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Week in review: Week ending 15 August 2012

Wednesday, 08 August 2012
Media NewsGetaway Travel Blog Conference proves a resounding successMirroring the growth in digital media, the second annual Getaway Travel Blog Conference , held in Cape Town on 4 August, attracted a threefold increase in delegate numbers – 160 attendees, up from last year’s 50 – and necessitated a move to a bigger venue.
AwardsBusiness Day, Financial Mail top their categories in the Top Brands survey Business Day and the Financial Mail topped the Business Print Media (Newspaper) and Business Print Media (Magazine) categories of the 14 th annual Sunday Times Top Brands Survey.
Editorial DeskSocial media and its transformation of journalismSocial media has changed the way that people gather, distribute and source their news. As FreshNetworks marketing manager, Jo Stratmann, rightly says , “[news now] emerges from an ecosystem in which journalists, sources, readers and viewers exchange information”.
Wednesday, 08 August 2012
Media NewsGetaway Travel Blog Conference proves a resounding successMirroring the growth in digital media, the second annual Getaway Travel Blog Conference , held in Cape Town on 4 August, attracted a threefold increase in delegate numbers – 160 attendees, up from last year’s 50 – and necessitated a move to a bigger venue.
AwardsBusiness Day, Financial Mail top their categories in the Top Brands survey Business Day and the Financial Mail topped the Business Print Media (Newspaper) and Business Print Media (Magazine) categories of the 14 th annual Sunday Times Top Brands Survey.
Editorial DeskSocial media and its transformation of journalismSocial media has changed the way that people gather, distribute and source their news. As FreshNetworks marketing manager, Jo Stratmann, rightly says , “[news now] emerges from an ecosystem in which journalists, sources, readers and viewers exchange information”.
Wednesday, 08 August 2012
EntertainmentMTN Ayoba Festival returns as the new and inproved MTN FestivalLeading telecommunications provider MTN and Montecasino – South Africa’s number one entertainment destination – has announced the return of Johannesburg’s biggest festival. Previously celebrated as the MTN Ayoba Festival , its return in 2012 sees the festival re-launched to the “Bigger and Better” MTN Festival .
EntertainmentNational Arts Festival to continue its workshop series across the countryFollowing very successful workshops held in Johannesburg and Cape Town, The National Arts Festival will continue its series of workshops in Durban, Grahamstown and Bloemfontein; to assist artists and companies with their proposals to be considered for the 2013 Main Festival programme.
Media NewsPrimedia Online introduces live-scoring for rugby fans on iafrica.com mobi siteLaunched to coincide with the highly anticipated upcoming Rugby Championship (formerly the Tri Nations), Primedia Online, the publisher of iafrica.com , has introduced live-scoring for rugby fans on the iafrica.com mobi site.
Media NewsFifty Shades of Grey announced as the UK's best selling book of all timeRandom House (UK) has announced that EL James’ Fifty Shades of Grey has sold well in excess of 5.3 million copies in physical and ebook combined in the UK, making it the bestselling British book of all time.
Media NewsADFA to open a Durban campus in 2013South Africa's premier film, tv and performance school, AFDA, will be opening a brand new campus in Durban in 2013.
EntertainmentCelebrate spring with a line-up of laughter at Emperors PalaceCelebrate the arrival of spring with life’s best medicine, laughter. As the temperatures warm up, Emperors Palace will set the mood with a line-up of South Africa’s top comedy entertainment.
EntertainmentArts Alive Festival to hit Johannesburg streets in SeptemberJohannesburg will, once again, host South Africa’s premier celebration of the arts when the annual Arts Alive Festival hits the streets and theatres of the City in September for the 20 th year in a row.
Media NewsIn the next episode of Carte Blanche ...In the next episode of Carte Blanche on M-Net and M-Net HD on Sunday, 12 August at 19:00, the team takes a closer look at the controversy around Wikileaks founder, Julian Assange.
Media NewsNew season of Rivoningo to start on SABC2The fourth series of Rivoningo starts on 13 August on SABC2. The new series brings South African children, caregivers, parents and teachers content with specific emphasis on improving literacy. Rivoningo will aire Monday to Friday at 10:30.
AwardsEntries for the 2012 PICA Awards are now openEntries are now open for the 43 rd annual PICA Awards , hosted by the Magazine Publishers Association of South Africa (MPASA) and there are five weeks to debate the what, the who, and enter, enter, enter.
EntertainmentCeltic Woman 'Believe Tour' to add extra Johannesburg dateBig Concerts has announced that due to exceptional demand, an extra Johannesburg date has been added to the Celtic Woman ‘Believe Tour’ on 29 September at the Big Top Arena, Carnival City.
Media NewsAl Jazeera's Riyaad Minty to speak at 2012 World Editors ForumAl Jazeera Networks' head of social media, Riyaad Minty is set to share his experiences at the 19 th World Editors Forum in Kiev, Ukraine from 2 to 5 September.
Media NewsHYPE celebrating 50 issues with its biggest bumper edition yetHip hop publication HYPE magazine is celebrating its 50 th issue in true style. It’s the magazine’s biggest bumper edition yet at 96 pages.
EntertainmentDurban band, Gangs of Ballet signs on to EMISouth Africa clearly loves the band’s first single Breaking the Silence , ever since 5fm’s drive-show tastemaker, Catherine, spotted and championed the talented four-piece. From there, airplay and demand for Gangs of Ballet has secured their ride straight to the top of the charts.
