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SABC to apologise for 'scornful' presenter
The "genuine remorse" of news show presenter Eben Jansen was not enough to save the public broadcaster from being ordered to apologise on air...(video) read more>>

[Orchids & Onions] Simple ad has power to change minds

Brendan Seery

It certainly wasn't planned that way, but the launch of the new TV ad for Prudential came at an appropriate time this week as the country was continuing to reel from the wave of brutal xenophobia...

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Going beyond clicktivism with the #Baltimoreriots?

Leigh Andrews

NEWSWATCH: Hashtags are nothing more than armchair activism, some say. Lately, more attention is given to how the media reports on big news items that become nothing more than hashtags in our minds...

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Trevor Noah puts SA comedy on the international radar

Leigh Andrews

Most of the nation is bursting with pride that local comedian Trevor Noah is soon to host one of the most popular daily satirical news shows in the world - here are the implications...

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Biz Takeouts
[Biz Takeouts Lineup] 129: A jam-packed show with Skype, Coca-Cola and more
Tune in to the Biz Takeouts Marketing & Media radio show tomorrow, 30 April 2015, from 9-10am, as show host Warren Harding chats to Derek Miller, Adelaide Potgieter, Sharon Keith and Ian Drummond... read more>>
Advertising
Promise turns 10

Issued by Promise Brand Specialists

Promise was born in 2005 out of the desire of the founding partners, James Moffatt (CEO) and Marc Watson (ECD), to create an independent agency they could call their own... read more>>
CSI
UCKG's second Love Walk encourages couples to communicate

Issued by Universal Church of the Kingdom of God

The second Love Walk, held in Joburg and Cape Town, offered thousands of married, engaged and dating couples an opportunity to spend quality time together and learn to communicate effectively without fear of fighting... read more>>
Education & Training
Experienced screenwriter offers online screenwriting masterclass
Matthew Kalil is offering a new online screenwriting masterclass that will assist South African screenwriters through a six-month supervisory, semi-synchronous online process to develop their full feature film script... read more>>

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Events & Conferencing
Nandi Mngoma and Zakes Bantwini unite in song

Issued by ECHO Events and Conferences

This Freedom Day, Nandi and Zakes released their first ever duet, which is set to get Africans to unite in song and dance... read more>>
Phat Brand Activation took the road less travelled and are now reaping the benefits

Issued by Integrated Marketing Communication Conference

When Phat Brand Activation, Silver Sponsor for the IMC Conferences, was launched in 2008, its founders, Rico Wessels and Christopher de Bod, broke all the rules doing it. How did they do it?... read more>>
Exhibitions
No more JIMS 2015. Do not panic!

Issued by SSQ Exhibitions

The much anticipated 2015 Johannesburg International Motor Show has been cancelled due to "increased costs that have called into question the return on investment for exhibitors", but you needn't panic... read more>>
Radio
Kaya FM celebrates Mother's Day at the Joburg Zoo

Issued by Kaya FM 95.9

As the whole country pays tribute to mothers on 10 May, Kaya FM and Spar will also be celebrating their contribution by spoiling mothers with the first annual Kaya FM Mother's Day concert... read more>>
Recruitment
The nuts and bolts of succession planning
Succession planning is about filling the organisation's talent pipeline and building internal strength... read more>>
Research
More insights from Kasi Star Brands survey
Ask Afrika's Kasi Star Brands survey, which measure township specific brand usage across 163 categories, reveals the connection between economic hierarchy and alignment to traditional customs... read more>>
Social Media
The internet and the earthquake: how the web reacted to Nepal's killer shock

Stuart Thomas

Perhaps the most remarkable thing about the earthquake that struck Nepal over the weekend is how quickly we received the information... read more>>
Mootis.com - new social network for lawyers
Following its successful launch in the UK in January 2015, Mootis, the social networking and microblogging platform for lawyers and anyone interested in law, is launching in South Africa... read more>>
TV
Licence fee forecasts requested by ICASA by 30 April
International
In times of crisis, turn to ham radio
NEWSWATCH: While technology changes with the times, it's the old tried and trusted old-school media that shines when a natural disaster strikes, like this weekend's earthquake in Nepal... read more>>
Tinder, Vice honoured in online Webby awards
WASHINGTON, US: The online dating app Tinder was this year's "breakout" internet service while bad-boy news website Vice Media got multiple honours in the "Webby" awards announced on Monday. read more>>
Google teams up with European media to boost online journalism
PARIS, FRANCE: Google will on 29 April launch a 150 million euro programme to support innovative online journalism in partnership with eight European publications. read more>>
Facebook launches video chat for Messenger
New York Festivals to celebrate in Asia
One To Watch finalists announced
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Government news
We cannot accept ourselves if we accept xenophobia

Lulu White-Raheem

Self-hate is one of the biggest reasons for the burning scourge of xenophobia that we are currently dealing with in South Africa. That said, we have done enough talking as a country and we need more decisive action... read more>>
Govt launches 'We Are Africa' mobile app
The Minister of Science and Technology, Naledi Pandor, has launched a mobile application to support government's efforts against attacks on foreign nationals... read more>>
I love Adolf Hitler, says Wits' SRC president
Wits University's SRC president Mcebo Dlamini prompted outrage yesterday when he wrote "I love Adolf Hitler" in a Facebook post... read more>>
More Government news
Jobs offered
Digital Project Manager - Cape Town
WWC is looking for a new digital project manager. He/she will serve as the primary liaison with clients and will be responsible for ensuring satisfaction on project-specific work. Read more >>


Senior SEO Specialist - Cape Town
WWC is looking for a senior SEO specialist to join a dynamic search marketing team in Cape Town. The ideal candidate is a strategically minded team player. Read more >>


Digital Account Executive - Cape Town
World Wide Creative is looking for a digital account executive to join its dynamic team in Cape Town. The ideal candidate is a high-velocity self-starter. Read more >>


Midweight Front-End Developer - Cape Town
WWC is looking for a mid-weight front-end programmer to join its dynamic production team. The candidate must be passionate about implementing beautiful user interfaces using HTML5 and CSS. Read more >>

Sales and Business Development Executives - Johannesburg
Off the Wall Events has an outstanding catalogue of successful events with many blue chip clients. Our current wish to extend our capacity requires a top calibre sales executive. Read more >>



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