Debora Patta done with 3rd Degree

NEWSWATCH: It's the end of the road for Debora Patta and current affairs programme, 3rd Degree. According to a report on eNCA.com, Patta, who is executive producer and anchor on the show, has decided to pursue other interests. The last episode of 3rd Degree airs on Tuesday, 14 May 2013. 8 May 2013 12:11

Youth unemployment in SA

[Catherine Wijnberg] The level of unemployment in South Africa officially decreased in the fourth quarter of 2012 by 0.1%, down from 25% to 24.9% (2012 Fourth Quarter Labour Survey). Sadly though... 18 Mar 2013 15:38

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People change careers five to seven times in their lifetime

[Issued by Recruitgroup] It is said that the average person can expect to change their jobs five to seven times in his or her life. A successful career change will therefore largely depend on the amount of planning and preparation done. 27 Jul 2009 14:36

Burger King SA appoints King James

Following a five-way pitch, King James Group has been appointed to launch the Burger King brand in South Africa and retained for the following year to assist with its aggressive roll-out strategy across the country. 24 Apr 2013 07:00

Why alcohol ads should be banned

[Bhekisisa Mncube] Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has urged society to support him in his bid to stop the advertising of alcoholic beverages. He announced that draft legislation to provide a total ban is to be presented to Parliament this month. It is indeed a brave move, but it's fraught with danger as the liquor industry is the largest contributor of advertising revenue for most media outlets. Yet, the social negative effects of alcohol use/abuse are incalculable. 26 Apr 2013 07:52

Joburg criminals cash in on Bieber, Bon Jovi millions

NEWSWATCH: According to IOL, on Sunday evening after the Justin Bieber concert, thieves collected themselves what is suspected to be millions of rands from a strong room at FNB Stadium in Joburg. This is apparently not the only money that went missing recently, as Mail & Guardian reports that Jacaranda FM has suspended a DJ due to missing charity funds. IOL also reports that bus drivers are finally back at work after weeks of striking. 14 May 2013 12:32

TopTV gets nod to screen 'adult' channels

[Thabiso Mochiko] TopTV's application to show adult content channels has been given the nod by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA). 25 Apr 2013 07:22

Big bucks for Burger King

NEWSWATCH: With the launch of Burger King in South Africa yesterday, it was said that the US fast-food chain aims to take "a big chomp" out of South Africa's R17bn fast-food market, reports BD Live. According to IOL, nine police officers face suspension after the Gupta saga, while a policewoman in Johannesburg was caught on video 'helping a man unzip his pants'...On a different note, Mail & Guardian reports that Malema now only owes SARS R10,1-million in unpaid taxes. 10 May 2013 10:28

The anatomy of a logo

[Chemory Gunko] Perhaps it's because marketing invades and pervades every aspect of our lives. Perhaps it's because the tech revolution has made the creation of marketing collateral so easily accessible. Whatever the reason, marketing is not a field where the experts will ever be left to do what it is they do, the way they know how best to do it - especially when it comes to something as subjective and personal as logo design. 6 May 2013 09:30

Morena welcomes TopTV's porn channel

Amid controversy in some quarters for granting TopTV permission to air three pornography channels, a well-known adult entertainment filmmaker has come out in support of the industry because he believes it will offer new business opportunities. 9 May 2013 09:54

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

Ogilvy & Mather Joburg ECD moves to Quirk

Current executive creative director at Ogilvy & Mather Johannesburg, Fran Luckin, will be joining Quirk Johannesburg as its new ECD as of 1 July 2013. 23 May 2013 10:16

Twitter: No place for SA Beliebers

[Evert Lombaert] Troll Disclaimer: This is not going to be a Bieber-bashing piece... Anyone who has a remote understanding of social media should have some degree of respect for Justin Bieber. To state that he is a product of his time is an understatement - originally finding an audience on YouTube, he was then picked up and promoted into the mainstream, where his Facebook and Twitter presence grew to gargantuan proportions. 9 May 2013 08:46