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New stadium meets international communication requirements

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:59:00 +0200

The new multipurpose Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit, purpose built for the FIFA 2010 World Cup, will have a voice, data, cabling, satellite master antenna television and computer network, as well as printing and server solutions.
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NYF appoints new head, expands competition

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:27:00 +0200

The New York Festivals (NYF) has appointed Rose Anderson to the position of executive director of its Television & Film Awards to ensure that the competition continues to evolve with the changing landscape of the television and film industry. Anderson will manage all facets of the awards, oversee the strategy to expand the competition's footprint, and assemble an advisory board culled from the most respected and influential minds representing the television and film community.
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Proposed SABC tax unconstitutional?

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:57:00 +0200

NEWSWATCH: The 1% tax proposed by the Communications minister Siphiwe Nyanda may be unconstitutional, according to the DA, reports Polity Org. Meanwhile, the Treasury apparently knew nothing about the proposed tax, writes Moneyweb, and opposition parties reckon that, while special levies are unlikely, pressure is building, says Business Report.
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Partnership boosts Jet Community Awards

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:20:00 +0200

Free-to-air TV station e.tv this year joined forces with Edcon Group to take the seven-year-old Jet Community Awards to another level - to create awareness around community projects participation and give exposure to those who are working hard under difficult conditions to improve the lives of ‘forgotten' people living in socially-disadvantaged areas of Southern Africa.
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Fairlady, M-Net combine for reality TV comp

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:36:00 +0200

Fairlady and M-Net have joined forces to find South Africa's first style apprentice, who stands to win six-month's paid internship with the magazine after battling it out with five other contestants on the MNet Style Apprentice show. The winning candidate will also receive career-boosting accessories such as a new wardrobe, a laptop, a cellphone and all the right accessories.
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SABC has plan to pay off its debts

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:59:00 +0200

NEWSWATCH: The national broadcaster has a plan to pay off its debts - and even move into profitability by March 2012, reports IOL.
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TV licences: tax just one option

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:18:00 +0200

NEWSWATCH: The Ministry of Communications has reacted to some of the public's views regarding the possibility of a tax to fund the national broadcaster and says this is just one of the options, reports Politicsweb.
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VJ competition down to final three

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:09:00 +0200

The national Shield Teens No Sweat Music Fan Search has whittled 12 finalists down to three amazingly confident young girls. They are Thandokazi Sineke from Khayelitsha, Zethu Dhlodhlo from Johannesburg and Khutso Lebelo from Centurion.
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TV licences to go?

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:23:00 +0200

NEWSWATCH: Law-abiding South Africans, hotels and companies with television sets have funded the national broadcaster for years. However, in terms of the draft Public Service Broadcasting Bill, licence fees could be scrapped, reports IOL, though the SABC has been quick to remind everyone that until there are any changes to the law, TV licences are still required, reports Mail & Guardian Online. What's more, the draft bill proposes an extra tax to fund the broadcaster, reports Business Day. However, you can still comment on the proposed bill - but you must do so by 7 December 2009.
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Oracle Airtime gets Sony Entertainment TV

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:38:00 +0200

Oracle Airtime Sales will represent Sony Entertainment Television's channel advertising from 1 November 2009 it was announced yesterday Thursday 29 October 2009. Fully distributed on the Premium and Compact bouquets of DStv (113), Sony Entertainment Television now reaches over 2.6 million subscribers in more than 40 countries.
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