Icasa changes draw criticism

Proposed amendments to the Independent Communications Authority of SA (Icasa) Act, have been strongly criticised by industry commentators who say it will erode the independence of the regulator. 16 Dec 2012 09:18

SANEF: Government has misled public about media role in Mandela coverage

SA National Editors' Forum (SANEF) has issued a statement in which it accuses senior government representatives of misleading the public on how the media has covered Madiba's recent hospitalisation. The complete statement is as follows: 15 Dec 2012 18:55

China, GCIS discuss communication challenges

An 11-member delegation from the State Council of Information Office (SCIO) in China met on Wednesday with the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) to discuss communication practices. 14 Dec 2012 07:24

SABC: To serve the public, or the state?

[Rod Baker] NEWSWATCH: An editorial in Times Live poses the question as to whether the SABC is a public or state broadcaster, while Khadija Patel, writing in the Daily Maverick reckons the ANC needs to do some serious work on its media relations. Finally, after about five years of waiting, the final regulations on digital terrestrial television migration will be published today, reports Mail & Guardian. 14 Dec 2012 06:01

WAPA: Lite-Licensing could improve wireless spectrum efficiency

The Wireless Access Providers' Association (WAPA) feels that the introduction of Lite-Licensing, which is currently being trialled and employed by progressive institutions internationally, as an alternative wireless spectrum management approach, could benefit South Africa. 13 Dec 2012 08:39

OFM Radio

It's The Mangaung Style

[Issued by OFM Radio] In preparation for the ANC elective conference in Mangaung this December, The Breakfast Club on OFM wrote The Mangaung Style as a replacement to Gangnam Style. 12 Dec 2012 10:06

The SABC is alive with the sound of telephones

[Chris Moerdyk] The thought occurred to me the other day when I was reading about the pathos of the national broadcaster canning a programme because the ANC wasn't invited, that good old aunty SABC is partially alive to the sound of cell phones and landlines. 12 Dec 2012 07:28

SABC trying to be impartial?

[Rod Baker] NEWSWATCH: IOL reports that editorial control of all talk shows that deal with politics and governance have been subordinated to news and current affairs, apparently to "ensure SABC policies on objectivity, accuracy, fairness, impartiality and balance are adhered to". Meanwhile, the Metro FM show on Mangaung has been aired - with all parties present, reports Mail & Guardian. Not all the listeners were totally won over, it seems. 12 Dec 2012 07:21

Corruption Watch sponsoring Mdu Comics in anti-corruption animation

Corruption Watch will be joining forces with the popular and outspoken young animator Mdu Ntuli, creator of the Izikhokho Show and the animator of the controversial Fish and Chips commercial, recently banned by the SABC, to urge South Africans to speak up and report on corruption. 12 Dec 2012 05:34

Political interference at the SABC? Surely not

[Rod Baker] NEWSWATCH: An anonymous letter addressed to the SABC board and acting head of news Jimi Matthews alleges there is political interference in the organisation, reports Mail & Guardian. Meanwhile, it seems ANC members have taken to social media to comment on issues, and sometimes trash those they don't like, reports Times Live, while Politics Web reports on the Star having to apologise for a Zille headline, and Andrew Donaldson has a maths lesson for you; no cheating, and have those calculators ready. 11 Dec 2012 07:15

Jacaranda FM blooms in Midrand

Jacaranda FM has moved to its new studio in Midrand, facing the N1 between New Road and Olifantsfontein, after 13 years in Centurion. 10 Dec 2012 12:05

Mediamark

Reality radio driving awareness for brands

[Issued by Mediamark] Mediamark launched the Castrol Magnatrek promotion exclusively to Jacaranda FM for a third consecutive year from August to October 2012. 10 Dec 2012 11:16

Timing is everything in integrated campaigns

[Attila Bernariusz] With advertising and marketing budgets under growing pressure, South African brands are looking for ways to optimise their spending and drive maximum value out of every rand. One way marketers are looking to improve return on investment, is by taking a more integrated approach to managing campaigns across multiple media and channels. 10 Dec 2012 06:33

Media Awards 2012: Never a dull moment

[Gill Moodie] The looming Mangaung conference meant that ANC politics was THE big story of 2012 while the news hounds were kept very, very busy covering tumultuous events such as the numerous service-delivery and wage protests throughout the country and the Marikana massacre. 10 Dec 2012 04:03