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
Public hearings on the draft Under-Serviced Area Definition Regulations
The SABC, Telkom, cellphone service providers, SALGA, Sentech and Smile Communication will make presentations for the media and interested stakeholders on the draft Under-Serviced Area Definition Regulations on Thursday, 9 February 2012 at the offices of the Independent Communications Authority of... read more 8 Feb 2012
Reminder of 6th SAARF RAMS 2011 release
The South African Advertising Research Foundation (SAARF) RAMS 2011 release 6 will be presented on Thursday, 9 February 2012, at the Bryanston Country Club, Johannesburg, from 9.30am. The presentation will highlight the most important aspects of the latest RAMS release wave, which fieldwork was... read more 20 Jan 2012
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
Algoa FM goes live in the Garden Route
As Algoa FM officially starts broadcasting to the George-Knysna-Mossel Bay region on Thursday, 1 December 2011, the daytime team will be at Freedom Park in George, 6am-7pm, to meet the public. Presenter Kaycee Rossouw will embark on a four-day road show, visiting Knysna, George, Mossel Bay and... read more 30 Nov 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
Capricorn FM Birthday party partnered by MTN
MTN will again be a sponsor of the Capricorn FM birthday party, as the station plans a four-day event to celebrate four successful years. There was a gala dinner on Thursday, 24 November 2011, and a golf day on Friday. The station's lineup at the Limpopo Music Festival will include Siphokazi,... read more 25 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
Sunday's lineup for Media@SAfm show
This Sunday, 18 November 2011, the programme for Ashraf Garda's Media@SAfm show, 9am-11am on 104-107 FM nationwide, will include:a debate on whether the use of celebrities to endorse products has the returns for investment;
the BidorBuy lasted television commercial;
Talking to the winners of PICA... read more 18 Nov 2011
5FM broadcasts Adele's DVD/CD ahead of world launch
Two days before the official launch, 5FM will have an exclusive radio broadcast of Adele's 'Live At the Royal Albert Hall' DVD/CD release on Catherine Grenfell's (Live)5 show on Saturday, 26 November 2011, 5pm-7pm. Listeners can tune in during the week for the chance to win Adele goodie bags,... read more 17 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
Van Zylsrus to receive full SABC TV services
Van Zylsrus in the Northern Cape will have access to the full range of programming on SABC television services and the radio station RSG from Wednesday, 16 November 2011, when the SABC, Department of Communications, Sentech and the John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality switch on the low power... read more 15 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
Support public broadcasting: sign SOS petition
Thandi Brewer, from the South African Screen Federation (SASFED) representing the interest of most film and television industry organisations as a collective federation, is urging interested parties to sign the SOS public broadcasting principles petition. Go to www.supportpublicbroadcasting.co.za.... read more 2 Nov 2011
Capricorn FM celebrates birthday with deals
In celebration of its 4th birthday on 26 November 2011, Capricorn FM is celebrating early with a 7 November partnership launch with Groupigg LLC, a global white-label, daily deals software provider to bring online retail experience for its growing audience of 1.5 million listeners. It will also... read more 2 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
RAB's RadioGauge offering free slot in November survey
The Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) is offering a free survey slot in its next RadioGauge survey, taking place on Tuesday, 1 November 2011, to any large national radio campaign, ending between 25 and 31 October 2011, that targets LSM 6-10 consumers, with a spend of around R1 million. Applicants must... read more 17 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
[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
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
New TC, radio transmitter opens in North West
Today, Friday 9 September 2011, sees the switch-on of the low power transmitter in Sannieshof, Tswaing Municipality in the North West Province, which will ensure that approximately 35 000 community members in the area receive access to the SABC television and radio signal transmission. The... read more 9 Sep 2011
Correction: RAMS Mon-Fri listenership figures in RAB pdf
Please note that the RAB-supplied RAMS August 2011 pdf, which had incorrect figures for Mon-Fri listenership, has been replaced with an updated one sent in by the RAB today, Tuesday, 30 August 2011. The pdf is to be found in RAMS show stable listenership.... read more 30 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
Sunday's lineup for Media@SAfm show
This Sunday, 21 August 2011, the programme for Ashraf Garda's Media@SAfm show, 9am-11am on 104-107 FM nationwide, will include:the Press Ombudsman, Joe Thloloe on The Press Council's Report on the functioning of the Press Council and the Press Ombudsman's office;
Nando's through its creative... read more 19 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
Labour Court rules in favour of SABC
The (SABC) has welcomed the Labour Court ruling in its favour, with cost, in respect of MWASA's urgent application regarding the withdrawal of organisational and bargaining rights. The matter has now been struck off the roll.... read more 16 Aug 2011
New recording studio opens
CSR Studios has opened a purpose-built five studio complex at the Oval Office Park, Epsom Downs Sandton, for full live music recording with 5.1 facilities including separate drum booth and live area that can accommodate large groups. It also focuses on final mixing, voiceovers, radio spots,... read more 16 Aug 2011
Lineup for Sunday's Media@SAfm show
This Sunday, 14 August 2011, the programme for Ashraf Garda's Media@SAfm show, 9am-11am on 104-107 FM nationwide, will include:A look at the global trends for sport broadcasting rights with Michael Goldman from GIBS, together with the SABC
Heidi Brauer, executive manager, group marketing Comair,... read more 12 Aug 2011