Jan 2013
Michael Jackson HIStory ll heading to the Joburg Theatre
Michael Jackson HIStory ll, starring Kenny Wizz direct from Vegas, heads to the Joburg Theatre from Thursday, 17 January to Sunday, 10 February 2013.
13 Dec 2012
<i>Getaway</i> readers can now determine the content of its January 2013 issue
Getaway readers can now determine the content of its January 2013 issue
Getaway, a brand well known for its multiplatform interaction, has taken audience engagement to a whole new level. In a bold first, the editorial team has allowed its consumers to determine the contents of the January 2013 issue.
12 Dec 2012
Comedy Central acquires exclusive African TV rights to Men at Work
Comedy Central has acquired the exclusive African TV rights to US male bonding comedy, Men at Work.
11 Dec 2012
The Ultimate Redd Door Experience opens up a thousand imaginations
The Ultimate Redd Door Experience opens up a thousand imaginations
On Saturday, 8 December, a thousand invited guests were taken on an unexpected journey as Redd’s hosted the Ultimate Redd Door Experience in the Maboneng Precinct in heart of Johannesburg.
11 Dec 2012
Coming up on Carte Blanche ...
The next episode of Carte Blanche on Sunday, 16 December at 19:00 on M-Net and M-Net HD looks at a few repeat stories including a look at The Clink, a smart restaurant that is located inside one of Britain's Super Prisons.
10 Dec 2012
Mdu Ntuli partners with Corruption Watch to encourage public to speak out against corruption
Mdu Ntuli partners with Corruption Watch to encourage public to speak out against corruption
Popular and outspoken comedic animator Mdu Ntuli, the animator behind the Nkandla Fish and Chips commercial recently banned by the SABC, is joining forces with Corruption Watch to encourage South Africans to speak out against corruption.
10 Dec 2012
Ryk Neethling tops the 2012 <i>heat</i> Hot 100 competition
Ryk Neethling tops the 2012 heat Hot 100 competition
After a much-anticipated wait, heat magazine officially announced Ryk Neethling as South Africa’s hottest number one celebrity of 2012. Having taken the title as heat’s hottest celeb in 2008 and 2009, Neethling’s back on top from his dip down to ninth spot last year.
07 Dec 2012
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
Dora the Explorer to make an appearance at Sandton City
Give one's kids the perfect present this festive season with a trip to Sandton City for a rare appearance by Nickelodeon characters Dora the Explorer, Boots and Diego Garcia.
03 Dec 2012
Coming up on Carte Blanche ...
In the next episode of Carte Blanche, on Sunday, 9 December at 19:00 on M-Net and M-Net HD, the team takes a look at the upcoming ANC national conference; and research which reveals some interesting findings around happiness and the workplace.
03 Dec 2012
Radio drama breaks the silents on HIV/Aids and gender-based violence
Hitting the airwaves just in time for 16 Days of Activism and World AIDS Day, Mahlabathe Speaks is a 13-part serial radio drama highlighting how HIV/AIDS and Gender Based Violence (GBV) are linked, in a way that is entertaining and understandable to the mostly rural target audiences.
30 Nov 2012
Coming up on Carte Blanche ...
Coming up in the next episode of Carte Blanche, on M-Net and M-Net HD on Sunday, 2 December at 19:00, the team takes a look at the rumours of cop gangs; looks at the issues at schools; visit David Patient who has been living with Aids for 30 years and investigate the international trade of meerkats.
30 Nov 2012
<i>Cape Town Festival of Beer</i> proves a golden success
Cape Town Festival of Beer proves a golden success
The third instalment of the Cape Town Festival of Beer saw thousands of thirsty visitors through its doors over the weekend of Friday, 23 to Sunday, 25 November.
30 Nov 2012
4th Street Wines creates a stir as it hands out Lady Gaga concert invites
4th Street Wines caused quite a stir this week in Johannesburg when VIP guests and celebrities Zolani Mahola from Freshly Ground, City Press journalist, Mokgadi Seabi and actress, Hlubi Mboya received their Lady Gaga concert invites from drag queen Mary Scary and boys in gold hot pants, all served from a giant egg.
29 Nov 2012
Move! magazine launches its presence on social media
Move!, South Africa’s largest selling women’s weekly title aimed at black South African women, launched its presence on social media networks Facebook and Twitter during November.
28 Nov 2012
<i>Joburg&#39;s Darling</i> named best blog at <i>Leisure Options Readers’ Choice Awards</i>
Joburg's Darling named best blog at Leisure Options Readers’ Choice Awards
Established, little over a year-and-a-half ago; Velocity Media was thrilled to hear that Joburg’s Darling had been voted best blog, during the recent Best of Joburg Leisure Options Readers’ Choice Awards 2012.
27 Nov 2012
In the next episode of Carte Blanche ...
In the next episode of Carte Blanche, on 25 November at 19:00 on M-Net and M-Net HD, the team takes a look at medical cover during the holidays; the problem of melanoma; and tyre tax.
22 Nov 2012
<i>House and Leisure</i> takes top design honours at 2012 <i>PICA Awards</i>
House and Leisure takes top design honours at 2012 PICA Awards
House and Leisure magazine took top design honours at this year’s MPASA PICA Awards, winning the Consumer Publishing Excellence Cover of the Year category.
21 Nov 2012
SA’s top talent contribute to <i>The Big Issue&#39;s</i> 2012/2013 Collector&#39;s Edition
SA’s top talent contribute to The Big Issue's 2012/2013 Collector's Edition
Sixty of South Africa’s top talent have joined the fight against poverty and unemployment this festive season by contributing work pro bono to The Big Issue’s 2012/2013 Collector’s Edition.
21 Nov 2012
Times Media to link advertising rates to the core circulation of all of its titles
In one of the most innovative moves the South African media industry will witness this year, Times Media has announced that as from Tuesday, 1 January 2013 it will be linking advertising rates to the core circulation of all of its titles.
20 Nov 2012
D’Banj dominates winner’s list at 2012 Channel O <i>Music Video Awards</i>
D’Banj dominates winner’s list at 2012 Channel O Music Video Awards
The 9th annual Channel O Music Video Awards, sponsored by DStv and DStv Mobile, delivered 14 winners at a glitz-filled evening that more than made the case for Africa being the hottest thing on planet music right now.
19 Nov 2012
SA Home Owner sees 12% year-on-year growth in quarter three of 2012
SA Home Owner magazine has seen positive year-on-year growth in circulation in the third quarter of 2012 versus 2011 (ABC July – September 2012), growing an impressive 12%.
19 Nov 2012
Table Mountain's inclusion as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature to be celebrated in December
The official inauguration of Table Mountain as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature will take place in December and South Africa is gearing up to celebrate Table Mountain’s success following a three year campaign that drew more than 100 million votes from 220 countries worldwide.
16 Nov 2012
New Media continues its winning streak with accolades at the 2012 PICA Awards
From New York, to Cape Town and Johannesburg, New Media continued their award winning streak of 2012 at the PICA Awards, held on Thursday, 15 November.
