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Biz feels the love Activity on Bizcommunity.com has soared on the back of last week's redesign and with the range of features, including self-promotional tools, now available to you, our readers. The revamp was announced directly to our +145 000-strong combined subscriber base and then more publicly via our various newsletters and portals ( there's more than just Marketing & Media | South Africa, you know). In a short space of time, + 7100 SA marketers, creatives and media professionals uploaded profiles - adding to the 49 000 personal accounts which have been accumulating over the past two years. We've also had 2916 new newsletter subscribers last week. In addition, quietly, we have amassed an audience close to 70 000 on Mxit. This is the beginning of a substantial investment in marketing and new products and additional channels for Bizcommunity for 2011, the year of our 10th birthday, which focuses on users and clients. New skills are being brought on board and interesting partnerships formed in order to sustain all of this. Nevertheless, our commitment to quality and varied journalism remains. Thank you for all your loyal support Simone Puterman ( @SimoneBiz) Managing editorPS The latest Ornico Ad Showcase features TV ads for Givenchy Irresistable, IEC, Nando's, Havoline and 5 Gum, and radio ads for Miller, Kurt Geiger, vawter, Frisco and Zambuk. Responses to this column welcomed in our online editor's column archive. Follow Bizcommunity on Twitter at @Bizcommunity and join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Bizcommunity. Please send all South African marketing and media news to marketingnews@bizcommunity.com, international news to internationalnews@bizcommunity.com and opinion pieces to contributors-marketing@bizcommunity.com.Top stories
Special focus on media freedom
 On Saturday, 28 May 2011, the South African National Editors' Forum (SANEF) presented a special award, Friend of the Media, to former president Nelson Mandela in acknowledgement of his legendary efforts - both in and outside the office - to support a free and independent media. Read more >>
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 [Issa Sikiti da Silva] The family of slain South African photographer Anton Hammerl yesterday, Thursday, 26 May 2011, wrote a letter to President Jacob Zuma, asking him to use his influence in the continent to help bring his remains to SA for a proper burial, to which the Presidency responded last night. Hammerl's killing has reopened a can of worms - the brutal harassment of media in zones of conflict and the trauma suffered by journalists covering violence. [download] Read more >>
 The Right2Know Campaign yesterday, Thursday, 26 May 2011, released a statement calling for a new period of action to stop the Protection of Information Bill, aka the Secrecy Bill, which will affect everyone in South Africa, not just the media. It is calling on all those who are seriously concerned by this week's turn of events to make their collective and individual voices heard now. Read more >>
 [Issa Sikiti da Silva] South Africa may be only one month away from turning into a 'secretive' and 'restrictive' society as the ad-hoc parliamentary committee meets today, Tuesday, 24 May 2011, in Cape Town to debate the final destiny of the Protection of Information Bill - aka Secrecy Bill - which the ruling ANC wishes to see finalised by 24 June. Read more >>
[TO Molefe] In the face of sustained opposition to the Protection of Information Bill (better known as the "protection of information from investigative journalism bill"), the ANC is pushing the speedometer needle well into the danger zone as it chases deadlines at breakneck speed. But the question remains: Will it swap its Ferrari for its trusted bulldozer in the end anyway? Read more >>
 Commenting on the report that the ANC's Nelson Mandela Bay regional chairman, Nceba Faku, incited ANC supporters to attack and burn down the offices of The Herald newspaper in the city of Port Elizabeth, the SA National Editors' Forum ( SANEF) states it is shocked and concerned at not only this action but also the insipid comment of ANC spokesman Jackson Mthembu on Faku's conduct. Read more >>
 [Michelle Solomon] Though South Africans have become accustomed to irrational, knee-jerk and often dangerous rhetoric from politicians of all persuasions, the ANC's regional boss in the volatile Eastern Cape metro of Nelson Mandela Bay (Port Elizabeth), Nceba Faku's apparent recent call to commit arson transcends most. It has now emerged that Faku, a former mayor, may have good reasons to want to see The Herald in ashes. Read more >>
