| No Comment |  Online media in South Africa has shown impressive growth in advertising and readers in the past few years since the dotbomb was dropped. This media has crept up on traditional media, the professional sites solidifying their operations and market share. The total industry is now worth R116 million and is on par with growth trends in the USA, Asia and Europe. The formalisation of reporting mechanisms through the Online Publishers Association (OPA) has done wonders for industry credibility, ramping up positive perception as verified figures are released. Bizcommunity.com is very proud of our first officially audited figures since joining the OPA at the beginning of this year: we are now on 37 000 requested ezine subscribers weekly; have 96 000 unique website readers in total per month; and this all translates to 1.7 million pages viewed per month on our website (page impressions). To find out more about the OPA, go to: www.opa.org.za.
Have a good one! Louise Marsland, Editor, editor@bizcommunity.com
| | Headlines | Online ads exceed expectations
Tweens have their say in brand survey
Schumacher makes big screen debut with PUMA
Herdbouys McCann-Erickson voted SA's top BEE unlisted company
Mondi Magazine Awards finalists announced
Last call for Young Creatives!
Food industry unites to stamp out Sudan Red within 90 days
A new African identity for UNISA to extend global footprint
Caxton targets Soweto with community newspapers
Ntshingila and Mashishi in new leadership roles at Ogilvy
10 branding insights and opportunities from Interbrand
South Africans average only three productive days per week
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The online advertising sector in South Africa posted impressive growth figures of 136.7% for 2004, making it one of the fastest-growing marketing mediums, according to figures released by the South African Online Publishers Association (OPA) and Nielsen Media Research/AIS AdEx, today, Monday, 4 April 2005.
Herdbouys McCann-Erickson voted SA's top BEE unlisted company
At a gala event held in Sandton Thursday, 31 March 2005, HerdBuoys McCann-Erickson was awarded the prestigious title of Top Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) Unlisted Company in the Annual BusinessMap Foundation BEE Awards.
Food industry unites to stamp out Sudan Red within 90 days
Major players in South Africa's food industry, working closely with the Department of Health and Consumer Goods Council of SA (CGCSA), joined forces Friday, 31 March 2005, for a common purpose: to ensure all food is free of Sudan Red as quickly as possible. The deadline has been set at 30 June 2005.
Ntshingila and Mashishi in new leadership roles at Ogilvy
Ogilvy head, Robyn Putter, has announced a number of new leadership appointments at Ogilvy South Africa to guide the advertising and communications group through "a new phase of growth and development" and to plan for when he will be "put out to pasture or turned into glue" towards the end of next year. While Putter remains executive chairman of Ogilvy SA and group head, the appointment of Nunu Ntshingila as CEO and Moss Mashishi as non executive chairman of Ogilvy Africa, is in line with the group's planning for the future.
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Marketing | | Tweens have their say in brand survey
"Tweens" - youngsters aged 10 to 13 years old - constitute the single largest component of the South African population, yet not that much is known about their lifestyle or brand choices.
Business brand for Cape Town and Western Cape unveiled
As of today, 1 April 2005, Cape Town and the Western Cape have a business brand. The role of the business brand will be to unlock and maximise the business opportunities that exist in the Western Cape and will thus assist in dispelling the perceptions that Cape Town and the Western Cape is merely a tourist destination.
Marketing Circle launches in Jozi
Fresh from its success in the creative-centric Western Cape, the Marketing Circle's first Thought Leaders Forum entitled 'Trends and Hot Campaigns for 2005', launches in Johannesburg on 7 April 2005, with a panel including Net#work BBDO's CD, Mike Schalit.
South Africans average only three productive days per week
Most respondents to a new Microsoft Office survey say they're working longer, but are less productive. The research showed that South Africans say that 38% of the time they spend at work is unproductive. In addition, ineffective meetings, lack of team communication and procrastination are among the top South African time wasters, according to results of an online Microsoft Office survey announced last week.
