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Week in review: Week ending 27 June 2012

Wednesday, 20 June 2012
Editorial DeskIs the future mobile? Or are we already living it?We often hear that mobile is the next big thing for Africa, smart phones have taken over and apps are the way forward, with lots of development taking place in this field. That’s all fair and well from an advertising perspective, but what about from the consumer’s point of view and the actual impact on the media?
EntertainmentSter-Kinekor Theatres to convert its screens to digitalIn a move that is set to revolutionise the way South African audiences consume cinema, Ster-Kinekor Theatres announced the complete digital conversion of all its screens across the country.
Media NewsFresh Living welcomes a new look with its July issueFood magazine, Fresh Living has shaken off the winter blues with a makeover, and in line with Pick n Pay’s retail strategy welcomes a new look cover, showcasing the variety of food and lifestyle content featured in the magazine.
Media NewsFHM appoints Crystal Birch as its fashion editorCrystal Birch has been announced as the fashion editor for men’s magazine, FHM .
EntertainmentCelludroid Sci-Fi/Anime/Fantasy Film Festival back on at the Labia TheatreThe third chapter of the Celludroid Sci-Fi/Anime/Fantasy Film Festival is set to light up the sky at the Labia Theatre on Orange Street in Cape Town from 29 June to 5 July (with a book event 27 June).
Media NewsCold Sweat documents world's toughest endurance raceJohannesburg-based production company, Urban Brew Studios, has obtained the television rights for the toughest endurance race on the planet, the Scott-Amundsen Centenary Race to the South Pole.
Media NewsAsk SADAG your questions on substance abuseWith Substance Abuse Prevention Day on Tuesday, 26 June, The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) is inviting anyone with a question related to substance abuse to visit their Facebook page on 22 June.
Media NewsUsain Bolt graces cover of Stuff magazineJamaican sprinter, Usain Bolt, has made history by becoming the first male to grace the cover of gadget magazine, Stuff .
EntertainmentArtscape creates major presence in GrahamstownArtscape will be highly visible at this year’s National Arts Festival with a main programme production andfive plays on the Fringe.
Media NewsNational Geographic Channels International launches the exclusively African channel Nat Geo GoldNational Geographic Channels International (NGCI) inaugurates Africa’s bespoke new channel Nat Geo Gold (NGG) - all set to make waves on the Star Times and ImoTV this June.
EntertainmentDischarge infiltrates the National Arts FestivalFirst Physical Theatre brings a new boundary-crossing production Discharge to Grahamstown and the National Arts Festival in 2012.
EntertainmentFirst Physical Theatre reveals the VillainFirst Physical Theatre proudly presents Villain as this year's New Voices Production at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown.
EntertainmentDon’t miss young Israeli pianist Ishay ShaerJuly brings works by Beethoven, Chopin and Debussy to various intimate venues in South Africa, along with masterly interpretations by Ishay Shaer.
EntertainmentFriday Lunch Hour Classical Music ConcertsThe Old Mutual Theatre on the Square has announced its lunch-hour classical music line-up for the next six weeks. Shows are at 12:45 for 13:00, with tickets at R30.
Media NewsManeta and Roki disqualified for breaking Big Brother StarGame rulesStudent Maneta and musician Roki, both housemates from Zimbabwe, were evicted from Big Brother StarGame onTuesday, 19 June. They had been bickering all day and despite Big Brother intervening and advising both housemates directly that they needed to amend their behaviour immediately, they disregarded this instruction.
EntertainmentA Teacher in the Bushveld at the BaxterThe life of literary genius Herman Charles Bosman as a school teacher in the Groot Marico bushveld is explored in A Teacher in the Bushveld .
EntertainmentMies Julie: Restitutions of Body and SoilAn explosive new adaptation of August Strindberg’s classic Miss Julie , under the title Mies Julie , takes to the stages in South Africa and Edinburgh.
Entertainment2012 Festival Fringe funnies lift the spiritThe comedy line-up of the National Arts Festival Fringe is (in)famous for keeping Grahamstown in good spirits. 28 June to 8 July this year promises to be no exception.
EntertainmentStonehage Charitable Trust hosts international superstar for its spring opera galaThe Stonehage Charitable Trust will be heralding in the summer with a spring opera gala at the Linder Auditorium in Johannesburg at 15:30 on 9 September in aid of the Chevrah Kadisha.
EntertainmentGIPCA and Michaelis Galleries reflect through Not My WarThe Michaelis Galleries and the Gordon Institute for Creative and Performing Arts (GIPCA) present Not My War , an exhibition of works by significant South African artists reflecting on the country’s involvement in border wars in northern Namibia and Southern Angola during the 1960s to 1980s. The exhibition opening is at 18:00 on 29 June, and it will run until 25 July.
People on the MoveMio Khondleka – from breakfast jock to programme managerWhat started as a fun adventure while studying in Australia as an exchange student has grown into a career for newly-appointed Algoa FM programme manager Mio Khondleka. His break into radio came when he qualified with a broadcasting certificate from the Melton FM Radio Academy while attending school at Mowbray College in the city of Melton.
Media NewsEden Express launches local newspaper in the Western CapeFrom 13 June, George and Mossel Bay benefited from the launch of Eden Express , a local newspaper represented by Ads24.
Media NewsTHE FUTURE OF MEDIA – SECURE YOUR SPOT NOWThe Future Group has launched an initiative called The Future of Media – The Sandton Debates, brought to you by the SABC, set to take place on 19 July 2012 at the Sandton Sun Hotel in Johannesburg.
AwardsTop South African financial journalists honoured at Sanlam AwardsInvestigative journalist Lindokuhle Xulu of Financial Mail has scooped the Financial Journalist of the Year Award at the Sanlam Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism , which were presented in Johannesburg on Tuesday, 19 June. Xulu won for his Moneyweb investigative and analytical coverage of the Wendy Machanik Property Holdings story.
Media NewsVenezuelan election poses risks for pressThe upcoming Venezuelan presidential election poses risks for the press and will likely lead to increases in violent attacks and heightened self-censorship, the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) has found.
EntertainmentVuyani unleashes chaos, radiating spiritualityAfter sold-out shows in Newtown, Vuyani Dance Theatre’s (VDT) Mayhem promises another captivating experience at the National Arts Festival .
EntertainmentDance Forum choreographers' residency programmeThe National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund has allocated funding to Dance Forum to host a series of choreographers’ residency programmes during 2012.
Media NewsMen take a stand at Mama Said SessionNtsiki ‘Streetqueen’ Mazwai will host the fourth Mama Said Session at Joburg Promusica's Basement Theatre on Sunday, 24 June with Pops Mohamed, Admiral and Jahseed.
Wednesday, 20 June 2012
Editorial DeskIs the future mobile? Or are we already living it?We often hear that mobile is the next big thing for Africa, smart phones have taken over and apps are the way forward, with lots of development taking place in this field. That’s all fair and well from an advertising perspective, but what about from the consumer’s point of view and the actual impact on the media?
EntertainmentSter-Kinekor Theatres to convert its screens to digitalIn a move that is set to revolutionise the way South African audiences consume cinema, Ster-Kinekor Theatres announced the complete digital conversion of all its screens across the country.
Media NewsFresh Living welcomes a new look with its July issueFood magazine, Fresh Living has shaken off the winter blues with a makeover, and in line with Pick n Pay’s retail strategy welcomes a new look cover, showcasing the variety of food and lifestyle content featured in the magazine.
Media NewsFHM appoints Crystal Birch as its fashion editorCrystal Birch has been announced as the fashion editor for men’s magazine, FHM .
EntertainmentCelludroid Sci-Fi/Anime/Fantasy Film Festival back on at the Labia TheatreThe third chapter of the Celludroid Sci-Fi/Anime/Fantasy Film Festival is set to light up the sky at the Labia Theatre on Orange Street in Cape Town from 29 June to 5 July (with a book event 27 June).
Media NewsCold Sweat documents world's toughest endurance raceJohannesburg-based production company, Urban Brew Studios, has obtained the television rights for the toughest endurance race on the planet, the Scott-Amundsen Centenary Race to the South Pole.
Media NewsAsk SADAG your questions on substance abuseWith Substance Abuse Prevention Day on Tuesday, 26 June, The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) is inviting anyone with a question related to substance abuse to visit their Facebook page on 22 June.
Media NewsUsain Bolt graces cover of Stuff magazineJamaican sprinter, Usain Bolt, has made history by becoming the first male to grace the cover of gadget magazine, Stuff .
EntertainmentArtscape creates major presence in GrahamstownArtscape will be highly visible at this year’s National Arts Festival with a main programme production andfive plays on the Fringe.
Media NewsNational Geographic Channels International launches the exclusively African channel Nat Geo GoldNational Geographic Channels International (NGCI) inaugurates Africa’s bespoke new channel Nat Geo Gold (NGG) - all set to make waves on the Star Times and ImoTV this June.
EntertainmentDischarge infiltrates the National Arts FestivalFirst Physical Theatre brings a new boundary-crossing production Discharge to Grahamstown and the National Arts Festival in 2012.
EntertainmentFirst Physical Theatre reveals the VillainFirst Physical Theatre proudly presents Villain as this year's New Voices Production at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown.
EntertainmentDon’t miss young Israeli pianist Ishay ShaerJuly brings works by Beethoven, Chopin and Debussy to various intimate venues in South Africa, along with masterly interpretations by Ishay Shaer.
EntertainmentFriday Lunch Hour Classical Music ConcertsThe Old Mutual Theatre on the Square has announced its lunch-hour classical music line-up for the next six weeks. Shows are at 12:45 for 13:00, with tickets at R30.
Media NewsManeta and Roki disqualified for breaking Big Brother StarGame rulesStudent Maneta and musician Roki, both housemates from Zimbabwe, were evicted from Big Brother StarGame onTuesday, 19 June. They had been bickering all day and despite Big Brother intervening and advising both housemates directly that they needed to amend their behaviour immediately, they disregarded this instruction.
EntertainmentA Teacher in the Bushveld at the BaxterThe life of literary genius Herman Charles Bosman as a school teacher in the Groot Marico bushveld is explored in A Teacher in the Bushveld .
EntertainmentMies Julie: Restitutions of Body and SoilAn explosive new adaptation of August Strindberg’s classic Miss Julie , under the title Mies Julie , takes to the stages in South Africa and Edinburgh.
Entertainment2012 Festival Fringe funnies lift the spiritThe comedy line-up of the National Arts Festival Fringe is (in)famous for keeping Grahamstown in good spirits. 28 June to 8 July this year promises to be no exception.
EntertainmentStonehage Charitable Trust hosts international superstar for its spring opera galaThe Stonehage Charitable Trust will be heralding in the summer with a spring opera gala at the Linder Auditorium in Johannesburg at 15:30 on 9 September in aid of the Chevrah Kadisha.
EntertainmentGIPCA and Michaelis Galleries reflect through Not My WarThe Michaelis Galleries and the Gordon Institute for Creative and Performing Arts (GIPCA) present Not My War , an exhibition of works by significant South African artists reflecting on the country’s involvement in border wars in northern Namibia and Southern Angola during the 1960s to 1980s. The exhibition opening is at 18:00 on 29 June, and it will run until 25 July.
People on the MoveMio Khondleka – from breakfast jock to programme managerWhat started as a fun adventure while studying in Australia as an exchange student has grown into a career for newly-appointed Algoa FM programme manager Mio Khondleka. His break into radio came when he qualified with a broadcasting certificate from the Melton FM Radio Academy while attending school at Mowbray College in the city of Melton.
Media NewsEden Express launches local newspaper in the Western CapeFrom 13 June, George and Mossel Bay benefited from the launch of Eden Express , a local newspaper represented by Ads24.
Media NewsTHE FUTURE OF MEDIA – SECURE YOUR SPOT NOWThe Future Group has launched an initiative called The Future of Media – The Sandton Debates, brought to you by the SABC, set to take place on 19 July 2012 at the Sandton Sun Hotel in Johannesburg.
AwardsTop South African financial journalists honoured at Sanlam AwardsInvestigative journalist Lindokuhle Xulu of Financial Mail has scooped the Financial Journalist of the Year Award at the Sanlam Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism , which were presented in Johannesburg on Tuesday, 19 June. Xulu won for his Moneyweb investigative and analytical coverage of the Wendy Machanik Property Holdings story.
Media NewsVenezuelan election poses risks for pressThe upcoming Venezuelan presidential election poses risks for the press and will likely lead to increases in violent attacks and heightened self-censorship, the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) has found.
EntertainmentVuyani unleashes chaos, radiating spiritualityAfter sold-out shows in Newtown, Vuyani Dance Theatre’s (VDT) Mayhem promises another captivating experience at the National Arts Festival .
EntertainmentDance Forum choreographers' residency programmeThe National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund has allocated funding to Dance Forum to host a series of choreographers’ residency programmes during 2012.
Media NewsMen take a stand at Mama Said SessionNtsiki ‘Streetqueen’ Mazwai will host the fourth Mama Said Session at Joburg Promusica's Basement Theatre on Sunday, 24 June with Pops Mohamed, Admiral and Jahseed.
