How social media networks can affect society negatively

[Kelly Marsh] Many people have a presence on one of the social networking sites and let's admit it, many of us are addicted to it - and why not, for it is the quickest way to contact our friends and make a long "friend's list". However, like every good thing, it has a flip side as well. Yes, social networking sites such as Facebook, My Space and Tumblr etc, can also have a negative effect. Here are some of the reasons why: 7 May 2012 11:41

Chris Moerdyk

The important role of mass media in education

[Issued by Chris Moerdyk] The education of our children has always been emotive and when the mass media is added to the mix, volatility is inevitable. 4 May 2012 10:51

Mandela birthday coins increase in value

With the sale of an uncirculated specimen of the rare R5 Mandela 90th birthday coin, in the grade of MS-69, for R2.5 million and the sale of a proof 70 at R275 000, proof Mandela birthday coins are projected to increase in value. 9 May 2012 14:06

New slogan for South Africa

Brand South Africa has announced the new slogan for the country, "South Africa: Inspiring new ways", as approved by Cabinet. It replaces the previous slogan, "Alive with Possibility". [video] 9 Mar 2012 09:32

Water pollution in Mpumalanga mines may cause food crisis

According to Business Report, Mpumalanga farmers say the country faces a national food crisis if water pollution from mining in the province is not brought under control. Louw Steytler, new chairman of Grain SA, told Beeld newspaper that the organisation was deeply concerned, as Mpumalanga was responsible for a large part of South Africa's food supply. 23 Mar 2012 13:11

MTN warns against false call centre, job ads

MTN is warning job seekers to be vigilant, following reports of unsuspecting applicants being cheated of money through job adverts in various newspapers promising jobs at MTN. This comes after a number of reports of job seekers being conned by unscrupulous 'recruitment agencies' operating under the disguise of recruiting call centre agents. 30 Apr 2012 13:12

[Cannes Lions 2012] Promo & Activation, PR, Direct Lions winners

CANNES, FRANCE: The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has held the first of four Awards Ceremonies to honour the winners of the Promo & Activation, PR and Direct Lions categories. Among the winners, South Africa was represented in the Direct category and also in the PR Lions category. 19 Jun 2012 11:16

Media24 Weeklies

Huisgenoot-Hekel is hier - net betyds vir die winter

[Issued by Media24 Weeklies] Ná die groot sukses van Huisgenoot-Brei bring ons nou nog iets vir ons lesers wat so lief is vir handwerk: 'n nuwe boekie propol hekelpatrone. Of jy nou 'n beginner is en of jy al vir jare hekel, hier is iets vir almal. 14 Mar 2012 12:02

New regulations in toilet tissue industry take effect

As of March 2012 South Africans will notice new regulations across the toilet tissue industry that will affect all manufacturers in the country. The industry regulatory change will impact the sheet count of toilet rolls - currently one-ply can only be made in a 500-sheet roll and two-ply in a 350-sheet roll. 22 Mar 2012 11:56

Boston College

Boston City Campus partners with Soul Candi to teach digital music composition and production

[Issued by Boston College] Africa's largest independent dance record label, Soul Candi, has teamed up with Boston City Campus and Business College to offer courses in digital music composition and production. As from this month onwards, students can enrol for these short learning programmes that provide the skills needed to enter the exciting and ever-expanding industry of music production. 2 Feb 2012 11:27

Entrepreneurship could cure South Africa's growing youth unemployment crisis

[Nimo Naidoo] Youth unemployment in South Africa has reached boiling point and has spurred on heated political debates and mass protests ending in violence. Governments around the world have tried to react to the mass youth protests and the swelling problem by implementing labour market policies, such as subsidised wages, tax incentives and encouraging school-work transition through apprenticeships and training programmes. 11 Jun 2012 11:40

Official start for Moruleng Mall

Moruleng Mall, on the north eastern border of the Pilansberg, located approximately 65 kms north of Rustenburg and 30 km from Northam, saw its official sod turning event take place late last week. 11 Jun 2012 01:15

Micro-lenders have huge market opportunities - MFSA

MicroFinance South Africa (MFSA) recently conducted research into the behaviours displayed by credit providers and consumers in the lending industry. The research, which provides valuable insight for credit providers, not only identifies current trends and perceptions held by consumers, but also highlights a wealth of opportunities for those in the micro-finance arena. 1 Jun 2012 14:30