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Week in review: Week ending 1 August 2012

Wednesday, 25 July 2012
EntertainmentThe Eric Clapton 'Slowhand' Tribute Show at the Tanz CaféPeter Hoven who has just returned from a successful tour of Memphis and Nashville along with local singer/actress/producer Natalie Chapman presents The Eric Clapton 'Slowhand' Tribute Show at Tanz Café in Fourways on Saturday, 4 August.
Media NewsDeena Naidoo wins MasterChef SADeena Naidoo, the affable 45-year-old IT specialist from Durban, has won the title of South Africa’s first MasterChef , beating 30-year-old Sue-Ann Allen in the final.
EntertainmentDeep Fried Man is back with his new show, White WhineDeep Fried Man's satirical take on what it's like to be a white person in South Africa has earned him applause, accolades and even BCCSA complaints.
EntertainmentSempre Opera's upcoming performance in Secunda has been cancelledIt is with regret that Sempre Opera, a new non-profit opera company, announces the cancellation of the Secunda performance that was scheduled for Saturday, 28 July at the Johannes Stegmann Theatre.
EntertainmentWorst of Both Worlds is on at the Golden Arrow StudioBest of Zabalaza Theatre Festival winner, Worst of Both Worlds , will take to the Golden Arrow Studio stage for two weeks only from Tuesday, 24 July to Saturday, 4 August, at 19:00 nightly.
EntertainmentA Shot to the Arse exhibition to open at The Michaelis GalleriesPresented by Michaelis Galleries, A Shot to the Arse explores the interrelationship between art and change; how artists process, comment on, react to or transform upheaval, violence, destruction and everyday experience. The exhibition opens at 18:00 on 14 August, and will run until 4 September at The Michaelis Galleries in Cape Town.
EntertainmentIt is almost time again for The Bloody Book Week festivalThe Sunday Times is to be a sponsor of The Bloody Book Week , South Africa’s only crime book festival, hosted by talk show host and festival pioneer and director, Jenny Crwys Williams.
EntertainmentHennessy Artistry is back and plans to give consumers an unforgettable experienceHennessy Artistry is back, bringing consumers an unforgettable experience as it blends music, culture and mixability in a national tour. Hosted exclusively by Hennessy Cognac, five South African musicians, who epitomise the ‘Art of Blending’, have been brought together to collaborate with music legend, Caiphus Semenya.
Media NewsCNBC Africa widens its African reporting footprintCNBC Africa, opened its eighth African bureau in Zambia as it continues to widen its African reporting footprint. The bureau, a joint venture with Zambia's national broadcaster, ZNBC, will be based in the Zambian capital, Lusaka and opened for business on 25 July.
Editorial DeskShould brands pay for exposure on blogs?On 4 June, Alex van Tonder, otherwise known as @CapeTown_Girl , placed the proverbial cat among the pigeons when she urged bloggers to call on brands to pay for exposure on their sites. While it set off a much-heated debate that has since engulfed Twitter, it was desperately needed.
Wednesday, 25 July 2012
EntertainmentThe Eric Clapton 'Slowhand' Tribute Show at the Tanz CaféPeter Hoven who has just returned from a successful tour of Memphis and Nashville along with local singer/actress/producer Natalie Chapman presents The Eric Clapton 'Slowhand' Tribute Show at Tanz Café in Fourways on Saturday, 4 August.
Media NewsDeena Naidoo wins MasterChef SADeena Naidoo, the affable 45-year-old IT specialist from Durban, has won the title of South Africa’s first MasterChef , beating 30-year-old Sue-Ann Allen in the final.
EntertainmentDeep Fried Man is back with his new show, White WhineDeep Fried Man's satirical take on what it's like to be a white person in South Africa has earned him applause, accolades and even BCCSA complaints.
EntertainmentSempre Opera's upcoming performance in Secunda has been cancelledIt is with regret that Sempre Opera, a new non-profit opera company, announces the cancellation of the Secunda performance that was scheduled for Saturday, 28 July at the Johannes Stegmann Theatre.
EntertainmentWorst of Both Worlds is on at the Golden Arrow StudioBest of Zabalaza Theatre Festival winner, Worst of Both Worlds , will take to the Golden Arrow Studio stage for two weeks only from Tuesday, 24 July to Saturday, 4 August, at 19:00 nightly.
EntertainmentA Shot to the Arse exhibition to open at The Michaelis GalleriesPresented by Michaelis Galleries, A Shot to the Arse explores the interrelationship between art and change; how artists process, comment on, react to or transform upheaval, violence, destruction and everyday experience. The exhibition opens at 18:00 on 14 August, and will run until 4 September at The Michaelis Galleries in Cape Town.
EntertainmentIt is almost time again for The Bloody Book Week festivalThe Sunday Times is to be a sponsor of The Bloody Book Week , South Africa’s only crime book festival, hosted by talk show host and festival pioneer and director, Jenny Crwys Williams.
EntertainmentHennessy Artistry is back and plans to give consumers an unforgettable experienceHennessy Artistry is back, bringing consumers an unforgettable experience as it blends music, culture and mixability in a national tour. Hosted exclusively by Hennessy Cognac, five South African musicians, who epitomise the ‘Art of Blending’, have been brought together to collaborate with music legend, Caiphus Semenya.
Media NewsCNBC Africa widens its African reporting footprintCNBC Africa, opened its eighth African bureau in Zambia as it continues to widen its African reporting footprint. The bureau, a joint venture with Zambia's national broadcaster, ZNBC, will be based in the Zambian capital, Lusaka and opened for business on 25 July.
Editorial DeskShould brands pay for exposure on blogs?On 4 June, Alex van Tonder, otherwise known as @CapeTown_Girl , placed the proverbial cat among the pigeons when she urged bloggers to call on brands to pay for exposure on their sites. While it set off a much-heated debate that has since engulfed Twitter, it was desperately needed.
Wednesday, 25 July 2012
Media NewsIn the next episode of Siyayinqoba Beat It! ...The next episode of Siyayinqoba Beat It! will examine the protocols public hospitals and clinics need to follow to stop babies being born with HIV. The next episode is on Thursday, 26 July at 13:30 on SABC1.
EntertainmentRose Red to feature at the Old Mutual Theatre on the SquareThe dark musical Rose Red will be presented at the Old Mutual Theatre on the Square from 14 August to 1 September.
EntertainmentDurban FilmMart breaks new ground for the African film industryBreaking new grounds into African soil by infiltrating the continent’s film industry was the focal point of the 2012 Durban FilmMart which took placed from 20 to 23 July at the Blue Waters Hotel.
EntertainmentChianoSky releases her debut album, HungryThe dream is just beginning for 19-year-old ChianoSky with the release of her highly anticipated debut album Hungry .
EntertainmentSelim Kagee releases his debut album, Cry For LoveSome of the worlds most creative and inspired voices take a little while longer to mature, percolate and surge to the fore. 34-year-old vocal master Selim Kagee is one such case in point who’s stepped forward with his debut album Cry For Love ( Piango D’Amore ).
Media NewsSeattle Times' David Boardman to attend World Editors Forum Seattle Times executive editor, David Boardman, has joined the programme of the World Editors Forum , to be held in Kiev, Ukraine, from 2 to 5 September to discuss the paper’s radically restructured news operation in a much anticipated session dedicated to innovations in newsroom organisation.
EntertainmentFrank McComb signs on as a member of SAMROSAMRO has announced that independent international soul singer, keyboardist and songwriter Frank McComb has signed up as a member.
AwardsBoniswa Mateta is Jet Club magazine's July star of the monthInyatelo Primary School in Kanana has a special star in Boniswa Mateta, a 13-year old Grade 7 learner who was recently voted Jet Club magazine’s special star of the month.
Media NewsFocus On Transport & Logistics behind the first Truck Test Focus On Transport & Logistics , the country's leading trucking magazine, has made history as it organised the first-ever massive truck test – which has featured in magazines, on radio stations and on television.
Media NewsYo-Landi Vi$$er to grace the cover of FHM's August issueMen’s magazine, FHM , has gone zef with its groundbreaking August issue, featuring Die Antwoord’s Yo-Landi Vi$$er on the cover, as well as providing fans with several pages of Vi$$er pictures and a revealing interview with the singer.