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 Bizcommunity.com now has a voice! We've teamed up with Johannesburg-based community radio station 101.9 Chai FM and former 5fm DJ Kevin Fine to take the biggest online marketing platform in the country to the airwaves. Read more >>
Following the meeting with the board of the International Marketing Council of South Africa (IMC) with President Jacob Zuma, yesterday, Tuesday, 24 May 2011, new board members have been announced and various proposals tabled, including a name change to Brand South Africa. Read more >>
 [Shaune Jordaan] Recently, I attended the South African Tourism Indaba in Durban. Interesting topics of conversation that kept popping up were "value for money", "tough economic times"; "Am I as an exhibitor getting value for money at Indaba? Am I going to achieve ROI from this event?" Many would say yes; however, there are opportunities to increase the benefits through workshops to help exhibitors and attendees with their marketing. Read more >>
Advertising
 Exclusive Books, described as one of South Africa's most desirable blue chip accounts for its many creative and Apex awards, has selected Net#work BBDO as its new ad agency, following a three-way pitch. The account was previously held by Ogilvy Johannesburg. Read more >>
 The Creative Circle results for April 2011 are in and, according to chairperson Xolisa Dyeshana of Joe Public, overall it was a good month but there is much work to be done before the big awards. New Cape Town agency The Greenhouse, also managed to take TV/Cinema Ad of the Month with its first-ever entry into the Creative Circle Ad of the Month. [video] Read more >>
 [Christopher Commerford] I do, and I am one. It is the glorious feeling of importance and purpose that one gets from self-loathing that is causing me to write this article. Is copywriting a dying art form? Part of me wishes it were. In much the same way that God's death was, according to Nietzsche, brought about by man. Read more >>
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 The annual Sunday Times Generation Next 2011 Brand Survey awards took place on Tuesday, 24 May 2011, to acknowledge the brands selected by Generation Y (between the ages of 8 and 22) as the coolest in the local youth market. Read more >>
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 [Issa Sikiti da Silva] Oracle Airtime Sales (OATS) will, from now on, be called DStv Media Sales. The name change was officially announced last night, Tuesday, 24 May 2011, during a vibrant party held at the Yamaha building in Johannesburg. The company felt the time was right to make the switch in the interests of maximally leveraging the DStv brand's powerful continental reputation, according to its CEO Chris Hitchings. Read more >>
 [Issa Sikiti da Silva] South Africa has emerged as the most valuable nation brand on the African continent in 2011, scoring a value of US$149.7 billion, distantly followed by Egypt (US$79.2 billion) and Nigeria (US$56 billion) in third place, while MTN is voted Africa's most valuable corporate brand, according to a UK-based Brand Finance study's findings released today, Wednesday 25 May 2011, in Johannesburg by the Brand Leadership Academy. Read more >>
 [Gill Moodie: @grubstreetSA] When veteran journalist and author Max du Preez's laptop - complete with work on his latest book - was stolen recently, we all took note, nodded reverently to The Cloud and started backing up our work on Google Docs again. He may not have got his laptop back but Du Preez did get something else returned to him recently: the right to the domain names, maxdupreez.co.za and maxdupreez.com. Read more >>
 [Issa Sikiti da Silva] As more and more brands are being copied and pirated by brand pirates, experts warn businesses to be on the look-out for minor loopholes that may give pirates a space to attack their brands. This topic formed part of the discussion hosted today, Thursday, 26 May 2011, at the Michelangelo Hotel by the Journal of Marketing in association with Absa and Future Group. Read more >>
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 [Luke McKend] The arrival of Google Street View in the winelands is only one aspect of how South African wineries and exporters are increasingly looking to technology and innovation to capture and retain new customers, both locally and globally, in a competitive and ever-changing market. Read more >>
Education and Training
 [Douglas Kruger] Small improvements make a big difference to the total professionalism of your presentation. Think of these teeny, tiny touches as your chance to go from Pierce Brosnan in Mamma Mia to Pierce Brosnan in James Bond. Read more >>
Eventing