Wednesday, 20 June 2012
Media NewsThe Wild, Castle Lager team up for Ultimate Superfan Weekend Experience The Wild and Castle Lager gave two lucky viewers the opportunity to win The Ultimate Superfan Weekend Experience with four of their friends.
Media NewsIn the latest episode of Siyayinqoba Beat It! ...On 21 June Siyayinqoba Beat It! will speak about stopping the spread of infection in our hospitals, clinics and at home.
Media NewsElana Afrika is on the cover ofThe Big Issue's June editionAs the winter blues hit the Mother City with full force, motorists can expect to have their day lightened up by the bright and bold late June edition of The Big Issue .
Media NewsDStv commercial wins gold at PromaxBDA International AwardsDStv’s ‘Making memories’ TV commercial was awarded a gold award at the PromaxBDA International Awards last week.
Media NewsFilms coming up on Studio Universal next week …Films coming up on Studio Universal next week include Shaft , Mission To Mars and What’s Love Got To Do With It .
EntertainmentNight of 100 Stars returns to Durban in AugustThe return of one of Durban’s most spectacular annual charity events, ‘Night of 100 Stars’ will take place in August at Suncoast Casino, Hotel & Entertainment on 20 August.
Media NewsComing up on Carte Blanche this Sunday ...In the next episode of Carte Blanche , set to air on M-Net and M-Net HD on Sunday, 24 June at 19:00, find out more about what priorities our new Top Cop should have, what causes the petrol price to fluctuate and about the man who was once South Africa’s most wanted cyber criminal.
Media NewsA2P SMS messaging remains an important investmentCompanies should be careful of buying into the doomsday predictions around the demise of SMS. If they do they will risk missing out on the excellent business opportunities that the SMS channel offers them. So says BulkSMS.com managing director, Pieter Streicher.
Media NewsCNN International to take Ecosphere on the Road to RioCNN International is to take the award-winning CNN Ecosphere live in the run-up to Rio20+, the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development .
Media NewsDécor, design heavyweights join Decorex SA teamTwo new décor and design heavyweights have joined the Decorex SA team on the eve of the Johannsburg show.
Media NewsMGM to honour birthdays of Kevin Spacey and Mick JaggerIn honour of the birthdays of actor Kevin Spacey and musician/actor Mick Jagger, MGM will be broadcasting Fall from Grace and Ned Kelly
Media NewsFox Entertainment highlights this July ...Coming up on Fox Entertainment (TopTV Channel 180) this July, don't miss the second season of Falling Skies , which is new and exclusive to the channel, as well as the premiere of Destiny River and season six of 24 .
Media NewsTopTV's BET channel to feature the BET Awards 2012The BET Awards 2012 will feature on TopTV’s BET channel (190) on 3 July at 21:00. When it was announced that both Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj would perform at the 2012 BET Awards , it was hard to imagine that BET executive Stephen Hill and his gang could pull even more star power for the Samuel L Jackson-hosted show.
EntertainmentASSITEJ SA celebrates five years in style at NAFFive years ago saw the birth of the dynamic member-driven association of theatre for children and young people, ASSITEJ SA, at the National Arts Festival . This year, the organisation makes a significant mark by bringing 10 high quality productions, workshops and other exciting activities to the festival.
EntertainmentMenlyn Barnyard Theatre is relocatingMenlyn Barnyard is relocating to Parkview Shopping Centre in Moreleta Park in Pretoria with a brand-new show, Special Stars : a South African Musical Journey, on 1 August.
EntertainmentLa Rosa heads for GrahamstownLa Rosa, South Africa’s premier Spanish dance company, will present Bernarda , a fusion of Flamenco dance, Asian aesthetic and heightened theatricality, on the Fringe at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown.
EntertainmentDavid Sanborn and Joe Sample live at GrandWest
EntertainmentEmerging directors blaze some trails2011 winner of the Theatre Arts Admin Collective’s emerging theatre director’s bursary Pusetso Thibedi has recently been announced as assistant director to Janice Honeyman for Athol Fugard’s newest play The Blue Iris , which will have its world premiere at the National Arts Festival , Grahamstown before a season at Cape Town’s Fugard Theatre.
Media NewsThe latest on Big Brother StarGameAfter a traumatic four weeks marred by drama and violence, Big Brother organised a therapist for the traumatised Upvillers. The housemates spoke at length with the therapist during a private session conducted in the Upville lounge. In the last fourteen days, four housemates have been disqualified from StarGame after their verbal arguments turned physical.
Wednesday, 20 June 2012
Editorial DeskIs the future mobile? Or are we already living it?We often hear that mobile is the next big thing for Africa, smart phones have taken over and apps are the way forward, with lots of development taking place in this field. That’s all fair and well from an advertising perspective, but what about from the consumer’s point of view and the actual impact on the media?
EntertainmentSter-Kinekor Theatres to convert its screens to digitalIn a move that is set to revolutionise the way South African audiences consume cinema, Ster-Kinekor Theatres announced the complete digital conversion of all its screens across the country.
Media NewsFresh Living welcomes a new look with its July issueFood magazine, Fresh Living has shaken off the winter blues with a makeover, and in line with Pick n Pay’s retail strategy welcomes a new look cover, showcasing the variety of food and lifestyle content featured in the magazine.
Media NewsFHM appoints Crystal Birch as its fashion editorCrystal Birch has been announced as the fashion editor for men’s magazine, FHM .
EntertainmentCelludroid Sci-Fi/Anime/Fantasy Film Festival back on at the Labia TheatreThe third chapter of the Celludroid Sci-Fi/Anime/Fantasy Film Festival is set to light up the sky at the Labia Theatre on Orange Street in Cape Town from 29 June to 5 July (with a book event 27 June).
Media NewsCold Sweat documents world's toughest endurance raceJohannesburg-based production company, Urban Brew Studios, has obtained the television rights for the toughest endurance race on the planet, the Scott-Amundsen Centenary Race to the South Pole.
Media NewsAsk SADAG your questions on substance abuseWith Substance Abuse Prevention Day on Tuesday, 26 June, The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) is inviting anyone with a question related to substance abuse to visit their Facebook page on 22 June.
Media NewsUsain Bolt graces cover of Stuff magazineJamaican sprinter, Usain Bolt, has made history by becoming the first male to grace the cover of gadget magazine, Stuff .
EntertainmentArtscape creates major presence in GrahamstownArtscape will be highly visible at this year’s National Arts Festival with a main programme production andfive plays on the Fringe.
Media NewsNational Geographic Channels International launches the exclusively African channel Nat Geo GoldNational Geographic Channels International (NGCI) inaugurates Africa’s bespoke new channel Nat Geo Gold (NGG) - all set to make waves on the Star Times and ImoTV this June.
EntertainmentDischarge infiltrates the National Arts FestivalFirst Physical Theatre brings a new boundary-crossing production Discharge to Grahamstown and the National Arts Festival in 2012.
EntertainmentFirst Physical Theatre reveals the VillainFirst Physical Theatre proudly presents Villain as this year's New Voices Production at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown.
EntertainmentDon’t miss young Israeli pianist Ishay ShaerJuly brings works by Beethoven, Chopin and Debussy to various intimate venues in South Africa, along with masterly interpretations by Ishay Shaer.
EntertainmentFriday Lunch Hour Classical Music ConcertsThe Old Mutual Theatre on the Square has announced its lunch-hour classical music line-up for the next six weeks. Shows are at 12:45 for 13:00, with tickets at R30.
Media NewsManeta and Roki disqualified for breaking Big Brother StarGame rulesStudent Maneta and musician Roki, both housemates from Zimbabwe, were evicted from Big Brother StarGame onTuesday, 19 June. They had been bickering all day and despite Big Brother intervening and advising both housemates directly that they needed to amend their behaviour immediately, they disregarded this instruction.
EntertainmentA Teacher in the Bushveld at the BaxterThe life of literary genius Herman Charles Bosman as a school teacher in the Groot Marico bushveld is explored in A Teacher in the Bushveld .
EntertainmentMies Julie: Restitutions of Body and SoilAn explosive new adaptation of August Strindberg’s classic Miss Julie , under the title Mies Julie , takes to the stages in South Africa and Edinburgh.
Entertainment2012 Festival Fringe funnies lift the spiritThe comedy line-up of the National Arts Festival Fringe is (in)famous for keeping Grahamstown in good spirits. 28 June to 8 July this year promises to be no exception.
EntertainmentStonehage Charitable Trust hosts international superstar for its spring opera galaThe Stonehage Charitable Trust will be heralding in the summer with a spring opera gala at the Linder Auditorium in Johannesburg at 15:30 on 9 September in aid of the Chevrah Kadisha.
EntertainmentGIPCA and Michaelis Galleries reflect through Not My WarThe Michaelis Galleries and the Gordon Institute for Creative and Performing Arts (GIPCA) present Not My War , an exhibition of works by significant South African artists reflecting on the country’s involvement in border wars in northern Namibia and Southern Angola during the 1960s to 1980s. The exhibition opening is at 18:00 on 29 June, and it will run until 25 July.
People on the MoveMio Khondleka – from breakfast jock to programme managerWhat started as a fun adventure while studying in Australia as an exchange student has grown into a career for newly-appointed Algoa FM programme manager Mio Khondleka. His break into radio came when he qualified with a broadcasting certificate from the Melton FM Radio Academy while attending school at Mowbray College in the city of Melton.
Media NewsEden Express launches local newspaper in the Western CapeFrom 13 June, George and Mossel Bay benefited from the launch of Eden Express , a local newspaper represented by Ads24.
Media NewsTHE FUTURE OF MEDIA – SECURE YOUR SPOT NOWThe Future Group has launched an initiative called The Future of Media – The Sandton Debates, brought to you by the SABC, set to take place on 19 July 2012 at the Sandton Sun Hotel in Johannesburg.
AwardsTop South African financial journalists honoured at Sanlam AwardsInvestigative journalist Lindokuhle Xulu of Financial Mail has scooped the Financial Journalist of the Year Award at the Sanlam Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism , which were presented in Johannesburg on Tuesday, 19 June. Xulu won for his Moneyweb investigative and analytical coverage of the Wendy Machanik Property Holdings story.
Media NewsVenezuelan election poses risks for pressThe upcoming Venezuelan presidential election poses risks for the press and will likely lead to increases in violent attacks and heightened self-censorship, the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) has found.
EntertainmentVuyani unleashes chaos, radiating spiritualityAfter sold-out shows in Newtown, Vuyani Dance Theatre’s (VDT) Mayhem promises another captivating experience at the National Arts Festival .
EntertainmentDance Forum choreographers' residency programmeThe National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund has allocated funding to Dance Forum to host a series of choreographers’ residency programmes during 2012.
Media NewsMen take a stand at Mama Said SessionNtsiki ‘Streetqueen’ Mazwai will host the fourth Mama Said Session at Joburg Promusica's Basement Theatre on Sunday, 24 June with Pops Mohamed, Admiral and Jahseed.
Wednesday, 20 June 2012
Media NewsThe Wild, Castle Lager team up for Ultimate Superfan Weekend Experience The Wild and Castle Lager gave two lucky viewers the opportunity to win The Ultimate Superfan Weekend Experience with four of their friends.
Media NewsIn the latest episode of Siyayinqoba Beat It! ...On 21 June Siyayinqoba Beat It! will speak about stopping the spread of infection in our hospitals, clinics and at home.
Media NewsElana Afrika is on the cover ofThe Big Issue's June editionAs the winter blues hit the Mother City with full force, motorists can expect to have their day lightened up by the bright and bold late June edition of The Big Issue .
Media NewsDStv commercial wins gold at PromaxBDA International AwardsDStv’s ‘Making memories’ TV commercial was awarded a gold award at the PromaxBDA International Awards last week.
Media NewsFilms coming up on Studio Universal next week …Films coming up on Studio Universal next week include Shaft , Mission To Mars and What’s Love Got To Do With It .
EntertainmentNight of 100 Stars returns to Durban in AugustThe return of one of Durban’s most spectacular annual charity events, ‘Night of 100 Stars’ will take place in August at Suncoast Casino, Hotel & Entertainment on 20 August.
Media NewsComing up on Carte Blanche this Sunday ...In the next episode of Carte Blanche , set to air on M-Net and M-Net HD on Sunday, 24 June at 19:00, find out more about what priorities our new Top Cop should have, what causes the petrol price to fluctuate and about the man who was once South Africa’s most wanted cyber criminal.
Media NewsA2P SMS messaging remains an important investmentCompanies should be careful of buying into the doomsday predictions around the demise of SMS. If they do they will risk missing out on the excellent business opportunities that the SMS channel offers them. So says BulkSMS.com managing director, Pieter Streicher.
Media NewsCNN International to take Ecosphere on the Road to RioCNN International is to take the award-winning CNN Ecosphere live in the run-up to Rio20+, the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development .
Media NewsDécor, design heavyweights join Decorex SA teamTwo new décor and design heavyweights have joined the Decorex SA team on the eve of the Johannsburg show.