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Advertising | | Nike Women's campaign features Whispering Window
A new technology is changing the way retailers communicate with potential customers and successfully pulling additional feet into stores.On the international market for less than two years, the Whispering Window has now attracted global sports company Nike.
It's time ad agencies listened to clients
[Reggy Kgatle] Many agencies in today's market get too wrapped up in the creative side of the brief, preventing them from providing really effective communication for their clients.
Last call for Young Creatives!
Do you consider yourself as one of South Africa's up-and-coming young creative talents? CineMARK is offering you the once in a lifetime opportunity to rub shoulders with international industry leaders at the Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival in 2005. Deadline for entries is looming and submissions need to be in by Friday, 8 April 2005.
Mellow yellow mouse positions Telkom Directory Services
 Telkom Directory Services and The Agency have re-affirmed the might of the humble mouse as a convincing brand character. This time not for a German luxury car, but for a new take on the homegrown source of information, the www.yellowpages.co.za.
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Roger Garlick finalists to be announced at AMASA AGM - AMASA
The Advertising Media Association of South Africa (AMASA) will announce the finalists of the prestigious Roger Garlick Award at their Annual General Meeting to be held at 16h30 on Wednesday 20 April 2005 at The Inanda Club Ballroom.
SAB making a difference to South Africa's Ubuntu - Red Cube Agency
 December 2004 saw the launch of the South African Breweries corporate campaign demonstrating its commitment to South Africa and portraying a spirit of "ubuntu" amongst all South Africans.
Roger Garlick Award entries up by 80%! - AMASA
The Advertising Media Association of South Africa (AMASA) is proud to announce that entries into the 2005 Roger Garlick Awards have increased by a phenomenal 80%, resulting in the highest number of entries since the introduction of the Awards.
Test drive the latest PUMA Complete Running Range
Runners get to test drive the latest in running shoes this month as part of PUMA's country-wide fun road trip. Trucks, loaded with PUMA's newest Complete running shoes, will pull up outside Virgin Active gyms. Runners can take the shoes for a spin as well as pick the brains of PUMA'S "know-it-all" specialists about training, gear and diet.
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| | | A new African identity for UNISA to extend global footprint
 The new UNISA brand, valued at R157 million, was unveiled at a gala dinner Thursday, 30 March 2005, positioning the new institution to merge UNISA and Technikon SA and incorporate Vista University.
Brand valuation is a first for SA university
In what is arguably a first for a South African university, Professor Roger Sinclair, director of Brand Leadership, used the world-renowned BrandMetrics methodology to measure UNISA's brand equity, which stands at R157.9 million.
10 branding insights and opportunities from Interbrand
Brands are not a passing phenomenon, nor are they something to be left to amateurs, or those who have newly jumped on the 'brandwagon', says Interbrand Sampson, in presenting its "10 Branding Insights & Opportunities".
Joburg: city with rhythm and attitude - Brands & Branding
Frenetically-paced and on the cutting edge of commerce and industry, Joburg is sexy, vibey and fashionable. Now, for the first time, a publication, Joburg!, will explore the complexity of the city's rhythm.
A practical course in Zulu language and culture - Vega School
Languages cannot be learnt in a vacuum. Culture and language are part of the same system of meaning. It is crucial to gain an insight to the culture that informs a language at the same time as learning the form taken by the spoken and written words.
Whither branding? - Brands & Branding
This year's edition of The Encyclopaedia of Brands and Branding, South Africa's definitive analysis of brands and their performance in the market place, promises to be the biggest ever, and includes a major feature examining the future of branding in South Africa in the next 10 to 15 years.
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 | BRAND sense Symposium - South Africa 23 - 27 May 2005
A brand revolution is about to take place. It comes to SA as part of a global tour of 31 countries. The BRAND sense Symposium is based on branding guru Martin Lindstrom's global research project & groundbreaking new book BRAND sense.