AwardsBruce Palling to help judge South Africa's top restaurantsNew Media, organisers of the Eat Out DStv Food Network Restaurant Awards , announced that internationally acclaimed food writer and restaurant reviewer, Bruce Palling will assist in judging South Africa’s top restaurants.
Media NewsThe cocoa industry is under the spotlight in The Dark Side of ChocolateThe sweetness of chocolate is questionable when the process of assembling this guilty pleasure for millions is unveiled on Only in Africa’s: The Dark Side of Chocolate , this Saturday, 28 July at 20:30 on FX, channel 110 on TopTV.
EntertainmentExhibition seeks to give a voice to ordinary South African womenThe exhibition titled Conversations We Do Not Have is set to run concurrently with South African Women's Arts Festival at the Playhouse from 3 to 31 August, in partnershup with Amazwi Abesifazane – Voices of Women Museum, The Ghandi Foundation and various individuals.
People on the MoveReal appoints Khanyi Mbuyisa as its deputy editor Real , the South African magazine for black South African women published by Media24, welcomes Khanyi Mbuyisa to the position of deputy editor.
AwardsTsogo Sun enters joint venture with MasterChef SA winnerWith a footprint of over 90 hotels in South Africa, Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands, Tsogo Sun is synonymous with elegance, style and delectable cuisine and is renowned for their culinary creativity and innovation. The Tsogo Sun partnership with the M-Net MasterChef SA series was a natural fit and they are delighted to have been part of this amazing production.
EntertainmentVirgin Atlantic named as the headline sponsor of the 80s Rewind FestivalAfter the incredible success of the 80s Rewind Festival earlier this year in Durban, Rewind SA has announced Virgin Atlantic as the headline sponsor of the upcoming 80s Rewind Festival in association with Jacaranda FM and Heart FM .
Wednesday, 25 July 2012
EntertainmentThe Eric Clapton 'Slowhand' Tribute Show at the Tanz CaféPeter Hoven who has just returned from a successful tour of Memphis and Nashville along with local singer/actress/producer Natalie Chapman presents The Eric Clapton 'Slowhand' Tribute Show at Tanz Café in Fourways on Saturday, 4 August.
Media NewsDeena Naidoo wins MasterChef SADeena Naidoo, the affable 45-year-old IT specialist from Durban, has won the title of South Africa’s first MasterChef , beating 30-year-old Sue-Ann Allen in the final.
EntertainmentDeep Fried Man is back with his new show, White WhineDeep Fried Man's satirical take on what it's like to be a white person in South Africa has earned him applause, accolades and even BCCSA complaints.
EntertainmentSempre Opera's upcoming performance in Secunda has been cancelledIt is with regret that Sempre Opera, a new non-profit opera company, announces the cancellation of the Secunda performance that was scheduled for Saturday, 28 July at the Johannes Stegmann Theatre.
EntertainmentWorst of Both Worlds is on at the Golden Arrow StudioBest of Zabalaza Theatre Festival winner, Worst of Both Worlds , will take to the Golden Arrow Studio stage for two weeks only from Tuesday, 24 July to Saturday, 4 August, at 19:00 nightly.
EntertainmentA Shot to the Arse exhibition to open at The Michaelis GalleriesPresented by Michaelis Galleries, A Shot to the Arse explores the interrelationship between art and change; how artists process, comment on, react to or transform upheaval, violence, destruction and everyday experience. The exhibition opens at 18:00 on 14 August, and will run until 4 September at The Michaelis Galleries in Cape Town.
EntertainmentIt is almost time again for The Bloody Book Week festivalThe Sunday Times is to be a sponsor of The Bloody Book Week , South Africa’s only crime book festival, hosted by talk show host and festival pioneer and director, Jenny Crwys Williams.
EntertainmentHennessy Artistry is back and plans to give consumers an unforgettable experienceHennessy Artistry is back, bringing consumers an unforgettable experience as it blends music, culture and mixability in a national tour. Hosted exclusively by Hennessy Cognac, five South African musicians, who epitomise the ‘Art of Blending’, have been brought together to collaborate with music legend, Caiphus Semenya.
Media NewsCNBC Africa widens its African reporting footprintCNBC Africa, opened its eighth African bureau in Zambia as it continues to widen its African reporting footprint. The bureau, a joint venture with Zambia's national broadcaster, ZNBC, will be based in the Zambian capital, Lusaka and opened for business on 25 July.
Editorial DeskShould brands pay for exposure on blogs?On 4 June, Alex van Tonder, otherwise known as @CapeTown_Girl , placed the proverbial cat among the pigeons when she urged bloggers to call on brands to pay for exposure on their sites. While it set off a much-heated debate that has since engulfed Twitter, it was desperately needed.
Wednesday, 25 July 2012
Media NewsIn the next episode of Siyayinqoba Beat It! ...The next episode of Siyayinqoba Beat It! will examine the protocols public hospitals and clinics need to follow to stop babies being born with HIV. The next episode is on Thursday, 26 July at 13:30 on SABC1.
EntertainmentRose Red to feature at the Old Mutual Theatre on the SquareThe dark musical Rose Red will be presented at the Old Mutual Theatre on the Square from 14 August to 1 September.
EntertainmentDurban FilmMart breaks new ground for the African film industryBreaking new grounds into African soil by infiltrating the continent’s film industry was the focal point of the 2012 Durban FilmMart which took placed from 20 to 23 July at the Blue Waters Hotel.
EntertainmentChianoSky releases her debut album, HungryThe dream is just beginning for 19-year-old ChianoSky with the release of her highly anticipated debut album Hungry .
EntertainmentSelim Kagee releases his debut album, Cry For LoveSome of the worlds most creative and inspired voices take a little while longer to mature, percolate and surge to the fore. 34-year-old vocal master Selim Kagee is one such case in point who’s stepped forward with his debut album Cry For Love ( Piango D’Amore ).
Media NewsSeattle Times' David Boardman to attend World Editors Forum Seattle Times executive editor, David Boardman, has joined the programme of the World Editors Forum , to be held in Kiev, Ukraine, from 2 to 5 September to discuss the paper’s radically restructured news operation in a much anticipated session dedicated to innovations in newsroom organisation.
EntertainmentFrank McComb signs on as a member of SAMROSAMRO has announced that independent international soul singer, keyboardist and songwriter Frank McComb has signed up as a member.
AwardsBoniswa Mateta is Jet Club magazine's July star of the monthInyatelo Primary School in Kanana has a special star in Boniswa Mateta, a 13-year old Grade 7 learner who was recently voted Jet Club magazine’s special star of the month.
Media NewsFocus On Transport & Logistics behind the first Truck Test Focus On Transport & Logistics , the country's leading trucking magazine, has made history as it organised the first-ever massive truck test – which has featured in magazines, on radio stations and on television.
Media NewsYo-Landi Vi$$er to grace the cover of FHM's August issueMen’s magazine, FHM , has gone zef with its groundbreaking August issue, featuring Die Antwoord’s Yo-Landi Vi$$er on the cover, as well as providing fans with several pages of Vi$$er pictures and a revealing interview with the singer.
AwardsBruce Palling to help judge South Africa's top restaurantsNew Media, organisers of the Eat Out DStv Food Network Restaurant Awards , announced that internationally acclaimed food writer and restaurant reviewer, Bruce Palling will assist in judging South Africa’s top restaurants.
Media NewsThe cocoa industry is under the spotlight in The Dark Side of ChocolateThe sweetness of chocolate is questionable when the process of assembling this guilty pleasure for millions is unveiled on Only in Africa’s: The Dark Side of Chocolate , this Saturday, 28 July at 20:30 on FX, channel 110 on TopTV.
EntertainmentExhibition seeks to give a voice to ordinary South African womenThe exhibition titled Conversations We Do Not Have is set to run concurrently with South African Women's Arts Festival at the Playhouse from 3 to 31 August, in partnershup with Amazwi Abesifazane – Voices of Women Museum, The Ghandi Foundation and various individuals.
People on the MoveReal appoints Khanyi Mbuyisa as its deputy editor Real , the South African magazine for black South African women published by Media24, welcomes Khanyi Mbuyisa to the position of deputy editor.