Wednesday, 08 August 2012
Media NewsGetaway Travel Blog Conference proves a resounding successMirroring the growth in digital media, the second annual Getaway Travel Blog Conference , held in Cape Town on 4 August, attracted a threefold increase in delegate numbers – 160 attendees, up from last year’s 50 – and necessitated a move to a bigger venue.
AwardsBusiness Day, Financial Mail top their categories in the Top Brands survey Business Day and the Financial Mail topped the Business Print Media (Newspaper) and Business Print Media (Magazine) categories of the 14 th annual Sunday Times Top Brands Survey.
Editorial DeskSocial media and its transformation of journalismSocial media has changed the way that people gather, distribute and source their news. As FreshNetworks marketing manager, Jo Stratmann, rightly says , “[news now] emerges from an ecosystem in which journalists, sources, readers and viewers exchange information”.
Wednesday, 08 August 2012
EntertainmentMTN Ayoba Festival returns as the new and inproved MTN FestivalLeading telecommunications provider MTN and Montecasino – South Africa’s number one entertainment destination – has announced the return of Johannesburg’s biggest festival. Previously celebrated as the MTN Ayoba Festival , its return in 2012 sees the festival re-launched to the “Bigger and Better” MTN Festival .
EntertainmentNational Arts Festival to continue its workshop series across the countryFollowing very successful workshops held in Johannesburg and Cape Town, The National Arts Festival will continue its series of workshops in Durban, Grahamstown and Bloemfontein; to assist artists and companies with their proposals to be considered for the 2013 Main Festival programme.
Media NewsPrimedia Online introduces live-scoring for rugby fans on iafrica.com mobi siteLaunched to coincide with the highly anticipated upcoming Rugby Championship (formerly the Tri Nations), Primedia Online, the publisher of iafrica.com , has introduced live-scoring for rugby fans on the iafrica.com mobi site.
Media NewsFifty Shades of Grey announced as the UK's best selling book of all timeRandom House (UK) has announced that EL James’ Fifty Shades of Grey has sold well in excess of 5.3 million copies in physical and ebook combined in the UK, making it the bestselling British book of all time.
Media NewsADFA to open a Durban campus in 2013South Africa's premier film, tv and performance school, AFDA, will be opening a brand new campus in Durban in 2013.
EntertainmentCelebrate spring with a line-up of laughter at Emperors PalaceCelebrate the arrival of spring with life’s best medicine, laughter. As the temperatures warm up, Emperors Palace will set the mood with a line-up of South Africa’s top comedy entertainment.
EntertainmentArts Alive Festival to hit Johannesburg streets in SeptemberJohannesburg will, once again, host South Africa’s premier celebration of the arts when the annual Arts Alive Festival hits the streets and theatres of the City in September for the 20 th year in a row.
Media NewsIn the next episode of Carte Blanche ...In the next episode of Carte Blanche on M-Net and M-Net HD on Sunday, 12 August at 19:00, the team takes a closer look at the controversy around Wikileaks founder, Julian Assange.
Media NewsNew season of Rivoningo to start on SABC2The fourth series of Rivoningo starts on 13 August on SABC2. The new series brings South African children, caregivers, parents and teachers content with specific emphasis on improving literacy. Rivoningo will aire Monday to Friday at 10:30.
AwardsEntries for the 2012 PICA Awards are now openEntries are now open for the 43 rd annual PICA Awards , hosted by the Magazine Publishers Association of South Africa (MPASA) and there are five weeks to debate the what, the who, and enter, enter, enter.
EntertainmentCeltic Woman 'Believe Tour' to add extra Johannesburg dateBig Concerts has announced that due to exceptional demand, an extra Johannesburg date has been added to the Celtic Woman ‘Believe Tour’ on 29 September at the Big Top Arena, Carnival City.
Media NewsAl Jazeera's Riyaad Minty to speak at 2012 World Editors ForumAl Jazeera Networks' head of social media, Riyaad Minty is set to share his experiences at the 19 th World Editors Forum in Kiev, Ukraine from 2 to 5 September.
Media NewsHYPE celebrating 50 issues with its biggest bumper edition yetHip hop publication HYPE magazine is celebrating its 50 th issue in true style. It’s the magazine’s biggest bumper edition yet at 96 pages.
EntertainmentDurban band, Gangs of Ballet signs on to EMISouth Africa clearly loves the band’s first single Breaking the Silence , ever since 5fm’s drive-show tastemaker, Catherine, spotted and championed the talented four-piece. From there, airplay and demand for Gangs of Ballet has secured their ride straight to the top of the charts.
Wednesday, 08 August 2012
EntertainmentZulu Literary Museum to be launched as part of 2012 Midlands Literary FestivalThe annual Midlands Literary Festival takes place from 24 to 26 August. But this will be an historic festival, says festival founder Darryl Earl David. It will be a first for African languages when a Zulu Literary Museum is launched as part of the festival.
EntertainmentDance Umbrella to become a part of Arts Alive Festival for the next five years Dance Umbrella , the internationally acclaimed contemporary dance festival, will become an integral part of Arts Alive for the next three years.
AwardsAll Africa Business Leaders Awards for West Africa recently held in NigeriaOn Thursday, 9 August, CNBC Africa held the All Africa Business Leaders Awards (AABLA) - West Africa regional finals in Lagos, Nigeria. The event was hosted with CNBC Africa affiliated company ABN Productions and took place at the Porsche Centre in Victoria Island.