For more info visit www.brandsense.biz or contact brandsense@aquilaprojects.co.za or 073 457 7565 |
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Cinema | | Schumacher makes big screen debut with PUMA
Michael Schumacher and his low-flying red Ferrari will make their big screen debut as part of a new PUMA marketing strategy that is going to thrill South African Formula 1 fanatics. In a first for sports broadcasting in South Africa, live Grand Prix coverage from Bahrain and San Marino will be screened into Cinemark cinemas in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban in April.
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Design | | Photodisc's Virtual CD's download with a special introductory offer - Gallo Images
 The latest Photodisc multiple-picture CD's are now available in virtual and physical CD options from Gallo Images.
Getty Images' latest on-line magazine available now - Gallo Images
 Anyone interested in the liveliest debate around image and trend issues that matter can now download Edit 3 from www.gettyimages.com/edit.
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Digital | | Turning our history into opportunity
Emerald Casino Resort has announced the sponsorship of the Sharpeville Revisited initiative; a collaborative effort by a team of young Sharpeville entrepreneurs to create, maintain and promote a website designed to increase awareness of the unique history of the township as well as promote tourism and generate economic interest in the Sedibeng area.
Using the mobile phone as an advertising medium
[Martin Bizior ] It's a truism that the cellphone has evolved into more than phone. Now it's a picture-taking, song-playing, video-calling mobile communication device, with as much complexity as a hand-held computer. Practically, it's become so indispensable that it has transcended socio-economic barriers to be used by rich and poor. So, with this kind of unprecedented exposure, why is nobody advertising on this mini billboard?
Fireworkx Internet appoints new Director - Fireworkx.com
 We are proud to announce that Michele Macklin has been appointed as a Director of Fireworkx Internet (Pty) Ltd with immediate effect.
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Eventing | | Passionately Empowered! - Amara
 Passionately Black Economically Empowered for less than a year. Starting off and building on the reputation of Gavin Mills and Don't Forget George, AMARA - The Production Resort is moving fast - from a tradition of 'setting trends in Experiential Marketing and Production' into a realm governed by one challenge: "Let Us Excite You"!
A call for action - Fresh Strategy
The Fresh Strategy Group is embarking on "a call for action" to NGO's and companies, in response to the changes and demands of communities at large.
Feel refreshed, rejuvenated and revitalised with Shell Helix at the Rand Show - Exp.Momentum
 Shell Helix oil - who would ever imagine trying to bring an OIL brand to life, and what's more at a Rand Show consumer experience? Well Exp. have...in conjunction with Shell's promotional advertising agency rmg.connect. Now you can experience this at the Rand Show.
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Magazines | | New Media Publishing lead Mondi finalist pack
 Thirteen journalists from New Media Publishing's magazines have been nominated as finalists in the 15th Annual Mondi Paper Magazine Awards - more nominations than any other publishing house in the country.
Mondi Magazine Awards finalists announced
The Mondi Magazine Awards judging panel is delighted to announce the finalists in the 15th annual Mondi Magazine Awards, South Africa's most prestigious awards for magazine journalism, photography, design, and illustration. The Magazine Publishers Association of South Africa counted a whopping 880 entries from 84 magazine titles, beating last year's tally of 871.
Marie Claire awards beauty Prix d'Excellence
Marie Claire South Africa, an Associated Magazines publication, is delighted to announce the return of the prestigious international Marie Claire Prix d'Excellence de la Beaute awards - the so-called 'Oscars of the beauty industry'. This year is also the debut of an additional award - the Marie Claire Prix d'Excellence Caring Beautifully award for the South African beauty company that is investing most in the local community.
21-years-young for Cosmo
South Africa's favourite English women's glossy magazine, Cosmopolitan, is turning 21 this month and has confirmed its number-one position with a circulation of 117 255 (ABC, July to December 2004). "Just over two decades ago Cosmo exploded onto the South African scene with provocative journalism, sexy beauty shoots and all the tips SA's young women were looking for," says Vanessa Raphaely, editor of Cosmopolitan.