AwardsTsogo Sun enters joint venture with MasterChef SA winnerWith a footprint of over 90 hotels in South Africa, Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands, Tsogo Sun is synonymous with elegance, style and delectable cuisine and is renowned for their culinary creativity and innovation. The Tsogo Sun partnership with the M-Net MasterChef SA series was a natural fit and they are delighted to have been part of this amazing production.
EntertainmentVirgin Atlantic named as the headline sponsor of the 80s Rewind FestivalAfter the incredible success of the 80s Rewind Festival earlier this year in Durban, Rewind SA has announced Virgin Atlantic as the headline sponsor of the upcoming 80s Rewind Festival in association with Jacaranda FM and Heart FM .
Wednesday, 25 July 2012
AwardsTerry Volkwyn voted as the top media woman of the decadeTerry Volkwyn, CEO of Primedia Broadcasting, was today named the 1st for Women Insurance Company Women of the Decade in Media Award , while Anele Mdoda, popular Highveld 94.7 radio presenter, won the Women in The Media’s Rising Star Award . Beatrice Kubheka and Peta Thornycroft jointly won the Lifetime Achiever Award .
Media NewsIn the next episode of Carte Blanche ...In the next episode of Carte Blanche , on M-Net and M-Net HD on Sunday, 22 July at 19:00, the team will among other things, take a look at the ongoing disciplinary hearing of suspended prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach; the issues that are affecting both the health and education department; and South Africa's medal hopes for the 2012 London Olympics.
Media NewsPlanet Image Productions launches Planet RadioTVPlanet Image Productions this week launched Planet RadioTV ( PRTV ), Africa’s first RadioTV offering, based in Johannesburg. PRTV is an online radio and television service that is broadcasted live on television, radio and online streaming, which means viewers can constantly stay connected through a mobile device.
EntertainmentP!nk premieres her music video for Blow Me (One Last Kiss)P!nk has premiered her music video for Blow Me (One Last Kiss) . The video was directed by Dave Meyers, who also directed the videos for P!nk’s smash hits So What and F**kin’ Perfect .
EntertainmentRandlords to host the music showcase, Up and ComingRandlords will host Johannesburg’s popular live music showcase, Up and Coming , at the exclusive rooftop venue on Friday, 27 July, to celebrate the event’s first birthday.
EntertainmentTheodore Yach releases his book, In My ElementBusinessman and ultra distance swimmer Theodore Yach has published a book on his often risky open water sea-swimming exploits undertaken since the 1980s.
EntertainmentNCT joins the American embassy to present Picture This: Teens, Aids and DrugsAs part of its social responsibility programme, the NCT is aware that an urgent need exists for young people to be exposed to life-skills programmes.
EntertainmentDFL Sex Actually Festival to use art to drive education around HIVBe ready to be intrigued, engaged and entertained by this year’s Drama For Life Sex Actually Festival running from 23 August to 1 September in Johannesburg.
Media NewsPeople of the South is set to return to television screensDali Tambo’s People of the South is to return to SABC3. This series of 26 episodes will feature an eclectic mix of personalities, politicians and icons.
EntertainmentSwedish band, Little Dragon is coming to South AfricaOn the surface the quiet port city of Gothenburg doesn't seem like it would harbour much soul music but the dreamy rhythmical shifting moody creature that is Little Dragon is one of the most interesting, and inspiring, sounds to drift over the Atlantic to our shores.
AwardsKenyans awarded top prize at 2012 CNN Multichoice African Journalist AwardsTom Mboya and Evanson Nyaga, both from Kenya, have been awarded the top prize at this year’s CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2012 Awards ceremony.
Wednesday, 25 July 2012
EntertainmentThe Eric Clapton 'Slowhand' Tribute Show at the Tanz CaféPeter Hoven who has just returned from a successful tour of Memphis and Nashville along with local singer/actress/producer Natalie Chapman presents The Eric Clapton 'Slowhand' Tribute Show at Tanz Café in Fourways on Saturday, 4 August.
Media NewsDeena Naidoo wins MasterChef SADeena Naidoo, the affable 45-year-old IT specialist from Durban, has won the title of South Africa’s first MasterChef , beating 30-year-old Sue-Ann Allen in the final.
EntertainmentDeep Fried Man is back with his new show, White WhineDeep Fried Man's satirical take on what it's like to be a white person in South Africa has earned him applause, accolades and even BCCSA complaints.
EntertainmentSempre Opera's upcoming performance in Secunda has been cancelledIt is with regret that Sempre Opera, a new non-profit opera company, announces the cancellation of the Secunda performance that was scheduled for Saturday, 28 July at the Johannes Stegmann Theatre.
EntertainmentWorst of Both Worlds is on at the Golden Arrow StudioBest of Zabalaza Theatre Festival winner, Worst of Both Worlds , will take to the Golden Arrow Studio stage for two weeks only from Tuesday, 24 July to Saturday, 4 August, at 19:00 nightly.
EntertainmentA Shot to the Arse exhibition to open at The Michaelis GalleriesPresented by Michaelis Galleries, A Shot to the Arse explores the interrelationship between art and change; how artists process, comment on, react to or transform upheaval, violence, destruction and everyday experience. The exhibition opens at 18:00 on 14 August, and will run until 4 September at The Michaelis Galleries in Cape Town.
EntertainmentIt is almost time again for The Bloody Book Week festivalThe Sunday Times is to be a sponsor of The Bloody Book Week , South Africa’s only crime book festival, hosted by talk show host and festival pioneer and director, Jenny Crwys Williams.
EntertainmentHennessy Artistry is back and plans to give consumers an unforgettable experienceHennessy Artistry is back, bringing consumers an unforgettable experience as it blends music, culture and mixability in a national tour. Hosted exclusively by Hennessy Cognac, five South African musicians, who epitomise the ‘Art of Blending’, have been brought together to collaborate with music legend, Caiphus Semenya.
Media NewsCNBC Africa widens its African reporting footprintCNBC Africa, opened its eighth African bureau in Zambia as it continues to widen its African reporting footprint. The bureau, a joint venture with Zambia's national broadcaster, ZNBC, will be based in the Zambian capital, Lusaka and opened for business on 25 July.
Editorial DeskShould brands pay for exposure on blogs?On 4 June, Alex van Tonder, otherwise known as @CapeTown_Girl , placed the proverbial cat among the pigeons when she urged bloggers to call on brands to pay for exposure on their sites. While it set off a much-heated debate that has since engulfed Twitter, it was desperately needed.
Wednesday, 25 July 2012
Media NewsIn the next episode of Siyayinqoba Beat It! ...The next episode of Siyayinqoba Beat It! will examine the protocols public hospitals and clinics need to follow to stop babies being born with HIV. The next episode is on Thursday, 26 July at 13:30 on SABC1.
EntertainmentRose Red to feature at the Old Mutual Theatre on the SquareThe dark musical Rose Red will be presented at the Old Mutual Theatre on the Square from 14 August to 1 September.
EntertainmentDurban FilmMart breaks new ground for the African film industryBreaking new grounds into African soil by infiltrating the continent’s film industry was the focal point of the 2012 Durban FilmMart which took placed from 20 to 23 July at the Blue Waters Hotel.
EntertainmentChianoSky releases her debut album, HungryThe dream is just beginning for 19-year-old ChianoSky with the release of her highly anticipated debut album Hungry .
EntertainmentSelim Kagee releases his debut album, Cry For LoveSome of the worlds most creative and inspired voices take a little while longer to mature, percolate and surge to the fore. 34-year-old vocal master Selim Kagee is one such case in point who’s stepped forward with his debut album Cry For Love ( Piango D’Amore ).
Media NewsSeattle Times' David Boardman to attend World Editors Forum Seattle Times executive editor, David Boardman, has joined the programme of the World Editors Forum , to be held in Kiev, Ukraine, from 2 to 5 September to discuss the paper’s radically restructured news operation in a much anticipated session dedicated to innovations in newsroom organisation.
EntertainmentFrank McComb signs on as a member of SAMROSAMRO has announced that independent international soul singer, keyboardist and songwriter Frank McComb has signed up as a member.
