Motsoaledi, Manuel to speak at SANEF WC council meeting, dinner
Minister of health minister Aaron Motsoaledi will be the guest speaker at the South African National Editors' Forum (SANEF) council meeting, themed "The Road to Mangaung: Beware Potholes", to be held on Saturday, 11 February 2012, in Cape Town. Minister Trevor Manuel will be the special keynote... read more 10 Feb 2012
Get cooking with Jamie's magazine
The new issue of Jamie Oliver's award-winning magazine, Issue 25, goes on sale on 13 February 2012 at R69.95. Apart from weekly menus, with a recipe for a special dish a day, there are ideas for brunch and this month's cover star, the seriously indulgent one-pan breakfast. 10 Feb 2012
Details of John Farquhar's wake
The wake for John Farquhar, the legendary ad man and commentator who died at the weekend, will be held 12.30pm-3pm on Friday, 3 February 2012, at the Bryanston Country Club, Bryanston Drive in Bryanston, Johannesburg. [tribute page]... read more 31 Jan 2012
New feast of food from House & Leisure
The second special edition of House & Leisure's Food issue is now available countrywide until mid-March 2012. Featuring recipes from some leading local chefs, this year's collection covers a wide range of dishes, from sophisticated to relaxed and budget-friendly to indulgent. Contributors include... read more 24 Jan 2012
M-Net soapie features Drum editor
The M-Net soap, The Wild, will feature Drum magazine editor, Makhosazana Zwane-Siguqa (Khosi) as herself in a cameo appearance on 18 and 19 January 2012. Without giving away any of the storyline, it involves a wedding and viewers will have a chance to get to know a little bit about the editor. The... read more 12 Jan 2012
New Fresh Face for 2012
The 2012 Elle New Fresh Face Talent Search, held in partnership with Woolworths has announced that Port Elizabeth schoolgirl, Chloe Munton, is the winner. She will launch her modelling career with a portfolio and contract from Boss Models, clothes and make-up from Woolworths and the opportunity to... read more 19 Dec 2011
Media briefing on licensing of Commercial Broadcasting Services
All interested parties and media are invited by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) to a media briefing to make an official announcement on the licensing of Commercial Broadcasting Services in the primary markets of Western Cape (Cape Town), KwaZulu Natal (Durban) and... read more 14 Dec 2011
Longevity magazine supports entrepreneurs
The December/January 2012 commemorative issue of Longevity magazine donates R1 from the cover price sales and the proceeds raised from its November events, a cocktail party and beauty auction, to Financial Independence Through Entrepreneurship (FITE). The magazine teamed up with Dermalogica and Sun... read more 12 Dec 2011
Media, media houses invited to picket on Black Tuesday take two
"Say YES to KNOW. NO to censorship. NO to secrecy laws. Wear black on Tuesday again"- the National Press Club is calling for another Black Tuesday tomorrow, Tuesday, 29 November 2011, which has been met with mixed reactions. There will be a picket outside Primedia Place, corner of Fredman Drive and... read more 28 Nov 2011
RiskSA plans to open Internet TV channel
Publisher and editor-in-chief Andy Mark of award-winning financial services magazine RiskSA has announced plans to support the title with an iPad app and an Internet-led viral RiskSA 'TV' channel in 2012. RiskSA last week received the Watling Trophy for B2B Magazine of the Year at the annual PICA... read more 25 Nov 2011
ABC Notice 12 out
The Audited Bureau of Circulation (ABC) has released Notice No 12 of 2011 detailing ratified memberships, resignations and discontinued titles, clear and qualified check audits, restated circulation data and changes to category, sector, name or publisher. Download Notice No. 7 of 2011 here. (Size:... read more 24 Nov 2011
Media accreditation open for Design Indaba
Media interested in applying for accreditation for the 2012 Design Indaba Conference (29 February - 2 March) are advised to familiarise themselves with the guidelines on the website, before applying. The organisers state that, due to the high demand for tickets to the conference, there are only 20... read more 23 Nov 2011
SAfm presents programme on human trafficking
Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) will present 'A Tangled Web: Human Trafficking, Child Protection and The Media' on SAfm on Monday, 21 November 2011, 2pm-3pm. SAfm's Ashraf Garda will present insider accounts of the world of human trafficking in South Africa; the who's, what's when's, why's and how's.... read more 17 Nov 2011
Best of Fresh Living encapsulates best of the best
John Brown Media and the combined talents of the Fresh Living team have selected a collection of over 140 recipes from previous issues of Fresh Living magazine for the launch of the Best of Fresh Living recipe book. Pick n Pay will be producing 10 000 copies in November 2011, in time for the festive... read more 14 Nov 2011
This Sunday on Media@SAfm
This Sunday, 13 November 2011, the programme for Ashraf Garda's Media@SAfm show, 9am-11am on 104-107 FM nationwide, will include:Pietermaritzburg based Willowton Group who sponsors cricket series;
ad of the week from South African online store, TAKEALOT;
