Brave is the new safe

[Mike Abel] There's an old (and probably clichéd) proverb that says, "If you want to discover new worlds, you need to lose sight of the shore." I find this saying quite disingenuous, as it seems intent on heightening fear, while simultaneously portraying a lack of knowledge or vision as to where you want to go. Read more >>

The creative industry needs change

[Banele Rewo] The 'creative industry needs change, but where are the creatives?' excuse should be retired. The rhetoric continues to stagger while actions are stagnant. (video) Read more >>

The best advice I've ever received

[Charl Thom] As you get to the wrong end of your thirties, people occasionally start asking you for advice. This probably has something to do with the grey stubble that starts making an appearance on your chin. But, whatever the reason, I've been approached with questions by a few friends, industry colleagues and people starting a new business or career path. Read more >>

New logo for PayU

PayU, an online and mobile payments service provider, has revamped its logo to produce a cleaner, distinct logo with a simplified company name and no additional graphical elements. The major change is the removal of the 'click arrow'. Read more >>

Stars for Charity secures décor sponsor

The Stars for Charity annual gala fund-raising evening for Abraham Kriel Childcare (AKC) will be held on 20 September 2012. Once again, specialist themed décor company, SA Event Décor, has sponsored the décor for the event and R50 000 of décor services to be auctioned or presented as a prize at the event, enabling additional fundraising on the night. Read more >>

Support Winter Warmer Corporate Challenge

As winter sets in to its broadcast area, Jacaranda FM has begun its appeal to collect blankets and funds for the thousands of people who do not have blankets for winter. Its target is to break last year's collection of R3.2 million worth of blankets and cash from listeners, schools and companies across Gauteng, Mpumalanga, North West and Limpopo. Read more >>

AAA Cape Town brings it home!

[Jordan Scott] This year marks the 20th anniversary of the L'Oreal Brandstorm. Each year L'Oreal selects colleges and universities from around the world to compete in the L'Oreal Brandstorm, this year 47 groups competed within Cape Town and Joburg and finally, 9 were selected: 3 from AAA Cape Town (the college that I attend, I was in one of the groups), 3 from AAA Joburg and 3 from Lisof in Joburg. Read more >>

First media monitor licence signed with DALRO

DALRO (Dramatic, Artistic and Literary Rights Organisation) has confirmed that the Professional Evaluation and Research company (PEAR) has licensed its media monitoring activity with the organisation. PEAR is the first company to sign such a media monitor licence and the organisation is encouraged by its response to the agreement. Read more >>

Writer's Guild of America loses South African case

The Writer's Guild of America (WGA), which brought a case against Charis Productions and Rudolf Markgraaff, a South African film producer has had its case dismissed in the Cape Town High Court. Read more >>

Springbok Radio Preservation Society hands over archives to SABC

The Springbok Radio Preservation Society of South Africa will officially hand over its archives to the SABC on Tuesday 8 May 2012, marking the end of an eight year task by Frans Erasmus and the society. Read more >>

I am Yasuni

QUITO, ECUADOR: The Ecuadorian government reinvigorates public support for one of its important national parks with a video and social strategy. A new campaign, "I Am Yasuní," commissioned by the government of Ecuador, aims to prevent oil drilling in that country's Yasuní National Park. Read more >>

Cannes Lions: Mars wins Advertiser of The Year 2012

CANNES, FRANCE: The organisers of the 59th Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, have announced that the 2012 recipient of the Advertiser of the Year Award will be awarded to Mars, Inc, manufacturer of chocolate, gum and confections, pet food, drinks and other food products. Read more >>

Madonsela asked to investigate e-tolling contracts

[Paul Vecchiatto] Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has been asked by the Democratic Alliance (DA) to investigate the Gauteng e-toll collection contracts, including a possible link to suspected arms deal corruption. Read more >>

Clothing employers dismiss productivity report

Employers in the clothing manufacturing industry have dismissed a research report by Productivity SA which stated that South African clothing workers had become significantly more productive yet still earned comparatively less per garment they produced. Read more >>

Names of those with duplicated IDs made public

The Department of Home Affairs has made public the names of 29 000 people who share their ID number with someone else - in a bid to assist those with duplicated IDs. Read more >>

Giltedge gets accreditation for Virgin's space travel

Giltedge Travel in Cape Town has been selected as an accredited agent for Virgin Galactic's space travel. Sir Richard Branson, inspired by the lunar landings he witnessed as a child, had been looking for technology that would enable the Virgin Group to provide safe and affordable space travel to the masses since the early 1990's. Read more >>

The beginning and end of a generation

[Johann Smith] On 27 April post-apartheid became 18 and South Africa celebrated with a noticeable lack of events recognising the importance of this date. Starting at the long weekend, the patriotic punter had the option of seeing The Wailers at a concert supporting rhinos; a Simon and Garfunkel tribute at Dorpstraat; or indulging in some ankle shaking at Assembly's Discoteque. No doubt, many would agree, if you were so inclined, it would have to have been Vanfokkingtasties at Hillcrest Winefarm on 26 April. Read more >>

The Raven is chilling

[Daniel Dercksen] If Edgar Allan Poe was alive today, the inspired gothic thriller The Raven is the kind of film he would write. Just as Poe's tales were sensational page turners and garnered thousands of new readers with each story, Australian director James McTeigue delivers an equally commanding scene turner that guarantees to keep you on the edge of your seat. Read more >>