Media NewsAirwolf to be aired on TopTV's FOX Retro Airwolf – the classic TV series has finally made its way back on to local TV screens. The 1980s favourite has returned on FOX Retro, channel 181 on TopTV, weekdays at 15:05.
EntertainmentUniversal Music signs Cape Town based artist Paige MacUniversal Music is proud to announce the signing of Cape Town based artist Paige Mac to a long term global agreement with the company. Comprising of 19 year old singer/guitarist/writer Paige Mac Mahon and bassist Garry van Vuuren, Paige Mac's extraordinary multi octave voice and hypnotic, deeply personal songs have been resonating with Cape Town audiences over the past few months.
Media NewsSupa Strikas to make weekly appearance in Move!The popular homegrown comic, Supa Strikas will make a weekly appearance in South African women’s weekly magazine, Move! . The first strip appeared in the 8 August issue.
Media NewsDragons' Den is coming to BBC KnowledgeEvan Davis presents, Dragons' Den , a series in which entrepreneurs have three minutes to pitch their business ideas to five multi-millionaires potentially willing to invest their own cash if they can be convinced the proposition is a winner. Dragons' Den will be broadcast Mondays to Thursdays at 19:00 on BBC Knowledge, channel 251 on DStv.
Media NewsThe Real Hustle returns to BBC EntertainmentHustlers Jess Clement, Alexis Conran and Paul Wilson return in season eight of The Real Hustle . It will be broadcast on Mondays at 21:00 from 20 August on BBC Entertainment, channel 120 on DStv.
AwardsLove Baking Cupcake Competition winner to be announced tonightThe winner of BBC Lifestyle’s ‘Love Baking Cupcake Competition’ has been chosen by master pâtissier Eric Lanlard, with the celebrity baker announcing and re-creating the successful winners original recipe on Monday, 13 August after Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard at 20:30.
Media NewsBig Fat Gypsy Weddings returns of BBC Entertainment for a second season Big Fat Gypsy Weddings returns to provide a window into the world of the gypsy and traveller community. The second season will be broadcast on BBC Entertainment, channel 120 on DStv from Monday, 20 August at 20:00.
People on the MoveGagasi FM announces the appointment of Ziphelele NdokweniZiphelele Ndokweni has been appointed as the new marketing officer for Gagasi FM . Before taking up the position at Gagasi FM , she was the marketing coordinator at Success on Hold.
People on the MoveSibonga Mhlungu joins the Gagasi FM teamSibonga Mhlungu has been appointed as the new events coordinator for Gagasi FM . Mhlungu's previous work experience includes working at Gemological Institute of America, Quandolor Investment Holdings and T5SE.
Media NewsAvailable to rent on BoxOffice ...Films available to rent on BoxOffice in the next weeks include Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance ; and The Grey .
Media News2012 London Olympics proves memorable for BBC.comThe 2012 London Olympics were packed full of memorable moments and record breaking achievements. Not just for the athletes but for the BBC.com's Sports section which doubled the number of international visitors (excluding UK) from 5 million (year to date) to 10.5 million.
EntertainmentKwaZulu-Natal’s foremost and respected arts festival turns 20 this yearKwaZulu-Natal’s foremost and respected arts festival, the annual Witness Hilton Arts Festival , turns 20 this year. It will take place in the grounds of the Hilton College from 21 to 23 September.
EntertainmentFATC promises a jam-packed programme this SpringMoving out of winter and into spring comes a jam-packed programme from the Forgotten Angle Theatre Collaborative (FATC). As part of the France-South Africa Seasons 2012 and 2013, the troupe will tour South Africa’s dance festivals, including the likes of 2012 Jomba Festival in Durban and FATC’s own mini-festival Dansbytes .
AwardsLotusFM celebrates Women's Day with an evening of glitz and glamourIn celebration of Women’s Day, LotusFM ran a competition in which 100 lucky women were treated to an evening of glitz and glamour at Vogue Lounge in Umhlanga.
EntertainmentGOGGAS! is coming to the National Children's Theatre in September GOGGAS! , a new South African musical by Gillian Katz - is directed and staged by Francois Theron. This production will run at National Children’s Theatre (NCT), 3 Junction Avenue, Parktown from 10 September.
AwardsThe BASA Awards video gives insight into how business engages with the arts The BASA Awards video gives fascinating insight into how SA business is engaging with the arts. The just-released video featuring finalists and judges in the 15 th annual Business Day BASA Awards , supported by Anglo American, gives insight into just how South African business is engaging with the arts, all across the country.
Wednesday, 08 August 2012
Media NewsGetaway Travel Blog Conference proves a resounding successMirroring the growth in digital media, the second annual Getaway Travel Blog Conference , held in Cape Town on 4 August, attracted a threefold increase in delegate numbers – 160 attendees, up from last year’s 50 – and necessitated a move to a bigger venue.
AwardsBusiness Day, Financial Mail top their categories in the Top Brands survey Business Day and the Financial Mail topped the Business Print Media (Newspaper) and Business Print Media (Magazine) categories of the 14 th annual Sunday Times Top Brands Survey.
Editorial DeskSocial media and its transformation of journalismSocial media has changed the way that people gather, distribute and source their news. As FreshNetworks marketing manager, Jo Stratmann, rightly says , “[news now] emerges from an ecosystem in which journalists, sources, readers and viewers exchange information”.