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Media | | What's in a name? Jacaranda's April Fool's gets thousands!
If you were reading the Star or Pretoria News on 1 April 2005, April Fool's Day, you may have been in heated debate over another city name change - this time of Johannesburg. Well, you were had - it was radio station, Jacaranda 94.2's April Fool's prank!
Jo'burg gets a new publication, not a name change!
For the first time, a new publication, Joburg!, will tap into the complexity of the city's rhythm. The purpose of the book from Affinity Advertising and Publishing, will be to showcase and define Joburg from a branding perspective together with a broad cross-section of brands that lie close to the heart of this great city.
Habari Media launches Mobile Games SA - Habari Media
Being a games only portal, Mobile Games SA aims to be to gaming "what Google is to search".
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Caxton Community Newspapers are set to launch the first of its Urban News series of community newspapers targeted exclusively to the Soweto area. The pioneer in this series will be 'Protea Urban News', to be launched in late April to coincide with the opening of Protea's new shopping mall.
Newsletter for taxi owners launched
Spaza Media has launched Taxi News, aimed at taxi owners. Said publisher Noel Ndhlovu: "We think Taxi News will provide an opportunity to taxi industry suppliers to communicate directly with this sector, while the information contained in this publication will empower more than 60 000 taxi owners nationwide."
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Out Of Home | | Primedia Outdoor announces winners of Johannesburg City Parks Competition - Primedia Outdoor
 Primedia Outdoor and Johannesburg City Parks (JCP) initiated My Dream Park, a competition, for primary school learners to design their dream park on an AO poster.
Ola's outdoor campaign results in marked increase in sales! - Primedia Outdoor
Unilever recently flighted an outdoor advertising and radio campaign for Ola Magnum, reinforcing sales for the product due to high noting of the outdoor campaign.
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[Jesse W. Lewis Jr] The recent public concern around safety at South African oil refineries and chemical plants, and the attendant media interest, has brought home to South Africans the severe impact a potential crisis can have on a business. If the problem is not immediately - and effectively - addressed, the situation can escalate and threaten a company's reputation, its bottom line and its very existence.
Ignore bloggers at your own peril
[Brian Berkman ] It was Donovan Neale-May, www.nealemay.com who first alerted me, sometime last year, to Blogs and their value as a communication tool. I'm deeply indebted to him for the heads up as the Blogasphere has become a new hunting ground for me.
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Radio | | Radio recruits go public
94.7 Highveld Stereo is holding open auditions across the city this month to find one special person who will become the Rude Awakening's Recruit. Jeremy Mansfield and his team will challenge 28 finalists from the auditions held at regional shopping centres across the Highveld this month.
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Retail | | Transforming the manufacturing sector
Manufacturing companies are under increasing pressure to meet elevated consumer and investor expectations in a challenging global economy, yet some companies are delivering value despite these challenges.
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Sponsorship | | Sanlam and Variety Club tackle critical issues on charity funding - Variety Club South Africa
The Charity Funding sector in South Africa is at a turning point. Corporate funders have never shied away from their social responsibility but as they are faced with a myriad of causes that continually vie for their funding, it has become more than just an issue of "handouts".
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Denver Vraagom is the charming, sharp and witty host of the new magazine game show Wise Up! A words and numbers show made for television to improve language, reading, writing and mathematics skills.
What do new SA kids think?
Children of today, between the ages of 10 and 14 are South Africa's future for the next two decades and beyond. In the new SABC2 television series Destination: SA, we meet this generation and find out what they want from life, their families, their communities and their country?
TV for teachers asks critical questions
The budget has been announced and a large slice has been dedicated to education. 'Beyond The Classroom' from SABC Education on SABC1 asks where is the money most needed.
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Forums | | Losing faith in the ASA
The ASA has a very important role to play - what happens when both consumers and advertisers lose faith in it? What is your view?