16 Nov 2012
The Leather, Lace and Luxury Rides Show is set to rev up the Silverstar Casino
The Leather, Lace and Luxury Rides Show is set to rev up the Silverstar Casino
Meet nine gorgeous Playboy South Africa Playmates “in the flesh” and check out an eye-popping range of supercars and motorbikes at the Leather, Lace and Luxury Rides Show, which is set to rev up Silverstar Casino on Saturday, 24 November.
15 Nov 2012
Coming up on Carte Blanche ...
In the next episode of Carte Blanche, on Sunday, 18 November at 19:00 on M-Net and M-Net HD, the team takes a look at the Manase Report; finds out if the plans for tyre tax are weak or worthy; and focus on car repossession scams.
14 Nov 2012
Treat <i>Twitter</i> as a legitimate source of news
Treat Twitter as a legitimate source of news
Twitter has provided journalists with not only a new channel to distribute their content but also an opportunity to connect with their audience. It’s also, according to Steve Buttry, one of the most useful tools ever developed for journalists during this career. And yet, some don’t take it seriously while others disregard it as a legitimate source of news.
14 Nov 2012
Tumi Morake to headline Comedy Central Presents … Live at Parker’s
Fiercely funny comedienne Tumi Morake shows her stripes as the first woman comic to headline Comedy Central Presents … Live at Parker’s on Comedy Central, channel 122 on DStv at 20:55 on Friday, 16 November.
13 Nov 2012
Bonang Matheba to co-host 2012 Channel O <i>Music Video Awards</i>
Bonang Matheba to co-host 2012 Channel O Music Video Awards
South Africa’s 'It' Girl, Bonang Matheba, and Nigerian superstar Ice Prince have been named as hosts of the 9th annual Channel O Music Video Awards.
12 Nov 2012
Liberty Battson named the winner of the PPC Cement <i>YCSA</i> art competition
Liberty Battson named the winner of the PPC Cement YCSA art competition
Pretoria-based, Liberty Battson stamped her name in the records of the PPC Cement Young Concrete Sculptor Awards art competition, as she walked away with the first-of-its-kind, Fans’ Favourite Award.
12 Nov 2012
Gagasi FM presenter invited to attend the 2012 MTV EMA awards
It might not be quite like having tea with the Queen but mid-morning Gagasi FM on-air presenter, Zookey, has “cracked the nod” for something even more exciting – an invitation to attend the 2012 MTV EMA awards in Frankfurt.
09 Nov 2012
New Media titles win accolades at 2012 <i>Pearl Awards</i>
New Media titles win accolades at 2012 Pearl Awards
Leading content marketers New Media has scooped two sought after awards including the Gold award for the Best Integrated Print and Web Programme for Woolworths TASTE, at the Pearl Awards, which took place in New York on Monday, 5 November.
08 Nov 2012
Woolworths TASTE; Eat Out magazine awarded at 2012 Bookmarks
Following hot on the heels of scooping the Galliovas top award for Best Food Writer of the Year, leading content marketer New Media’s multiple award winning publication Woolworths TASTE digital platform, www.tastemag.co.za took home three prizes at the 2012 Bookmark Awards.
05 Nov 2012
In the next episode of Carte Blanche ...
In the next episode og Carte Blanche, on Sunday, 4 November at 19:00 on M-Net and M-Net HD, the team will be focusing on disgraced cyclist, Lance Armstrong.
01 Nov 2012
I Love Books aims to put authors on the road to discoverability
The days of bookshops buying hundreds of copies of a book are gone – this is only enjoyed by a few authors whose names are recognised, household brands. For other writers, and there are over 300 000 books published every year, the process of publishing has undergone a major change.
01 Nov 2012
<i>5FM</i> scoops three awards in the 2012 Leisure Options ‘Best of Joburg’ survey
5FM scoops three awards in the 2012 Leisure Options ‘Best of Joburg’ survey
It’s been an award-winning year for 5FM. Following hot on the heels of the recent MTN Radio Award for Station of the Year as well as being voted the Coolest Radio Station at the Sunday Times Generation Next Awards for the seventh year in a row, comes three awards in the 2012 Leisure Options ‘Best of Joburg’ survey.
26 Oct 2012
In the next episode of Carte Blanche ...
In the next episode of Carte Blanche, on Sunday, 28 October at 19:00 on M-Net and M-Net HD, the team speaks to members of a Durban death squad; takes a look at the toxic substance, Bisphenol A, which is used the manufacturing of baby bottles and speak to Dr Mamphela Ramphele.
25 Oct 2012
2012 MTV Europe Music Awards set to overflow with music's biggest names
The stage at the 2012 MTV Europe Music Awards will be overflowing with some of the biggest names in music from across all genres, as MTV, Channel 130 on DStv announced the latest batch of acts that will rock Frankfurt’s Festhalle.
24 Oct 2012
2012 <i>Fairlady Consumer Awards</i> winners prove that green is going mainstream
2012 Fairlady Consumer Awards winners prove that green is going mainstream
From an illuminating solar-powered device to an eco-friendly cleaning product, the winners of the 2012 Fairlady Consumer Awards prove that green is definitely going mainstream, as revealed in the November issue of the magazine.
24 Oct 2012
Interactive future of digital radio puts the power into listeners’ hands
Meet the digital radio programme directors of the future: you and your fellow listeners. With technology making it easy for digital radio stations to crowdsource some or all of the programming on their digital radio stations, the power is increasing in the listener’s hands. So says Kagiso Digital's operations director, Attila Bernariusz.
24 Oct 2012
MWEB voted most popular primary ASDL ISP among SA gamers
MWEB voted most popular primary ASDL ISP among SA gamers
Leading Internet Service Provider, MWEB has once again proven that it is the leading online gaming service provider in South Africa.
24 Oct 2012
In the next episode of Carte Blanche ...
In the next episode of Carte Blanche, on Sunday, 21 October at 19:00 on M-Net and M-Net HD, the team takes a look at the mining industry; examines a possible antidote to culling elephants; and puts public transport to the test.
18 Oct 2012
SABC1&#39;s <i>Mzansi Insider</i> repositions itself as an edgy, topic driven programme
SABC1's Mzansi Insider repositions itself as an edgy, topic driven programme
The popular SABC1 youth offering, Mzansi Insider, has repositioned itself as an edgy, trending topic driven offering. Still keeping its time-slot of 18:30 to 19:00 on Monday evenings, this "reloaded" second season of the show will explore pertinent and newsworthy topics as seen through the eyes of South Africa’s youth.
10 Oct 2012
Forbes Africa on the look out for its 'Person of The Year'
For the second consecutive year, Forbes Africa and its panellists will search the continent for the Forbes Africa Person of The Year.
09 Oct 2012
M-Net Movies introduce <i>The M-Net Movie Show</i>
M-Net Movies introduce The M-Net Movie Show
In celebration of the launch of the eight dedicated movie channels on Monday, 1 October, The M-Net Movie channels are preparing for the broadcast of the first episode of locally-created weekly magazine feature, The M-Net Movie Show. The premiere episode will broadcast on Friday, 5 October at 20:00, suitably scheduled on M-Net Movies Premiere, channel 103 on DStv.