AwardsBoniswa Mateta is Jet Club magazine's July star of the monthInyatelo Primary School in Kanana has a special star in Boniswa Mateta, a 13-year old Grade 7 learner who was recently voted Jet Club magazine’s special star of the month.
Media NewsFocus On Transport & Logistics behind the first Truck Test Focus On Transport & Logistics , the country's leading trucking magazine, has made history as it organised the first-ever massive truck test – which has featured in magazines, on radio stations and on television.
Media NewsYo-Landi Vi$$er to grace the cover of FHM's August issueMen’s magazine, FHM , has gone zef with its groundbreaking August issue, featuring Die Antwoord’s Yo-Landi Vi$$er on the cover, as well as providing fans with several pages of Vi$$er pictures and a revealing interview with the singer.
AwardsBruce Palling to help judge South Africa's top restaurantsNew Media, organisers of the Eat Out DStv Food Network Restaurant Awards , announced that internationally acclaimed food writer and restaurant reviewer, Bruce Palling will assist in judging South Africa’s top restaurants.
Media NewsThe cocoa industry is under the spotlight in The Dark Side of ChocolateThe sweetness of chocolate is questionable when the process of assembling this guilty pleasure for millions is unveiled on Only in Africa’s: The Dark Side of Chocolate , this Saturday, 28 July at 20:30 on FX, channel 110 on TopTV.
EntertainmentExhibition seeks to give a voice to ordinary South African womenThe exhibition titled Conversations We Do Not Have is set to run concurrently with South African Women's Arts Festival at the Playhouse from 3 to 31 August, in partnershup with Amazwi Abesifazane – Voices of Women Museum, The Ghandi Foundation and various individuals.
People on the MoveReal appoints Khanyi Mbuyisa as its deputy editor Real , the South African magazine for black South African women published by Media24, welcomes Khanyi Mbuyisa to the position of deputy editor.
AwardsTsogo Sun enters joint venture with MasterChef SA winnerWith a footprint of over 90 hotels in South Africa, Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands, Tsogo Sun is synonymous with elegance, style and delectable cuisine and is renowned for their culinary creativity and innovation. The Tsogo Sun partnership with the M-Net MasterChef SA series was a natural fit and they are delighted to have been part of this amazing production.
EntertainmentVirgin Atlantic named as the headline sponsor of the 80s Rewind FestivalAfter the incredible success of the 80s Rewind Festival earlier this year in Durban, Rewind SA has announced Virgin Atlantic as the headline sponsor of the upcoming 80s Rewind Festival in association with Jacaranda FM and Heart FM .
Wednesday, 25 July 2012
AwardsTerry Volkwyn voted as the top media woman of the decadeTerry Volkwyn, CEO of Primedia Broadcasting, was today named the 1st for Women Insurance Company Women of the Decade in Media Award , while Anele Mdoda, popular Highveld 94.7 radio presenter, won the Women in The Media’s Rising Star Award . Beatrice Kubheka and Peta Thornycroft jointly won the Lifetime Achiever Award .
Media NewsIn the next episode of Carte Blanche ...In the next episode of Carte Blanche , on M-Net and M-Net HD on Sunday, 22 July at 19:00, the team will among other things, take a look at the ongoing disciplinary hearing of suspended prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach; the issues that are affecting both the health and education department; and South Africa's medal hopes for the 2012 London Olympics.
Media NewsPlanet Image Productions launches Planet RadioTVPlanet Image Productions this week launched Planet RadioTV ( PRTV ), Africa’s first RadioTV offering, based in Johannesburg. PRTV is an online radio and television service that is broadcasted live on television, radio and online streaming, which means viewers can constantly stay connected through a mobile device.
EntertainmentP!nk premieres her music video for Blow Me (One Last Kiss)P!nk has premiered her music video for Blow Me (One Last Kiss) . The video was directed by Dave Meyers, who also directed the videos for P!nk’s smash hits So What and F**kin’ Perfect .
EntertainmentRandlords to host the music showcase, Up and ComingRandlords will host Johannesburg’s popular live music showcase, Up and Coming , at the exclusive rooftop venue on Friday, 27 July, to celebrate the event’s first birthday.
EntertainmentTheodore Yach releases his book, In My ElementBusinessman and ultra distance swimmer Theodore Yach has published a book on his often risky open water sea-swimming exploits undertaken since the 1980s.
EntertainmentNCT joins the American embassy to present Picture This: Teens, Aids and DrugsAs part of its social responsibility programme, the NCT is aware that an urgent need exists for young people to be exposed to life-skills programmes.
EntertainmentDFL Sex Actually Festival to use art to drive education around HIVBe ready to be intrigued, engaged and entertained by this year’s Drama For Life Sex Actually Festival running from 23 August to 1 September in Johannesburg.
Media NewsPeople of the South is set to return to television screensDali Tambo’s People of the South is to return to SABC3. This series of 26 episodes will feature an eclectic mix of personalities, politicians and icons.
EntertainmentSwedish band, Little Dragon is coming to South AfricaOn the surface the quiet port city of Gothenburg doesn't seem like it would harbour much soul music but the dreamy rhythmical shifting moody creature that is Little Dragon is one of the most interesting, and inspiring, sounds to drift over the Atlantic to our shores.
AwardsKenyans awarded top prize at 2012 CNN Multichoice African Journalist AwardsTom Mboya and Evanson Nyaga, both from Kenya, have been awarded the top prize at this year’s CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2012 Awards ceremony.
Wednesday, 25 July 2012
Media NewsSA Idols is now down to the Top 10 Idols fans voted in record numbers last weekend, casting more than 500 000 votes in 48 hours – the most ever at this early stage of the competition – and the top 10 for the eight season of SA Idols have been announced.
Media NewsMasterChef SA winner responds to article in Citizen newspaperM-Net and Tsogo Sun have refuted claims made by the Citizen newspaper that MasterChef South Africa winner Deena Naidoo is disappointed with his prize package, and that he will not be getting his own restaurant. This is factually incorrect.
Media NewsIn the next episode of Motswako ...In the next episode of Motswako , on Monday, 30 July at 21:30 on SABC2, talk will turn to something that everyone believes they don’t have enough of: Money.
Media NewsIn the next episode of Streets of Mangaung ...In the next episode of Streets of Mangaung on Tuesday, 31 July on SABC2 at 21:30, everything nearly ends for Tumi as she son is accused of rape. Also, Maxwell returns to active duty after catching the docket thief and clearing his name.
AwardsAll winners at 2012 Durban International Film Festival announcedThe 33 rd edition of the Durban International Film Festival , with principal funding from the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund, announced its award-winners, prior to the closing film on Saturday, 28 July.
Media NewsEpisodes is back for a second season on BBC EntertainmentThe second season of the British-American co-production, Episodes , starring Tamsin Greig and Stephen Mangan returns to BBC Entertainment, channel 120 on DStv on Tuesdays from 7 August.
Media NewsUndercover Boss takes its success to AustraliaThe global phenomenon, Undercover Boss is set to feature in Australia for the first time. It will be broadcast on BBC Knowledge, channel 251 on DStv from Monday, 6 August at 21:00.
Media NewsFirst finalist in Kia Cook-off 2012 competition has been announcedMother of two, Babe Sophie Masuge is the first finalist in the Kia Cook-Off 2012 competition aimed at rewarding the country's best home cook with a prize of R50 000.
Media NewsDMMA debate defines the rules of engagement between bloggers and agenciesThe Digital Media and Marketing Association (DMMA) recently facilitated a blogger debate which aimed to resolve a recent issue that had arisen between bloggers, advertising agency and public relations agency owners, on whether bloggers were entitled to charge for promotional posts on brands or if it would result in loss of credibility.
EntertainmentMi Casa to perform at Old Mutual Music in the Gardens seriesThe biggest new dance act in South Africa, Mi Casa, are set perform at the Old Mutual Music in the Gardens series at the Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens in Roodepoort on 5 August.
Media NewsThe Waterdance to feature on Sony Entertainment in AugustThe film, The Waterdance , featuring Wesley Snipes and Helent Hunt is set to be featured on Sony Entertainment, channel 113 on DStv on Wednesday, 15 August at 20:30.