Wednesday, 08 August 2012
EntertainmentMTN Ayoba Festival returns as the new and inproved MTN FestivalLeading telecommunications provider MTN and Montecasino – South Africa’s number one entertainment destination – has announced the return of Johannesburg’s biggest festival. Previously celebrated as the MTN Ayoba Festival , its return in 2012 sees the festival re-launched to the “Bigger and Better” MTN Festival .
EntertainmentNational Arts Festival to continue its workshop series across the countryFollowing very successful workshops held in Johannesburg and Cape Town, The National Arts Festival will continue its series of workshops in Durban, Grahamstown and Bloemfontein; to assist artists and companies with their proposals to be considered for the 2013 Main Festival programme.
Media NewsPrimedia Online introduces live-scoring for rugby fans on iafrica.com mobi siteLaunched to coincide with the highly anticipated upcoming Rugby Championship (formerly the Tri Nations), Primedia Online, the publisher of iafrica.com , has introduced live-scoring for rugby fans on the iafrica.com mobi site.
Media NewsFifty Shades of Grey announced as the UK's best selling book of all timeRandom House (UK) has announced that EL James’ Fifty Shades of Grey has sold well in excess of 5.3 million copies in physical and ebook combined in the UK, making it the bestselling British book of all time.
Media NewsADFA to open a Durban campus in 2013South Africa's premier film, tv and performance school, AFDA, will be opening a brand new campus in Durban in 2013.
EntertainmentCelebrate spring with a line-up of laughter at Emperors PalaceCelebrate the arrival of spring with life’s best medicine, laughter. As the temperatures warm up, Emperors Palace will set the mood with a line-up of South Africa’s top comedy entertainment.
EntertainmentArts Alive Festival to hit Johannesburg streets in SeptemberJohannesburg will, once again, host South Africa’s premier celebration of the arts when the annual Arts Alive Festival hits the streets and theatres of the City in September for the 20 th year in a row.
Media NewsIn the next episode of Carte Blanche ...In the next episode of Carte Blanche on M-Net and M-Net HD on Sunday, 12 August at 19:00, the team takes a closer look at the controversy around Wikileaks founder, Julian Assange.
Media NewsNew season of Rivoningo to start on SABC2The fourth series of Rivoningo starts on 13 August on SABC2. The new series brings South African children, caregivers, parents and teachers content with specific emphasis on improving literacy. Rivoningo will aire Monday to Friday at 10:30.
AwardsEntries for the 2012 PICA Awards are now openEntries are now open for the 43 rd annual PICA Awards , hosted by the Magazine Publishers Association of South Africa (MPASA) and there are five weeks to debate the what, the who, and enter, enter, enter.
EntertainmentCeltic Woman 'Believe Tour' to add extra Johannesburg dateBig Concerts has announced that due to exceptional demand, an extra Johannesburg date has been added to the Celtic Woman ‘Believe Tour’ on 29 September at the Big Top Arena, Carnival City.
Media NewsAl Jazeera's Riyaad Minty to speak at 2012 World Editors ForumAl Jazeera Networks' head of social media, Riyaad Minty is set to share his experiences at the 19 th World Editors Forum in Kiev, Ukraine from 2 to 5 September.
Media NewsHYPE celebrating 50 issues with its biggest bumper edition yetHip hop publication HYPE magazine is celebrating its 50 th issue in true style. It’s the magazine’s biggest bumper edition yet at 96 pages.
EntertainmentDurban band, Gangs of Ballet signs on to EMISouth Africa clearly loves the band’s first single Breaking the Silence , ever since 5fm’s drive-show tastemaker, Catherine, spotted and championed the talented four-piece. From there, airplay and demand for Gangs of Ballet has secured their ride straight to the top of the charts.
Wednesday, 08 August 2012
EntertainmentZulu Literary Museum to be launched as part of 2012 Midlands Literary FestivalThe annual Midlands Literary Festival takes place from 24 to 26 August. But this will be an historic festival, says festival founder Darryl Earl David. It will be a first for African languages when a Zulu Literary Museum is launched as part of the festival.
EntertainmentDance Umbrella to become a part of Arts Alive Festival for the next five years Dance Umbrella , the internationally acclaimed contemporary dance festival, will become an integral part of Arts Alive for the next three years.
AwardsAll Africa Business Leaders Awards for West Africa recently held in NigeriaOn Thursday, 9 August, CNBC Africa held the All Africa Business Leaders Awards (AABLA) - West Africa regional finals in Lagos, Nigeria. The event was hosted with CNBC Africa affiliated company ABN Productions and took place at the Porsche Centre in Victoria Island.
Media NewsAirwolf to be aired on TopTV's FOX Retro Airwolf – the classic TV series has finally made its way back on to local TV screens. The 1980s favourite has returned on FOX Retro, channel 181 on TopTV, weekdays at 15:05.
EntertainmentUniversal Music signs Cape Town based artist Paige MacUniversal Music is proud to announce the signing of Cape Town based artist Paige Mac to a long term global agreement with the company. Comprising of 19 year old singer/guitarist/writer Paige Mac Mahon and bassist Garry van Vuuren, Paige Mac's extraordinary multi octave voice and hypnotic, deeply personal songs have been resonating with Cape Town audiences over the past few months.