 The Johannesburg Tourism Company's (JTC) Convention & Events Bureau (CEB) has announced that several successful bids have been awarded, with estimated economic benefit to the city of more than R200 million. Read more >>
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Magazines
Following a reader competition and after selecting 10 winners, essentials magazine features real South African women on its June 2011 cover, and Panorama Publications will launch its 17th title, an annual Christmas magazine, under the editorship of Kate Kennedy in October 2011. Read more >>
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Mobile ad revenues in South Africa reached almost R500 million in the last year and year on year growth trends indicate that this figure will double by 2012. This is the opinion of Vodacom, MXit and Google, which predict a mobile ad spend of R1 billion by 2012, including display, search and message-based ads. Read more >>
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 [Dr KF Lai] The '50s and '60s were the mainframe era, the '70s were the mini-computer era and the '80s and '90s were the era of the desktop and Internet. The current cycle is the era of the mobile Internet. The rapid rise of mobile Internet use will be a boon to consumers and some companies will win big while many will wonder what just happened. Read more >>
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 Tastic Weddings has sponsored parboiled rice, some popular recipes for wedding receptions and a bridal hamper, in exchange for some subtle branding and promotional activity. The success of this initiative was undertaken by BTL agency, Eyes and Ears Marketing Services. Read more >>
PR & Communications
 [Steve Whitford] I used to hate Twitter. What a monumental waste of time. Facebook was marginally better because I knew the people, but, gosh, people could share such rubbish. That's all started to change in recent times. Finally, people are cottoning on to the five Ws and H principle when using social media and it's really giving the Internet impetuous as a communications tool. Read more >>
NEWSWATCH: Business Day's political editor Sam Mkokeli reckons that when it comes to communication, the ANC 'get an F', and seemingly reinforcing that impression, Manyi, our main mouthpiece man, seems to believe that no news is good news, reports Times Live, which, on a happier note, has announced that it's giving itself a makeover. Read more >>
Printing
Order online, have printing delivered anywhere in SA South Africa has been chosen to pilot HP Online Print Service offering globally. This design and print service is available to any business, regardless of where it is situated, as an online service. The concept enables a user either to brief a design or print job or upload print-ready files; choose a print option from a range of formats and paper choices and submit the order. The job is completed and couriered to any selected address in SA. It has a range of professional templates, suited to various industry sectors, including professional services, retail and hospitality. Access by registering at www.hpprintstation.com.
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According to Accenture's newest survey, Video-Over-Internet Consumer Usage, more than 75% of consumers of all ages in seven major markets around the world are viewing video via the Internet. Read more >>
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 [Herman Manson: @marklives] A series of Facebook pages, started several years ago, has been so successful that its creator has teamed up with two friends to start a group-buying business called CityMob off the back of it. Daniel Solomon started the "I Like Cape Town" fan page on Facebook on a whim and has seen it grow to a group with over 30 000 members. Read more >>
Sponsorship
 NEWSWATCH: The rugby Springboks have gotten a new vehicle sponsor - BMW, reports Supersport. Read more >>
 TORONTO, CANADA, RENTON, US: comScore, Inc and PMB Print Measurement Bureau have announced the release date of May 26 for their second fused database linking Canadians' online media habits with other media consumption data, along with product and brand usage, all in a single database. Read more >>
 LONDON, UK: Half of mobile operators planning to launch LTE (Long Term Evolution) networks will do so initially in the 2.6GHz band. Read more >>
 MONTREAL, CANADA: Although Bombardier has numerous global engineering accomplishments to its credit, the Canadian media often portrays the firm in a negative light, due to the involvement of Canadian government loan guarantees in the aeronautical bidding process. With the 2010 Olympics taking place in Vancouver, Bombardier wondered if by leveraging the momentum of Canadian pride the Olympic platform could be an opportunity to illustrate the brand's commitment to Canadian business and prosperity. Read more >>