Wednesday, 25 July 2012
EntertainmentThe Eric Clapton 'Slowhand' Tribute Show at the Tanz CaféPeter Hoven who has just returned from a successful tour of Memphis and Nashville along with local singer/actress/producer Natalie Chapman presents The Eric Clapton 'Slowhand' Tribute Show at Tanz Café in Fourways on Saturday, 4 August.
Media NewsDeena Naidoo wins MasterChef SADeena Naidoo, the affable 45-year-old IT specialist from Durban, has won the title of South Africa’s first MasterChef , beating 30-year-old Sue-Ann Allen in the final.
EntertainmentDeep Fried Man is back with his new show, White WhineDeep Fried Man's satirical take on what it's like to be a white person in South Africa has earned him applause, accolades and even BCCSA complaints.
EntertainmentSempre Opera's upcoming performance in Secunda has been cancelledIt is with regret that Sempre Opera, a new non-profit opera company, announces the cancellation of the Secunda performance that was scheduled for Saturday, 28 July at the Johannes Stegmann Theatre.
EntertainmentWorst of Both Worlds is on at the Golden Arrow StudioBest of Zabalaza Theatre Festival winner, Worst of Both Worlds , will take to the Golden Arrow Studio stage for two weeks only from Tuesday, 24 July to Saturday, 4 August, at 19:00 nightly.
EntertainmentA Shot to the Arse exhibition to open at The Michaelis GalleriesPresented by Michaelis Galleries, A Shot to the Arse explores the interrelationship between art and change; how artists process, comment on, react to or transform upheaval, violence, destruction and everyday experience. The exhibition opens at 18:00 on 14 August, and will run until 4 September at The Michaelis Galleries in Cape Town.
EntertainmentIt is almost time again for The Bloody Book Week festivalThe Sunday Times is to be a sponsor of The Bloody Book Week , South Africa’s only crime book festival, hosted by talk show host and festival pioneer and director, Jenny Crwys Williams.
EntertainmentHennessy Artistry is back and plans to give consumers an unforgettable experienceHennessy Artistry is back, bringing consumers an unforgettable experience as it blends music, culture and mixability in a national tour. Hosted exclusively by Hennessy Cognac, five South African musicians, who epitomise the ‘Art of Blending’, have been brought together to collaborate with music legend, Caiphus Semenya.
Media NewsCNBC Africa widens its African reporting footprintCNBC Africa, opened its eighth African bureau in Zambia as it continues to widen its African reporting footprint. The bureau, a joint venture with Zambia's national broadcaster, ZNBC, will be based in the Zambian capital, Lusaka and opened for business on 25 July.
Editorial DeskShould brands pay for exposure on blogs?On 4 June, Alex van Tonder, otherwise known as @CapeTown_Girl , placed the proverbial cat among the pigeons when she urged bloggers to call on brands to pay for exposure on their sites. While it set off a much-heated debate that has since engulfed Twitter, it was desperately needed.
Wednesday, 25 July 2012
Media NewsIn the next episode of Siyayinqoba Beat It! ...The next episode of Siyayinqoba Beat It! will examine the protocols public hospitals and clinics need to follow to stop babies being born with HIV. The next episode is on Thursday, 26 July at 13:30 on SABC1.
EntertainmentRose Red to feature at the Old Mutual Theatre on the SquareThe dark musical Rose Red will be presented at the Old Mutual Theatre on the Square from 14 August to 1 September.
EntertainmentDurban FilmMart breaks new ground for the African film industryBreaking new grounds into African soil by infiltrating the continent’s film industry was the focal point of the 2012 Durban FilmMart which took placed from 20 to 23 July at the Blue Waters Hotel.
EntertainmentChianoSky releases her debut album, HungryThe dream is just beginning for 19-year-old ChianoSky with the release of her highly anticipated debut album Hungry .
EntertainmentSelim Kagee releases his debut album, Cry For LoveSome of the worlds most creative and inspired voices take a little while longer to mature, percolate and surge to the fore. 34-year-old vocal master Selim Kagee is one such case in point who’s stepped forward with his debut album Cry For Love ( Piango D’Amore ).
Media NewsSeattle Times' David Boardman to attend World Editors Forum Seattle Times executive editor, David Boardman, has joined the programme of the World Editors Forum , to be held in Kiev, Ukraine, from 2 to 5 September to discuss the paper’s radically restructured news operation in a much anticipated session dedicated to innovations in newsroom organisation.
EntertainmentFrank McComb signs on as a member of SAMROSAMRO has announced that independent international soul singer, keyboardist and songwriter Frank McComb has signed up as a member.
AwardsBoniswa Mateta is Jet Club magazine's July star of the monthInyatelo Primary School in Kanana has a special star in Boniswa Mateta, a 13-year old Grade 7 learner who was recently voted Jet Club magazine’s special star of the month.
Media NewsFocus On Transport & Logistics behind the first Truck Test Focus On Transport & Logistics , the country's leading trucking magazine, has made history as it organised the first-ever massive truck test – which has featured in magazines, on radio stations and on television.
Media NewsYo-Landi Vi$$er to grace the cover of FHM's August issueMen’s magazine, FHM , has gone zef with its groundbreaking August issue, featuring Die Antwoord’s Yo-Landi Vi$$er on the cover, as well as providing fans with several pages of Vi$$er pictures and a revealing interview with the singer.
AwardsBruce Palling to help judge South Africa's top restaurantsNew Media, organisers of the Eat Out DStv Food Network Restaurant Awards , announced that internationally acclaimed food writer and restaurant reviewer, Bruce Palling will assist in judging South Africa’s top restaurants.
Media NewsThe cocoa industry is under the spotlight in The Dark Side of ChocolateThe sweetness of chocolate is questionable when the process of assembling this guilty pleasure for millions is unveiled on Only in Africa’s: The Dark Side of Chocolate , this Saturday, 28 July at 20:30 on FX, channel 110 on TopTV.
EntertainmentExhibition seeks to give a voice to ordinary South African womenThe exhibition titled Conversations We Do Not Have is set to run concurrently with South African Women's Arts Festival at the Playhouse from 3 to 31 August, in partnershup with Amazwi Abesifazane – Voices of Women Museum, The Ghandi Foundation and various individuals.
People on the MoveReal appoints Khanyi Mbuyisa as its deputy editor Real , the South African magazine for black South African women published by Media24, welcomes Khanyi Mbuyisa to the position of deputy editor.
AwardsTsogo Sun enters joint venture with MasterChef SA winnerWith a footprint of over 90 hotels in South Africa, Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands, Tsogo Sun is synonymous with elegance, style and delectable cuisine and is renowned for their culinary creativity and innovation. The Tsogo Sun partnership with the M-Net MasterChef SA series was a natural fit and they are delighted to have been part of this amazing production.
EntertainmentVirgin Atlantic named as the headline sponsor of the 80s Rewind FestivalAfter the incredible success of the 80s Rewind Festival earlier this year in Durban, Rewind SA has announced Virgin Atlantic as the headline sponsor of the upcoming 80s Rewind Festival in association with Jacaranda FM and Heart FM .
Wednesday, 25 July 2012
AwardsTerry Volkwyn voted as the top media woman of the decadeTerry Volkwyn, CEO of Primedia Broadcasting, was today named the 1st for Women Insurance Company Women of the Decade in Media Award , while Anele Mdoda, popular Highveld 94.7 radio presenter, won the Women in The Media’s Rising Star Award . Beatrice Kubheka and Peta Thornycroft jointly won the Lifetime Achiever Award .
Media NewsIn the next episode of Carte Blanche ...In the next episode of Carte Blanche , on M-Net and M-Net HD on Sunday, 22 July at 19:00, the team will among other things, take a look at the ongoing disciplinary hearing of suspended prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach; the issues that are affecting both the health and education department; and South Africa's medal hopes for the 2012 London Olympics.
Media NewsPlanet Image Productions launches Planet RadioTVPlanet Image Productions this week launched Planet RadioTV ( PRTV ), Africa’s first RadioTV offering, based in Johannesburg. PRTV is an online radio and television service that is broadcasted live on television, radio and online streaming, which means viewers can constantly stay connected through a mobile device.
EntertainmentP!nk premieres her music video for Blow Me (One Last Kiss)P!nk has premiered her music video for Blow Me (One Last Kiss) . The video was directed by Dave Meyers, who also directed the videos for P!nk’s smash hits So What and F**kin’ Perfect .