05 Oct 2012
CapeTownMagazine.com celebrates the growth of their Twitter community
CapeTownMagazine.com, one of Cape Town’s leading online magazines and a premier cultural, lifestyle and events resource in the Mother City, celebrates the exceptional growth of their Twitter community: @CapeTownMag increased their number of followers from 8 200 to 25 000 in 12 months.
05 Oct 2012
Free concert at Melrose Archa Piazza to celebrate the Karbonn Smart Champions League T20
Free concert at Melrose Archa Piazza to celebrate the Karbonn Smart Champions League T20
In celebration of the Karbonn Smart Champions League T20 returning to South Africa, a free concert is being held at Melrose Arch Piazza on Friday, 12th October at 19:00.
05 Oct 2012
<i>Klout</i>: How important is it really?
Klout: How important is it really?
So, you are active on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest and a myriad of other social networks. Now what? Other than networking with many interesting individuals, can a strong presence on social networks actually translate into real world benefits?
03 Oct 2012
Kanye West named as the headline act at Castle Lite's Feel the Beat of Sub-zero Experience
It was one of the most talked about events of 2011, where one of Hip Hop’s International Heavyweights featured in a concert experience like no other. Tickets sold out within a matter of six hours having only been promoted on Twitter and by word of mouth.
28 Sep 2012
MTN Festival to host The Graeme Watkins Project, Daniel Baron
MTN Festival to host The Graeme Watkins Project, Daniel Baron
On Monday 24 September, Montecasino and the MTN Festival is set to bring two of SA’s finest musical marvels back-to-back on the MTN Stage – The Graeme Watkins Project and Daniel Baron.
20 Sep 2012
Champ to be the next play in Artscape's Spring Drama Season
The next play in Artscape's Spring Drama Season is the highly anticipated Champ, written by Louis Viljoen.
19 Sep 2012
The future of SA Television, part three: Merging the internet with television
The future of SA Television, part three: Merging the internet with television
In part one of The Future of South African Television, I looked at the usage of television when compared to YouTube. Part two brought the shift from analogue to digital TV and the advantages and disadvantages of both. This week, I will look at how far TV has come and where it is going.
19 Sep 2012
Idols SA Top four perform local songs in a 'Homebrew' concert
The Top 4 contestants - still fighting for a spot in the Idols season 8 finalé in just three weeks time - performed a selection of some of the best South African music in one of the most popular spectaculars of each season – the 'Homebrew' concert.
17 Sep 2012
<i>The Dr Mol Show</i> welcomes Dr. Chamendran Naidoo into the fold
The Dr Mol Show welcomes Dr. Chamendran Naidoo into the fold
Sliding into SABC3’s daily Medical Hour on Friday’s The Dr Mol Show has quickly become one of South Africa’s favourite daytime lifestyle shows.
12 Sep 2012
Coming up on Carte Blanche …
The next episode of Carte Blanche on M-Net and M-Net HD on Sunday, 9 September at 19:00, will take a look at the prevalence of drugs in schools, as well as the culling of ostriches due to avian flu.
06 Sep 2012
Ster-Kinekor Theatres to feature three more Bollywood film
Ster-Kinekor Theatres to feature three more Bollywood film
In continued efforts to deliver content from across the globe Ster-Kinekor Theatres has announced the release of three new Bollywood titles.
04 Sep 2012
In the next episode of <i>TOMz</i> ...
In the next episode of TOMz ...
Facebook, Twitter, Google and Mxit … ever wondered how these platforms work? Dee and Thami take a step into a virtual world where they explore the science of communication, the internet and social media in the next episode of TOMz on Monday, 3 September at 17:00 on SABC1.
03 Sep 2012
Call for entries for the 2012 SAB Sports Media Awards
The South African Breweries (SAB) today called for entries for the 2012 SAB Sports Media Awards with the launch of its new online competition portal.
03 Sep 2012
Alecia Nkadimeng named mentor of the year at the <i>Business Day BASA Awards</i>
Alecia Nkadimeng named mentor of the year at the Business Day BASA Awards
Volunteer Alecia Nkadimeng walked off with the prestigious Mentor of the Year Award supported by Etana at the 2012 Business and Arts South Africa Awards held on Monday, 27 August.
31 Aug 2012
<i>Rolling Stone</i> SA embraces augmented reality with its first interactive cover
Rolling Stone SA embraces augmented reality with its first interactive cover
Rolling Stone South Africa is embracing Augmented Reality (AR). The September issue uses the nifty Layar app available to allow readers real time access to watch cover artist, Arno Carsten’s new music video, Two Dogs as well as preview the interview with him. Readers are also able to share the story with friends on Facebook and Twitter.
31 Aug 2012
Think Red and Good Housekeeping partner for Heart Awareness Month
Flora and the Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa have partnered with Good Housekeeping/Goeie Huishouding for September to highlight the importance of maintaining a healthy heart.
29 Aug 2012
Ster-Kinekor Theatres Cinema Nouveau to screen films from the annual <i>Taiwan Film Festival</i>
Ster-Kinekor Theatres Cinema Nouveau to screen films from the annual Taiwan Film Festival
Join Ster-Kinekor Theatres Cinema Nouveau for the screening of four original and captivating films at the 5th annual Taiwan Film Festival hosted by Taipei Liaison Office in the RSA. Ster-Kinekor will feature the award-winning Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale as well as Hear Me, Yang Yang and Orz Boys.
27 Aug 2012
MK announces the roll out of its third Music Video Project
MK announces the roll out of its third Music Video Project
Local music channel, MK, is doing it again and is ready to roll out with the MK Music Video Project 2012.
27 Aug 2012
Tri Continental Film Festival launches its 10th programme

The Tri Continental Film Festival (TCFF) has launched its 10th programme. Fredrik Gertten’s critically acclaimed documentary Big Boys Gone Bananas will open the Festival on Thursday, 6 September.

27 Aug 2012
Ster-Kinekor Theatres brings Bollywood's Joker to South Africa
In line with Ster-Kinekor Theatre’s diverse offerings of movie releases, the latest film from Bollywood is set to ignite audiences’ imaginations. Enter a new dimension of fantasy with the offbeat comedy Joker, coming to the big screen on Friday, 31 August.
27 Aug 2012
BBC Africa Debate to ask whether black and white still matters in the 'Rainbow Nation'
South Africa’s race relations are the focus of the August edition of BBC Africa Debate. South Africa @18: Does ‘black and white’ still matter in the Rainbow Nation? will be presented by the BBC’s Audrey Brown and Karen Allen from Johannesburg on Friday, 31 August, with a panel of four 18-year-old South Africans.
27 Aug 2012
Die Heuwels Fantasties to perform at Old Mutual Music in the Gardens series
Possibly the most appropriately named band to play at the series, Cape Town’s Die Heuwels Fantasties are officially confirmed to perform for Old Mutual Music in the Gardens. The Bellville Afrikaans rock outfit will take to the stage at the Walter Sisulu Garden in Roodepoort on Sunday 9 September.