Media NewsMGM to honour birthdays of Kevin Spacey and Mick JaggerIn honour of the birthdays of actor Kevin Spacey and musician/actor Mick Jagger, MGM will be broadcasting Fall from Grace and Ned Kelly
Media NewsFox Entertainment highlights this July ...Coming up on Fox Entertainment (TopTV Channel 180) this July, don't miss the second season of Falling Skies , which is new and exclusive to the channel, as well as the premiere of Destiny River and season six of 24 .
Media NewsTopTV's BET channel to feature the BET Awards 2012The BET Awards 2012 will feature on TopTV’s BET channel (190) on 3 July at 21:00. When it was announced that both Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj would perform at the 2012 BET Awards , it was hard to imagine that BET executive Stephen Hill and his gang could pull even more star power for the Samuel L Jackson-hosted show.
EntertainmentASSITEJ SA celebrates five years in style at NAFFive years ago saw the birth of the dynamic member-driven association of theatre for children and young people, ASSITEJ SA, at the National Arts Festival . This year, the organisation makes a significant mark by bringing 10 high quality productions, workshops and other exciting activities to the festival.
EntertainmentMenlyn Barnyard Theatre is relocatingMenlyn Barnyard is relocating to Parkview Shopping Centre in Moreleta Park in Pretoria with a brand-new show, Special Stars : a South African Musical Journey, on 1 August.
EntertainmentLa Rosa heads for GrahamstownLa Rosa, South Africa’s premier Spanish dance company, will present Bernarda , a fusion of Flamenco dance, Asian aesthetic and heightened theatricality, on the Fringe at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown.
EntertainmentDavid Sanborn and Joe Sample live at GrandWest
EntertainmentEmerging directors blaze some trails2011 winner of the Theatre Arts Admin Collective’s emerging theatre director’s bursary Pusetso Thibedi has recently been announced as assistant director to Janice Honeyman for Athol Fugard’s newest play The Blue Iris , which will have its world premiere at the National Arts Festival , Grahamstown before a season at Cape Town’s Fugard Theatre.
Media NewsThe latest on Big Brother StarGameAfter a traumatic four weeks marred by drama and violence, Big Brother organised a therapist for the traumatised Upvillers. The housemates spoke at length with the therapist during a private session conducted in the Upville lounge. In the last fourteen days, four housemates have been disqualified from StarGame after their verbal arguments turned physical.
Wednesday, 20 June 2012
Media NewsComing up on Universal Channel next week …Next week on Universal Channel sees new episodes from Flashpoint , Fairly Legal and Law & Order: SUV XII .
Media NewsHow to achieve digital success now rather than laterSince a critical mass of senior executives were given iPads for Christmas, even the most previously technophobic of business leaders are demanding that digital marketing be taken seriously. This is a blessing and a curse – we see a lot of overnight app-happiness driving silly projects ahead of important initiatives.
Media NewsSix tips on how to make better decisions with Google AnalyticsToday 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.
EntertainmentSA Post Office to sponsor 2012 Student Theatre FestivalThe South African Post Office is set to sponsor the 2012 Student Theatre Festival at the Grahamstown’s National Arts Festival which runs from 28 June to 8 July.
Media NewsRoyal Philips Electronics to light football stadiums during Euro 2012Royal Philips Electronics announced that the company will light the majority of football stadiums in Ukraine and Poland, including the Olympic stadium of Kiev.
Media NewsWoolworths Taste's July reader's issue out next weekFrom 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.
EntertainmentACT/UJ Arts & Culture Conference discusses new ways of thinking creativelyThe 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.
Media NewsOne the next episode of Shift ...While the 1976 generation had a common enemy in the apartheid system; today’s generation is faced with a different type of enemy. Their challenges range from HIV and AIDS, drugs and substance abuse to moral decay, hunger and joblessness.
Media NewsSAARF releases its RAMS figures for JuneTime and again, radio has demonstrated its stability and consistent audience delivery. It is no surprise then that the latest release of SAARF RAMS holds just that: no surprises.
Media NewsComing up on TopTV this July …Highlights this July on TopTV include the films, The Firm , Revolutionary Road , All About Steve and Avatar . Meanwhile, Falling Skies makes an appearance from 2 July as well as the 2012 BET Awards .
Media NewsThis week on Khetha, focus will be on how to apply and register for universitiesThis week on Khetha, a radio partnership between SAQA, DHET and SABC Education, focus will be on encouraging young people to start applying and registering at Universities now.
EntertainmentDurban's fun season to culminate in Flavours of DurbanThe culmination of this year's Durban fun season, Flavours of Durban will take place on Saturday, 30 June and Sunday, 1 July over three beachfront culinary entertainment nodes: uShaka Marine World, North Beach Amphitheatre (an initiative headed by Southern Sun Elangeni) and Suncoast.
EntertainmentThe Gingerbread Man 2is on at the People’s Theatre The Gingerbread Man 2 is on at the People’s Theatre, Joburg Theatre Complex until 5 August.
AwardsWAN-IFRA adverts win at Summit International AwardsAdverts commissioned by the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) and the World Editors Forum for this year’s World Press Freedom Day campaign have been recognised with a prestigious design award at the Summit International Awards ceremony held in Canada.
EntertainmentReakopana Opera Festival chooses Candide as its inaugural productionThe Reakopana Opera Festival ’s inaugural production will be Leonard Bernstein’s Candide, to be staged at Pretoria’s Atterbury Theatre in August.
EntertainmentMan arrested for 'stealing' Leon Schuster's film, Mad BuddiesA man was caught red-handed while ‘stealing’ the new Leon Schuster film Mad Buddies ‘off the big screen’ using a camcorder, during the first show of the film at Ster-Kinekor, Maponya Mall, Soweto.
EntertainmentSA 3D animation film to close 33rd Durban International Film FestivalSouth African 3D animation, Adventures in Zambezia , has been selected as the closing film for the 33 rd Durban International Film Festival .
EntertainmentMother to Mother: tour-de-force monodrama at NAFAuthor Dr Sindiwe Magona’s moving story of forgiveness Mother to Mother has been adapted for the stage with Janice Honeyman and Thembi Mtshali Jones.
EntertainmentNibs van der Spuy and Davy Sicard liveAn explosive musical collaboration between La Reunion island (Davy Sicard) and South Africa (Nibs van der Spuy) reaches Cape Town on Tuesday, 26 June, in a major 'French season in South Africa' event.
Wednesday, 20 June 2012
Editorial DeskIs the future mobile? Or are we already living it?We often hear that mobile is the next big thing for Africa, smart phones have taken over and apps are the way forward, with lots of development taking place in this field. That’s all fair and well from an advertising perspective, but what about from the consumer’s point of view and the actual impact on the media?
EntertainmentSter-Kinekor Theatres to convert its screens to digitalIn a move that is set to revolutionise the way South African audiences consume cinema, Ster-Kinekor Theatres announced the complete digital conversion of all its screens across the country.
Media NewsFresh Living welcomes a new look with its July issueFood magazine, Fresh Living has shaken off the winter blues with a makeover, and in line with Pick n Pay’s retail strategy welcomes a new look cover, showcasing the variety of food and lifestyle content featured in the magazine.
Media NewsFHM appoints Crystal Birch as its fashion editorCrystal Birch has been announced as the fashion editor for men’s magazine, FHM .
EntertainmentCelludroid Sci-Fi/Anime/Fantasy Film Festival back on at the Labia TheatreThe third chapter of the Celludroid Sci-Fi/Anime/Fantasy Film Festival is set to light up the sky at the Labia Theatre on Orange Street in Cape Town from 29 June to 5 July (with a book event 27 June).
Media NewsCold Sweat documents world's toughest endurance raceJohannesburg-based production company, Urban Brew Studios, has obtained the television rights for the toughest endurance race on the planet, the Scott-Amundsen Centenary Race to the South Pole.
Media NewsAsk SADAG your questions on substance abuseWith Substance Abuse Prevention Day on Tuesday, 26 June, The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) is inviting anyone with a question related to substance abuse to visit their Facebook page on 22 June.
Media NewsUsain Bolt graces cover of Stuff magazineJamaican sprinter, Usain Bolt, has made history by becoming the first male to grace the cover of gadget magazine, Stuff .
EntertainmentArtscape creates major presence in GrahamstownArtscape will be highly visible at this year’s National Arts Festival with a main programme production andfive plays on the Fringe.
Media NewsNational Geographic Channels International launches the exclusively African channel Nat Geo GoldNational Geographic Channels International (NGCI) inaugurates Africa’s bespoke new channel Nat Geo Gold (NGG) - all set to make waves on the Star Times and ImoTV this June.
EntertainmentDischarge infiltrates the National Arts FestivalFirst Physical Theatre brings a new boundary-crossing production Discharge to Grahamstown and the National Arts Festival in 2012.
EntertainmentFirst Physical Theatre reveals the VillainFirst Physical Theatre proudly presents Villain as this year's New Voices Production at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown.
EntertainmentDon’t miss young Israeli pianist Ishay ShaerJuly brings works by Beethoven, Chopin and Debussy to various intimate venues in South Africa, along with masterly interpretations by Ishay Shaer.
EntertainmentFriday Lunch Hour Classical Music ConcertsThe Old Mutual Theatre on the Square has announced its lunch-hour classical music line-up for the next six weeks. Shows are at 12:45 for 13:00, with tickets at R30.
Media NewsManeta and Roki disqualified for breaking Big Brother StarGame rulesStudent Maneta and musician Roki, both housemates from Zimbabwe, were evicted from Big Brother StarGame onTuesday, 19 June. They had been bickering all day and despite Big Brother intervening and advising both housemates directly that they needed to amend their behaviour immediately, they disregarded this instruction.
EntertainmentA Teacher in the Bushveld at the BaxterThe life of literary genius Herman Charles Bosman as a school teacher in the Groot Marico bushveld is explored in A Teacher in the Bushveld .
EntertainmentMies Julie: Restitutions of Body and SoilAn explosive new adaptation of August Strindberg’s classic Miss Julie , under the title Mies Julie , takes to the stages in South Africa and Edinburgh.
Entertainment2012 Festival Fringe funnies lift the spiritThe comedy line-up of the National Arts Festival Fringe is (in)famous for keeping Grahamstown in good spirits. 28 June to 8 July this year promises to be no exception.
EntertainmentStonehage Charitable Trust hosts international superstar for its spring opera galaThe Stonehage Charitable Trust will be heralding in the summer with a spring opera gala at the Linder Auditorium in Johannesburg at 15:30 on 9 September in aid of the Chevrah Kadisha.
EntertainmentGIPCA and Michaelis Galleries reflect through Not My WarThe Michaelis Galleries and the Gordon Institute for Creative and Performing Arts (GIPCA) present Not My War , an exhibition of works by significant South African artists reflecting on the country’s involvement in border wars in northern Namibia and Southern Angola during the 1960s to 1980s. The exhibition opening is at 18:00 on 29 June, and it will run until 25 July.
People on the MoveMio Khondleka – from breakfast jock to programme managerWhat started as a fun adventure while studying in Australia as an exchange student has grown into a career for newly-appointed Algoa FM programme manager Mio Khondleka. His break into radio came when he qualified with a broadcasting certificate from the Melton FM Radio Academy while attending school at Mowbray College in the city of Melton.
Media NewsEden Express launches local newspaper in the Western CapeFrom 13 June, George and Mossel Bay benefited from the launch of Eden Express , a local newspaper represented by Ads24.
Media NewsTHE FUTURE OF MEDIA – SECURE YOUR SPOT NOWThe Future Group has launched an initiative called The Future of Media – The Sandton Debates, brought to you by the SABC, set to take place on 19 July 2012 at the Sandton Sun Hotel in Johannesburg.
AwardsTop South African financial journalists honoured at Sanlam AwardsInvestigative journalist Lindokuhle Xulu of Financial Mail has scooped the Financial Journalist of the Year Award at the Sanlam Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism , which were presented in Johannesburg on Tuesday, 19 June. Xulu won for his Moneyweb investigative and analytical coverage of the Wendy Machanik Property Holdings story.
Media NewsVenezuelan election poses risks for pressThe upcoming Venezuelan presidential election poses risks for the press and will likely lead to increases in violent attacks and heightened self-censorship, the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) has found.
EntertainmentVuyani unleashes chaos, radiating spiritualityAfter sold-out shows in Newtown, Vuyani Dance Theatre’s (VDT) Mayhem promises another captivating experience at the National Arts Festival .
EntertainmentDance Forum choreographers' residency programmeThe National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund has allocated funding to Dance Forum to host a series of choreographers’ residency programmes during 2012.
Media NewsMen take a stand at Mama Said SessionNtsiki ‘Streetqueen’ Mazwai will host the fourth Mama Said Session at Joburg Promusica's Basement Theatre on Sunday, 24 June with Pops Mohamed, Admiral and Jahseed.
Wednesday, 20 June 2012
Media NewsThe Wild, Castle Lager team up for Ultimate Superfan Weekend Experience The Wild and Castle Lager gave two lucky viewers the opportunity to win The Ultimate Superfan Weekend Experience with four of their friends.
Media NewsIn the latest episode of Siyayinqoba Beat It! ...On 21 June Siyayinqoba Beat It! will speak about stopping the spread of infection in our hospitals, clinics and at home.