Media NewsSupa Strikas to make weekly appearance in Move!The popular homegrown comic, Supa Strikas will make a weekly appearance in South African women’s weekly magazine, Move! . The first strip appeared in the 8 August issue.
Media NewsDragons' Den is coming to BBC KnowledgeEvan Davis presents, Dragons' Den , a series in which entrepreneurs have three minutes to pitch their business ideas to five multi-millionaires potentially willing to invest their own cash if they can be convinced the proposition is a winner. Dragons' Den will be broadcast Mondays to Thursdays at 19:00 on BBC Knowledge, channel 251 on DStv.
Media NewsThe Real Hustle returns to BBC EntertainmentHustlers Jess Clement, Alexis Conran and Paul Wilson return in season eight of The Real Hustle . It will be broadcast on Mondays at 21:00 from 20 August on BBC Entertainment, channel 120 on DStv.
AwardsLove Baking Cupcake Competition winner to be announced tonightThe winner of BBC Lifestyle’s ‘Love Baking Cupcake Competition’ has been chosen by master pâtissier Eric Lanlard, with the celebrity baker announcing and re-creating the successful winners original recipe on Monday, 13 August after Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard at 20:30.
Media NewsBig Fat Gypsy Weddings returns of BBC Entertainment for a second season Big Fat Gypsy Weddings returns to provide a window into the world of the gypsy and traveller community. The second season will be broadcast on BBC Entertainment, channel 120 on DStv from Monday, 20 August at 20:00.
People on the MoveGagasi FM announces the appointment of Ziphelele NdokweniZiphelele Ndokweni has been appointed as the new marketing officer for Gagasi FM . Before taking up the position at Gagasi FM , she was the marketing coordinator at Success on Hold.
People on the MoveSibonga Mhlungu joins the Gagasi FM teamSibonga Mhlungu has been appointed as the new events coordinator for Gagasi FM . Mhlungu's previous work experience includes working at Gemological Institute of America, Quandolor Investment Holdings and T5SE.
Media NewsAvailable to rent on BoxOffice ...Films available to rent on BoxOffice in the next weeks include Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance ; and The Grey .
Media News2012 London Olympics proves memorable for BBC.comThe 2012 London Olympics were packed full of memorable moments and record breaking achievements. Not just for the athletes but for the BBC.com's Sports section which doubled the number of international visitors (excluding UK) from 5 million (year to date) to 10.5 million.
EntertainmentKwaZulu-Natal’s foremost and respected arts festival turns 20 this yearKwaZulu-Natal’s foremost and respected arts festival, the annual Witness Hilton Arts Festival , turns 20 this year. It will take place in the grounds of the Hilton College from 21 to 23 September.
EntertainmentFATC promises a jam-packed programme this SpringMoving out of winter and into spring comes a jam-packed programme from the Forgotten Angle Theatre Collaborative (FATC). As part of the France-South Africa Seasons 2012 and 2013, the troupe will tour South Africa’s dance festivals, including the likes of 2012 Jomba Festival in Durban and FATC’s own mini-festival Dansbytes .
AwardsLotusFM celebrates Women's Day with an evening of glitz and glamourIn celebration of Women’s Day, LotusFM ran a competition in which 100 lucky women were treated to an evening of glitz and glamour at Vogue Lounge in Umhlanga.
EntertainmentGOGGAS! is coming to the National Children's Theatre in September GOGGAS! , a new South African musical by Gillian Katz - is directed and staged by Francois Theron. This production will run at National Children’s Theatre (NCT), 3 Junction Avenue, Parktown from 10 September.
AwardsThe BASA Awards video gives insight into how business engages with the arts The BASA Awards video gives fascinating insight into how SA business is engaging with the arts. The just-released video featuring finalists and judges in the 15 th annual Business Day BASA Awards , supported by Anglo American, gives insight into just how South African business is engaging with the arts, all across the country.
Wednesday, 08 August 2012
EntertainmentThe Cécile Verny Quartet to be part of GIPCA's Music in the City concert seriesThe Gordon Institute of Performing and Creative Arts (GIPCA), the Goethe-Institut, Institut Français, the Alliances Françaises network, and the German and French embassies present the Cécile Verny Quartet’s Keep Some Secrets Within as part of GIPCA’s Music in the City concert series.
EntertainmentJmaxx lands a record deal with American labelSouth African artist, Jmaxx has achieved what few other South Africans have before. The rising star landed a coveted deal with Many Moods Music – a New York based Record label and he is about to embark on a mini-tour of the US to showcase his music to American audiences.
Media NewsSupersport signs deal to broadcast Netball Diamond ChallengeNetball South Africa and SuperSport have announced that SuperSport will be the broadcast partner for the upcoming Netball Diamond Challenge with all the Internationals being broadcast live.
AwardsEast African finalists for the All Africa Business Leader Awards have been announcedABN Productions in partnership with CNBC Africa this week announced the East African finalists for the All Africa Business Leader Awards ( AABLA ) 2012. The awards wish to acknowledge individuals who have demonstrated exemplary leadership in the business world.
EntertainmentStraatligkinders is back with a new single, Duiwel DansTwo years since the release of their last album, Afrikaans rockers Straatligkinders is officially back with a new single, Duiwel Dans .
EntertainmentStuart Taylor is in Durban next for his latest one man show, Money’s Too Tight To MentionPopular Cape Town funny man Stuart Taylor is set to appear at Durban’s Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World on Friday, 24 August and Saturday, 25 August.