EntertainmentRandlords to host the music showcase, Up and ComingRandlords will host Johannesburg’s popular live music showcase, Up and Coming , at the exclusive rooftop venue on Friday, 27 July, to celebrate the event’s first birthday.
EntertainmentTheodore Yach releases his book, In My ElementBusinessman and ultra distance swimmer Theodore Yach has published a book on his often risky open water sea-swimming exploits undertaken since the 1980s.
EntertainmentNCT joins the American embassy to present Picture This: Teens, Aids and DrugsAs part of its social responsibility programme, the NCT is aware that an urgent need exists for young people to be exposed to life-skills programmes.
EntertainmentDFL Sex Actually Festival to use art to drive education around HIVBe ready to be intrigued, engaged and entertained by this year’s Drama For Life Sex Actually Festival running from 23 August to 1 September in Johannesburg.
Media NewsPeople of the South is set to return to television screensDali Tambo’s People of the South is to return to SABC3. This series of 26 episodes will feature an eclectic mix of personalities, politicians and icons.
EntertainmentSwedish band, Little Dragon is coming to South AfricaOn the surface the quiet port city of Gothenburg doesn't seem like it would harbour much soul music but the dreamy rhythmical shifting moody creature that is Little Dragon is one of the most interesting, and inspiring, sounds to drift over the Atlantic to our shores.
AwardsKenyans awarded top prize at 2012 CNN Multichoice African Journalist AwardsTom Mboya and Evanson Nyaga, both from Kenya, have been awarded the top prize at this year’s CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2012 Awards ceremony.
Wednesday, 25 July 2012
Media NewsSA Idols is now down to the Top 10 Idols fans voted in record numbers last weekend, casting more than 500 000 votes in 48 hours – the most ever at this early stage of the competition – and the top 10 for the eight season of SA Idols have been announced.
Media NewsMasterChef SA winner responds to article in Citizen newspaperM-Net and Tsogo Sun have refuted claims made by the Citizen newspaper that MasterChef South Africa winner Deena Naidoo is disappointed with his prize package, and that he will not be getting his own restaurant. This is factually incorrect.
Media NewsIn the next episode of Motswako ...In the next episode of Motswako , on Monday, 30 July at 21:30 on SABC2, talk will turn to something that everyone believes they don’t have enough of: Money.
Media NewsIn the next episode of Streets of Mangaung ...In the next episode of Streets of Mangaung on Tuesday, 31 July on SABC2 at 21:30, everything nearly ends for Tumi as she son is accused of rape. Also, Maxwell returns to active duty after catching the docket thief and clearing his name.
AwardsAll winners at 2012 Durban International Film Festival announcedThe 33 rd edition of the Durban International Film Festival , with principal funding from the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund, announced its award-winners, prior to the closing film on Saturday, 28 July.
Media NewsEpisodes is back for a second season on BBC EntertainmentThe second season of the British-American co-production, Episodes , starring Tamsin Greig and Stephen Mangan returns to BBC Entertainment, channel 120 on DStv on Tuesdays from 7 August.
Media NewsUndercover Boss takes its success to AustraliaThe global phenomenon, Undercover Boss is set to feature in Australia for the first time. It will be broadcast on BBC Knowledge, channel 251 on DStv from Monday, 6 August at 21:00.
Media NewsFirst finalist in Kia Cook-off 2012 competition has been announcedMother of two, Babe Sophie Masuge is the first finalist in the Kia Cook-Off 2012 competition aimed at rewarding the country's best home cook with a prize of R50 000.
Media NewsDMMA debate defines the rules of engagement between bloggers and agenciesThe Digital Media and Marketing Association (DMMA) recently facilitated a blogger debate which aimed to resolve a recent issue that had arisen between bloggers, advertising agency and public relations agency owners, on whether bloggers were entitled to charge for promotional posts on brands or if it would result in loss of credibility.
EntertainmentMi Casa to perform at Old Mutual Music in the Gardens seriesThe biggest new dance act in South Africa, Mi Casa, are set perform at the Old Mutual Music in the Gardens series at the Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens in Roodepoort on 5 August.
Media NewsThe Waterdance to feature on Sony Entertainment in AugustThe film, The Waterdance , featuring Wesley Snipes and Helent Hunt is set to be featured on Sony Entertainment, channel 113 on DStv on Wednesday, 15 August at 20:30.
Wednesday, 25 July 2012
EntertainmentNando’s Durban Comedy Festival is almost hereThe 4 th annual Nando’s Durbs Comedy Festival will feature seven of the biggest comedians on one stage at The Playhouse from 14 to 19 August.
AwardsDtv host wins big at 2012 MiW AwardsSABC3 and Dtv has announced that Candice Morgan, host of Dtv , was selected as winner in the Media, TV, Radio and Press sector at the 2012 Most influential Woman in Business and Government Awards Ceremony.
EntertainmentSouth Indian singer, Mano to visit South Africa in AugustThe rising popularity of South Indian entertainment in South Africa was observed by the innovative teams at TopStar. In an effort to support the South African Indian consumer market demand for South Indian content, TopTV, Star TV and Vijay TV have commissioned the highly popular playback artist and Super Singers' star Mano to visit South Africa.
EntertainmentGIPCA to present Directors and Directing: PlaywrightsThe Gordon Institute for Performing and Creative Arts (GIPCA) will present Directors and Directing , a weekend event focused on Plays and Playwrights, from 24 to 26 August.
Media NewsFree State newspapers can tap into R2.54 billion marketAccording to research from Ads24 , local Free State newspapers have the ability to tap into a market where household incomes collectively represent R2.54 billion. The research, profiled in an informative infographic, highlights key demographic data of the Free State’s local newspaper readers sourced from the Compass24 research.
Media NewsIntersexions is looking for new stars for its second seriesMultiple award-winning SABC1 drama Intersexions has been one of South Africa’s most popular television series ever – and now is the public's opportunity to be a part of second series of Intersexions .
EntertainmentPrince Albert hosting an art festival to celebrate its 250th anniversaryDavid Goldblatt and William Kentridge will headline the Prince Albert Art Festival (PArt) on the weekend of 28 September.
Awards2012 YOU Spectaculr Awards proves to be a successThe eighth annual YOU Spectacular Awards was definitely the party of the year. Held at the Teatro at Montecasino, it attracted and the who’s who of the South African sports and entertainment world.
Wednesday, 25 July 2012
EntertainmentThe Eric Clapton 'Slowhand' Tribute Show at the Tanz CaféPeter Hoven who has just returned from a successful tour of Memphis and Nashville along with local singer/actress/producer Natalie Chapman presents The Eric Clapton 'Slowhand' Tribute Show at Tanz Café in Fourways on Saturday, 4 August.
Media NewsDeena Naidoo wins MasterChef SADeena Naidoo, the affable 45-year-old IT specialist from Durban, has won the title of South Africa’s first MasterChef , beating 30-year-old Sue-Ann Allen in the final.
EntertainmentDeep Fried Man is back with his new show, White WhineDeep Fried Man's satirical take on what it's like to be a white person in South Africa has earned him applause, accolades and even BCCSA complaints.
EntertainmentSempre Opera's upcoming performance in Secunda has been cancelledIt is with regret that Sempre Opera, a new non-profit opera company, announces the cancellation of the Secunda performance that was scheduled for Saturday, 28 July at the Johannes Stegmann Theatre.
EntertainmentWorst of Both Worlds is on at the Golden Arrow StudioBest of Zabalaza Theatre Festival winner, Worst of Both Worlds , will take to the Golden Arrow Studio stage for two weeks only from Tuesday, 24 July to Saturday, 4 August, at 19:00 nightly.
EntertainmentA Shot to the Arse exhibition to open at The Michaelis GalleriesPresented by Michaelis Galleries, A Shot to the Arse explores the interrelationship between art and change; how artists process, comment on, react to or transform upheaval, violence, destruction and everyday experience. The exhibition opens at 18:00 on 14 August, and will run until 4 September at The Michaelis Galleries in Cape Town.