27 Aug 2012
Ster-Kinekor Theatres to open state-of-the-art cinema complex in Secunda
In line with Ster-Kinekor Theatres’ objective to bring world class cinema entertainment to audiences, South Africa’s biggest movie exhibitor will be opening a brand new state-of-the-art cinema complex in Secunda, Mpumalanga.
27 Aug 2012
<i>House and Leisure</i> launches its own Travel Club
House and Leisure launches its own Travel Club
This month House and Leisure magazine launches a new brand extension aimed at bringing the travel pages of the magazine closer to its readers. The House and Leisure Travel Club will offer readers and subscribers access to the best local and international travel destinations and the opportunity to explore the world with the editorial team.
24 Aug 2012
Ster-Kinekor Theatres launches booking application on Facebook
In another move to enhance and simplify the movie goer’s cinema experience, Ster-Kinekor Theatres has launched a convenient booking application on Facebook. Now users on the social platform are able to quickly view movies currently on circuit at the exhibitor.
20 Aug 2012
Thunderstruck is back at Gold Reef City
The sound of thunder is back at The Globe Theatre at Gold Reef City Casino with a new season of Thunderstruck featuring South African rocker, Clint Cunningham.
20 Aug 2012
Matthew Mole walks away as the winner of Converse&#39;s Get Out of the Garage competition
Matthew Mole walks away as the winner of Converse's Get Out of the Garage competition
Less than two months ago Converse opened entries for #Play100Club – a chance for one unsigned SA band to Get Out of the Garage and perform at London's 100 Club.
16 Aug 2012
Black Coffee announced to play at the Old Mutual Music in the Gardens series
The acclaimed Old Mutual Music in the Gardens series has done it again. The next act to wow Gauteng music lovers at the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens is none other than Afro-house superstar Black Coffee.
15 Aug 2012
Ster-Kinekor's Cinema Nouveau to feature Bully
With statistics showing that over 13 million children will be bullied this year in America alone, Ster-Kinekor’s Cinema Nouveau invites everyone to one of the most significant films to be featured at the exclusive Doccie Fest. Bully will be released on Friday, 17 August, offering insight into the bullying crisis that is plaguing schools across the world.
14 Aug 2012
Jury for the 2012 XMA Cross Media Awards has been finalised
Ten news media and advertising experts have been appointed to the jury of the 2012 XMA Cross Media Awards, the annual competition from the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA), which this year will honour social media success stories from newspapers around the world.
14 Aug 2012
KwaZulu-Natal’s foremost and respected arts festival turns 20 this year
KwaZulu-Natal’s foremost and respected arts festival, the annual Witness Hilton Arts Festival, turns 20 this year. It will take place in the grounds of the Hilton College from 21 to 23 September.
13 Aug 2012
MTN Ayoba Festival returns as the new and inproved MTN Festival
Leading telecommunications provider MTN and Montecasino – South Africa’s number one entertainment destination – has announced the return of Johannesburg’s biggest festival. Previously celebrated as the MTN Ayoba Festival, its return in 2012 sees the festival re-launched to the “Bigger and Better” MTN Festival.
10 Aug 2012
HYPE celebrating 50 issues with its biggest bumper edition yet
Hip hop publication HYPE magazine is celebrating its 50th issue in true style. It’s the magazine’s biggest bumper edition yet at 96 pages.
10 Aug 2012
<i>Getaway Travel Blog Conference</i> proves a resounding success
Getaway Travel Blog Conference proves a resounding success
Mirroring the growth in digital media, the second annual Getaway Travel Blog Conference, held in Cape Town on 4 August, attracted a threefold increase in delegate numbers – 160 attendees, up from last year’s 50 – and necessitated a move to a bigger venue.
08 Aug 2012
Social media and its transformation of journalism
Social media and its transformation of journalism
Social media has changed the way that people gather, distribute and source their news. As FreshNetworks marketing manager, Jo Stratmann, rightly says, “[news now] emerges from an ecosystem in which journalists, sources, readers and viewers exchange information”.
08 Aug 2012
The Script to release <i>#3</i> in September
The Script to release #3 in September
So much has changed for The Script since they released their first album four years ago. First they broke Britain, then the States, then everywhere from Asia to South Africa.
07 Aug 2012
South African wins Big Brother StarGame
Africa chose South Africa’s Keagan as the winner of AfricaMagic’s Big Brother StarGame on Sunday, 5 August on DStv Channel 197 and 198 – and rocketed him to superstardom and the massive $300 000 prize after 91 days of 24/7 drama and thrills.
06 Aug 2012
ISO releases the first single from their upcoming album
Pretoria-based band ISO (formerly Isochronous) has just released the first single from their upcoming new album, Piece by Piece due out in September.
01 Aug 2012
Should brands pay for exposure on blogs?
Should brands pay for exposure on blogs?
On 4 June, Alex van Tonder, otherwise known as @CapeTown_Girl, placed the proverbial cat among the pigeons when she urged bloggers to call on brands to pay for exposure on their sites. While it set off a much-heated debate that has since engulfed Twitter, it was desperately needed.
25 Jul 2012
Ukhozi FM Gospel Music Festival only two weeks away
The biggest gospel event of the year, the Ukhozi FM Gospel Music Festival, which is taking place at Coca-Cola Park, is only two weeks away.
23 Jul 2012
BBC.com to launch an app for the 2012 Olympics
In just over two weeks the world will welcome the start of the 2012 Olympic Games, and BBC.com has been working hard on a number of initiatives to ensure fans outside the UK, across the globe enjoy all the action.
19 Jul 2012
Top 10 of Converse Presents: Get Out of the Garage have been announced
Top 10 of Converse Presents: Get Out of the Garage have been announced
Over the last seventy years London’s iconic 100 Club has played host to a multitude of artists and genres, and has maintained its status as the longest running popular music venue in the world.
19 Jul 2012
Entries for XMA Cross Media Awards are still open
Newspapers from around the world are currently submitting their social media success stories to the annual XMA Cross Media Awards competition, and there is still time to join them – deadline for entries is 15 July.
26 Jun 2012
Build your online content to cater for the generation gap online
Publishers and advertisers should structure their online engagements to take into account how the ways that Generation Y Internet users consume media differs from how older Internet users interact with content.
26 Jun 2012
Six tips on how to make better decisions with Google Analytics
Today just about everyone uses Google Analytics, either on its own or in conjunction with other tools. There is no doubt that GA is an increasingly powerful tool for understanding what is going on with your site.
22 Jun 2012
Woolworths <i>Taste</i>&#39;s July reader&#39;s issue out next week
Woolworths Taste's July reader's issue out next week
From Chocolate Pronutro squares to Ostrich lasagne and Milk Tart liqueur, the July reader’s issue of Woolworths Taste will celebrate both South African food and the kitchen flair of Taste readers, who have directly contributed over 60 recipes and given their editorial input to the issue.