 TEL AVIV, ISRAEL: In Israel, the renowned brand Pampers faces a unique challenge. The "un-kosher" diaper brand was competing again "kosher" brand for share in Orthodox Jewish households. Read more >>
 MOSCOW, RUSSIA: MediaCom Russia has hired Sergey Khokhlov, who currently holds the position as CEO of Made, as CEO designate for MediaCom Russia, Ukraine and CIS. Read more >>
 ROLLINSVILLE, US: Rising client ad budgets, more new product launches and more client confidence about the general business environment are some of the key indicators that the advertising business is improving globally, according to a recent survey of principals of independent advertising and marketing communications agencies around the world by the ICOM global network. Read more >>
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NetFlorist has announced that plans are underway to open 20 bricks and mortar flower markets in major shopping malls over the next few years. Read more >>Advertising
 Following on from the success of Scooters Pizza's previous "Size does matter" TV commercial, The Red Quarter has produced a sequel that will endear the brand to its target audience. Read more >> Smint selected Nine Mile Media to place its mint directly in the hands of its target audience from mid November until the end of January. Read more >>Primedia Broadcasting has again heeded the call of the ABF Vital Support Fund, providing it with R100 000 worth of free advertising. Read more >> Die Burger has joined the ranks of gold sponsors of the annual Pendoring Advertising Awards this year. Read more >> The Kellogg's Set 4 School promotion, executed and run by LimelightSA, focused on the back to school period and encouraged parents to purchase Kellogg's Corn Flakes or Rice Krispies Cereals and rewarded them for their loyalty with their chance at winning amazing education-based prizes. Read more >>FoxP2 have followed up their first place finish at the Creative Circle Ad Of The Year Awards with the 2011 AdReview Outstanding Performance Award. Read more >> Mentos selected Billads to create awareness around its new chewing gum concept, a liquid-filled gum in a pocket bottle. Read more >>The ABF will host another Lawn Bowls event for members of the marketing, advertising and media industries at the Morningside Country Club from 1pm, this Friday the 27th May. Read more >>Branding
 Michael Gullan finds that developed nations are fragmenting while developing ones (including South Africa) are converging and discusses the ten most prominent trends that are shaping media consumption. Read more >> Rocket Creative introduces the new 'Micro Demo Trolley' solution to their in-store / brand activation product range. Read more >> The PinkDrive is proud to announce that Clarion Moving Media and Budget Rent a Car have signed on as official sponsors. Read more >>CSI
 The dreams of three Eastern Cape schools came true this weekend when the MultiChoice Fort Hare Inkwenkwezi Trust and Ads24 announced the winners of the Fikelela Ezinkwenkwezini (Reach for the Stars) competition in which schools could win a community project of their choice Read more >> If you're looking for a feel-good TV show then e.tv is the place to go every Tuesday at 17.30 when the new season of Kaelo Stories of Hope launches on the channel on 7 June. The programme includes inspiring stories of local people and communities who are benefitting from CSI projects around the country. Read more >>Digital
[Richard Mullins] Richard Mullins, director at Acceleration, argues that over the past 10 years marketers have seen the complexity of digital marketing technology grow exponentially, but it is often poorly integrated at a process, technology and data level. Read more >>  [Daniel Levy] There has been quite a bit of buzz around Facebook's recent announcement that it is throwing the advertising door wide open for several industries by amending its promotional guidelines. Read more >>[Godfrey Parkin] Conversation marketing, customer engagement, fan bases, social media, viral marketing, collective couponing. Twitter, YouTube, Facebook and LinkedIn are on everybody's agenda and in everybody's mobile. But do you really need to take heed? Read more >> Leftfield have in three years established themselves as a full service agency capable of handling the total business for Dutch dairy giant Friesland Campina. Read more >>The twenty fifth annual Markex trade expo will be taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre from the 7th -9th of June 2011 starting at 9h30 until 17h30 daily. Read more >>Geomarketing is an important factor for ensuring an effective marketing approach. You can now also benefit from geomarketing in email marketing and display your target groups using the successful 'Google Maps' application. Read more >>Direct Marketing