EntertainmentGreg MacArthur's Snowman to open 2012 THATSOGAY Theatre festivalGreg MacArthur’s Snowman kicks off the THATSOGAY Theatre Festival at the Con Cowan Theatre at the University of Johannesburg from 28 August to 13 October.
EntertainmentSter-Kinekor's Cinema Nouveau to feature BullyWith statistics showing that over 13 million children will be bullied this year in America alone, Ster-Kinekor’s Cinema Nouveau invites everyone to one of the most significant films to be featured at the exclusive Doccie Fest . Bully will be released on Friday, 17 August, offering insight into the bullying crisis that is plaguing schools across the world.
AwardsJury for the 2012 XMA Cross Media Awards has been finalisedTen news media and advertising experts have been appointed to the jury of the 2012 XMA Cross Media Awards , the annual competition from the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA), which this year will honour social media success stories from newspapers around the world.
Media NewsGontse Ntshegang joins Muvhango Muvhango has announceed that the role of Mapule Modise will now be played by Gontse Ntshegang. This multifaceted actress who is not new to our screens will debut on Thursday, 16 August.
EntertainmentPublic flocks to Standard Bank Gallery for its latest exhibitionThe Standard Bank Gallery was a hive of activity on Saturday, as eight hundred members of the public took advantage of the ‘long weekend’ to view the current exhibition, 20 th Century Masters: the human figure .
People on the MoveMokgadi Itsweng joins True Love as its food editor True Love magazine, published by Media24’s Women’s Interest division has appointed Mokgadi Itsweng as food editor.
Wednesday, 08 August 2012
Media NewsGetaway Travel Blog Conference proves a resounding successMirroring the growth in digital media, the second annual Getaway Travel Blog Conference , held in Cape Town on 4 August, attracted a threefold increase in delegate numbers – 160 attendees, up from last year’s 50 – and necessitated a move to a bigger venue.
AwardsBusiness Day, Financial Mail top their categories in the Top Brands survey Business Day and the Financial Mail topped the Business Print Media (Newspaper) and Business Print Media (Magazine) categories of the 14 th annual Sunday Times Top Brands Survey.
Editorial DeskSocial media and its transformation of journalismSocial media has changed the way that people gather, distribute and source their news. As FreshNetworks marketing manager, Jo Stratmann, rightly says , “[news now] emerges from an ecosystem in which journalists, sources, readers and viewers exchange information”.
Wednesday, 08 August 2012
EntertainmentMTN Ayoba Festival returns as the new and inproved MTN FestivalLeading telecommunications provider MTN and Montecasino – South Africa’s number one entertainment destination – has announced the return of Johannesburg’s biggest festival. Previously celebrated as the MTN Ayoba Festival , its return in 2012 sees the festival re-launched to the “Bigger and Better” MTN Festival .
EntertainmentNational Arts Festival to continue its workshop series across the countryFollowing very successful workshops held in Johannesburg and Cape Town, The National Arts Festival will continue its series of workshops in Durban, Grahamstown and Bloemfontein; to assist artists and companies with their proposals to be considered for the 2013 Main Festival programme.
Media NewsPrimedia Online introduces live-scoring for rugby fans on iafrica.com mobi siteLaunched to coincide with the highly anticipated upcoming Rugby Championship (formerly the Tri Nations), Primedia Online, the publisher of iafrica.com , has introduced live-scoring for rugby fans on the iafrica.com mobi site.
Media NewsFifty Shades of Grey announced as the UK's best selling book of all timeRandom House (UK) has announced that EL James’ Fifty Shades of Grey has sold well in excess of 5.3 million copies in physical and ebook combined in the UK, making it the bestselling British book of all time.
Media NewsADFA to open a Durban campus in 2013South Africa's premier film, tv and performance school, AFDA, will be opening a brand new campus in Durban in 2013.
EntertainmentCelebrate spring with a line-up of laughter at Emperors PalaceCelebrate the arrival of spring with life’s best medicine, laughter. As the temperatures warm up, Emperors Palace will set the mood with a line-up of South Africa’s top comedy entertainment.
EntertainmentArts Alive Festival to hit Johannesburg streets in SeptemberJohannesburg will, once again, host South Africa’s premier celebration of the arts when the annual Arts Alive Festival hits the streets and theatres of the City in September for the 20 th year in a row.
Media NewsIn the next episode of Carte Blanche ...In the next episode of Carte Blanche on M-Net and M-Net HD on Sunday, 12 August at 19:00, the team takes a closer look at the controversy around Wikileaks founder, Julian Assange.
Media NewsNew season of Rivoningo to start on SABC2The fourth series of Rivoningo starts on 13 August on SABC2. The new series brings South African children, caregivers, parents and teachers content with specific emphasis on improving literacy. Rivoningo will aire Monday to Friday at 10:30.
AwardsEntries for the 2012 PICA Awards are now openEntries are now open for the 43 rd annual PICA Awards , hosted by the Magazine Publishers Association of South Africa (MPASA) and there are five weeks to debate the what, the who, and enter, enter, enter.
EntertainmentCeltic Woman 'Believe Tour' to add extra Johannesburg dateBig Concerts has announced that due to exceptional demand, an extra Johannesburg date has been added to the Celtic Woman ‘Believe Tour’ on 29 September at the Big Top Arena, Carnival City.
