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Week in review: Week ending 8 August 2012

Wednesday, 01 August 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.
Wednesday, 01 August 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.
Wednesday, 01 August 2012
Media NewsDrum magazine launches the first glamour guide for black womenEvery woman, no matter her style, knows that looking good begins with great hair. With that in mind, Drum magazine has announced the launch of its first ultimate hair guide for black women.
Wednesday, 01 August 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.
Wednesday, 01 August 2012
Media NewsDrum magazine launches the first glamour guide for black womenEvery woman, no matter her style, knows that looking good begins with great hair. With that in mind, Drum magazine has announced the launch of its first ultimate hair guide for black women.
Wednesday, 01 August 2012
Media NewsIt's for Life is back on SABC2 screensA new series of It’s for Life is set to air on SABC2. It’s for Life is a journey of personal growth and consciousness. The show brings three participants from diverse backgrounds together. All they have in common is the fact that they have not realised their full potential. It’s for Life , an educational reality series is broadcast on Wednesdays at 11:00.
EntertainmentRocking the Daisies fans can choose how they get to this year's festivalThis year Rocking the Daisies fans can choose from a diverse and cool range of transport options with which to make their way to the seventh edition of this eco-friendly and premium music and lifestyle festival. The festival takes place from 4 to 7 October at the Cloof Wine Estate near Darling.
Media NewsOctagon using meTVafrica to bring highlights of the Olympics to mobile phonesOctagon is set to use African-based video on demand (VOD) service, meTVafrica, as the delivery platform bringing viewers across the African continent highlights of the London 2012 Olympic Games free to their mobile phones and desktops for the duration of the event.
EntertainmentFATC to host a collaborative dance production by Eric LanguetFollowing hot on the heels of the hit premiere dance piece Be Still from Shanell Winlock, the Forgotten Angle Theatre Collaborative (FATC) is about to shake things up yet again with a production by talented French choreographer Eric Languet, funded by the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (NLDTF).
Media NewsThe 3rd annual Radioworks Conference is almost hereWould anyone like to improve the results they get from advertising on radio? Does anyone know if their creative message is making the right impact? Most of the industry is familiar with radio, rather like a good family member. We take for granted that we know everything about the medium, and the best way to use it.
Wednesday, 01 August 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.
Wednesday, 01 August 2012
Media NewsDrum magazine launches the first glamour guide for black womenEvery woman, no matter her style, knows that looking good begins with great hair. With that in mind, Drum magazine has announced the launch of its first ultimate hair guide for black women.
Wednesday, 01 August 2012
Media NewsIt's for Life is back on SABC2 screensA new series of It’s for Life is set to air on SABC2. It’s for Life is a journey of personal growth and consciousness. The show brings three participants from diverse backgrounds together. All they have in common is the fact that they have not realised their full potential. It’s for Life , an educational reality series is broadcast on Wednesdays at 11:00.
EntertainmentRocking the Daisies fans can choose how they get to this year's festivalThis year Rocking the Daisies fans can choose from a diverse and cool range of transport options with which to make their way to the seventh edition of this eco-friendly and premium music and lifestyle festival. The festival takes place from 4 to 7 October at the Cloof Wine Estate near Darling.
Media NewsOctagon using meTVafrica to bring highlights of the Olympics to mobile phonesOctagon is set to use African-based video on demand (VOD) service, meTVafrica, as the delivery platform bringing viewers across the African continent highlights of the London 2012 Olympic Games free to their mobile phones and desktops for the duration of the event.
EntertainmentFATC to host a collaborative dance production by Eric LanguetFollowing hot on the heels of the hit premiere dance piece Be Still from Shanell Winlock, the Forgotten Angle Theatre Collaborative (FATC) is about to shake things up yet again with a production by talented French choreographer Eric Languet, funded by the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (NLDTF).
Media NewsThe 3rd annual Radioworks Conference is almost hereWould anyone like to improve the results they get from advertising on radio? Does anyone know if their creative message is making the right impact? Most of the industry is familiar with radio, rather like a good family member. We take for granted that we know everything about the medium, and the best way to use it.