EntertainmentIt is almost time again for The Bloody Book Week festivalThe Sunday Times is to be a sponsor of The Bloody Book Week , South Africa’s only crime book festival, hosted by talk show host and festival pioneer and director, Jenny Crwys Williams.
EntertainmentHennessy Artistry is back and plans to give consumers an unforgettable experienceHennessy Artistry is back, bringing consumers an unforgettable experience as it blends music, culture and mixability in a national tour. Hosted exclusively by Hennessy Cognac, five South African musicians, who epitomise the ‘Art of Blending’, have been brought together to collaborate with music legend, Caiphus Semenya.
Media NewsCNBC Africa widens its African reporting footprintCNBC Africa, opened its eighth African bureau in Zambia as it continues to widen its African reporting footprint. The bureau, a joint venture with Zambia's national broadcaster, ZNBC, will be based in the Zambian capital, Lusaka and opened for business on 25 July.
Editorial DeskShould brands pay for exposure on blogs?On 4 June, Alex van Tonder, otherwise known as @CapeTown_Girl , placed the proverbial cat among the pigeons when she urged bloggers to call on brands to pay for exposure on their sites. While it set off a much-heated debate that has since engulfed Twitter, it was desperately needed.
Wednesday, 25 July 2012
Media NewsIn the next episode of Siyayinqoba Beat It! ...The next episode of Siyayinqoba Beat It! will examine the protocols public hospitals and clinics need to follow to stop babies being born with HIV. The next episode is on Thursday, 26 July at 13:30 on SABC1.
EntertainmentRose Red to feature at the Old Mutual Theatre on the SquareThe dark musical Rose Red will be presented at the Old Mutual Theatre on the Square from 14 August to 1 September.
EntertainmentDurban FilmMart breaks new ground for the African film industryBreaking new grounds into African soil by infiltrating the continent’s film industry was the focal point of the 2012 Durban FilmMart which took placed from 20 to 23 July at the Blue Waters Hotel.
EntertainmentChianoSky releases her debut album, HungryThe dream is just beginning for 19-year-old ChianoSky with the release of her highly anticipated debut album Hungry .
EntertainmentSelim Kagee releases his debut album, Cry For LoveSome of the worlds most creative and inspired voices take a little while longer to mature, percolate and surge to the fore. 34-year-old vocal master Selim Kagee is one such case in point who’s stepped forward with his debut album Cry For Love ( Piango D’Amore ).
Media NewsSeattle Times' David Boardman to attend World Editors Forum Seattle Times executive editor, David Boardman, has joined the programme of the World Editors Forum , to be held in Kiev, Ukraine, from 2 to 5 September to discuss the paper’s radically restructured news operation in a much anticipated session dedicated to innovations in newsroom organisation.
EntertainmentFrank McComb signs on as a member of SAMROSAMRO has announced that independent international soul singer, keyboardist and songwriter Frank McComb has signed up as a member.
AwardsBoniswa Mateta is Jet Club magazine's July star of the monthInyatelo Primary School in Kanana has a special star in Boniswa Mateta, a 13-year old Grade 7 learner who was recently voted Jet Club magazine’s special star of the month.
Media NewsFocus On Transport & Logistics behind the first Truck Test Focus On Transport & Logistics , the country's leading trucking magazine, has made history as it organised the first-ever massive truck test – which has featured in magazines, on radio stations and on television.
Media NewsYo-Landi Vi$$er to grace the cover of FHM's August issueMen’s magazine, FHM , has gone zef with its groundbreaking August issue, featuring Die Antwoord’s Yo-Landi Vi$$er on the cover, as well as providing fans with several pages of Vi$$er pictures and a revealing interview with the singer.
AwardsBruce Palling to help judge South Africa's top restaurantsNew Media, organisers of the Eat Out DStv Food Network Restaurant Awards , announced that internationally acclaimed food writer and restaurant reviewer, Bruce Palling will assist in judging South Africa’s top restaurants.
Media NewsThe cocoa industry is under the spotlight in The Dark Side of ChocolateThe sweetness of chocolate is questionable when the process of assembling this guilty pleasure for millions is unveiled on Only in Africa’s: The Dark Side of Chocolate , this Saturday, 28 July at 20:30 on FX, channel 110 on TopTV.
EntertainmentExhibition seeks to give a voice to ordinary South African womenThe exhibition titled Conversations We Do Not Have is set to run concurrently with South African Women's Arts Festival at the Playhouse from 3 to 31 August, in partnershup with Amazwi Abesifazane – Voices of Women Museum, The Ghandi Foundation and various individuals.
People on the MoveReal appoints Khanyi Mbuyisa as its deputy editor Real , the South African magazine for black South African women published by Media24, welcomes Khanyi Mbuyisa to the position of deputy editor.
AwardsTsogo Sun enters joint venture with MasterChef SA winnerWith a footprint of over 90 hotels in South Africa, Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands, Tsogo Sun is synonymous with elegance, style and delectable cuisine and is renowned for their culinary creativity and innovation. The Tsogo Sun partnership with the M-Net MasterChef SA series was a natural fit and they are delighted to have been part of this amazing production.
EntertainmentVirgin Atlantic named as the headline sponsor of the 80s Rewind FestivalAfter the incredible success of the 80s Rewind Festival earlier this year in Durban, Rewind SA has announced Virgin Atlantic as the headline sponsor of the upcoming 80s Rewind Festival in association with Jacaranda FM and Heart FM .
Wednesday, 25 July 2012
AwardsTerry Volkwyn voted as the top media woman of the decadeTerry Volkwyn, CEO of Primedia Broadcasting, was today named the 1st for Women Insurance Company Women of the Decade in Media Award , while Anele Mdoda, popular Highveld 94.7 radio presenter, won the Women in The Media’s Rising Star Award . Beatrice Kubheka and Peta Thornycroft jointly won the Lifetime Achiever Award .
Media NewsIn the next episode of Carte Blanche ...In the next episode of Carte Blanche , on M-Net and M-Net HD on Sunday, 22 July at 19:00, the team will among other things, take a look at the ongoing disciplinary hearing of suspended prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach; the issues that are affecting both the health and education department; and South Africa's medal hopes for the 2012 London Olympics.
Media NewsPlanet Image Productions launches Planet RadioTVPlanet Image Productions this week launched Planet RadioTV ( PRTV ), Africa’s first RadioTV offering, based in Johannesburg. PRTV is an online radio and television service that is broadcasted live on television, radio and online streaming, which means viewers can constantly stay connected through a mobile device.
EntertainmentP!nk premieres her music video for Blow Me (One Last Kiss)P!nk has premiered her music video for Blow Me (One Last Kiss) . The video was directed by Dave Meyers, who also directed the videos for P!nk’s smash hits So What and F**kin’ Perfect .
EntertainmentRandlords to host the music showcase, Up and ComingRandlords will host Johannesburg’s popular live music showcase, Up and Coming , at the exclusive rooftop venue on Friday, 27 July, to celebrate the event’s first birthday.
EntertainmentTheodore Yach releases his book, In My ElementBusinessman and ultra distance swimmer Theodore Yach has published a book on his often risky open water sea-swimming exploits undertaken since the 1980s.
EntertainmentNCT joins the American embassy to present Picture This: Teens, Aids and DrugsAs part of its social responsibility programme, the NCT is aware that an urgent need exists for young people to be exposed to life-skills programmes.
EntertainmentDFL Sex Actually Festival to use art to drive education around HIVBe ready to be intrigued, engaged and entertained by this year’s Drama For Life Sex Actually Festival running from 23 August to 1 September in Johannesburg.
Media NewsPeople of the South is set to return to television screensDali Tambo’s People of the South is to return to SABC3. This series of 26 episodes will feature an eclectic mix of personalities, politicians and icons.
EntertainmentSwedish band, Little Dragon is coming to South AfricaOn the surface the quiet port city of Gothenburg doesn't seem like it would harbour much soul music but the dreamy rhythmical shifting moody creature that is Little Dragon is one of the most interesting, and inspiring, sounds to drift over the Atlantic to our shores.
AwardsKenyans awarded top prize at 2012 CNN Multichoice African Journalist AwardsTom Mboya and Evanson Nyaga, both from Kenya, have been awarded the top prize at this year’s CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2012 Awards ceremony.
