The Broadcast Research Council (BRC) of South Africa has awarded Ipsos the contract to perform the official radio research in South Africa for the next five years...
Issued by Ipsos 3 May 2021
Two films are entering the South African box office this week: the family fantasy film Four Kids and It and the romantic comedy Made in Italy...
Daniel Dercksen 2 Oct 2020
Minister in the Presidency, Jackson Mthembu, will on Thursday officially open and deliver the keynote address at the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) Community Media Sustainability Consultative Conference...
The South African National Editors' Forum (Sanef) has responded to Independent Communications Authority of South Africa's (Icasa) closure of 29 local community radio stations...
Beyond the choreographed photo opportunities and big rallies, there is a local dimension to South Africa's election campaign that is going largely unnoticed by the national media. As a result, important insights into political dynamics are being missed...
Franz Krüger 7 May 2019
I have been in the communications business for almost 50 years and instead of retiring I intend offering one-on-one coaching to anyone who needs it in the marketing industry...
Chris Moerdyk 25 Apr 2019
Media are urged to enter the SADC media awards competition aimed at recognising excellence in journalism in print, photography, radio and television...
Radio is not a "sunset medium", it's as healthy and relevant now as it has been for the last 20 years - perhaps more so - and there's room for more growth in terms of reach and impact to the lives of its audiences...
Nick Grubb 14 Jan 2019
Government is working on a Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) policy for the media sector in South Africa, says Communications Minister Nomvula Mokonyane...
The Forum of Community Journalists (FCJ) has announced the names of the judges for the FCJ Excellence Awards 2017...
We've compiled our annual #BestofBiz 2017 lists across all our industries featuring our most popular articles, most-read contributors and brand press offices with the most views...
Right2Know Campaign calls for an urgent inquiry into the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA)...
The Hardy Boys has its lucky hands on Sue Napier, who also believes a little bit of luck has had a role to play in her achievements to date. This combined with her upbringing and the people and experiences that have helped shape who she is today, and having a supportive family that motivate her to do the hard yards...
Jessica Tennant 15 Jun 2017
The deadline has been extended for the Forum of Community Journalists (FCJ) Excellence Awards 2016...
The number of community radio stations has risen significantly in recent years, with some already having a bigger audience than larger commercial stations...
Thabiso Mochiko 23 Jan 2017
From 21-23 November 2016, international and South African thought leaders will gather at the East London International Convention Centre...
The annual Local Media Excellence Awards for 2015, held at Leriba Hotel and Spa in Centurion, were presented under the auspices of the Forum of Community Journalists (FCJ)...
The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) on Monday reiterated its call to members of the media to submit their entries for the 2016 SADC Media Awards Competition...
President Jacob Zuma has appointed Zanele Mngadi as a member of the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) Board...
We've compiled a #BestofBiz 2015 list for all our industries, from articles with the most views, the most-read contributors to the press offices with the most hits...
Members of the media are invited to submit their entries for the 2016 SADC Media Awards competition. The closing date is 29 February 2016...
JOHANNESBURG: President Jacob Zuma has appointed Media24's head of corporate affairs Neo Momodu to the board of the Media Development and Diversity Agency board (MDDA) for three years, his office said...
Jenni Evans 3 Sep 2015
The youth of Gugulethu are expected to use their interactive dialogue session with Communications Minister Faith Muthambi to get more information on how they can establish their own community radio station.
Nthambeleni Gabara 19 Jun 2015
PRETORIA: President Jacob Zuma has appointed Advocate Musa Sishange as a member of the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) Board.
The MDDA-Sanlam Annual Local Media Awards are a major contributor to the strengthening and development of local media, says Communications Minister Faith Muthambi...
Nthambeleni Gabara 25 May 2015
CAPE TOWN: Communications Minister Faith Muthambi on Wednesday told Members of Parliament that the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is in a sound financial state...
PRETORIA: Freedom of expression and press freedom are critical to the successful implementation of good governance and human rights around the world, top United Nations officials declared today.
The stars of SA radio were heralded at the Sandton Convention Centre on 18 April, when the winners of the 2015 MTN Radio Awards were announced...
The South African media are invited to submit their entries for the 2015 SADC Media Awards Competition...
The Portfolio Committee on Communications will soon be interviewing nominees to fill a number of board positions for the SABC, MDDA and ICASA Council...
The campaign of marketing South Africa to the world needs to be taken to a higher gear, says Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Communications chairperson, Joyce Clementine Moloi-Moropa...
Kimberley - Communications Deputy Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams says the Department of Communications has the responsibility of ensuring that South Africans migrate from the analogue to digital world, with the help of media and government communicators.
More Matshediso 24 Oct 2014
Pretoria - Communications Minister Faith Muthambi says she will request the Board of the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) to speed up the appointment of strategic positions within the agency...
Many women enter the media and media-related industries, but there are still very few at the upper and board levels in the sector. This is set to change with the launch of WIN South Africa.
Danette Breitenbach 1 Jul 2014
Journalism awards provide one of the few occasions when underpaid and undervalued journalists can get positive recognition...
Anton Harber 5 Jun 2014
The Right2Know Campaign (R2K) has strong reservations regarding some aspects of Zuma's new Cabinet, which includes a new Ministry of Telecommunications and Postal Services and a reconceptualised Ministry of Communications.
President Jacob Zuma announced his new cabinet at a special media briefing in Pretoria last night.
The Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) and Sanlam have announced the finalists for the 2013 MDDA-Sanlam Local Media Awards following the conclusion of judging for both broadcast and print sections of the competition.