Media NewsElana Afrika is on the cover ofThe Big Issue's June editionAs the winter blues hit the Mother City with full force, motorists can expect to have their day lightened up by the bright and bold late June edition of The Big Issue .
Media NewsDStv commercial wins gold at PromaxBDA International AwardsDStv’s ‘Making memories’ TV commercial was awarded a gold award at the PromaxBDA International Awards last week.
Media NewsFilms coming up on Studio Universal next week …Films coming up on Studio Universal next week include Shaft , Mission To Mars and What’s Love Got To Do With It .
EntertainmentNight of 100 Stars returns to Durban in AugustThe return of one of Durban’s most spectacular annual charity events, ‘Night of 100 Stars’ will take place in August at Suncoast Casino, Hotel & Entertainment on 20 August.
Media NewsComing up on Carte Blanche this Sunday ...In the next episode of Carte Blanche , set to air on M-Net and M-Net HD on Sunday, 24 June at 19:00, find out more about what priorities our new Top Cop should have, what causes the petrol price to fluctuate and about the man who was once South Africa’s most wanted cyber criminal.
Media NewsA2P SMS messaging remains an important investmentCompanies should be careful of buying into the doomsday predictions around the demise of SMS. If they do they will risk missing out on the excellent business opportunities that the SMS channel offers them. So says BulkSMS.com managing director, Pieter Streicher.
Media NewsCNN International to take Ecosphere on the Road to RioCNN International is to take the award-winning CNN Ecosphere live in the run-up to Rio20+, the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development .
Media NewsDécor, design heavyweights join Decorex SA teamTwo new décor and design heavyweights have joined the Decorex SA team on the eve of the Johannsburg show.
Media NewsMGM to honour birthdays of Kevin Spacey and Mick JaggerIn honour of the birthdays of actor Kevin Spacey and musician/actor Mick Jagger, MGM will be broadcasting Fall from Grace and Ned Kelly
Media NewsFox Entertainment highlights this July ...Coming up on Fox Entertainment (TopTV Channel 180) this July, don't miss the second season of Falling Skies , which is new and exclusive to the channel, as well as the premiere of Destiny River and season six of 24 .
Media NewsTopTV's BET channel to feature the BET Awards 2012The BET Awards 2012 will feature on TopTV’s BET channel (190) on 3 July at 21:00. When it was announced that both Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj would perform at the 2012 BET Awards , it was hard to imagine that BET executive Stephen Hill and his gang could pull even more star power for the Samuel L Jackson-hosted show.
EntertainmentASSITEJ SA celebrates five years in style at NAFFive years ago saw the birth of the dynamic member-driven association of theatre for children and young people, ASSITEJ SA, at the National Arts Festival . This year, the organisation makes a significant mark by bringing 10 high quality productions, workshops and other exciting activities to the festival.
EntertainmentMenlyn Barnyard Theatre is relocatingMenlyn Barnyard is relocating to Parkview Shopping Centre in Moreleta Park in Pretoria with a brand-new show, Special Stars : a South African Musical Journey, on 1 August.
EntertainmentLa Rosa heads for GrahamstownLa Rosa, South Africa’s premier Spanish dance company, will present Bernarda , a fusion of Flamenco dance, Asian aesthetic and heightened theatricality, on the Fringe at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown.
EntertainmentDavid Sanborn and Joe Sample live at GrandWest
EntertainmentEmerging directors blaze some trails2011 winner of the Theatre Arts Admin Collective’s emerging theatre director’s bursary Pusetso Thibedi has recently been announced as assistant director to Janice Honeyman for Athol Fugard’s newest play The Blue Iris , which will have its world premiere at the National Arts Festival , Grahamstown before a season at Cape Town’s Fugard Theatre.
Media NewsThe latest on Big Brother StarGameAfter a traumatic four weeks marred by drama and violence, Big Brother organised a therapist for the traumatised Upvillers. The housemates spoke at length with the therapist during a private session conducted in the Upville lounge. In the last fourteen days, four housemates have been disqualified from StarGame after their verbal arguments turned physical.
Wednesday, 20 June 2012
Media NewsComing up on Universal Channel next week …Next week on Universal Channel sees new episodes from Flashpoint , Fairly Legal and Law & Order: SUV XII .
Media NewsHow to achieve digital success now rather than laterSince a critical mass of senior executives were given iPads for Christmas, even the most previously technophobic of business leaders are demanding that digital marketing be taken seriously. This is a blessing and a curse – we see a lot of overnight app-happiness driving silly projects ahead of important initiatives.
Media NewsSix tips on how to make better decisions with Google AnalyticsToday 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.
EntertainmentSA Post Office to sponsor 2012 Student Theatre FestivalThe South African Post Office is set to sponsor the 2012 Student Theatre Festival at the Grahamstown’s National Arts Festival which runs from 28 June to 8 July.
Media NewsRoyal Philips Electronics to light football stadiums during Euro 2012Royal Philips Electronics announced that the company will light the majority of football stadiums in Ukraine and Poland, including the Olympic stadium of Kiev.
Media NewsWoolworths Taste's July reader's issue out next weekFrom 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.
EntertainmentACT/UJ Arts & Culture Conference discusses new ways of thinking creativelyThe 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.
Media NewsOne the next episode of Shift ...While the 1976 generation had a common enemy in the apartheid system; today’s generation is faced with a different type of enemy. Their challenges range from HIV and AIDS, drugs and substance abuse to moral decay, hunger and joblessness.
Media NewsSAARF releases its RAMS figures for JuneTime and again, radio has demonstrated its stability and consistent audience delivery. It is no surprise then that the latest release of SAARF RAMS holds just that: no surprises.
Media NewsComing up on TopTV this July …Highlights this July on TopTV include the films, The Firm , Revolutionary Road , All About Steve and Avatar . Meanwhile, Falling Skies makes an appearance from 2 July as well as the 2012 BET Awards .
Media NewsThis week on Khetha, focus will be on how to apply and register for universitiesThis week on Khetha, a radio partnership between SAQA, DHET and SABC Education, focus will be on encouraging young people to start applying and registering at Universities now.
EntertainmentDurban's fun season to culminate in Flavours of DurbanThe culmination of this year's Durban fun season, Flavours of Durban will take place on Saturday, 30 June and Sunday, 1 July over three beachfront culinary entertainment nodes: uShaka Marine World, North Beach Amphitheatre (an initiative headed by Southern Sun Elangeni) and Suncoast.
EntertainmentThe Gingerbread Man 2is on at the People’s Theatre The Gingerbread Man 2 is on at the People’s Theatre, Joburg Theatre Complex until 5 August.
AwardsWAN-IFRA adverts win at Summit International AwardsAdverts commissioned by the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) and the World Editors Forum for this year’s World Press Freedom Day campaign have been recognised with a prestigious design award at the Summit International Awards ceremony held in Canada.
EntertainmentReakopana Opera Festival chooses Candide as its inaugural productionThe Reakopana Opera Festival ’s inaugural production will be Leonard Bernstein’s Candide, to be staged at Pretoria’s Atterbury Theatre in August.
EntertainmentMan arrested for 'stealing' Leon Schuster's film, Mad BuddiesA man was caught red-handed while ‘stealing’ the new Leon Schuster film Mad Buddies ‘off the big screen’ using a camcorder, during the first show of the film at Ster-Kinekor, Maponya Mall, Soweto.
EntertainmentSA 3D animation film to close 33rd Durban International Film FestivalSouth African 3D animation, Adventures in Zambezia , has been selected as the closing film for the 33 rd Durban International Film Festival .
EntertainmentMother to Mother: tour-de-force monodrama at NAFAuthor Dr Sindiwe Magona’s moving story of forgiveness Mother to Mother has been adapted for the stage with Janice Honeyman and Thembi Mtshali Jones.
EntertainmentNibs van der Spuy and Davy Sicard liveAn explosive musical collaboration between La Reunion island (Davy Sicard) and South Africa (Nibs van der Spuy) reaches Cape Town on Tuesday, 26 June, in a major 'French season in South Africa' event.
Wednesday, 20 June 2012
Media NewsEricsson believes world will be covered by high-speed mobile internet by 2017A report by Swedish communications technology and services company, Ericsson found that 85% of the world’s population would be covered by high-speed mobile internet by 2017.
EntertainmentLe Canard to host Cabaret star in OctoberTaking the adage ‘wine, women and song’ delightfully further, Le Canard is set to play host to its newest cabaret ‘Port, Peo and Piano’ this October.
EntertainmentHugh Lewin wins 2012 Sunday Times Alan Paton AwardHugh Lewin was awarded the country’s foremost book prize for non-fiction, the Sunday Times Alan Paton Award , on Thursday night for his book Stones against the Mirror .
Media NewsHighlights coming up on M-Net Stars this August …Movies coming up in August on M-Net Stars include among others, Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead , World According to Garp , Dances with Wolves and Arthur and the Invisibles .
Media NewsLouis Theroux's America’s Most Dangerous Pets to begin in JulyLouis Theroux travels to America to meet the people who own some of the world’s most dangerous animals, and asks them what drives them to keep these wild – and potentially lethal – animals as pets.
Media NewsIn the next episode of Special Assignment …Following Special Assignment ’s expose of alleged illegal sale of land earlier this year, implicating real estate company, Pam Golding, the next episode showcases a follow-up investigation which unravels more questionable business practices in the ongoing saga of illegal land sales in Mozambique.
Media NewsResults from Men’s Health and Women’s Health sex survey are outThe annual Men’s Health and Women’s Health Sex Survey reveals what is really going on behind bedroom doors in South Africa. This year, many of the findings were refreshing, and some quite unexpected.
Media NewsComing up in the next episode of The Dr Mol Show …Each year South Africans spend millions trying to turn back the hands of time, so this week on The Dr Mol Show focus will be placed on the topic of anti-ageing.
Media NewsSecond season of Top Gear USA begins in JulyWith all the customary wit and humour of the original, the second season of Top Gear USA sees the team delve deeper into the colourful history of the car, alongside some truly mad stunts.
EntertainmentCity Hall Sessions to host a 'minifest' in JulyCity Hall Sessions is set to bring the heat to Cape Town’s winter with its second line-up for 2012, starting on Thursday, 5 July, with a final show on Saturday 7 July. The three day ‘minifest’ of music will offer a range of voices and explore pieces from the jazz genre to contemporary African flavour.
EntertainmentGlory days, magic of the Eighties at Boksburg BarnyardOne of Barnyard Theatre’s first and greatest shows of all time is back. Don't miss Glory days at Boksburg Barnyard Theatre.
EntertainmentMardi Gras vibe at Rivonia Barnyard with Dancing in the streetExperience an exhilarating ride across the globe as we party all over the world at famous carnivals, celebrations and festivals in the party show of the year, Dancing in the street .
EntertainmentMoonshadows opens at Cresta Barnyard Moonshadows opens at Cresta Barnyard as a tribute to the folk, country and acoustic rock legends, with music from Johnny Cash, Simon & Garfunkel, Kenny Rogers, Kris Kristofferson, Dolly Parton, Adele, Carrie Underwood, Cat Stevens, The Eagles and more.
EntertainmentThe french season begins at the National Arts Festival, part of the France-South Africa Seasons 2012 and 2013The France-South Africa Seasons 2012 and 2013 is an exciting two-year series of artistic exchanges and collaborations between France and South Africa. The French Season comprises over 70 projects in various fields, the first leg of which includes performances at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown in July.
EntertainmentSex in the Suburbs comes to Grahamstown Sex in the Suburbs , directed by Tara Notcutt and featuring Lynita Crofford and Gideon Lombard, makes its English debut at the National Arts Festival .
EntertainmentDIFF announces new booking facilityThe Durban International Film Festival (DIFF ), which takes place from 19 to 29 July, has introduced a new multi booking and block booking facility through GoingPlaces SA, which is a Durban-based entertainment and leisure website with a shopping portal.
Media NewsSeries eight premiere of Strictly Come Dancing comes to BBC EntertainmentThe eighth season of Strictly Come Dancing kicks off on BBC Entertainment (channel 120 on DStv) from Sunday, 1 July at 18:10, continuing weekly in this timeslot.
Media NewsComing up next on The Only Way is Essex ...Coming up next on The Only Way is Essex , in episodes seven and eight of the first series on Thursday, 28 June at 20:30 and 21:00 on BBC Entertainment (channel 120 on DStv) ...
EntertainmentTop young South African at Cape Town EdgeThe team at Cape Town Edge has congratulated their co-host Tara Notcutt for being selected as one of the Mail and Guardian ’s 200 Young South Africans.
EntertainmentMbombela gets ready for a party! Daily Sun and Hilltop Live present the Mbombela Music Festival on Saturday, 28 July in Mpumalanga.
Wednesday, 20 June 2012
Editorial DeskIs the future mobile? Or are we already living it?We often hear that mobile is the next big thing for Africa, smart phones have taken over and apps are the way forward, with lots of development taking place in this field. That’s all fair and well from an advertising perspective, but what about from the consumer’s point of view and the actual impact on the media?