Wednesday, 01 August 2012
Media NewsZuma launches CNBC Africa's new political economy programmeSouth African President Jacob Zuma, recently launched CNBC Africa’s new political economy programme, Political Exchange , to be broadcast live every week day at 21:00.
AwardsKia Cook-Off enters its second week with another contestantSouth Africa's newest cooking show, Kia Cook-Off , which features on DStv's Home Channel, enters its second week with Durban’s Kasturi Lachman being the second Kia Cook-Off 2012 competition finalist competing for the R50 000 prize.
Media NewsForbes Africa celebrating women in its August issue Forbes Africa is celebrating women and their great achievements in its bumper August issue.
EntertainmentPieter Hugo commissioned by Pirelli to explore the notion of natural beautyPieter Hugo has been commissioned by Pirelli to produce a series of artworks exploring of the notion of natural beauty.
Media NewsThe Big Issue marks its 200th editionThe August 3 edition of The Big Issue was a landmark one for the non-profit organisation, marking its 200 th edition.
Media NewsAugust/September issue of Do It Now magazine is outThe August/September 2012 issue of DO IT NOW Magazine promises to be another page turner, as it takes readers from the comfort of their armchairs into the wonderful world of adventure, sport and lifestyle experiences.
Media NewsBusiness Day launches digital product suite, BDliveFor nearly three decades, Business Day has brought great coverage of business and the political economy, and delivered analysis of market trends and news worth knowing with a degree of insight unparalleled in the local market. Now, BDFM Publishers is about to launch BDlive .
AwardsMr Gay South AfricaTM names additions to its board of directors Mr Gay South Africa TM has announced two additions to its board of directors, namely Karin Sephton as Director Finances and Administration and Frank Malaba as Director Human Resources.
Media NewsSAARF announces that the interlaced RIMs are set to be unbundledOn 6 August, some of the variables used in the current weighting matrix in SAARF’s Television Audience Measurement Survey will change.
People on the MoveRamsayMedia announced two new appointments to its teamRamsayMedia has announced the appointments of Carmon Simpson and Katherine Miller to the respective roles of human resources executive and as subscriptions marketing manager.
Media NewsIn the next episode of Special Assignment ...As South Africa celebrates Women’s Day the team reflects on the ongoing ill-treatment of the elderly women of our country in the upcoming episode of Special Assignment on Thursday, 9 August on SABC3 at 21:00.
Media NewsABN Productions together with CNBC Africa to host Leading Women DebateABN Productions in partnership with CNBC Africa will on 8 August host the Leading Women Debate , an in-depth discussion of issues affecting women’s advancement in business.
Media NewsM-Net decides not to renew The Wild for a third seasonM-Net has decided not to commission a third season of The Wild , which means the soap will come to an end on the M-Net channel in March 2013.
EntertainmentWaiting for the Barbarians to feature at the Baxter Golden Arrow StudioThe world premiere of South African-born Nobel laureate JM Coetzee’s novel Waiting for the Barbarians , adapted for the stage and directed by Alexandre Marine, will take place at the Baxter Golden Arrow Studio, for two weeks only, from 16 August to 1 September, at 19:00 nightly.
EntertainmentInto the Light: The Story of Rama to feature at the UJ Arts CentreAn enchanting world of intrigue will be unveiled to audiences later this month in a stunning production called Into the Light: The Story of Rama .
Media NewsCatch Justin Bieber in the next episode of Top BillingJoin Top Billing on Tuesday, 7 August at 20:00 on SABC3 as they interview one of the biggest stars on the planet. One of the Top 5 My Top Billing Dream contestants, Lauren Blackwell flies to Australia to meet him in person before he arrives on African soil next year.
AwardsHealth24 wins the inaugural Antonie Roux AwardAt the Media24 Conference on 24 July, the publishing house awarded Health24 , South Africa's biggest consumer health website, the new Antonie Roux Award .
Media NewsSouth African wins Big Brother StarGameAfrica chose South Africa’s Keagan as the winner of AfricaMagic’s Big Brother StarGame on Sunday, 5 August on DStv Channel 197 and 198 – and rocketed him to superstardom and the massive $300 000 prize after 91 days of 24/7 drama and thrills.