22 Jun 2012
ACT/UJ Arts & Culture Conference discusses new ways of thinking creatively
The inaugural ACT/UJ Arts & Culture Conference was held from 24 to 25 May on the University of Johannesburg’s Kingsway Campus, with 300 delegates, presenters and panellists from across the creative sector.
22 Jun 2012
CNN International to take Ecosphere on the Road to Rio
CNN International is to take the award-winning CNN Ecosphere live in the run-up to Rio20+, the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development.
21 Jun 2012
Now you'll be able to access Eat Out on your mobile
Restaurant and food lovers are now able to turn to their phones for assistance in choosing a restaurant, when South African restaurant guide, Eat Out, goes live with a smart phone app. Telmap, pioneers in mobile location-based services, will partner with New Media for the integration of its Eat Out brand into the Telmap Mobile Location Companion.
19 Jun 2012
Graeme Watkins Project at Spar Women's 10/5km
Thousands will be able to enjoy popular band The Graeme Watkins Project at the finish of the Spar Women’s 10/5km at Sahara Stadium, Kingsmead on 25 June.
18 Jun 2012
Genevieve Morton is <i>FHM</i> ‘s sexiest woman in the world for 2012
Genevieve Morton is FHM ‘s sexiest woman in the world for 2012
26-year-old model Genevieve Morton has been named as FHM’s sexiest woman in the world for 2012.
18 Jun 2012
UPE bringing 9thWonder, Actual-Proof to South Africa
UPE bringing 9thWonder, Actual-Proof to South Africa
On Friday, 17 August in Johannesburg at Bassline, and in Cape Town on Saturday, 18 August at Zulabar, UPE will be presenting 9thWonder, Actual-Proof and Rapsody Live and other in recognition of the Women’s Month celebration.
18 Jun 2012
<i>VISI</i> set to undergo a visual transformation
VISI set to undergo a visual transformation
Design and décor magazine VISI, has undergone a visual transformation thanks to graphic artist and indie publisher Garth Walker. VISI is set to show off a redesigned masthead and a cover with a ‘wow’ factor and follows its recent purchase by publisher, New Media.
18 Jun 2012
XMA Cross Media Awards to honour social media stars
To tweet or not to tweet – that is not the question facing publishers these days; rather, the issues are what to tweet and when to tweet it. Publishing houses that have mastered the issues and gained large followings on Twitter, Facebook or other social media platforms are invited to enter the XMA Cross Media Awards.
11 Jun 2012
Thunder strikes again at The Globe Theatre
A new season of Thunderstruck with South African rocker Clint Cunningham and his musicians is back at The Globe Theatre at Gold Reef City Casino.
08 Jun 2012
5FM voted coolest radio station for the seventh year in a row
5FM walked away with the coolest radio station award at the 2012 Sunday Times Generation Next youth brand survey, which polled over 5 500 young South Africans aged 8 to 22 across several cities and townships in seven provinces.
04 Jun 2012
Brothers for Life Twitter campaign scoops international award
A Twitter campaign by Brothers for Life, the men’s movement that encourages more responsible lifestyles, has garnered a 2012 Bees Award, an international accolade recognising the best use of social media. Brothers for Life’s Twitter Army campaign, which won the Best Use of a Micro-blogging Platform category, was conceptualised and implemented by advertising agency Joe Public.
30 May 2012
NEA Young Performer Awards 2012 winners announced
The final round and award ceremony of the National Eisteddfod Academy (NEA) Young Performer Awards 2012 took place on Saturday 19 May. Just over 20 finalists took to the stage at the Joburg Promusica Theatre, competing for the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund prize money of R50 000, with R10 000, sponsored by Artslink.co.za, being awarded to the Best Overall Performer.
28 May 2012
<i>O</i> and Dentyne &#39;Good Choices&#39; launch with app and event
O and Dentyne 'Good Choices' launch with app and event
O, The Oprah Magazine and Dentyne’s 'Good Choices' campaign has officially kicked off this month with a new online application, reader competition and upcoming event hosted by O magazine contributor and life coach, Martha Beck.
21 May 2012
Anthony Zuicker announces cast and director for Cybergeddon project
Anthony E. Zuiker, the creator of the CSI franchise and his production company Dare to Pass, along with Dolphin Digital Media, have revealed the director and full cast for Cybergeddon, a digital event about the growing threat of cybercrime, identity theft and vulnerabilities in our highly connected lives (to be released exclusively on Yahoo!).
18 May 2012
<i>Playboy South Africa</i>: still a Rum fellow
Playboy South Africa: still a Rum fellow
The new edition of Playboy South Africa is on the shelf this week, featuring Cape Town model Lee-Ann Roberts - an edition developed around Hunter S Thompson's Rum Diary, due for release in South Africa this month. The last interview Playboy did with Thompson was interrupted by his death, and snippets of wisdom from his 67-odd (very odd!) years are captured in this edition.
03 May 2012
Big Brother StarGame kicks off
There is less than a week to go before Big Brother StarGame introduces a new group of larger-than-life, must-watch TV personalities to African television audiences, and for fans of the reality super-series, that day can’t come soon enough. The show begins on Sunday, 6 May in the new timeslot of 20:00 CAT, and will screen live 24/7 for 91 days on DStv channel 198.
03 May 2012
The Hunger Games goes viral in Australia
Effective Measure, a leading provider of digital audience profiling solutions, has reported that Australian movie goers were significantly influenced by the viral marketing of The Hunger Games, with 38% of survey respondents indicating that their anticipation to watch the movie was attributed to the opinions of their close friends, while 20% attributed their excitement to Facebook.
02 May 2012
The rise of the infographic
Lately, infographics are everywhere you look. Click through to any popular website or blog like Mashable and you’re likely to find an image featuring fancy fonts, tiny images and boxed statistics that work together to illustrate a larger theme overall. Simply put, it’s information displayed in graphic form. But are infographics effective? This week, Leigh Andrews investigates.
24 Apr 2012
The media’s ties to PR and marketing
If you’ve studied media, marketing or communication in any aspect, you’ll surely know that all of these industries are rather tightly interwoven and reliant on one another.
19 Apr 2012
The Parlotones launch phone app, game and free exclusive music with pre-order of new album
The Parlotones will lead the way in South African entertainment as they launch their custom smartphone app to mark the release of their brand-new studio album Journey Through the Shadows. The app is available for free download via www.theparlotones.net, iTunes and the Android market.
19 Apr 2012
The New Age launches media and marketing page
The New Age newspaper is launching a weekly 'Media and Marketing' page on Wednesday, 18 April to focus more on the industry, as well as highlight the news, personalities, new campaigns and career opportunities.
17 Apr 2012
Doritos challenges students: do you dare?
To celebrate the launch of its new limited-edition Roulette flavour – with a super-hot surprise handful in every pack – Doritos is hitting campuses around the country during April and May to find adventurous go-getters who are willing to take a fun gamble with the Doritos Dare Show.