EntertainmentSter-Kinekor Theatres to convert its screens to digitalIn a move that is set to revolutionise the way South African audiences consume cinema, Ster-Kinekor Theatres announced the complete digital conversion of all its screens across the country.
Media NewsFresh Living welcomes a new look with its July issueFood magazine, Fresh Living has shaken off the winter blues with a makeover, and in line with Pick n Pay’s retail strategy welcomes a new look cover, showcasing the variety of food and lifestyle content featured in the magazine.
Media NewsFHM appoints Crystal Birch as its fashion editorCrystal Birch has been announced as the fashion editor for men’s magazine, FHM .
EntertainmentCelludroid Sci-Fi/Anime/Fantasy Film Festival back on at the Labia TheatreThe third chapter of the Celludroid Sci-Fi/Anime/Fantasy Film Festival is set to light up the sky at the Labia Theatre on Orange Street in Cape Town from 29 June to 5 July (with a book event 27 June).
Media NewsCold Sweat documents world's toughest endurance raceJohannesburg-based production company, Urban Brew Studios, has obtained the television rights for the toughest endurance race on the planet, the Scott-Amundsen Centenary Race to the South Pole.
Media NewsAsk SADAG your questions on substance abuseWith Substance Abuse Prevention Day on Tuesday, 26 June, The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) is inviting anyone with a question related to substance abuse to visit their Facebook page on 22 June.
Media NewsUsain Bolt graces cover of Stuff magazineJamaican sprinter, Usain Bolt, has made history by becoming the first male to grace the cover of gadget magazine, Stuff .
EntertainmentArtscape creates major presence in GrahamstownArtscape will be highly visible at this year’s National Arts Festival with a main programme production andfive plays on the Fringe.
Media NewsNational Geographic Channels International launches the exclusively African channel Nat Geo GoldNational Geographic Channels International (NGCI) inaugurates Africa’s bespoke new channel Nat Geo Gold (NGG) - all set to make waves on the Star Times and ImoTV this June.
EntertainmentDischarge infiltrates the National Arts FestivalFirst Physical Theatre brings a new boundary-crossing production Discharge to Grahamstown and the National Arts Festival in 2012.
EntertainmentFirst Physical Theatre reveals the VillainFirst Physical Theatre proudly presents Villain as this year's New Voices Production at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown.
EntertainmentDon’t miss young Israeli pianist Ishay ShaerJuly brings works by Beethoven, Chopin and Debussy to various intimate venues in South Africa, along with masterly interpretations by Ishay Shaer.
EntertainmentFriday Lunch Hour Classical Music ConcertsThe Old Mutual Theatre on the Square has announced its lunch-hour classical music line-up for the next six weeks. Shows are at 12:45 for 13:00, with tickets at R30.
Media NewsManeta and Roki disqualified for breaking Big Brother StarGame rulesStudent Maneta and musician Roki, both housemates from Zimbabwe, were evicted from Big Brother StarGame onTuesday, 19 June. They had been bickering all day and despite Big Brother intervening and advising both housemates directly that they needed to amend their behaviour immediately, they disregarded this instruction.
EntertainmentA Teacher in the Bushveld at the BaxterThe life of literary genius Herman Charles Bosman as a school teacher in the Groot Marico bushveld is explored in A Teacher in the Bushveld .
EntertainmentMies Julie: Restitutions of Body and SoilAn explosive new adaptation of August Strindberg’s classic Miss Julie , under the title Mies Julie , takes to the stages in South Africa and Edinburgh.
Entertainment2012 Festival Fringe funnies lift the spiritThe comedy line-up of the National Arts Festival Fringe is (in)famous for keeping Grahamstown in good spirits. 28 June to 8 July this year promises to be no exception.
EntertainmentStonehage Charitable Trust hosts international superstar for its spring opera galaThe Stonehage Charitable Trust will be heralding in the summer with a spring opera gala at the Linder Auditorium in Johannesburg at 15:30 on 9 September in aid of the Chevrah Kadisha.
EntertainmentGIPCA and Michaelis Galleries reflect through Not My WarThe Michaelis Galleries and the Gordon Institute for Creative and Performing Arts (GIPCA) present Not My War , an exhibition of works by significant South African artists reflecting on the country’s involvement in border wars in northern Namibia and Southern Angola during the 1960s to 1980s. The exhibition opening is at 18:00 on 29 June, and it will run until 25 July.
People on the MoveMio Khondleka – from breakfast jock to programme managerWhat started as a fun adventure while studying in Australia as an exchange student has grown into a career for newly-appointed Algoa FM programme manager Mio Khondleka. His break into radio came when he qualified with a broadcasting certificate from the Melton FM Radio Academy while attending school at Mowbray College in the city of Melton.
Media NewsEden Express launches local newspaper in the Western CapeFrom 13 June, George and Mossel Bay benefited from the launch of Eden Express , a local newspaper represented by Ads24.
Media NewsTHE FUTURE OF MEDIA – SECURE YOUR SPOT NOWThe Future Group has launched an initiative called The Future of Media – The Sandton Debates, brought to you by the SABC, set to take place on 19 July 2012 at the Sandton Sun Hotel in Johannesburg.
AwardsTop South African financial journalists honoured at Sanlam AwardsInvestigative journalist Lindokuhle Xulu of Financial Mail has scooped the Financial Journalist of the Year Award at the Sanlam Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism , which were presented in Johannesburg on Tuesday, 19 June. Xulu won for his Moneyweb investigative and analytical coverage of the Wendy Machanik Property Holdings story.
Media NewsVenezuelan election poses risks for pressThe upcoming Venezuelan presidential election poses risks for the press and will likely lead to increases in violent attacks and heightened self-censorship, the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) has found.
EntertainmentVuyani unleashes chaos, radiating spiritualityAfter sold-out shows in Newtown, Vuyani Dance Theatre’s (VDT) Mayhem promises another captivating experience at the National Arts Festival .
EntertainmentDance Forum choreographers' residency programmeThe National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund has allocated funding to Dance Forum to host a series of choreographers’ residency programmes during 2012.
Media NewsMen take a stand at Mama Said SessionNtsiki ‘Streetqueen’ Mazwai will host the fourth Mama Said Session at Joburg Promusica's Basement Theatre on Sunday, 24 June with Pops Mohamed, Admiral and Jahseed.
Wednesday, 20 June 2012
Media NewsThe Wild, Castle Lager team up for Ultimate Superfan Weekend Experience The Wild and Castle Lager gave two lucky viewers the opportunity to win The Ultimate Superfan Weekend Experience with four of their friends.
Media NewsIn the latest episode of Siyayinqoba Beat It! ...On 21 June Siyayinqoba Beat It! will speak about stopping the spread of infection in our hospitals, clinics and at home.
Media NewsElana Afrika is on the cover ofThe Big Issue's June editionAs the winter blues hit the Mother City with full force, motorists can expect to have their day lightened up by the bright and bold late June edition of The Big Issue .
Media NewsDStv commercial wins gold at PromaxBDA International AwardsDStv’s ‘Making memories’ TV commercial was awarded a gold award at the PromaxBDA International Awards last week.
Media NewsFilms coming up on Studio Universal next week …Films coming up on Studio Universal next week include Shaft , Mission To Mars and What’s Love Got To Do With It .
EntertainmentNight of 100 Stars returns to Durban in AugustThe return of one of Durban’s most spectacular annual charity events, ‘Night of 100 Stars’ will take place in August at Suncoast Casino, Hotel & Entertainment on 20 August.
Media NewsComing up on Carte Blanche this Sunday ...In the next episode of Carte Blanche , set to air on M-Net and M-Net HD on Sunday, 24 June at 19:00, find out more about what priorities our new Top Cop should have, what causes the petrol price to fluctuate and about the man who was once South Africa’s most wanted cyber criminal.
Media NewsA2P SMS messaging remains an important investmentCompanies should be careful of buying into the doomsday predictions around the demise of SMS. If they do they will risk missing out on the excellent business opportunities that the SMS channel offers them. So says BulkSMS.com managing director, Pieter Streicher.
Media NewsCNN International to take Ecosphere on the Road to RioCNN International is to take the award-winning CNN Ecosphere live in the run-up to Rio20+, the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development .
Media NewsDécor, design heavyweights join Decorex SA teamTwo new décor and design heavyweights have joined the Decorex SA team on the eve of the Johannsburg show.
Media NewsMGM to honour birthdays of Kevin Spacey and Mick JaggerIn honour of the birthdays of actor Kevin Spacey and musician/actor Mick Jagger, MGM will be broadcasting Fall from Grace and Ned Kelly
Media NewsFox Entertainment highlights this July ...Coming up on Fox Entertainment (TopTV Channel 180) this July, don't miss the second season of Falling Skies , which is new and exclusive to the channel, as well as the premiere of Destiny River and season six of 24 .
Media NewsTopTV's BET channel to feature the BET Awards 2012The BET Awards 2012 will feature on TopTV’s BET channel (190) on 3 July at 21:00. When it was announced that both Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj would perform at the 2012 BET Awards , it was hard to imagine that BET executive Stephen Hill and his gang could pull even more star power for the Samuel L Jackson-hosted show.
EntertainmentASSITEJ SA celebrates five years in style at NAFFive years ago saw the birth of the dynamic member-driven association of theatre for children and young people, ASSITEJ SA, at the National Arts Festival . This year, the organisation makes a significant mark by bringing 10 high quality productions, workshops and other exciting activities to the festival.
EntertainmentMenlyn Barnyard Theatre is relocatingMenlyn Barnyard is relocating to Parkview Shopping Centre in Moreleta Park in Pretoria with a brand-new show, Special Stars : a South African Musical Journey, on 1 August.
EntertainmentLa Rosa heads for GrahamstownLa Rosa, South Africa’s premier Spanish dance company, will present Bernarda , a fusion of Flamenco dance, Asian aesthetic and heightened theatricality, on the Fringe at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown.
EntertainmentDavid Sanborn and Joe Sample live at GrandWest
EntertainmentEmerging directors blaze some trails2011 winner of the Theatre Arts Admin Collective’s emerging theatre director’s bursary Pusetso Thibedi has recently been announced as assistant director to Janice Honeyman for Athol Fugard’s newest play The Blue Iris , which will have its world premiere at the National Arts Festival , Grahamstown before a season at Cape Town’s Fugard Theatre.
Media NewsThe latest on Big Brother StarGameAfter a traumatic four weeks marred by drama and violence, Big Brother organised a therapist for the traumatised Upvillers. The housemates spoke at length with the therapist during a private session conducted in the Upville lounge. In the last fourteen days, four housemates have been disqualified from StarGame after their verbal arguments turned physical.
Wednesday, 20 June 2012
Media NewsComing up on Universal Channel next week …Next week on Universal Channel sees new episodes from Flashpoint , Fairly Legal and Law & Order: SUV XII .
Media NewsHow to achieve digital success now rather than laterSince a critical mass of senior executives were given iPads for Christmas, even the most previously technophobic of business leaders are demanding that digital marketing be taken seriously. This is a blessing and a curse – we see a lot of overnight app-happiness driving silly projects ahead of important initiatives.
Media NewsSix tips on how to make better decisions with Google AnalyticsToday 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.
EntertainmentSA Post Office to sponsor 2012 Student Theatre FestivalThe South African Post Office is set to sponsor the 2012 Student Theatre Festival at the Grahamstown’s National Arts Festival which runs from 28 June to 8 July.
Media NewsRoyal Philips Electronics to light football stadiums during Euro 2012Royal Philips Electronics announced that the company will light the majority of football stadiums in Ukraine and Poland, including the Olympic stadium of Kiev.
Media NewsWoolworths Taste's July reader's issue out next weekFrom 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.
EntertainmentACT/UJ Arts & Culture Conference discusses new ways of thinking creativelyThe 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.
Media NewsOne the next episode of Shift ...While the 1976 generation had a common enemy in the apartheid system; today’s generation is faced with a different type of enemy. Their challenges range from HIV and AIDS, drugs and substance abuse to moral decay, hunger and joblessness.
Media NewsSAARF releases its RAMS figures for JuneTime and again, radio has demonstrated its stability and consistent audience delivery. It is no surprise then that the latest release of SAARF RAMS holds just that: no surprises.
Media NewsComing up on TopTV this July …Highlights this July on TopTV include the films, The Firm , Revolutionary Road , All About Steve and Avatar . Meanwhile, Falling Skies makes an appearance from 2 July as well as the 2012 BET Awards .
Media NewsThis week on Khetha, focus will be on how to apply and register for universitiesThis week on Khetha, a radio partnership between SAQA, DHET and SABC Education, focus will be on encouraging young people to start applying and registering at Universities now.
EntertainmentDurban's fun season to culminate in Flavours of DurbanThe culmination of this year's Durban fun season, Flavours of Durban will take place on Saturday, 30 June and Sunday, 1 July over three beachfront culinary entertainment nodes: uShaka Marine World, North Beach Amphitheatre (an initiative headed by Southern Sun Elangeni) and Suncoast.
EntertainmentThe Gingerbread Man 2is on at the People’s Theatre The Gingerbread Man 2 is on at the People’s Theatre, Joburg Theatre Complex until 5 August.