Media NewsAl Jazeera's Riyaad Minty to speak at 2012 World Editors ForumAl Jazeera Networks' head of social media, Riyaad Minty is set to share his experiences at the 19 th World Editors Forum in Kiev, Ukraine from 2 to 5 September.
Media NewsHYPE celebrating 50 issues with its biggest bumper edition yetHip hop publication HYPE magazine is celebrating its 50 th issue in true style. It’s the magazine’s biggest bumper edition yet at 96 pages.
EntertainmentDurban band, Gangs of Ballet signs on to EMISouth Africa clearly loves the band’s first single Breaking the Silence , ever since 5fm’s drive-show tastemaker, Catherine, spotted and championed the talented four-piece. From there, airplay and demand for Gangs of Ballet has secured their ride straight to the top of the charts.
Wednesday, 08 August 2012
EntertainmentZulu Literary Museum to be launched as part of 2012 Midlands Literary FestivalThe annual Midlands Literary Festival takes place from 24 to 26 August. But this will be an historic festival, says festival founder Darryl Earl David. It will be a first for African languages when a Zulu Literary Museum is launched as part of the festival.
EntertainmentDance Umbrella to become a part of Arts Alive Festival for the next five years Dance Umbrella , the internationally acclaimed contemporary dance festival, will become an integral part of Arts Alive for the next three years.
AwardsAll Africa Business Leaders Awards for West Africa recently held in NigeriaOn Thursday, 9 August, CNBC Africa held the All Africa Business Leaders Awards (AABLA) - West Africa regional finals in Lagos, Nigeria. The event was hosted with CNBC Africa affiliated company ABN Productions and took place at the Porsche Centre in Victoria Island.
Media NewsAirwolf to be aired on TopTV's FOX Retro Airwolf – the classic TV series has finally made its way back on to local TV screens. The 1980s favourite has returned on FOX Retro, channel 181 on TopTV, weekdays at 15:05.
EntertainmentUniversal Music signs Cape Town based artist Paige MacUniversal Music is proud to announce the signing of Cape Town based artist Paige Mac to a long term global agreement with the company. Comprising of 19 year old singer/guitarist/writer Paige Mac Mahon and bassist Garry van Vuuren, Paige Mac's extraordinary multi octave voice and hypnotic, deeply personal songs have been resonating with Cape Town audiences over the past few months.
Media NewsSupa Strikas to make weekly appearance in Move!The popular homegrown comic, Supa Strikas will make a weekly appearance in South African women’s weekly magazine, Move! . The first strip appeared in the 8 August issue.
Media NewsDragons' Den is coming to BBC KnowledgeEvan Davis presents, Dragons' Den , a series in which entrepreneurs have three minutes to pitch their business ideas to five multi-millionaires potentially willing to invest their own cash if they can be convinced the proposition is a winner. Dragons' Den will be broadcast Mondays to Thursdays at 19:00 on BBC Knowledge, channel 251 on DStv.
Media NewsThe Real Hustle returns to BBC EntertainmentHustlers Jess Clement, Alexis Conran and Paul Wilson return in season eight of The Real Hustle . It will be broadcast on Mondays at 21:00 from 20 August on BBC Entertainment, channel 120 on DStv.
AwardsLove Baking Cupcake Competition winner to be announced tonightThe winner of BBC Lifestyle’s ‘Love Baking Cupcake Competition’ has been chosen by master pâtissier Eric Lanlard, with the celebrity baker announcing and re-creating the successful winners original recipe on Monday, 13 August after Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard at 20:30.
Media NewsBig Fat Gypsy Weddings returns of BBC Entertainment for a second season Big Fat Gypsy Weddings returns to provide a window into the world of the gypsy and traveller community. The second season will be broadcast on BBC Entertainment, channel 120 on DStv from Monday, 20 August at 20:00.
People on the MoveGagasi FM announces the appointment of Ziphelele NdokweniZiphelele Ndokweni has been appointed as the new marketing officer for Gagasi FM . Before taking up the position at Gagasi FM , she was the marketing coordinator at Success on Hold.
People on the MoveSibonga Mhlungu joins the Gagasi FM teamSibonga Mhlungu has been appointed as the new events coordinator for Gagasi FM . Mhlungu's previous work experience includes working at Gemological Institute of America, Quandolor Investment Holdings and T5SE.
Media NewsAvailable to rent on BoxOffice ...Films available to rent on BoxOffice in the next weeks include Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance ; and The Grey .
Media News2012 London Olympics proves memorable for BBC.comThe 2012 London Olympics were packed full of memorable moments and record breaking achievements. Not just for the athletes but for the BBC.com's Sports section which doubled the number of international visitors (excluding UK) from 5 million (year to date) to 10.5 million.
EntertainmentKwaZulu-Natal’s foremost and respected arts festival turns 20 this yearKwaZulu-Natal’s foremost and respected arts festival, the annual Witness Hilton Arts Festival , turns 20 this year. It will take place in the grounds of the Hilton College from 21 to 23 September.
EntertainmentFATC promises a jam-packed programme this SpringMoving out of winter and into spring comes a jam-packed programme from the Forgotten Angle Theatre Collaborative (FATC). As part of the France-South Africa Seasons 2012 and 2013, the troupe will tour South Africa’s dance festivals, including the likes of 2012 Jomba Festival in Durban and FATC’s own mini-festival Dansbytes .
AwardsLotusFM celebrates Women's Day with an evening of glitz and glamourIn celebration of Women’s Day, LotusFM ran a competition in which 100 lucky women were treated to an evening of glitz and glamour at Vogue Lounge in Umhlanga.