Wednesday, 25 July 2012
Media NewsSA Idols is now down to the Top 10 Idols fans voted in record numbers last weekend, casting more than 500 000 votes in 48 hours – the most ever at this early stage of the competition – and the top 10 for the eight season of SA Idols have been announced.
Media NewsMasterChef SA winner responds to article in Citizen newspaperM-Net and Tsogo Sun have refuted claims made by the Citizen newspaper that MasterChef South Africa winner Deena Naidoo is disappointed with his prize package, and that he will not be getting his own restaurant. This is factually incorrect.
Media NewsIn the next episode of Motswako ...In the next episode of Motswako , on Monday, 30 July at 21:30 on SABC2, talk will turn to something that everyone believes they don’t have enough of: Money.
Media NewsIn the next episode of Streets of Mangaung ...In the next episode of Streets of Mangaung on Tuesday, 31 July on SABC2 at 21:30, everything nearly ends for Tumi as she son is accused of rape. Also, Maxwell returns to active duty after catching the docket thief and clearing his name.
AwardsAll winners at 2012 Durban International Film Festival announcedThe 33 rd edition of the Durban International Film Festival , with principal funding from the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund, announced its award-winners, prior to the closing film on Saturday, 28 July.
Media NewsEpisodes is back for a second season on BBC EntertainmentThe second season of the British-American co-production, Episodes , starring Tamsin Greig and Stephen Mangan returns to BBC Entertainment, channel 120 on DStv on Tuesdays from 7 August.
Media NewsUndercover Boss takes its success to AustraliaThe global phenomenon, Undercover Boss is set to feature in Australia for the first time. It will be broadcast on BBC Knowledge, channel 251 on DStv from Monday, 6 August at 21:00.
Media NewsFirst finalist in Kia Cook-off 2012 competition has been announcedMother of two, Babe Sophie Masuge is the first finalist in the Kia Cook-Off 2012 competition aimed at rewarding the country's best home cook with a prize of R50 000.
Media NewsDMMA debate defines the rules of engagement between bloggers and agenciesThe Digital Media and Marketing Association (DMMA) recently facilitated a blogger debate which aimed to resolve a recent issue that had arisen between bloggers, advertising agency and public relations agency owners, on whether bloggers were entitled to charge for promotional posts on brands or if it would result in loss of credibility.
EntertainmentMi Casa to perform at Old Mutual Music in the Gardens seriesThe biggest new dance act in South Africa, Mi Casa, are set perform at the Old Mutual Music in the Gardens series at the Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens in Roodepoort on 5 August.
Media NewsThe Waterdance to feature on Sony Entertainment in AugustThe film, The Waterdance , featuring Wesley Snipes and Helent Hunt is set to be featured on Sony Entertainment, channel 113 on DStv on Wednesday, 15 August at 20:30.
Wednesday, 25 July 2012
EntertainmentNando’s Durban Comedy Festival is almost hereThe 4 th annual Nando’s Durbs Comedy Festival will feature seven of the biggest comedians on one stage at The Playhouse from 14 to 19 August.
AwardsDtv host wins big at 2012 MiW AwardsSABC3 and Dtv has announced that Candice Morgan, host of Dtv , was selected as winner in the Media, TV, Radio and Press sector at the 2012 Most influential Woman in Business and Government Awards Ceremony.
EntertainmentSouth Indian singer, Mano to visit South Africa in AugustThe rising popularity of South Indian entertainment in South Africa was observed by the innovative teams at TopStar. In an effort to support the South African Indian consumer market demand for South Indian content, TopTV, Star TV and Vijay TV have commissioned the highly popular playback artist and Super Singers' star Mano to visit South Africa.
EntertainmentGIPCA to present Directors and Directing: PlaywrightsThe Gordon Institute for Performing and Creative Arts (GIPCA) will present Directors and Directing , a weekend event focused on Plays and Playwrights, from 24 to 26 August.
Media NewsFree State newspapers can tap into R2.54 billion marketAccording to research from Ads24 , local Free State newspapers have the ability to tap into a market where household incomes collectively represent R2.54 billion. The research, profiled in an informative infographic, highlights key demographic data of the Free State’s local newspaper readers sourced from the Compass24 research.
Media NewsIntersexions is looking for new stars for its second seriesMultiple award-winning SABC1 drama Intersexions has been one of South Africa’s most popular television series ever – and now is the public's opportunity to be a part of second series of Intersexions .
EntertainmentPrince Albert hosting an art festival to celebrate its 250th anniversaryDavid Goldblatt and William Kentridge will headline the Prince Albert Art Festival (PArt) on the weekend of 28 September.
Awards2012 YOU Spectaculr Awards proves to be a successThe eighth annual YOU Spectacular Awards was definitely the party of the year. Held at the Teatro at Montecasino, it attracted and the who’s who of the South African sports and entertainment world.
Wednesday, 25 July 2012
EntertainmentAstro Detectives to be performed at the Sci-Bono Discovery CentreJoin Astro detectives Mhlaba and Kgwedi on a quest to discover the beginnings of the Universe in an interactive youth performance on Saturday, 4 August at the Sci-Bono Discovery Centre in Johannesburg.
EntertainmentKalk Bay Theatre to host a Forum around the National Arts FestivalKalk Bay Theatre and KBT Productions invites interested parties to attend a Forum to discuss matters relating to the National Arts Festival .
EntertainmentISO releases the first single from their upcoming albumPretoria-based band ISO (formerly Isochronous) has just released the first single from their upcoming new album, Piece by Piece due out in September.
AwardsPublic invited to be part of Dtv's deaf poetry and drama competitionThis year the South African deaf community in partnership with SABC3 and Dtv , the only Deaf magazine programme on national TV invites the public to be part of Zwakala, the national deaf poetry and drama competition.
Media NewsParent's Corner welcomes Google SA's online safety efforts Parents’ Corner , a BulkSMS.com initiative, welcomes Google South Africa’s drive to co-ordinate online safety efforts in the country.
EntertainmentHHP to play at the Old Mutual Music in the Gardens series on 12 AugustOne of the biggest names in South African rap, HHP is confirmed to perform at the Old Mutual Music in the Gardens series at the Pretoria Botanical Gardens on Sunday, 12 August.
EntertainmentAKA's new single, Jealousy debuts on 5fmJealousy is often associated with negative connotations, but not for Kiernan Forbes, better known as AKA. This two time SAMA award winner had his new single, Jealousy , debut on Monday night on 5fm's Power Nights of Hip Hop show with DJ C-Live.
Media NewsSkyeVine, Intelsat offers Africa the opportunity of convergenceAs Africa converts to Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT), SkyeVine, a wholesale operator of data broadband services for Africa, is extending an offer to sub-Saharan broadcasters and Internet service providers (ISPs) to take advantage of the convergence of its platform with that of Intelsat New Dawn’s Free-to-Air DTH (Direct to Home) broadcast platform.
Media NewsZA News is coming back for a fifth season ZA News’ exciting fifth season kicks off on TopTV’s flagship channel, Top One, on Sunday, 12 August, bringing the most fun one can have with politics and current affairs, entertainment, sport and business news.
Media NewsJacaranda FM's Date My Dad promotion is back on the airwavesJust over two weeks ago, Rian van Heerden and Ashley Hayden from Jacaranda FM’s Complimentary Breakfast decided that it sucks to be single and offered to help one lucky dad to find some love.
Media NewsSA Home Owner appointed as the first media partner for IID Professions SA Home Owner magazine ( SAHO ) has been appointed the first media partner for The South African Institute of the Interior Design Professions (IID).
AwardsRyan the DJ wins 5fm's second Ultimix@6 competitionThanks to 5fm’s Ultimix@6, Ryan the DJ (real name: Ryan Nair), has won the opportunity of a lifetime – to play alongside DJ icons like 5fm’s DJ Fresh and Euphonik at the Ultimix@6 Vol. 3 album tour which kicks off in Johannesburg on Friday, 10 August.
Editorial DeskIn a social media world, email marketing isn't deadEmail marketing is one of the most cost-effective and targeted forms of communication around today. The medium allows for instant feedback, measurability, dynamic visual content and so much more; all sent directly to the audience's most relevant day-to- day touch point, email.

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