AwardsWAN-IFRA adverts win at Summit International AwardsAdverts commissioned by the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) and the World Editors Forum for this year’s World Press Freedom Day campaign have been recognised with a prestigious design award at the Summit International Awards ceremony held in Canada.
EntertainmentReakopana Opera Festival chooses Candide as its inaugural productionThe Reakopana Opera Festival ’s inaugural production will be Leonard Bernstein’s Candide, to be staged at Pretoria’s Atterbury Theatre in August.
EntertainmentMan arrested for 'stealing' Leon Schuster's film, Mad BuddiesA man was caught red-handed while ‘stealing’ the new Leon Schuster film Mad Buddies ‘off the big screen’ using a camcorder, during the first show of the film at Ster-Kinekor, Maponya Mall, Soweto.
EntertainmentSA 3D animation film to close 33rd Durban International Film FestivalSouth African 3D animation, Adventures in Zambezia , has been selected as the closing film for the 33 rd Durban International Film Festival .
EntertainmentMother to Mother: tour-de-force monodrama at NAFAuthor Dr Sindiwe Magona’s moving story of forgiveness Mother to Mother has been adapted for the stage with Janice Honeyman and Thembi Mtshali Jones.
EntertainmentNibs van der Spuy and Davy Sicard liveAn explosive musical collaboration between La Reunion island (Davy Sicard) and South Africa (Nibs van der Spuy) reaches Cape Town on Tuesday, 26 June, in a major 'French season in South Africa' event.
Wednesday, 20 June 2012
Media NewsEricsson believes world will be covered by high-speed mobile internet by 2017A report by Swedish communications technology and services company, Ericsson found that 85% of the world’s population would be covered by high-speed mobile internet by 2017.
EntertainmentLe Canard to host Cabaret star in OctoberTaking the adage ‘wine, women and song’ delightfully further, Le Canard is set to play host to its newest cabaret ‘Port, Peo and Piano’ this October.
EntertainmentHugh Lewin wins 2012 Sunday Times Alan Paton AwardHugh Lewin was awarded the country’s foremost book prize for non-fiction, the Sunday Times Alan Paton Award , on Thursday night for his book Stones against the Mirror .
Media NewsHighlights coming up on M-Net Stars this August …Movies coming up in August on M-Net Stars include among others, Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead , World According to Garp , Dances with Wolves and Arthur and the Invisibles .
Media NewsLouis Theroux's America’s Most Dangerous Pets to begin in JulyLouis Theroux travels to America to meet the people who own some of the world’s most dangerous animals, and asks them what drives them to keep these wild – and potentially lethal – animals as pets.
Media NewsIn the next episode of Special Assignment …Following Special Assignment ’s expose of alleged illegal sale of land earlier this year, implicating real estate company, Pam Golding, the next episode showcases a follow-up investigation which unravels more questionable business practices in the ongoing saga of illegal land sales in Mozambique.
Media NewsResults from Men’s Health and Women’s Health sex survey are outThe annual Men’s Health and Women’s Health Sex Survey reveals what is really going on behind bedroom doors in South Africa. This year, many of the findings were refreshing, and some quite unexpected.
Media NewsComing up in the next episode of The Dr Mol Show …Each year South Africans spend millions trying to turn back the hands of time, so this week on The Dr Mol Show focus will be placed on the topic of anti-ageing.
Media NewsSecond season of Top Gear USA begins in JulyWith all the customary wit and humour of the original, the second season of Top Gear USA sees the team delve deeper into the colourful history of the car, alongside some truly mad stunts.
EntertainmentCity Hall Sessions to host a 'minifest' in JulyCity Hall Sessions is set to bring the heat to Cape Town’s winter with its second line-up for 2012, starting on Thursday, 5 July, with a final show on Saturday 7 July. The three day ‘minifest’ of music will offer a range of voices and explore pieces from the jazz genre to contemporary African flavour.
EntertainmentGlory days, magic of the Eighties at Boksburg BarnyardOne of Barnyard Theatre’s first and greatest shows of all time is back. Don't miss Glory days at Boksburg Barnyard Theatre.
EntertainmentMardi Gras vibe at Rivonia Barnyard with Dancing in the streetExperience an exhilarating ride across the globe as we party all over the world at famous carnivals, celebrations and festivals in the party show of the year, Dancing in the street .
EntertainmentMoonshadows opens at Cresta Barnyard Moonshadows opens at Cresta Barnyard as a tribute to the folk, country and acoustic rock legends, with music from Johnny Cash, Simon & Garfunkel, Kenny Rogers, Kris Kristofferson, Dolly Parton, Adele, Carrie Underwood, Cat Stevens, The Eagles and more.
EntertainmentThe french season begins at the National Arts Festival, part of the France-South Africa Seasons 2012 and 2013The France-South Africa Seasons 2012 and 2013 is an exciting two-year series of artistic exchanges and collaborations between France and South Africa. The French Season comprises over 70 projects in various fields, the first leg of which includes performances at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown in July.
EntertainmentSex in the Suburbs comes to Grahamstown Sex in the Suburbs , directed by Tara Notcutt and featuring Lynita Crofford and Gideon Lombard, makes its English debut at the National Arts Festival .
EntertainmentDIFF announces new booking facilityThe Durban International Film Festival (DIFF ), which takes place from 19 to 29 July, has introduced a new multi booking and block booking facility through GoingPlaces SA, which is a Durban-based entertainment and leisure website with a shopping portal.
Media NewsSeries eight premiere of Strictly Come Dancing comes to BBC EntertainmentThe eighth season of Strictly Come Dancing kicks off on BBC Entertainment (channel 120 on DStv) from Sunday, 1 July at 18:10, continuing weekly in this timeslot.
Media NewsComing up next on The Only Way is Essex ...Coming up next on The Only Way is Essex , in episodes seven and eight of the first series on Thursday, 28 June at 20:30 and 21:00 on BBC Entertainment (channel 120 on DStv) ...
EntertainmentTop young South African at Cape Town EdgeThe team at Cape Town Edge has congratulated their co-host Tara Notcutt for being selected as one of the Mail and Guardian ’s 200 Young South Africans.
EntertainmentMbombela gets ready for a party! Daily Sun and Hilltop Live present the Mbombela Music Festival on Saturday, 28 July in Mpumalanga.
Wednesday, 20 June 2012
EntertainmentYael Farber's Mies Julie is coming to the Baxter Flipside this JulyThe internationally acclaimed South African director Yael Farber’s new adaptation of August Strindberg’s classic Miss Julie will be showing at the Baxter Flipside from 11 to 26 July following its premiere at the Grahamstown’s National Arts Festival from 2 to 4 July.
EntertainmentLilly Million confirmed for Oppikoppi, White Mountain FestivalElectromode has announced that folk singer Lilly Million has been confirmed to perform at both Oppikoppi 18 – Sweet Thing and the White Mountain Festival .
Media NewsCentrum® Guardians 2012 on SABC3 this JulyThousands of South Africans depend on the dedicated people who work in the Emergency Services industry on a daily basis. These courageous men and women give 100% to perform a duty that at times could ultimately save the lives of strangers who need their skills and expertise.
EntertainmentJennifer Lopez bringing a new album out in JulyPacked with a dozen career-spanning hits and two new chart-topping songs, Dance Again … the Hits , which will be released 24 July on Epic Records, marks Jennifer Lopez’s first-ever greatest hits package.
Media NewsThe Real Housewives of New Jersey to be shown on SABC3The hugely popular edition to the successful Real Housewives franchise brings big homes, big hair, big money and big drama. Welcome to New Jersey, home to some of the Garden State's most affluent ladies and the families they run.
EntertainmentMSC Cruises' guests will now be able to watch the Olympics while onboardAs the end of Euro 2012 approaches, MSC Cruises’ guests will be delighted to learn that they can now combine their holiday with all of the excitement of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games. From 27 July to 12 August, guests across the entire MSC Cruises’ fleet can tune in live to London for the high drama, emotion and tension that the Olympics never fails to provide.
AwardsEntries for XMA Cross Media Awards are still openNewspapers 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.
Media NewsFilms coming up on BoxOffice this weekend ...Films coming up on BoxOffice this weekend include Arthur and the Revenge of Matazard , In Time , Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked and Semi Soet .
EntertainmentGoodluck to headline Old Mutual Music in the Gardens seriesEnergising electro swing and dance act GoodLuck will be the headline act at the Old Mutual Music in the Gardens series at the Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens in Roodepoort on 8 July.
Media NewsBuild your online content to cater for the generation gap onlinePublishers 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.
Media NewsHighlights coming up on TopTV this July …Highlights coming up on TopTV this July includes film, Ghost Town and series, Game Changers .
Media NewsCreamer Media relaunches Research Channel AfricaSouth African-based media group Creamer Media has relaunched its Research Channel Africa website with an enhanced search function, ensuring greater quality results.
Media NewsHighlights coming up on M-Net Series this July ...Highlights coming up this July on M-Net Series include CSI New York , Rizzolli and Isles , and How to be a Gentleman .
EntertainmentThe VerNac Comedy NightThe Joburg Promusica Theatre has announced its fourth Just Nje Comedy Night at the Basement Theatre on Friday, 29 June.
EntertainmentWoza Albert! from Jozi to EdinburghThe Market Theatre, by arrangement with DARLO, presents Woza Albert! with new cast member Peter Mashigo.
EntertainmentFree Th!nking in celebration of Grahamstown’s 200thThroughout the city’s history, the sons and daughters of Grahamstown have, in more than one instance, been pioneers that challenge the norms of their generation. In recognition of 200 years of this heritage, the Think!Fest programme of the National Arts Festival , running from 28 June to 8 July, is designed around provocative themes that consider this legacy.
EntertainmentOrigins Centre celebrates Mandela@94As former president Nelson Mandela’s 94 th birthday nears, an art exhibition, Mandela@94 , takes place at Origins Centre, Wits University in July.
Media NewsBarbz exits UpvilleAfter a tumultuous and exciting week on Big Brother StarGame , South Africa’s Barbz was evicted from Upville during Sunday, 24 June’s live eviction show on DStv Channel 197 & 198 at 20:00 CAT, after receiving fewer country votes than Ghana’s Keitta.
EntertainmentVodacom presents Soul Classics at the BaxterVodacom presents Soul Classics , starring The Black Ties and Friends, at the Baxter Theatre from 16 to 21 July.
EntertainmentAuditions for ATKV/Peaat farce Die KongresPort Elizabeth's foremost Afrikaans amateur dramatic society ATKV/Peaat will be holding auditions for their annual comedy presentation this weekend.
Media NewsOne-million listings of bidorbuyThe number of items for sale on the thirteen-year old South African online marketplace bidorbuy.co.za recently surpassed the figure of one million.
EntertainmentACT and Nedbank support festival projectsIn association with Nedbank Arts Affinity, the Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) is supporting four projects at the National Arts Festival this year.
EntertainmentElectro Sounds LIVE at GrandWestespAfrika, producers of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival , and GrandWest brings you fresh electro sounds to celebrate the holidays on Thursday, 12 July.
Wednesday, 20 June 2012
Editorial DeskIs the future mobile? Or are we already living it?We often hear that mobile is the next big thing for Africa, smart phones have taken over and apps are the way forward, with lots of development taking place in this field. That’s all fair and well from an advertising perspective, but what about from the consumer’s point of view and the actual impact on the media?
EntertainmentSter-Kinekor Theatres to convert its screens to digitalIn a move that is set to revolutionise the way South African audiences consume cinema, Ster-Kinekor Theatres announced the complete digital conversion of all its screens across the country.
Media NewsFresh Living welcomes a new look with its July issueFood magazine, Fresh Living has shaken off the winter blues with a makeover, and in line with Pick n Pay’s retail strategy welcomes a new look cover, showcasing the variety of food and lifestyle content featured in the magazine.
Media NewsFHM appoints Crystal Birch as its fashion editorCrystal Birch has been announced as the fashion editor for men’s magazine, FHM .
EntertainmentCelludroid Sci-Fi/Anime/Fantasy Film Festival back on at the Labia TheatreThe third chapter of the Celludroid Sci-Fi/Anime/Fantasy Film Festival is set to light up the sky at the Labia Theatre on Orange Street in Cape Town from 29 June to 5 July (with a book event 27 June).
Media NewsCold Sweat documents world's toughest endurance raceJohannesburg-based production company, Urban Brew Studios, has obtained the television rights for the toughest endurance race on the planet, the Scott-Amundsen Centenary Race to the South Pole.
Media NewsAsk SADAG your questions on substance abuseWith Substance Abuse Prevention Day on Tuesday, 26 June, The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) is inviting anyone with a question related to substance abuse to visit their Facebook page on 22 June.
Media NewsUsain Bolt graces cover of Stuff magazineJamaican sprinter, Usain Bolt, has made history by becoming the first male to grace the cover of gadget magazine, Stuff .
EntertainmentArtscape creates major presence in GrahamstownArtscape will be highly visible at this year’s National Arts Festival with a main programme production andfive plays on the Fringe.