EntertainmentGOGGAS! is coming to the National Children's Theatre in September GOGGAS! , a new South African musical by Gillian Katz - is directed and staged by Francois Theron. This production will run at National Children’s Theatre (NCT), 3 Junction Avenue, Parktown from 10 September.
AwardsThe BASA Awards video gives insight into how business engages with the arts The BASA Awards video gives fascinating insight into how SA business is engaging with the arts. The just-released video featuring finalists and judges in the 15 th annual Business Day BASA Awards , supported by Anglo American, gives insight into just how South African business is engaging with the arts, all across the country.
Wednesday, 08 August 2012
EntertainmentThe Cécile Verny Quartet to be part of GIPCA's Music in the City concert seriesThe Gordon Institute of Performing and Creative Arts (GIPCA), the Goethe-Institut, Institut Français, the Alliances Françaises network, and the German and French embassies present the Cécile Verny Quartet’s Keep Some Secrets Within as part of GIPCA’s Music in the City concert series.
EntertainmentJmaxx lands a record deal with American labelSouth African artist, Jmaxx has achieved what few other South Africans have before. The rising star landed a coveted deal with Many Moods Music – a New York based Record label and he is about to embark on a mini-tour of the US to showcase his music to American audiences.
Media NewsSupersport signs deal to broadcast Netball Diamond ChallengeNetball South Africa and SuperSport have announced that SuperSport will be the broadcast partner for the upcoming Netball Diamond Challenge with all the Internationals being broadcast live.
AwardsEast African finalists for the All Africa Business Leader Awards have been announcedABN Productions in partnership with CNBC Africa this week announced the East African finalists for the All Africa Business Leader Awards ( AABLA ) 2012. The awards wish to acknowledge individuals who have demonstrated exemplary leadership in the business world.
EntertainmentStraatligkinders is back with a new single, Duiwel DansTwo years since the release of their last album, Afrikaans rockers Straatligkinders is officially back with a new single, Duiwel Dans .
EntertainmentStuart Taylor is in Durban next for his latest one man show, Money’s Too Tight To MentionPopular Cape Town funny man Stuart Taylor is set to appear at Durban’s Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World on Friday, 24 August and Saturday, 25 August.
EntertainmentGreg MacArthur's Snowman to open 2012 THATSOGAY Theatre festivalGreg MacArthur’s Snowman kicks off the THATSOGAY Theatre Festival at the Con Cowan Theatre at the University of Johannesburg from 28 August to 13 October.
EntertainmentSter-Kinekor's Cinema Nouveau to feature BullyWith statistics showing that over 13 million children will be bullied this year in America alone, Ster-Kinekor’s Cinema Nouveau invites everyone to one of the most significant films to be featured at the exclusive Doccie Fest . Bully will be released on Friday, 17 August, offering insight into the bullying crisis that is plaguing schools across the world.
AwardsJury for the 2012 XMA Cross Media Awards has been finalisedTen news media and advertising experts have been appointed to the jury of the 2012 XMA Cross Media Awards , the annual competition from the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA), which this year will honour social media success stories from newspapers around the world.
Media NewsGontse Ntshegang joins Muvhango Muvhango has announceed that the role of Mapule Modise will now be played by Gontse Ntshegang. This multifaceted actress who is not new to our screens will debut on Thursday, 16 August.
EntertainmentPublic flocks to Standard Bank Gallery for its latest exhibitionThe Standard Bank Gallery was a hive of activity on Saturday, as eight hundred members of the public took advantage of the ‘long weekend’ to view the current exhibition, 20 th Century Masters: the human figure .
People on the MoveMokgadi Itsweng joins True Love as its food editor True Love magazine, published by Media24’s Women’s Interest division has appointed Mokgadi Itsweng as food editor.
Wednesday, 08 August 2012
Media NewsAutoWeek posts impressive figures in its first ABC report AutoWeek newspaper’s first Audit Bureau of Circulations certificate has confirmed that the title sold 8877 copies per week, a total which can be calculated as 38 467 copies every month between the months of April and June this year.
Media NewsRAB adds two more faces to the speaker line-up for RadioWorks 2012The Radio Advertising Bureau South Africa’s (RAB) annual RadioWorks Conference which takes place on 22 August at the Crystal Towers Hotel in Cape Town and 23 August at The Forum in Johannesburg, has added two new faces to its line-up of speakers.
EntertainmentBlack Coffee announced to play at the Old Mutual Music in the Gardens seriesThe acclaimed Old Mutual Music in the Gardens series has done it again. The next act to wow Gauteng music lovers at the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens is none other than Afro-house superstar Black Coffee.
EntertainmentInto the Light: The Story of Rama coming to 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 .
AwardsJonathan Boynton-Lee wins My Top Billing DreamIn a nail-biting finale aired on Top Billing on SABC3, boy-next-door, Jonathan Boynton-Lee, was named as the winner of the My Top Billing Dream reality show hosted by the channel over the past three months.
Editorial DeskPaywalls: A viable option or an obstacle in the way of staying informed?The Wall Street Journal became the first major newspaper to implement a paywall, doing so in 1997. By 1998, it had garnered some 200 000 subscribers and by 2008, it had reached 15 million. It’s a success story of the controversial ‘hard’ paywall strategy. Others haven’t been as fortunate.

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