17 Apr 2012
Caxton Printing &amp; Publishing appoints Will Smith
Caxton Printing & Publishing appoints Will Smith
Involved in the digital industry for the past 13 years, Caxton has welcomed Will Smith as the company’s general manager of digital media. One of Smith’s duties will be to work closely with NAB (the Newspaper Advertising Bureau) to oversee Caxton’s online LookLocal division. In addition, Smith is responsible for the overall digital strategy for Caxton Community Newspapers.
16 Apr 2012
Survey reveals trends and opportunities for internet banking in SA
While many South African banking consumers are taking advantage of the ease and convenience of internet banking to meet their basic banking requirements, most have yet to fully harness the potential of their online banking facilities.
11 Apr 2012
Strap in for Buckled at the Lyric Theatre
The comedy show Buckled, directed by Krijay Govender, will return to the Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City this year for two days only on Friday, 9 March and Saturday, 10 March.
06 Mar 2012
Red Heart Rum and Olmeca Tequila announced as sponsors of RAMfest 2012
Visitors to the five-day, five-city, seven-stage music festival will be able to head to the Red Heart Main Stage and the Olmeca Electronic Stage, and be blown away.
06 Mar 2012
Verdi&#39;s classic <i>Ernani</i> to be screened exclusively by Cinema Nouveau and Ster-Kinekor
Verdi's classic Ernani to be screened exclusively by Cinema Nouveau and Ster-Kinekor
Opera Live fans have been enchanted by the fifth season of the Met Opera currently screening exclusively at Cinema Nouveau and select Ster-Kinekor theatres, and audiences can now look forward to Verdi’s Ernani, to be released on 16 March.
05 Mar 2012
<i>VISI</i> awards top design accolades
VISI awards top design accolades
South African décor magazine VISI announced the winners of their annual Absolut VISI Designer of the Year awards on Friday, 2 March. The awards, which aim to recognise and reward South Africa’s top designs, were handed out at a jungle-themed ceremony and party held at Wembley Square Two in Cape Town.
05 Mar 2012
See <i>Oscar<sup>®</sup></i>-winning films at Ster-Kinekor Cinema Nouveau
See Oscar®-winning films at Ster-Kinekor Cinema Nouveau
Local audiences will be thrilled to know that many of the 2012 Oscar®-winning and nominated films are currently screening or are still coming to Ster-Kinekor Cinema Nouveau’s big screens.
05 Mar 2012
Radio versus TV: which comes out on top?
Which is the best, radio or TV? It’s an intriguing question to pose, simply because of what each medium brings to the table. There is no easy answer either.
22 Feb 2012
Once online, optimise your strategy
In a world demanding greater interaction between brands and consumers, there has been an understandable drive to place more businesses onto social media platforms. Be it Facebook, Twitter or any other, companies have been encouraged to join in, in an effort to connect with their end user.
06 Dec 2011
Asian digital leaders share strategies
Leading Asian publishers ended a three-day examination of online, mobile, tablet and social media on Friday, with part of its deliberations looking at content strategies. But the real focus was on how to profit from all their good content.
25 Nov 2011
Concord Nkabinde launches Live in Joburg, South Africa DVD
It has been 8 years now since the release of Concord Nkabinde's successful début CD The Time, The Season, which was followed by his second release This Is My World. Nkabinde therefore felt that now was the perfect time and season to take us back to where his world as a solo artist began.
24 Nov 2011
The MediaShop’s local radio campaign receives international recognition
Viva Street, a local radio edutainment programme, conceptualised by The MediaShop and Creatrix, has been chosen as a case study to be showcased at an international education conference.
21 Nov 2011
SA’s finest restaurants announced at the 2011 <i>Eat Out DStv Food Network Restaurant Awards</i>
SA’s finest restaurants announced at the 2011 Eat Out DStv Food Network Restaurant Awards
South Africa’s prestigious restaurant awards, the Eat Out DStv Food Network Restaurant Awards,announced the winners for 2011. The gala ceremony was held at The Rotunda at The Bay Hotel in Cape Town where guests sampled gourmet creations from award-winning chefs.
21 Nov 2011
Cinema Nouveau and Ster-Kinekor Theatres presents Met opera composed by Wagner
The fifth season of the Met opera released exclusively at select Ster-Kinekor Theatres and Cinema Nouveau this November. Releasing on 25 November, Wagner’s Siegfried was filmed in HD, giving viewers the opportunity to experience opera at its best, and all in the comfort of their local Ster-Kinekor or Cinema Nouveau Theatre.
18 Nov 2011
Hip-hop heavyweight Rick Ross joins Lil Wayne at the Dome
The phenomenal response by fans to the announcement that hip-hop’s biggest selling artist ever, Lil Wayne will perform on African soil for the very first time has created hype and excitement across the country on Friday, 9 December.
17 Nov 2011
The AFDA Annual Film Festival exhibits tomorrow's talent today
Ster-Kinekor Theatres is an advocate of the local film industry and as such fully supports up and coming talent. In line with developing future stars, both behind the scenes and on the big screen, South Africa’s favourite cinema is proud to bring you the AFDA Annual Film Festival this November.
17 Nov 2011
What it takes to be classified as breaking news, implications for exclusivity
There’s no doubt that social media has turned the common man into a reporter. We are able to broadcast what is happening around us, along with all our thoughts and opinions, thanks to the advent of blogs and social networks. But this begs the question as to whether we should trust everything we read online, as well as the validity of something being classified as ‘breaking news’.
16 Nov 2011
<i>Come Dine with me South Africa</i> heads to Cape Town’s southern suburbs
Come Dine with me South Africa heads to Cape Town’s southern suburbs
This week’s episode of Come Dine With Me South Africa on Wednesday, 23 November at 21:00 on BBC Entertainment, the four hosts, drama teacher, Laura Bosman; horticulturalist, Shaun Cairns; flamboyant wine snob, Sebastian Janssens; and retired entrepreneur, Pamela Daniels, battle it out for the R10 000 prize.
14 Nov 2011
The investor relations revolution: making the most of the ‘social’ side of the media
Not so very long ago, it seemed that investor relations entailed little more than a few well-written press releases here and there and a press conference at annual results time. Fast forward to the second decade of the twenty-first century, the business landscape is completely unrecognisable. Craig Atherfold, head of investor relations: The Firehouse Communications, provides insight.
10 Nov 2011
Up close and personal with WONDERboom
Presented by Nomad Entertainment, WONDERboom: Up Close and Personal will reveal another side of one of South Africa’s favourite bands for just two shows only on Sunday, 27 and Monday, 28 November at the Old Mutual Theatre on the Square in Sandton.
08 Nov 2011
Interesting online statistics emerge on the Malema march
During the Malema march, interesting statistics based on the tracking performed by online reputation management specialist, BrandsEye, included: 6 275 mentions of Julius Malema and the youth league march; 929 unique authors in 24 hours discussed the topic; 95% of conversation were on Twitter; 124 press articles; and reach was 11 679 475 and AVE R 2 671 022 for the 24 hours of conversation.