Media NewsPlanet Dinosaur to show another side to the creatures Planet Dinosaur brings to life monsters that are stranger and scarier than anything you’ve ever seen in the movies - monsters scientists never knew existed until a few years ago. The programme will be broadcast from Thursday, 16 August at 22:00 on BBC Knowledge, channel 251 on DStv.
Media NewsSeventh season of New Tricks to feature on BBC EntertainmentThe hugely popular crime drama, New Tricks , returns with strong storylines, sharp dialogue and more unsolved murders, which keep viewers amused and guessing. It is set to begin on Friday, 17 August at 20:05 on BBC Entertainment, channel 120 on DStv.
People on the MoveFresh Eye Film Productions welcomes back Johnny Cohen and Ashley KadishFresh Eye Film Productions recently welcomed back commercial director, Johnny Cohen and producer, Ashley Kadish to its growing team of some of the best directors and producers in South Africa.
Media NewsSee No Evil, Hear No Evil to feature on Sony EntertainmentThe film, See No Evil, Hear No Evil , featuring Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor, will be broadcast on Saturday, 25 August on Sony Entertainment, channel 113 on DStv at 20:30.
Media NewsMan v. Food: Carnivore returns to Sony Max for a third seasonPopular food-and-travel reality series Man v. Food returns for a third season. Gastronome, Adam Richman continues on his oral-gratification odyssey across the States, but this time he’s on a quest to find America’s meatiest meals. Man v. Food: Carnivore will be broadcast on Sony Max, channel 126 on DStv every Tuesday at 21:00.
Media NewsFox International Channels announced multi-market deal with Cineflix StudiosFOX International Channels (FIC) today announced a multi-market deal with Cineflix Studios for the latter’s first original scripted production Copper . FIC will be the exclusive first window pay-TV broadcaster of the 10-episode drama in Africa, Europe, Australia and Latin America. The series is slated to debut internationally on the last quarter of 2012 across FIC’s networks.
Wednesday, 01 August 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.
Wednesday, 01 August 2012
Media NewsDrum magazine launches the first glamour guide for black womenEvery woman, no matter her style, knows that looking good begins with great hair. With that in mind, Drum magazine has announced the launch of its first ultimate hair guide for black women.
Wednesday, 01 August 2012
Media NewsIt's for Life is back on SABC2 screensA new series of It’s for Life is set to air on SABC2. It’s for Life is a journey of personal growth and consciousness. The show brings three participants from diverse backgrounds together. All they have in common is the fact that they have not realised their full potential. It’s for Life , an educational reality series is broadcast on Wednesdays at 11:00.
EntertainmentRocking the Daisies fans can choose how they get to this year's festivalThis year Rocking the Daisies fans can choose from a diverse and cool range of transport options with which to make their way to the seventh edition of this eco-friendly and premium music and lifestyle festival. The festival takes place from 4 to 7 October at the Cloof Wine Estate near Darling.
Media NewsOctagon using meTVafrica to bring highlights of the Olympics to mobile phonesOctagon is set to use African-based video on demand (VOD) service, meTVafrica, as the delivery platform bringing viewers across the African continent highlights of the London 2012 Olympic Games free to their mobile phones and desktops for the duration of the event.
EntertainmentFATC to host a collaborative dance production by Eric LanguetFollowing hot on the heels of the hit premiere dance piece Be Still from Shanell Winlock, the Forgotten Angle Theatre Collaborative (FATC) is about to shake things up yet again with a production by talented French choreographer Eric Languet, funded by the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (NLDTF).
Media NewsThe 3rd annual Radioworks Conference is almost hereWould anyone like to improve the results they get from advertising on radio? Does anyone know if their creative message is making the right impact? Most of the industry is familiar with radio, rather like a good family member. We take for granted that we know everything about the medium, and the best way to use it.
Wednesday, 01 August 2012
Media NewsZuma launches CNBC Africa's new political economy programmeSouth African President Jacob Zuma, recently launched CNBC Africa’s new political economy programme, Political Exchange , to be broadcast live every week day at 21:00.