Melanie Hamman, Media Monitoring Africa's... read more 11 Nov 2011
This Sunday on Media@SAfm
This Sunday, 30 October 2011, the programme for Ashraf Garda's Media@SAfm show, 9am-11am on 104-107 FM nationwide, will include:James Monteith from BMI Sport on the media coverage and brand exposure during the 2011 Rugby World Cup;
ad of the week from Hunters Dry;
Khosi Zwane-Siguqa, editor of... read more 28 Oct 2011
seventeen celebrates eighth birthday
Editor Janine Jellars produces her first issue of seventeen magazine, as it celebrates its eighth birthday. The November 2011 issue reflects the 27-year old's view of bright young celeb and bold summer fashions. Melanie Fortuin-Durr, associate publisher of the magazine, says, "She has already proven... read more 25 Oct 2011
Extension for entries to Legal Journalist of the Year
For those who still would like to enter the Webber Wentzel Legal Journalist of the Year, the deadline for entries has been extended to 1pm on Friday, 14 October 2011. The competition is open to any journalist who reports on legal issues in the print or electronic media in South Africa, not only... read more 13 Oct 2011
Reminder: entries for Legal Journalist of the Year close today
Entries for the Webber Wentzel Legal Journalist of the Year close today, Wednesday, 12 October 2011, at 5pm. The competition is open to any journalist who reports on legal issues in the print or electronic media in South Africa, not only legal journalists. Email entries with proof of publication to... read more 12 Oct 2011
Lineup for Sunday's Media@SAfm show
This Sunday, 9 October 2011, the programme for Ashraf Garda's Media@SAfm show, 9am-11am on 104-107 FM nationwide, will include:should creative agencies use international celebrities to endorse local brands?
marketing manager, Jacqui Mabuza on Mango Airline;
advert of the week from... read more 7 Oct 2011
Swimwear edition comes out as standalone issue
The 2011 Sports Illustrated Swimwear Edition debuted on Wednesday 5 October 2011 as a standalone magazine dedicated solely to the hottest swimwear models and the latest in summer beach fashion. Shot exclusively on location in the Seychelles, it introduces new and well-known models and is also... read more 7 Oct 2011
[Biz Takeouts] A note on this month's shows
In case you're wondering what's been happening with the Bizcommunity/Chai FM Media & Marketing radio show this month of October 2011, since Chai FM is a Jewish community radio station and this is the month of various Jewish high holy days (Rosh Hashanah/New Year, Yom Kippur/Day of Atonement and... read more 5 Oct 2011
Good Housekeeping on shelf mid-October
First published in 1885, Good Housekeeping now boasts more than 30 million readers worldwide and South Africa is about to add to that number, as its first edition goes on sale from 17 October 2011, together with its website launch, www.goodhousekeeping.co.za. Adding to the 11 editions, published in... read more 4 Oct 2011
Cleo cover goes local
Cleo magazine has selected Bonang Matheba (@Bonang_M) as the first South African cover girl of the mag for its October 2011 issue. Launched in June 2007, the syndicated title from Australia which has sister publications in New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, has consistently showcased... read more 16 Sep 2011
Cele to speak at SANEF AGM, Heather Brooke at Nat Nakasa awards dinner
National police commissioner general Bheki Cele will be the guest speaker at 12 noon at this year's South African National Editors' Forum (SANEF) AGM in Cape Town on Friday, 16 September 2011, which is themed 'Media and the Law'. The AGM and council meeting will be followed by the annual Nat Nakasa... read more 15 Sep 2011
ABC Notice 8 now out
The Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) has released Notice No 8 of 2011, detailing titles that have transgressed its rules regarding use of ABC data or Insignia. 29 Aug 2011
ABC Notice No 7 for 2011
The Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) of South Africa has released Notice No 7 of 2011. It covers ratified memberships, resignations and discontinued titles, clear check audits, qualified check audits, exclusions, frequency changes, ownership changes, category changes and sector changes. Download... read more 26 Aug 2011
Use Reuters' images for campaigns
Reuters images, represented in South Africa by The Bigger Picture, has announced that it has made its images separately available on its pictures site in sections such as business, industry, health, seasons and a collection of colour hues for ease of search and identification. The images are ready... read more 26 Aug 2011
Journalist of the Year entries close tomorrow
Final entry submissions for the 2011 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards are due in by 6pm on Friday 26 August 2011 and there will be no extension for submission of entries. For more, go to www.vodacom.co.za/journalist.... read more 25 Aug 2011
Entries closing for Vodacom Journalist of the Year Award
Entries for Vodacom Journalist of the Year Award close on Friday 26 August 2011. The categories have been expanded to include consumer journalism and journalism in social media. The World Cup 2010 was an important part of last year's media landscape and journalists can enter any material with a... read more 17 Aug 2011