31 Oct 2011
<i>FAIRLADY</i> gets fabulous at the inaugural <i>Best of Beauty Awards</i>
FAIRLADY gets fabulous at the inaugural Best of Beauty Awards
At an awards ceremony held on Thursday, 20 October at Johannesburg’s Turbine Hall, the who’s who of the beauty industry rubbed (well-moisturised) shoulders at the FAIRLADY Best Of Beauty Awards. Amidst a host of prestigious winning international products, Theravine MusculaVine™ Bath Soak took top honours for Best South African Product.
21 Oct 2011
Soul City's 11th season premiers on SABC1
Soul City series 11 premieres on SABC 1 Mzansi FoSho on Tuesday 18 October at 20:30. Catch personalities, Leleti Khumalo and Fana Mokoena, as well as rising stars Robert Mpisi, Siyanda Sesimane and Samkelo Ndlovu, for another season of intrigue and suspense.
17 Oct 2011
The challenge is on
The challenge is on
Challenge SOS airs Saturday, 22 October on SABC3 at 08:36. The new television series puts teens outdoors, getting them off their couches, having them do some extreme challenges and introduces some healthy competition.
17 Oct 2011
Lefa Pike is sent home
In a shocking result, 29 year old Lefa Pike from Kimberley was sent home, just three weeks shy of Idols triumph. The top five from season seven each performed two songs in this weekend’s 'Rock' spectacular for special celebrity guest judges Brian and Andrew Chaplin of Locnville, who were most impressed with the standard of talent in this year’s show.
14 Sep 2011
Social media Tuesdays with Lifeology and Crowne Plaza
With people beginning to spend more time online, brands are communicating with their consumers through Facebook updates and Tweets, and freedom of speech has hit an all time high. With this in mind, Jodene, the co-founder of Lifeology, blogger and social influencer, has identified the need to teach South African individuals and brands why it is important to have an online presence.
09 Sep 2011
Tips for managing online reputations
Managing director at Acceleration Media, Diane Charton, has given a step by step guide to manage your company’s online reputation.
25 Aug 2011
July 2011 Shifting Media Landscape White Paper – “If your brand strategy is not right, social media will not save you.”
July 2011 Shifting Media Landscape White Paper – “If your brand strategy is not right, social media will not save you.”
In Newsclip’s second networking seminar presentation for the year, MD, Simon Dabbs, fresh from the AMEC and FIBEP conferences overseas, spoke about the effect of social media on the shifting media landscape and the implications of this for the local media, marketing and public relations industry.
21 Jul 2011
<i>Automobil</i> magazine reflects a strong editorial slant on retail
Automobil magazine reflects a strong editorial slant on retail
The relaunched Automobil magazine, the third custom title in the RamsayMedia stable, reaches subscribers this week with a package that emphasises investigative articles, new content pillars addressing key issues facing the motor industry and cues for readers to engage with the brand in print and on digital platforms.
08 Jul 2011
Ensight launches Conversations to improve social media engagement
Ensight has recently launched the latest version of its Ensight multi-channel eCRM suite, which introduces a powerful new social media management application called Conversations, that aims to help marketers improve the effectiveness and efficiency of social media engagements across channels such as Facebook and Twitter.
05 Jul 2011
How to tweet effectively from a business mindset
How to tweet effectively from a business mindset
Newsclip MD, Simon Dabbs, returned from AMEC’s third European summit on media measurement held in Lisbon and the 44th world congress of FIBEP held in Thessaloniki at the end of May with some interesting insights into how Twitter is being used from a business perspective.
04 Jul 2011
The difference between social networks and social media
The difference between social networks and social media
Strike up a conversation at an event these days and the topic will invariably turn to how active you are in the ‘social media’ space – but do you really mean that? There’s a difference between social networks and social media. Most people refer use the terms interchangeably, but they actually refer to different topics.
08 Jun 2011
Journalists forced to wear balaclavas on Twitter
Journalists forced to wear balaclavas on Twitter
The New York Times's social media editor, Liz Heron, says for journalists to avoid getting into trouble when using social media, “they must not be stupid.” Reikhutsitse Malala looks at the challenges that journalists face on Twitter.
01 Jun 2011
An exciting up and coming Ouroboros season
Various events are set to take place during the Tony Award winning Handspring Puppet Company’s upcoming Ouroboros season, at the Baxter Theatre from 1 to 11 June.
27 May 2011
<i>YFM</i> DJ battle continues
YFM DJ battle continues
This coming week sees five finalists battle it out on the YFM airwaves for the coveted Cash Crusaders DJ Apprentice title and the chance of winning a full set of DJ mixing gear.
27 May 2011
From gangs to nicotine on this week's Carte Blanche
Coming up on M-Net's Carte Blanche airing Sunday, 29 May, Devi Sankaree Govender gains insight into how the gangs operate and why they remain so elusive; Derek Watts finds out why it’s so hard to stop smoking; Bongani Bingwa takes a look at the proposed De Beers Pass Route and asks if it’s really necessary; and Watts up with Durbanite, Sonja Kruse on her life-changing adventure.
26 May 2011
Investigative journalism continues to educate, inform and go after those ‘groot skelms’
Investigative journalism continues to educate, inform and go after those ‘groot skelms’
Media Update’s Lindsey Kin recently attended the Citadel Words on Money 2011 Journalism Awards, appropriately held at the Wall Street Restaurant in Sandton’s CBD. The afternoon celebrated South Africa’s finest in investment and personal finance journalism, acknowledging the high quality of news and information provided to investors and consumers by these journalists.
24 May 2011
<i>VISI</i> throws the pages of its website open to the design community
VISI throws the pages of its website open to the design community
With the launch of the free VISI magazine iPhone app this week, designers and design-lovers are being invited to upload images of great design directly onto VISI.co.za, thereby contributing to South Africa’s most exciting and accessible design mood board.
23 May 2011
Prime Circle connects with fans in a whole new way
Prime Circle's brand new iPhone application is now live at the AppStore. The Jekyll & Hyde iPhone application is designed to offer fans a more intimate experience of the band’s most recent SAMA nominated album, Jekyll & Hyde.
19 May 2011
Grahamstown National Arts Festival media accreditation
The Grahamstown National Arts Festival has extended an invitation to its media friends to apply online for accreditation. Media accreditation benefits include the opportunity to apply for complimentary tickets (within reason) to review performances on both the Main and Fringe programme.
16 May 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
Political parties go online before the upcoming election
With the municipal elections approaching, News Reviews SA reports that President Jacob Zuma has joined Twitter under the username @SAPresident, while a Nielsen study has found that the Democratic Alliance (DA) is the most talked about party on social media.
11 May 2011
Twitter as a newsbreaker – the effect on the PR/ media/ advertising industry
Twitter as a newsbreaker – the effect on the PR/ media/ advertising industry
One of my favourite bloggers, Brian Solis, writes that news no longer breaks, it tweets. When I read this I had a ‘lightbulb’ realisation moment as this statement rang so true...
09 May 2011
News Reviews goes live on Twitter
News Reviews goes live on Twitter
News Reviews has joined Twitter! Follow the account (@NewsReviewsSA) to receive all the latest news, front-page stories, and top articles from the country's newspapers and news sites. Get the scoop from press releases immediately, rather than waiting for the following day's reviews.