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Was it ever even there and when one complains to a call centre, are one's complaints ever relayed to the MD or someone in authority because I'm gatvol of shouting for service?! What is your view?
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New accounts | | New business for Red Rocket - more infoInitiative Media gains several new accounts - more infoWindhoek Lager in new Atmosphere - more infoSuperbrands welcomes ABSA and Woolworths - more infoGo Fast! Energy Drink appoints Cape Aqua KZN as a distributor for the KZN area - more infoAmava Communications partners with Black Management Forum (BMF) - more infoSonic Communications will be promoting the National Skydiving Championships, taking place in Margate in April.Shibula Lodge to make a Splash - more info
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People on the move | | New appointments at DDB South Africa - more infoAdrian Kaplan has been appointed Marketing Executive for Orient-Express Hotels, Trains & Cruises in Africa.New members to the Good Hope FM team - more info
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Events to diarise | | Marketing Circle Cape Town meeting - The Marketing Circle, Winchester Mansions Sea Point, 06 Apr
The theme of this months Thought Leaders Forum in Cape Town is cost effective online marketing tools. Panelists include: Cameron Hulett, CEO of Rocketseed (Top 100 Technology Status); Pippa Getliffe, founder of Visuals and Interactives and Vinni Lingham from Incubeta (recent winner of a US innovation award).
Brand Advantage Program - Integrating Marketing & Finance - BTS Africa, Westcliff Hotel, Johannesburg, 07 Apr
A 2-day workshop engaging managers in a competitive business simulation, lectures and discussion sessions.
Develop The Write Attitude - A workshop for scriptwriters - The Writing Studio, Cape Town, 09 Apr
Scriptwriters who would like to develop their craft and write for a visual medium are invited to a four-Saturday workshop.
Unilever Institute Member's Meeting - Unilever, Dbn, Jhb, Ctn, 12 Apr
Join the UCT Unilever Institute's Members Meeting to hear what projects and events are planned for the year, as well as some research insights on the Black Emerging Market - the sector that has far reaching financial and social implications for all business.
The Power of the Press Release - The Write Co, Cape Town, 14 Apr
How to use Public Relations' most powerful tool.
Unleash the Power of PR - The Write Co, Cape Town, 15 Apr
Write a Global PR Plan.
Creative writing for the media workshop - PRISA, Johannesburg, 15 Apr
This 3-day week-end live in programme will develop skills and strategies that will make you more successful and is designed to provide a forum for teamwork and social interaction.
Zulu Socio-cultural Workshop - Vega , Johannesburg, 18 Apr
Gain insight to the culture that informs the Zulu language and explore questions of culture and identity pertaining to a Zulu audience.
Customer Relationship Management - GIBS, Sandton, 19 Apr
This programme addresses how to develop successful CRM strategies and focuses on how CRM strategies should be formulated and implemented to achieve business benefits.
Trends and Ideas to look forward to in 2005 - MFSA, Cape Town, 20 Apr
In the words of Joel Barker, famed futurist and business consultant, "You'd better spend time thinking about the future, as that is where you are going to live."
The Power of the Press Release - The Write Co, Sandton, 20 Apr
Use public relations' most powerful tool.
Presenting for Impact - HR Outsource Streams , Durbanville, Cape Town, 21 Apr
HR Outsource (HRO) has the ideal programme to "ease" all your Presentation fears and improve your presentation skills.
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Upcoming events | | | Courses at the Institute for the Advancement of Journalism in April and May - IAJ, Parktown / Johannesburg, 04 AprServices Marketing - IMM GSM, Johannesburg, 04 AprWriters Write - The Write Co, Sandton, 04 AprThe Art of Interviewing - 1-day workshop - Print Media SA, Rosebank, 04 AprNegotiation Skills - IMM GSM, Johannesburg, 04 AprKey Account Management - IMM GSM, Cape Town, 05 AprCustomer Care - two-day course - TrainMark & Hlomani, Randburg, 05 AprDevelop your writing skills after hours - , Cape Town, 05 AprTime Management for the Better - one-day workshop - TrainMark Solutions , Johannesburg, 05 AprProfessional editing and proofreading workshop - PRISA, Jhb, 05 Apr | More... Submit an event
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Bookkeeping to trial balance, Debtors, Creditors, VAT return, Statutory returns, Tax directives, Pastel version 7 & Pastel Payroll, ± 5 years experience, 1/2 days, starting from the beginning of film season - September 2005. - read more...