AwardsKia Cook-Off enters its second week with another contestantSouth Africa's newest cooking show, Kia Cook-Off , which features on DStv's Home Channel, enters its second week with Durban’s Kasturi Lachman being the second Kia Cook-Off 2012 competition finalist competing for the R50 000 prize.
Media NewsForbes Africa celebrating women in its August issue Forbes Africa is celebrating women and their great achievements in its bumper August issue.
EntertainmentPieter Hugo commissioned by Pirelli to explore the notion of natural beautyPieter Hugo has been commissioned by Pirelli to produce a series of artworks exploring of the notion of natural beauty.
Media NewsThe Big Issue marks its 200th editionThe August 3 edition of The Big Issue was a landmark one for the non-profit organisation, marking its 200 th edition.
Media NewsAugust/September issue of Do It Now magazine is outThe August/September 2012 issue of DO IT NOW Magazine promises to be another page turner, as it takes readers from the comfort of their armchairs into the wonderful world of adventure, sport and lifestyle experiences.
Media NewsBusiness Day launches digital product suite, BDliveFor nearly three decades, Business Day has brought great coverage of business and the political economy, and delivered analysis of market trends and news worth knowing with a degree of insight unparalleled in the local market. Now, BDFM Publishers is about to launch BDlive .
AwardsMr Gay South AfricaTM names additions to its board of directors Mr Gay South Africa TM has announced two additions to its board of directors, namely Karin Sephton as Director Finances and Administration and Frank Malaba as Director Human Resources.
Media NewsSAARF announces that the interlaced RIMs are set to be unbundledOn 6 August, some of the variables used in the current weighting matrix in SAARF’s Television Audience Measurement Survey will change.
People on the MoveRamsayMedia announced two new appointments to its teamRamsayMedia has announced the appointments of Carmon Simpson and Katherine Miller to the respective roles of human resources executive and as subscriptions marketing manager.
Media NewsIn the next episode of Special Assignment ...As South Africa celebrates Women’s Day the team reflects on the ongoing ill-treatment of the elderly women of our country in the upcoming episode of Special Assignment on Thursday, 9 August on SABC3 at 21:00.
Media NewsABN Productions together with CNBC Africa to host Leading Women DebateABN Productions in partnership with CNBC Africa will on 8 August host the Leading Women Debate , an in-depth discussion of issues affecting women’s advancement in business.
Media NewsM-Net decides not to renew The Wild for a third seasonM-Net has decided not to commission a third season of The Wild , which means the soap will come to an end on the M-Net channel in March 2013.
EntertainmentWaiting for the Barbarians to feature at the Baxter Golden Arrow StudioThe world premiere of South African-born Nobel laureate JM Coetzee’s novel Waiting for the Barbarians , adapted for the stage and directed by Alexandre Marine, will take place at the Baxter Golden Arrow Studio, for two weeks only, from 16 August to 1 September, at 19:00 nightly.
EntertainmentInto the Light: The Story of Rama to feature at the UJ Arts CentreAn enchanting world of intrigue will be unveiled to audiences later this month in a stunning production called Into the Light: The Story of Rama .
Media NewsCatch Justin Bieber in the next episode of Top BillingJoin Top Billing on Tuesday, 7 August at 20:00 on SABC3 as they interview one of the biggest stars on the planet. One of the Top 5 My Top Billing Dream contestants, Lauren Blackwell flies to Australia to meet him in person before he arrives on African soil next year.
AwardsHealth24 wins the inaugural Antonie Roux AwardAt the Media24 Conference on 24 July, the publishing house awarded Health24 , South Africa's biggest consumer health website, the new Antonie Roux Award .
Media NewsSouth African wins Big Brother StarGameAfrica chose South Africa’s Keagan as the winner of AfricaMagic’s Big Brother StarGame on Sunday, 5 August on DStv Channel 197 and 198 – and rocketed him to superstardom and the massive $300 000 prize after 91 days of 24/7 drama and thrills.
Media NewsPlanet Dinosaur to show another side to the creatures Planet Dinosaur brings to life monsters that are stranger and scarier than anything you’ve ever seen in the movies - monsters scientists never knew existed until a few years ago. The programme will be broadcast from Thursday, 16 August at 22:00 on BBC Knowledge, channel 251 on DStv.