Media NewsNational Geographic Channels International launches the exclusively African channel Nat Geo GoldNational Geographic Channels International (NGCI) inaugurates Africa’s bespoke new channel Nat Geo Gold (NGG) - all set to make waves on the Star Times and ImoTV this June.
EntertainmentDischarge infiltrates the National Arts FestivalFirst Physical Theatre brings a new boundary-crossing production Discharge to Grahamstown and the National Arts Festival in 2012.
EntertainmentFirst Physical Theatre reveals the VillainFirst Physical Theatre proudly presents Villain as this year's New Voices Production at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown.
EntertainmentDon’t miss young Israeli pianist Ishay ShaerJuly brings works by Beethoven, Chopin and Debussy to various intimate venues in South Africa, along with masterly interpretations by Ishay Shaer.
EntertainmentFriday Lunch Hour Classical Music ConcertsThe Old Mutual Theatre on the Square has announced its lunch-hour classical music line-up for the next six weeks. Shows are at 12:45 for 13:00, with tickets at R30.
Media NewsManeta and Roki disqualified for breaking Big Brother StarGame rulesStudent Maneta and musician Roki, both housemates from Zimbabwe, were evicted from Big Brother StarGame onTuesday, 19 June. They had been bickering all day and despite Big Brother intervening and advising both housemates directly that they needed to amend their behaviour immediately, they disregarded this instruction.
EntertainmentA Teacher in the Bushveld at the BaxterThe life of literary genius Herman Charles Bosman as a school teacher in the Groot Marico bushveld is explored in A Teacher in the Bushveld .
EntertainmentMies Julie: Restitutions of Body and SoilAn explosive new adaptation of August Strindberg’s classic Miss Julie , under the title Mies Julie , takes to the stages in South Africa and Edinburgh.
Entertainment2012 Festival Fringe funnies lift the spiritThe comedy line-up of the National Arts Festival Fringe is (in)famous for keeping Grahamstown in good spirits. 28 June to 8 July this year promises to be no exception.
EntertainmentStonehage Charitable Trust hosts international superstar for its spring opera galaThe Stonehage Charitable Trust will be heralding in the summer with a spring opera gala at the Linder Auditorium in Johannesburg at 15:30 on 9 September in aid of the Chevrah Kadisha.
EntertainmentGIPCA and Michaelis Galleries reflect through Not My WarThe Michaelis Galleries and the Gordon Institute for Creative and Performing Arts (GIPCA) present Not My War , an exhibition of works by significant South African artists reflecting on the country’s involvement in border wars in northern Namibia and Southern Angola during the 1960s to 1980s. The exhibition opening is at 18:00 on 29 June, and it will run until 25 July.
People on the MoveMio Khondleka – from breakfast jock to programme managerWhat started as a fun adventure while studying in Australia as an exchange student has grown into a career for newly-appointed Algoa FM programme manager Mio Khondleka. His break into radio came when he qualified with a broadcasting certificate from the Melton FM Radio Academy while attending school at Mowbray College in the city of Melton.
Media NewsEden Express launches local newspaper in the Western CapeFrom 13 June, George and Mossel Bay benefited from the launch of Eden Express , a local newspaper represented by Ads24.
Media NewsTHE FUTURE OF MEDIA – SECURE YOUR SPOT NOWThe Future Group has launched an initiative called The Future of Media – The Sandton Debates, brought to you by the SABC, set to take place on 19 July 2012 at the Sandton Sun Hotel in Johannesburg.
AwardsTop South African financial journalists honoured at Sanlam AwardsInvestigative journalist Lindokuhle Xulu of Financial Mail has scooped the Financial Journalist of the Year Award at the Sanlam Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism , which were presented in Johannesburg on Tuesday, 19 June. Xulu won for his Moneyweb investigative and analytical coverage of the Wendy Machanik Property Holdings story.
Media NewsVenezuelan election poses risks for pressThe upcoming Venezuelan presidential election poses risks for the press and will likely lead to increases in violent attacks and heightened self-censorship, the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) has found.
EntertainmentVuyani unleashes chaos, radiating spiritualityAfter sold-out shows in Newtown, Vuyani Dance Theatre’s (VDT) Mayhem promises another captivating experience at the National Arts Festival .
EntertainmentDance Forum choreographers' residency programmeThe National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund has allocated funding to Dance Forum to host a series of choreographers’ residency programmes during 2012.
Media NewsMen take a stand at Mama Said SessionNtsiki ‘Streetqueen’ Mazwai will host the fourth Mama Said Session at Joburg Promusica's Basement Theatre on Sunday, 24 June with Pops Mohamed, Admiral and Jahseed.
Wednesday, 20 June 2012
Media NewsThe Wild, Castle Lager team up for Ultimate Superfan Weekend Experience The Wild and Castle Lager gave two lucky viewers the opportunity to win The Ultimate Superfan Weekend Experience with four of their friends.
Media NewsIn the latest episode of Siyayinqoba Beat It! ...On 21 June Siyayinqoba Beat It! will speak about stopping the spread of infection in our hospitals, clinics and at home.
Media NewsElana Afrika is on the cover ofThe Big Issue's June editionAs the winter blues hit the Mother City with full force, motorists can expect to have their day lightened up by the bright and bold late June edition of The Big Issue .
Media NewsDStv commercial wins gold at PromaxBDA International AwardsDStv’s ‘Making memories’ TV commercial was awarded a gold award at the PromaxBDA International Awards last week.
Media NewsFilms coming up on Studio Universal next week …Films coming up on Studio Universal next week include Shaft , Mission To Mars and What’s Love Got To Do With It .
EntertainmentNight of 100 Stars returns to Durban in AugustThe return of one of Durban’s most spectacular annual charity events, ‘Night of 100 Stars’ will take place in August at Suncoast Casino, Hotel & Entertainment on 20 August.
Media NewsComing up on Carte Blanche this Sunday ...In the next episode of Carte Blanche , set to air on M-Net and M-Net HD on Sunday, 24 June at 19:00, find out more about what priorities our new Top Cop should have, what causes the petrol price to fluctuate and about the man who was once South Africa’s most wanted cyber criminal.
Media NewsA2P SMS messaging remains an important investmentCompanies should be careful of buying into the doomsday predictions around the demise of SMS. If they do they will risk missing out on the excellent business opportunities that the SMS channel offers them. So says BulkSMS.com managing director, Pieter Streicher.
Media NewsCNN International to take Ecosphere on the Road to RioCNN International is to take the award-winning CNN Ecosphere live in the run-up to Rio20+, the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development .
Media NewsDécor, design heavyweights join Decorex SA teamTwo new décor and design heavyweights have joined the Decorex SA team on the eve of the Johannsburg show.
Media NewsMGM to honour birthdays of Kevin Spacey and Mick JaggerIn honour of the birthdays of actor Kevin Spacey and musician/actor Mick Jagger, MGM will be broadcasting Fall from Grace and Ned Kelly
Media NewsFox Entertainment highlights this July ...Coming up on Fox Entertainment (TopTV Channel 180) this July, don't miss the second season of Falling Skies , which is new and exclusive to the channel, as well as the premiere of Destiny River and season six of 24 .
Media NewsTopTV's BET channel to feature the BET Awards 2012The BET Awards 2012 will feature on TopTV’s BET channel (190) on 3 July at 21:00. When it was announced that both Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj would perform at the 2012 BET Awards , it was hard to imagine that BET executive Stephen Hill and his gang could pull even more star power for the Samuel L Jackson-hosted show.
EntertainmentASSITEJ SA celebrates five years in style at NAFFive years ago saw the birth of the dynamic member-driven association of theatre for children and young people, ASSITEJ SA, at the National Arts Festival . This year, the organisation makes a significant mark by bringing 10 high quality productions, workshops and other exciting activities to the festival.
EntertainmentMenlyn Barnyard Theatre is relocatingMenlyn Barnyard is relocating to Parkview Shopping Centre in Moreleta Park in Pretoria with a brand-new show, Special Stars : a South African Musical Journey, on 1 August.
EntertainmentLa Rosa heads for GrahamstownLa Rosa, South Africa’s premier Spanish dance company, will present Bernarda , a fusion of Flamenco dance, Asian aesthetic and heightened theatricality, on the Fringe at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown.
EntertainmentDavid Sanborn and Joe Sample live at GrandWest
EntertainmentEmerging directors blaze some trails2011 winner of the Theatre Arts Admin Collective’s emerging theatre director’s bursary Pusetso Thibedi has recently been announced as assistant director to Janice Honeyman for Athol Fugard’s newest play The Blue Iris , which will have its world premiere at the National Arts Festival , Grahamstown before a season at Cape Town’s Fugard Theatre.
Media NewsThe latest on Big Brother StarGameAfter a traumatic four weeks marred by drama and violence, Big Brother organised a therapist for the traumatised Upvillers. The housemates spoke at length with the therapist during a private session conducted in the Upville lounge. In the last fourteen days, four housemates have been disqualified from StarGame after their verbal arguments turned physical.
Wednesday, 20 June 2012
Media NewsComing up on Universal Channel next week …Next week on Universal Channel sees new episodes from Flashpoint , Fairly Legal and Law & Order: SUV XII .
Media NewsHow to achieve digital success now rather than laterSince a critical mass of senior executives were given iPads for Christmas, even the most previously technophobic of business leaders are demanding that digital marketing be taken seriously. This is a blessing and a curse – we see a lot of overnight app-happiness driving silly projects ahead of important initiatives.
Media NewsSix tips on how to make better decisions with Google AnalyticsToday 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.
EntertainmentSA Post Office to sponsor 2012 Student Theatre FestivalThe South African Post Office is set to sponsor the 2012 Student Theatre Festival at the Grahamstown’s National Arts Festival which runs from 28 June to 8 July.
Media NewsRoyal Philips Electronics to light football stadiums during Euro 2012Royal Philips Electronics announced that the company will light the majority of football stadiums in Ukraine and Poland, including the Olympic stadium of Kiev.
Media NewsWoolworths Taste's July reader's issue out next weekFrom 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.
EntertainmentACT/UJ Arts & Culture Conference discusses new ways of thinking creativelyThe 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.
Media NewsOne the next episode of Shift ...While the 1976 generation had a common enemy in the apartheid system; today’s generation is faced with a different type of enemy. Their challenges range from HIV and AIDS, drugs and substance abuse to moral decay, hunger and joblessness.
Media NewsSAARF releases its RAMS figures for JuneTime and again, radio has demonstrated its stability and consistent audience delivery. It is no surprise then that the latest release of SAARF RAMS holds just that: no surprises.
Media NewsComing up on TopTV this July …Highlights this July on TopTV include the films, The Firm , Revolutionary Road , All About Steve and Avatar . Meanwhile, Falling Skies makes an appearance from 2 July as well as the 2012 BET Awards .
Media NewsThis week on Khetha, focus will be on how to apply and register for universitiesThis week on Khetha, a radio partnership between SAQA, DHET and SABC Education, focus will be on encouraging young people to start applying and registering at Universities now.
EntertainmentDurban's fun season to culminate in Flavours of DurbanThe culmination of this year's Durban fun season, Flavours of Durban will take place on Saturday, 30 June and Sunday, 1 July over three beachfront culinary entertainment nodes: uShaka Marine World, North Beach Amphitheatre (an initiative headed by Southern Sun Elangeni) and Suncoast.
EntertainmentThe Gingerbread Man 2is on at the People’s Theatre The Gingerbread Man 2 is on at the People’s Theatre, Joburg Theatre Complex until 5 August.
AwardsWAN-IFRA adverts win at Summit International AwardsAdverts commissioned by the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) and the World Editors Forum for this year’s World Press Freedom Day campaign have been recognised with a prestigious design award at the Summit International Awards ceremony held in Canada.
EntertainmentReakopana Opera Festival chooses Candide as its inaugural productionThe Reakopana Opera Festival ’s inaugural production will be Leonard Bernstein’s Candide, to be staged at Pretoria’s Atterbury Theatre in August.
EntertainmentMan arrested for 'stealing' Leon Schuster's film, Mad BuddiesA man was caught red-handed while ‘stealing’ the new Leon Schuster film Mad Buddies ‘off the big screen’ using a camcorder, during the first show of the film at Ster-Kinekor, Maponya Mall, Soweto.
EntertainmentSA 3D animation film to close 33rd Durban International Film FestivalSouth African 3D animation, Adventures in Zambezia , has been selected as the closing film for the 33 rd Durban International Film Festival .
EntertainmentMother to Mother: tour-de-force monodrama at NAFAuthor Dr Sindiwe Magona’s moving story of forgiveness Mother to Mother has been adapted for the stage with Janice Honeyman and Thembi Mtshali Jones.
EntertainmentNibs van der Spuy and Davy Sicard liveAn explosive musical collaboration between La Reunion island (Davy Sicard) and South Africa (Nibs van der Spuy) reaches Cape Town on Tuesday, 26 June, in a major 'French season in South Africa' event.
Wednesday, 20 June 2012
Media NewsEricsson believes world will be covered by high-speed mobile internet by 2017A report by Swedish communications technology and services company, Ericsson found that 85% of the world’s population would be covered by high-speed mobile internet by 2017.