 Draftfcb Durban has won a Silver Clio at the 2011 Clio Awards. The award is in the Direct Mail category and was for long standing client, Trellidor. Read more >>Eventing
Africa Big 7 and SAITEX, the only event of its kind on the continent, and Business Matchmaking are offering retailers, wholesalers, importers and distributors a unique opportunity to participate in Matchmaking Breakfasts with Mauritius, Sri Lanka and Brazil. Read more >> Gearhouse South Africa recently joined a world-wide network of key industry players; a move which will potentially improve their international profile and extend their market reach, as well as assist local meeting planners who can now easily access the same standard of technical service anywhere in the world through this association. Read more >>Exhibitions
Set Squared's new website development, which went live last week, is specifically aimed at the exhibition, events and shopfitting industries. Clients and visitors to the site will find comprehensive information about Set Squared's products and services, as well as inspiration for their own exhibition stands, events and shop interiors. Read more >> Despite being in its inaugural year, Future Ed - The Education Show, the country's first-ever large-scale education-focused exhibition, is attracting some of the largest global players in educational resources. Microsoft Partners in Learning is onboard and will have a major presence at the show. Read more >> Scan Display will showcase Mo5, which recently won an innovation award at Euroshop, at Markex Jhb. Read more >> Aon South Africa, a leading risk management, insurance and actuarial firm, is putting its stamp of approval on Future Ed, South Africa's first large-scale education-focused exhibition, by branding and sponsoring the registration and welcome area at the show. Read more >>This year the Bloem Show demonstrated once again hosted many exhibitors and scores of visitors attended from 25 April to 7 May. Read more >>Magazines
 The first issue of the new Desi Dialogue magazine, published by Endeleo Media, is avalaible nationwide. Read more >>Media
Carat SA has won a Bronze at the Internationalist Awards for Innovation in Media event held on 25 May in New York. Read more >>The MDDA is sad to announce the passing away of Rev. Dalindyebo A.B Mtimde at his home in Mvenyane village in the Eastern Cape. Read more >>Mobile
[Andre Kruger] Strict new consumer protection laws and regulations in mobile marketing will help clean up the industry and boost communications effectiveness for those who play by the rules, says Andre Kruger, Managing Director South Africa, Oxygen8 Communications. Read more >>  Mi-Fone has become known for the creation of bespoke mobile platforms for Africa's aspiring musicians and fashion designers. Here's more on their latest offering. Read more >>[Tony Sousa] Many South African companies looking for new mobile marketing opportunities may benefit from experimenting with the humble .mobi portal before they start investing in mobile applications for the major smartphone platforms. Read more >> Online Media | | Online Media section proudly sponsored by | |  |
News24 had their biggest day yet on the 19 May due to their coverage of the local government election results. Online their numbers were up 100%, while on mobile the increase was a staggering 150%. Read more >>There has been a strong upsurge in internet shopping in the fashion sector recently, with people increasingly shopping online to find good deals. South Africa's largest online marketplace, bidorbuy.co.za, reported a growth in its clothing, shoes and accessories section of 73% from early 2010 to the same period in 2011. Read more >>Since launching in January, Toodu has helped thousands of Capetonians connect with businesses through the medium of their online to-do lists. Read more >>Out Of Home
 Provantage have done their homework with regards to airport advertising. With more than three million passengers passing through our international airports every month, airports are an excellent space for advertising upmarket brands. Read more >> Nestlé Ice Cream recently completed the rebranding of its entire fleet of distributor delivery vehicles as part of a large-scale branding exercise to update the look and feel of its vehicles. Read more >>Primedia Outdoor, a proud sponsor of the 2010 awards, supports OHMSA initiatives and looks forward to a fruitful year. Read more >>Production