Media NewsSeventh season of New Tricks to feature on BBC EntertainmentThe hugely popular crime drama, New Tricks , returns with strong storylines, sharp dialogue and more unsolved murders, which keep viewers amused and guessing. It is set to begin on Friday, 17 August at 20:05 on BBC Entertainment, channel 120 on DStv.
People on the MoveFresh Eye Film Productions welcomes back Johnny Cohen and Ashley KadishFresh Eye Film Productions recently welcomed back commercial director, Johnny Cohen and producer, Ashley Kadish to its growing team of some of the best directors and producers in South Africa.
Media NewsSee No Evil, Hear No Evil to feature on Sony EntertainmentThe film, See No Evil, Hear No Evil , featuring Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor, will be broadcast on Saturday, 25 August on Sony Entertainment, channel 113 on DStv at 20:30.
Media NewsMan v. Food: Carnivore returns to Sony Max for a third seasonPopular food-and-travel reality series Man v. Food returns for a third season. Gastronome, Adam Richman continues on his oral-gratification odyssey across the States, but this time he’s on a quest to find America’s meatiest meals. Man v. Food: Carnivore will be broadcast on Sony Max, channel 126 on DStv every Tuesday at 21:00.
Media NewsFox International Channels announced multi-market deal with Cineflix StudiosFOX International Channels (FIC) today announced a multi-market deal with Cineflix Studios for the latter’s first original scripted production Copper . FIC will be the exclusive first window pay-TV broadcaster of the 10-episode drama in Africa, Europe, Australia and Latin America. The series is slated to debut internationally on the last quarter of 2012 across FIC’s networks.
Wednesday, 01 August 2012
EntertainmentPlascon launches its integrated digital offering with free downloadable artworkPlascon, South Africa’s leading coatings manufacturer is celebrating the launch of its integrated digital offering through commissioned artworks that can be downloaded by anyone for free from the Plascon Trends blog.
Media NewsThe African Dialogues to be screened by CNBC AfricaCNBC Africa will be screening the first episode of a new series called The African Dialogues , a discussion of issues and topics impacting society and business in Africa. The first dialogue touches on Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) 4 and 5, which targets the reduction of the rate of child mortality rates and improving maternal health.
EntertainmentJack and the Beanstalk is coming to the Joburg Theatre in October Jack and the Beanstalk opens on the stage of The Mandela at Joburg Theatre on 31 October and runs until 30 December. Brought by BankservAfrica, Janice Honeyman's Joburg Theatre production is promising to provide festive fun for the whole family.
Media NewsPrint Media SA changes its name to Print and Digital Media SAPrint Media South Africa, the industry body representing more than 700 newspaper and magazine titles, has taken into account a shift in journalism to include the digital age and changed its name to Print and Digital Media South Africa (PDMSA).
EntertainmentMemowars of a Schizophrenic leads readers on a road toward reflectionProvocative, inspiring and filled with perspective, Memowars of a Schizophrenic reveals the random thoughts of author R. Van Niekerk as he leads readers to the road towards reflection and introspection about the things that truly matter in this world.
Media NewsFilms coming up on BoxOffice in the next week ...Films available to rent on BoxOffice in the next week include The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel ; The Raven ; and We Bought a Zoo .
EntertainmentThe Script to release #3 in SeptemberSo much has changed for The Script since they released their first album four years ago. First they broke Britain, then the States, then everywhere from Asia to South Africa.
Media NewsTUIS/HOME magazine celebrates 100 issues by going green TUIS/HOME magazine, voted South Africa’s number one home and garden magazine, celebrates its 100 th issue by going green.
Media NewsSABC holds media briefing to give updates on latest developmentsThe South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) today held a media briefing to give an update on major developments within the public service broadcaster.
AwardsThird winner of Disney XD's Aim High announcedNishan Pillay has been named winner of the third phase of Disney XD’s Aim High . 14-year-old Pillay, from St Albans College in Pretoria, beat stiff competition from entrants across South Africa, all vying to win a ‘once in a lifetime’ mentoring session with the internationally renowned South African cricket icon, Dale Steyn.

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