03 May 2011
Green Office Week launches on social media sites
Green Office Week launches on social media sites
Green Office Week has just launched on Facebook. Click here to take a look, or follow Green Office Week on Twitter: @GOW_SA.
18 Apr 2011
Social networking threatens business IT
Social networking threatens business IT
Social networking via sites like Twitter and Facebook is growing exponentially, and no enterprise can afford to ignore the potential benefits of connecting with customers and colleagues online, but this connectedness poses risks to enterprise data security...
06 Apr 2011
World Wide Worx reveals stats on South African internet usage
MyBroadband reports that new research conducted by World Wide Worx has revealed that that South Africa currently has more that 6.8-million internet users, via PC, laptop, tablet and smartphone, with some of the most popular online services being social networks.
31 Mar 2011
Twitter turns five
Twitter turns five
Memeburn reports that Monday, 21 March 2011 marked Twitter’s fifth anniversary. The very first tweet, sent out by Twitter co-founder, Jack Dorsey, simply stated ‘inviting coworkers’, and marked the start of what is now a US$10-billion empire, having changed the way we communicate online.
22 Mar 2011
Twitter scam spreads
Twitter scam spreads
MyBroadband reports that Sophos is warning Twitter users to be cautious following the discovery of new rogue applications which helps scammers earn money by spreading links to online surveys.
15 Mar 2011
Twitter account info to be pulled in WikiLeaks probe
Twitter account info to be pulled in WikiLeaks probe
MyBroadband reports that a federal magistrate has ruled that prosecutors can demand the Twitter account information of certain users in their criminal probe into the disclosure of classified documents on WikiLeaks.
14 Mar 2011
Tweet your ideas and win a Biomega bike
Tweet your inspired ideas on how to encourage cycling in South African cities before 21 March and you could win a Biomega NYC bike.
11 Mar 2011
Recruitment agencies providing suitable solutions for Generation Y's
A study carried out by a leading South African bank revealed that 39% of urban South Africans and 27% of rural users over the age of 16 are now browsing the internet using social networking sites. With this in mind, recruitment agencies are being forced to provide suitable recruitment solutions for Generation Y’s 'anywhere, any time' approach.
09 Mar 2011
Egyptian tweets to be published
Egyptian tweets to be published
IT News Africa reports that publishing house, OR Books, is planning to publish a volume of tweets from the Egyptian revolution, called Tweets from Tahrir: Egypt’s Revolution as it unfolded, in the words of the people who made it.
08 Mar 2011
Sheen sets <i>Guinness World Record</i>
Sheen sets Guinness World Record
Mashable reports that Charlie Sheen has set a new Guiness World Record for the ‘Fastest Time to Reach One-Million Followers’. Sheen reached the milestone in 25 hours, 17 minutes, with close to 1.2-million followers on Twitter.
03 Mar 2011
A hands-on look at social media
The Learning Zone presents a practical, hands-on course designed in four modules - LinkedIn, blogging, Facebook and Twitter - around the social media needs of your business or organisation. The course, presented over two days, will ensure a good overall understanding of social media and how to make it work for you, as well as getting each platform set up and ready to go.
02 Mar 2011
Sparrow Schools grows its social media presence
For the months of March and April, Sparrow Schools is hosting a competition to grow the number of Facebook 'likes' on its social media page, where the winner who recruits the most friends by the end of April, will win some exciting prizes.
01 Mar 2011
Twitter gets SuperSport commentator in hot water
TechCentral reports that SuperSport rugby commentator, Andrew (Tank) Lanning, has been fired after revealing market-sensitive information about the company on Twitter while attending a commentary workshop at the company.
28 Feb 2011
Media and audience co-mingling as the world wants more reality
Given the hyper-connected times we live in, it’s hardly surprising that there’s been quite a drastic rise in the amount of audience interaction that now takes place within the media across the board, from newspapers and magazines, to TV and radio shows, websites and mobisites...
23 Feb 2011
Dan Calladine of Media Futures at Aegis Media in London shares some media trends for 2011
The world is changing rapidly and media is at the heart of these changes. Dan Calladine, Head of Media Futures at Aegis Media in London, provides 11 media trends, including 'monetisation' and 'Asian influence', that although not necessarily new, are current trends that will become a lot more prevalent this year.
23 Feb 2011
US government connects with global youth via Twitter
US government connects with global youth via Twitter
MyBroadband reports that US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, has highlighted the need for the US government to use Twitter and other social media to connect with young people amid turbulent change in the Middle East and North Africa.
22 Feb 2011
Activists want to keep the revolution alive through Twitter
IT News Africa reports that Libyan activists calling for an end of the rule by Muammar Gaddafi, have called on activists worldwide to keep the revolution alive through social media. This after Tunisia and Egypt saw success in leveraging international press coverage of their protests by disseminating information through Twitter.
18 Feb 2011
Twitter: more than just celeb gossip
Twitter: more than just celeb gossip
Twitter has been making headlines in the past few weeks, with news events such as Nelson Mandela's health, Barack Obama's State of the Union address and the protests in Egypt becoming trending topics on the microblogging site. Seems it's more than just a fun way of keeping track of your favourite celebrities after all. Kerryn Le Cordeur investigates.
02 Feb 2011
Billboard International endorses Africa's airtel One8
International publication, Billboard International, has recently named the first all-African group, airtel One8 as a Best Bet of 2011. Billboard's Best Bet list is an annual forecast of upcoming artists or groups that are destined for success in the New Year, with past lists having had artists such as U2, Drake and Keri Hilson listed.
01 Feb 2011
Google allows Egyptians to tweet
Google allows Egyptians to tweet
Times LIVE reports that Google has launched a service to allow people in Egypt to send Twitter messages by dialling a phone number and leaving a voicemail, in the wake of internet access being cut off in the country.
01 Feb 2011
Happy Valentines Day with Gold Reef City
For Valentines Day this year, Gold Reef City Casino and Theme Park are offering romantic night packages from 11 to 14 February for just R595 per person sharing. The package includes accommodation for the night, breakfast and dinner, plus a bottle of sparkling wine and delicious chocolates.
26 Jan 2011
@hershybru to give away prized trophy
@hershybru to give away prized trophy
Sport24 reports that Herschelle Gibbs will be giving away his valuable 438-match 'man of the match' trophy to one of his Twitter followers.
26 Jan 2011
<i>Sunday Tribune</i> surprises readers on a Wednesday
Sunday Tribune surprises readers on a Wednesday
Trevor van Zijl comments on Twitter, “Uh, they just delivered the Sunday Tribune... I'm confused.” The Sunday Tribune confirms that today's issue is the last for the year as Sunday, 26 December is a public holiday, and that readers can expect the next issue on Sunday, 2 January 2011.
22 Dec 2010
PigSpotter no longer wants to be publicly spotted
PigSpotter no longer wants to be publicly spotted
MyBroadband reports that updates from @PigSpotter are no longer publicly available. This means that in order to view PigSpotter’s traffic updates, you must have a Twitter account and he must give your account permission to view his tweets.
15 Dec 2010

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