EntertainmentLe Canard to host Cabaret star in OctoberTaking the adage ‘wine, women and song’ delightfully further, Le Canard is set to play host to its newest cabaret ‘Port, Peo and Piano’ this October.
EntertainmentHugh Lewin wins 2012 Sunday Times Alan Paton AwardHugh Lewin was awarded the country’s foremost book prize for non-fiction, the Sunday Times Alan Paton Award , on Thursday night for his book Stones against the Mirror .
Media NewsHighlights coming up on M-Net Stars this August …Movies coming up in August on M-Net Stars include among others, Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead , World According to Garp , Dances with Wolves and Arthur and the Invisibles .
Media NewsLouis Theroux's America’s Most Dangerous Pets to begin in JulyLouis Theroux travels to America to meet the people who own some of the world’s most dangerous animals, and asks them what drives them to keep these wild – and potentially lethal – animals as pets.
Media NewsIn the next episode of Special Assignment …Following Special Assignment ’s expose of alleged illegal sale of land earlier this year, implicating real estate company, Pam Golding, the next episode showcases a follow-up investigation which unravels more questionable business practices in the ongoing saga of illegal land sales in Mozambique.
Media NewsResults from Men’s Health and Women’s Health sex survey are outThe annual Men’s Health and Women’s Health Sex Survey reveals what is really going on behind bedroom doors in South Africa. This year, many of the findings were refreshing, and some quite unexpected.
Media NewsComing up in the next episode of The Dr Mol Show …Each year South Africans spend millions trying to turn back the hands of time, so this week on The Dr Mol Show focus will be placed on the topic of anti-ageing.
Media NewsSecond season of Top Gear USA begins in JulyWith all the customary wit and humour of the original, the second season of Top Gear USA sees the team delve deeper into the colourful history of the car, alongside some truly mad stunts.
EntertainmentCity Hall Sessions to host a 'minifest' in JulyCity Hall Sessions is set to bring the heat to Cape Town’s winter with its second line-up for 2012, starting on Thursday, 5 July, with a final show on Saturday 7 July. The three day ‘minifest’ of music will offer a range of voices and explore pieces from the jazz genre to contemporary African flavour.
EntertainmentGlory days, magic of the Eighties at Boksburg BarnyardOne of Barnyard Theatre’s first and greatest shows of all time is back. Don't miss Glory days at Boksburg Barnyard Theatre.
EntertainmentMardi Gras vibe at Rivonia Barnyard with Dancing in the streetExperience an exhilarating ride across the globe as we party all over the world at famous carnivals, celebrations and festivals in the party show of the year, Dancing in the street .
EntertainmentMoonshadows opens at Cresta Barnyard Moonshadows opens at Cresta Barnyard as a tribute to the folk, country and acoustic rock legends, with music from Johnny Cash, Simon & Garfunkel, Kenny Rogers, Kris Kristofferson, Dolly Parton, Adele, Carrie Underwood, Cat Stevens, The Eagles and more.
EntertainmentThe french season begins at the National Arts Festival, part of the France-South Africa Seasons 2012 and 2013The France-South Africa Seasons 2012 and 2013 is an exciting two-year series of artistic exchanges and collaborations between France and South Africa. The French Season comprises over 70 projects in various fields, the first leg of which includes performances at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown in July.
EntertainmentSex in the Suburbs comes to Grahamstown Sex in the Suburbs , directed by Tara Notcutt and featuring Lynita Crofford and Gideon Lombard, makes its English debut at the National Arts Festival .
EntertainmentDIFF announces new booking facilityThe Durban International Film Festival (DIFF ), which takes place from 19 to 29 July, has introduced a new multi booking and block booking facility through GoingPlaces SA, which is a Durban-based entertainment and leisure website with a shopping portal.
Media NewsSeries eight premiere of Strictly Come Dancing comes to BBC EntertainmentThe eighth season of Strictly Come Dancing kicks off on BBC Entertainment (channel 120 on DStv) from Sunday, 1 July at 18:10, continuing weekly in this timeslot.
Media NewsComing up next on The Only Way is Essex ...Coming up next on The Only Way is Essex , in episodes seven and eight of the first series on Thursday, 28 June at 20:30 and 21:00 on BBC Entertainment (channel 120 on DStv) ...
EntertainmentTop young South African at Cape Town EdgeThe team at Cape Town Edge has congratulated their co-host Tara Notcutt for being selected as one of the Mail and Guardian ’s 200 Young South Africans.
EntertainmentMbombela gets ready for a party! Daily Sun and Hilltop Live present the Mbombela Music Festival on Saturday, 28 July in Mpumalanga.
Wednesday, 20 June 2012
EntertainmentYael Farber's Mies Julie is coming to the Baxter Flipside this JulyThe internationally acclaimed South African director Yael Farber’s new adaptation of August Strindberg’s classic Miss Julie will be showing at the Baxter Flipside from 11 to 26 July following its premiere at the Grahamstown’s National Arts Festival from 2 to 4 July.
EntertainmentLilly Million confirmed for Oppikoppi, White Mountain FestivalElectromode has announced that folk singer Lilly Million has been confirmed to perform at both Oppikoppi 18 – Sweet Thing and the White Mountain Festival .
Media NewsCentrum® Guardians 2012 on SABC3 this JulyThousands of South Africans depend on the dedicated people who work in the Emergency Services industry on a daily basis. These courageous men and women give 100% to perform a duty that at times could ultimately save the lives of strangers who need their skills and expertise.
EntertainmentJennifer Lopez bringing a new album out in JulyPacked with a dozen career-spanning hits and two new chart-topping songs, Dance Again … the Hits , which will be released 24 July on Epic Records, marks Jennifer Lopez’s first-ever greatest hits package.
Media NewsThe Real Housewives of New Jersey to be shown on SABC3The hugely popular edition to the successful Real Housewives franchise brings big homes, big hair, big money and big drama. Welcome to New Jersey, home to some of the Garden State's most affluent ladies and the families they run.
EntertainmentMSC Cruises' guests will now be able to watch the Olympics while onboardAs the end of Euro 2012 approaches, MSC Cruises’ guests will be delighted to learn that they can now combine their holiday with all of the excitement of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games. From 27 July to 12 August, guests across the entire MSC Cruises’ fleet can tune in live to London for the high drama, emotion and tension that the Olympics never fails to provide.
AwardsEntries for XMA Cross Media Awards are still openNewspapers 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.
Media NewsFilms coming up on BoxOffice this weekend ...Films coming up on BoxOffice this weekend include Arthur and the Revenge of Matazard , In Time , Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked and Semi Soet .
EntertainmentGoodluck to headline Old Mutual Music in the Gardens seriesEnergising electro swing and dance act GoodLuck will be the headline act at the Old Mutual Music in the Gardens series at the Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens in Roodepoort on 8 July.
Media NewsBuild your online content to cater for the generation gap onlinePublishers 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.
Media NewsHighlights coming up on TopTV this July …Highlights coming up on TopTV this July includes film, Ghost Town and series, Game Changers .
Media NewsCreamer Media relaunches Research Channel AfricaSouth African-based media group Creamer Media has relaunched its Research Channel Africa website with an enhanced search function, ensuring greater quality results.
Media NewsHighlights coming up on M-Net Series this July ...Highlights coming up this July on M-Net Series include CSI New York , Rizzolli and Isles , and How to be a Gentleman .
EntertainmentThe VerNac Comedy NightThe Joburg Promusica Theatre has announced its fourth Just Nje Comedy Night at the Basement Theatre on Friday, 29 June.
EntertainmentWoza Albert! from Jozi to EdinburghThe Market Theatre, by arrangement with DARLO, presents Woza Albert! with new cast member Peter Mashigo.
EntertainmentFree Th!nking in celebration of Grahamstown’s 200thThroughout the city’s history, the sons and daughters of Grahamstown have, in more than one instance, been pioneers that challenge the norms of their generation. In recognition of 200 years of this heritage, the Think!Fest programme of the National Arts Festival , running from 28 June to 8 July, is designed around provocative themes that consider this legacy.
EntertainmentOrigins Centre celebrates Mandela@94As former president Nelson Mandela’s 94 th birthday nears, an art exhibition, Mandela@94 , takes place at Origins Centre, Wits University in July.
Media NewsBarbz exits UpvilleAfter a tumultuous and exciting week on Big Brother StarGame , South Africa’s Barbz was evicted from Upville during Sunday, 24 June’s live eviction show on DStv Channel 197 & 198 at 20:00 CAT, after receiving fewer country votes than Ghana’s Keitta.
EntertainmentVodacom presents Soul Classics at the BaxterVodacom presents Soul Classics , starring The Black Ties and Friends, at the Baxter Theatre from 16 to 21 July.
EntertainmentAuditions for ATKV/Peaat farce Die KongresPort Elizabeth's foremost Afrikaans amateur dramatic society ATKV/Peaat will be holding auditions for their annual comedy presentation this weekend.
Media NewsOne-million listings of bidorbuyThe number of items for sale on the thirteen-year old South African online marketplace bidorbuy.co.za recently surpassed the figure of one million.
EntertainmentACT and Nedbank support festival projectsIn association with Nedbank Arts Affinity, the Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) is supporting four projects at the National Arts Festival this year.
EntertainmentElectro Sounds LIVE at GrandWestespAfrika, producers of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival , and GrandWest brings you fresh electro sounds to celebrate the holidays on Thursday, 12 July.
Wednesday, 20 June 2012
Editorial DeskTV versus online ... who is winning?Back in the Sixties, in the heydays of television, marketers worked with a simple rule "say and they will do," basically meaning that they would repeat the same message repeatedly, knowing very well that the message would eventually land somewhere and consumers would follow through and buy.
Media NewsSABC1 to broadcast fifth season of Tropika Island of TreasureSouth Africa’s biggest broadcaster, SABC1 has announced that it has acquired the popular Tropika Island of Treasure franchise.
Media NewsWorld Publishing Expo 2012 to be held in FrankfurtWhen the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) decided to move its World Publishing Expo from Madrid to Frankfurt, it was a very tough decision to make. Now the exhibitors are weighing in with their opinions.
EntertainmentBuskers invited to play online via the BMW Tate Live Perfomance RoomArtist, Harrell Fletcher invites buskers to take their performances from the tube stations and streets of London into the gallery to play live, online to the BMW Tate Live Performance Room’s global audience on 28 June.
Media NewsSubmissions open for The Pixel Market The Pixel Market , Power to the Pixel’s renowned two-day finance market for cross-media projects will be taking place from 17 to 18 October in London, during its 6 th Cross-Media Forum (16 – 19 October) held in association with the 56th BFI London Film Festival .
Media NewsFirst season of Quantum Leap to be shown on TopTVThe first season of Quantum Leap is to be broadcast on FOX Retro (Channel 181) on TopTV from Friday, 2 July.
EntertainmentMiller Marquee at Vodacom Durban July promises to be full of surprisesThis year, the Miller Marquee at the Vodacom Durban July promises to be one full of surprise experiences.
Entertainment ReviewsSibikwa Arts Indigenous Orchestra to perform at the National Arts FestivalWith only a few days to go until 2012 National Arts Festival in Grahamstown is in full swing, audiences can look forward to the award-winning and inspirational Sibikwa Arts Indigenous Orchestra who will be presenting their stunning production of The Origins – Ekuqaleni, from 4 to 6 July, at the popular St. Aidan’s Chapel.
EntertainmentOpera-fusion quartet, Diversity to perform at Chinese Embassy in PretoriaThe operatic-fusion quartet, Diversity has been invited to grace the stage at the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Pretoria on the Tuesday, 3 July.
Media NewsStargate feature length movies to be shown on TopTV this July …Following the finale of season 10 of Stargate SG-1 FX (Channel 110) is set to showcases some of the best Stargate feature length movies.
EntertainmentLe Corsaire's full performance casting announcedUS ballet star heads for South Africa to dance in classical Le Corsaire ballet.
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EntertainmentPE revives Fiela's Child: the MusicalThe Port Elizabeth Gilbert & Sullivan Society will revive Fiela’s Child with many of the original cast members at the Savoy Theatre from 16 to 28 July.
EntertainmentJoburg Wind Band is off to National Arts FestIt’s official – after a rousing, highly successful fundraiser concert last week, the Johannesburg Symphonic Wind Band is cleared to embark for Grahamstown.
EntertainmentDancers follow the tracks of the SanThe Market Theatre in association with Théâtre Taliipot presents the dance and drama piece !Aïa - From Cave to Sky from 10 to 15 July 2012.
EntertainmentBack to The Origins in GrahamstownDon’t miss the 2012 National Arts Festival Arena production of The Origins – Ekuqaleni by the Sibikwa Arts Indigenous Orchestra at St Aidan's Chapel.
Media NewsThis season, American Dad celebrates its 100th episodeIn its seventh season on TopTV's FX (channel 110), American Dad celebrates its 100 th episode. The big 1-0-0 sees Hayley and her slacker boyfriend Jeff elope. Desperate to stop the pair, Stan offers a huge reward to anyone who can track them down, provoking the entire town to embark on a race to find Hayley and stop the wedding.

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