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

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

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

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

Mashatile, Goodman Gallery meet

[Nthambeleni Gabara] Arts and Culture Minister Paul Mashatile has committed himself to initiate a national dialogue on the importance of arts in the country after meeting with the Goodman Gallery on Monday. 29 May 2012 12:45

Court hearing resumes

A full bench of the South Gauteng High Court has resumed hearing the African National Congress (ANC) application regarding the portrait depicting President Jacob Zuma in what many people believe to be in an offensive manner. 24 May 2012 13:07

Avalon Group signs deal with Yash Raj Films

One of the world's oldest exhibitors, The Avalon Group, signed a deal at the Cannes Film Festival with one of India's leading Bollywood studios, Yash Raj Films. Avalon Group's CEO AB Moosa concluded the deal with Avtar Panesar, vice president international operations, for Yash Raj Films to distribute their 2012/2013 slate of Bollywood films. 23 May 2012 09:41

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

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

SAMRO pays tribute to Bee Gees legend Robin Gibb

SAMRO is mourning the death of Bee Gees legend Robin Gibb, who was also a tireless campaigner for musicians' rights. Gibb was a fierce and devoted advocate for protecting songwriters' intellectual property in his capacity as president of the International Confederation of Authors and Composers (CISAC), of which SAMRO is a member. He had headed up the organisation since 2007. 23 May 2012 10:28

Film board resumes hearings into Zuma portrait

A hearing by the Film and Publication Board (FPB), which will discuss the controversial painting that depicts President Jacob Zuma in what many people believe to be an offensive manner, is underway in Pretoria. 29 May 2012 12:51

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