Mid - Senior Designer - Jhb Northern
Still looking for a good designer play leading role in our dynamic agency. Experience on serious design projects essential. Think conceptually, translate into stunning design, work on awesome, diverse projects. - read more...
PR Executive - Cape Town
My client is a serious player in a niche market in SA - media coverage is critical to their success. Offering brilliant opportunity for a PR Executive, with proven track record. - read more...
Account Manager - middle weight - JHB Northern Suburbs
Established PR consultancy with blue chip account requires a strong PR account manager to manage the client portfolio. This position requires the individual to travel extensively. - read more...
Copywriter - middle weight - JHB Northern Suburbs
Grow your career with a fast moving, smaller advertising agency with exciting clients and opportunity for exceptional growth. - read more...
PR Account Executive - Johannesburg - Rosebank
For leading PR consultancy. Min 5 years experience. Excellent media relations, exceptional writing abilities (press releases, proposals, strategies) client liaison and account management skills. Full/Half Day. - read more...
Sub-editor/Copy Editor - Rivonia, Johannesburg
ITWeb has a vacancy for a sub-editor for its daily online publication. Relevant post-matric qualification. At least three years' appropriate sub-editing experience in business journalism. Experience in the ICT sector an advantage.
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Marketing Manager - Cape Town
Leading online publisher Media24 Digital seeks an experienced, dynamic graduate to manage consumer and trade marketing requirements across its portfolio of market-leading brands, including News24.com. Competitive salary package and company benefits offered. - read more...
Media Sales - Wynberg/Sandton
Calling dynamic ad salespeople who are motivated & target driven! Join the top b2b publication Direct Access, which has served the conference industry for over 11 years. A great career opportunity! - read more...
Accounts Executive - Johannesburg
Maintain/grow integrated media services to 3 major clients. Account maintenance & development, output excellence(QA), meeting deadlines and attending to admin . Full autonomy - reporting to Cape MD. R200k PA package. - read more...
Media Planner/Buyer - Sandton
Specialist position dealing with Portuguese language countries in Africa - read more...
Office Co-ordinator - JHB
Own car, hard working, admin driven, public relations/ marketing background. Knowledge of Microsoft word packages. Good attitude, loads of fetching and carrying, telephone skills vital. AA candidate preferred. - read more...
Accounts Director - Cape Town
Leading creative/production house. Major Retail client. Maintaining client brand image & message through a consistency of quality print and electronic options. Outstanding future prospects. R300 000 ctc package. - read more...
Research Manager - Pretoria
Run research projects and meet client needs professionally. Post grad qualification and 3 years market research experience essential. Writing,presentation skills. Understand research processes. - read more...
Newspaper Websites Online Producer - Cape Town
Media24 Newspapers requires the services of experienced online content producers in the Digital24 Cape Town office to service their web-operations. - read more...
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Welcome to the following companies who have opened press offices on Bizcommunity!
Variety, the Children's Charity, was formed in 1928 by the film industry in Hollywood. Now over 70 years later, there are 55 branches worldwide raising millions of rands through entertainment towards abused children and arts and culture.
Click here to visit Variety Club South Africa's press office.
AMARA brings the edge to top-end corporate entertainment, Experiential Marketing, Industrial Theatre, 3D Stage Design and Animation and, Audiovisual Production, Multimedia, Graphic Design and Scriptwriting let AMARA - The Production Resort excite you.
Click here to visit Amara's press office.
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