 Are you interested in broadcast television? Would you like the opportunity to work for a production company, learning about broadcast television for 1 year? Read more >> Platypus Productions' Ian Chuter directed the latest Carling Black Label campaign, following in the footsteps of some of South Africa's finest directors. Read more >> Bioscope Films' newest director Juniper has just completed a TV commercial for The University of Stellenbosch, Business School. Read more >> With the recent first birthday milestone of TopTV, the channel wanted to celebrate it with a new and exciting promo campaign showcasing their wide range of mind-blowing content. For this, TopTV's advertising partner 'The Agency' turned to Fresh Eye Film Productions director, Jonathan Parkinson. Read more >> The first two of the Mmad Guru ads (Karen Kaputnik and Brad Lowenstein) have won first place in The Creative Circle's ad of the month for TV/Cinema for April 2011. Read more >>Promotions |  |
 Maybelline New York is on a mission to recruit and reward hot, sexy girls who love fashion, make-up and are pout perfectionists. Pout Patrollers from Maybelline New York were at the Glamour stiletto race which took place in Johannesburg and Cape Town, in search for the best luscious pouts. Read more >>Radio |  |
Randall Abrahams will share his opinion on the topic of 'The Resilience and Dynamic Energy of Radio' in a series of national roadshow presentations to the local media industry sponsored by Heart 104.9FM and Gagasi 99.5FM. Read more >> The average community radio audience listens to very few radio stations per day, ensuring that they do not 'channel hop or flick'. This provides an almost guaranteed audience, which is not being reached by any other commercial radio stations. Read more >> Jacaranda 94.2 is the No.1 radio station for the Afrikaans market in Gauteng with 27.9% market share - this according to the first SAARF RAMS results of 2011. Read more >>Phat Joe recently represented Heart 104.9FM, as well as the Mother City, at the SAMA Awards, which he hosted at Montecasino on Sunday 21 May. Read more >>Recruitment | | Recruitment - Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations, Media Sales | |  |
The CRF Institute believes it is time to take both HR and employer branding to a next level. Read more >>One of the main reasons employees are actively on the market today is to get some sort of salary increase - may it be in the way of cold hard cash, benefits or bonuses. But what type of salary increase these days is acceptable to ask for? Read more >>Careers24, one of South Africa's leading career portals, has launched its revamped job portal promising a more streamlined, efficient way of matching the ideal candidate to a job. Read more >>According to the latest skills survey from the Institute of Directors (IoD), the growth of nearly 60% of businesses is being held back by a lack of skills in the wider workforce and among existing employees. Read more >>Research
Delegates can look forward to a full conference programme at the annual SAMRA conference next week, on 1, 2 and 3 June, at the Riverside Lifestyle Resort. Read more >> In partnership with the Embassy of Japan, Analytix Business Intelligence conducted a survey in March 2011 amongst 1 000 South Africans over the age of 18 years in order to understand what South Africans think about Japan with regard to the Japanese culture, politics, economy and technology. Read more >> Some finer details and implications of the Consumer Protection Act to be thoroughly reviewed by the SAMRA CPA committee. Read more >>After two successive quarters of negative sentiment in 2010, online consumer confidence in South Africa jumped 4 points to 88 in Q1'2011. Read more >>Sponsorship
 At this year's Comrades Marathon Toyota won the title as the best performing team, with their first four Central Gauteng athletes to cumulatively clocking up the quickest time of all participating teams. Read more >> The South African Rugby Union (SARU) announced on 25th May that BMW South Africa (Pty) Ltd has joined the Springbok sponsorship family as the official vehicle sponsor of the national team. Read more >>Trudon has partnered with Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA) to plant 10 000 trees in residents of low cost housing settlements across South Africa. Read more >>Youth Marketing |  |
The seventh annual Sunday Times Generation Next 2011 Brand Survey Awards recently took place at the Theatre on the Track at Kyalami on Tuesday, 24 May 2011. The survey revealed that today's youth has literally modified the Facebook 'like' function for use in everyday life. Read more >>
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 [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] In line with its new motor sport leanings, Renault has introduced two new sporty-looking Mégane GT Line models to appeal to enthusiastic drivers whose credit cards can't quite stretch to the Clio Sport and Megane Cup ranges. Read more >>
 [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] It might look like just another tiny Tinkerbelle designed as a fashion statement for ladies but having just been given a midlife makeover Hyundai's chirpy little i10 now has enough appeal to make it one of the top three entry-level choices on the local market. Read more >>
 [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Cape Town motor racing personality Deon Joubert beat five other South African motoring heroes of the 1990's at this year's Simola Hill Climb at Knysna. Read more >>
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 [Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel] Buck Rogers landed at The One&Only Hotel Cape Town in the men's area of the Spa. He may have also visited the women's wet spa area but as I haven't, I can't say. Read more >>
 Le Touessrok, flagship of Sun Resorts and member of The Leading Hotels of the World, has been named 'Best Hotel in the Indian Ocean' by The Daily Telegraph's luxury travel magazine, Ultratravel. Read more >>
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 [Corné Krige] A couple of weeks ago I was very worried about the Springboks chances in this year's World Cup. The reason for my concern was that the senior players in most of the franchises were struggling with their form. This was escalated by the fact that Bulls were struggling for form and that many of the Springboks going to the World Cup would come from their ranks. Read more >>
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 OppiKoppi 17, the "Unknown Brother" Festival will be held from 5 to 7 August, 2011, at OppiKoppi Farm, Northam, Limpopo Province, has announced its initial line-up of performers. Read more >>
 The SAMA organisers have congratulated the winners at the 17th MTN South African Music Awards, held recently at Montecasino. Over 5000 guests and members of the public attended the ceremony and the performances were broadcast live on SABC1, as well as by a live webcast backstage show. Read more >>
 [Johann Smith] I once had the privilege of having a tête-à-tête with Hannes Smith, Namibian journalist, muckraker, animal lover and enigma, in his late stages of Alzheimer's. Of the many colourful stories and anecdotes of Hitler and the first tarred road he recalled in his 50 years of reporting, he told me of a bitter-sweet affair of his first love. Midway through, he stopped. Waiting with an insatiable urge, I implored him to carry on. He replied with those tear-filled glassy eyes that only elderly folks have and muttered to the ceiling: "Do you want me to cry?" Read more >>
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- Bizcommunity.com partners with 101.9Chai FM - more info
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- Send copy of CV Read more >>An astute trend-spotter with an eye for innovation and a strong marketing background, you are ready for the challenge in taking up this opportunity within this fast-paced environment. Read more >>Seeking a marketing manager for a shopping centre in Durban. Responsible for marketing and advertising activities with specific key objectives, marketing strategy formulation and implementation of promotions and advertising campaigns. Read more >>Rocket Creative, a creative design and display company requires a junior DTP and digital print operator to add value and resources to our production team. Read more >>B.Sc Degree. Market research (qualitative) experience in media industry. Creative. Extremely confident (experience dealing with sales team). Number orientated (numerate). Excel proficient. Project management. Telmar. SAS advantage. Multimedia exposure. Read more >>Digital radio editorial. Strategy. Editorial vision. Degree. Recognised industry leader. 5+ years publishing (3 management) experience. Content operations, proven track record building successful publishing properties, both traditional & online. Read more >>
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- Creative writing workshop The Writing Studio - Cape Town, 31 May
- Doing business digitally Britefire - Cape Town, 31 May
- Good documentation practices: laboratory operation GlobalCompliancePanel - Wilmington, 1 June
- AAA open day - Johannesburg, 4 June
- Freedom from fear experience lifeshop Lifebuild - Johannesburg, 4 June
- CAiPT - needs of aspiring entreprenuers Midi Business Creations - Cape Town, 4 June
- Physically challenged chess tournament Gauteng Braille Chess - Pretoria, 4 June
- Markex - Johannesburg, 7 June
- Social investment leaders forum GreaterCapital - Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, 7 June
- African marketing show - Jeremy Maggs Future Publishing - Illovo, