Zuma and the right to dignity

[Gail Schimmel] Zuma's genitals kept me awake last night. Now there is a sentence that I never thought I would say. But I find myself struggling with this issue. 21 May 2012 13:03

City Press drops 'The Spear'

NEWSWATCH: Writing in today's City Press, Ferial Haffajee says that a decision has been taken to remove the controversial image. 28 May 2012 10:12

SAARF-RAMS issues first release for 2012

SAARF-RAMS has issued its first release for 2012, covering the period October 2011 - March 2012. 15 May 2012 08:27

SABC goes Boldly... Goes Boldly... Goes Boldly...

NEWSWATCH: ...Where other broadcasters don't. This time, the national broadcaster managed to flight the same episode of The Bold and the Beautiful not once, not twice, but three times last week. The organisation has apologised for their Bold blunder, reports Channel24, but is miffed that pay channels are grabbing its viewers, reports West Cape News, which also reports that SABC chief executive Lulama Makhobo has defended the quality of the SABC staff. Meanwhile, iafrica.com reports that the DA wants Tina Joemat-Pettersson investigated for her refusal to address the Cape Town Press Club. 7 May 2012 09:08

SABC rethink on news

The SABC is debating the role its group CEO should play in decisions about its news coverage following the dispute that led to the recent suspension of head of news Phil Molefe. 7 May 2012 11:04

SAMA18 winners announced

With the technical excellence award winners announced on Sunday night, Monday, 30 April 2012 saw the artists bask in the limelight at this year's MTN South African Music Awards. Broadcast live from the Sun City Superbowl, Zahara and Mi Casa walked away with the top prizes of Album of the Year and Record of the Year, respectively. 2 May 2012 07:17

Adverts not broadcasts: BCCSA

The Broadcast Complaints Commission of SA (BCCSA) has ruled that film advertisements through a subscription broadcaster did not fall within its jurisdiction. This was after the commission received an anonymous complaint about an advertisement for a film available on MultiChoice Box Office service. 24 May 2012 08:28

Africa Day Concert to feature top local artists

The 14th African Renaissance Festival is presenting the Africa Day Concert at the Durban ICC Arena on 25 May 2012. Starting at 6.30pm, the concert will feature top artists, such as Zakes Bantwini, Lira, Thokozani Langa and DJ Sgqemeza of Ukhozi FM. 8 May 2012 11:54

Sanef: ANC boycott call 'abuse of power'

The South African National Editors' Forum (Sanef) has issued the following statement after call by the ANC and senior governing party leaders for a boycott of City Press newspaper. The forum says the call is "tantamount to intimidation and abuse of power". 25 May 2012 07:47

Court outlaws porn TV channels

The Johannesburg High Court has ruled that TopTV may not broadcast pornography on any of its channels without the express permission of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa), according a report in City Press. 17 Jan 2012 16:37

Ekurhuleni to host drum beat concert

Toyota, in association with Hilltop Live Productions, Amstel Lager and Media24, will present the DRUM Beat Ekurhuleni on 1 and 2 June 2012 at Birchwood Hotel & Conference Centre in Ekurhuleni. 2 May 2012 10:45

Hosts of MTN SAMA Awards announced

Local personalities Pabi Moloi, Zonke, Kabelo and Sizwe will be among the hosts at the glittering awards ceremony for the 18th annual MTN South African Music Awards (SAMA). The four will be among nine celebrity hosts on the night, taking place at Sun City on Monday, 30 April 2012. 24 Apr 2012 15:02

Department can overcome lack of digital TV funding

The Department of Communications is confident it can successfully "kick-start" the rollout of digital terrestrial television (DTT) despite the funding shortfalls experienced by some of its key entities. 30 Apr 2012 07:48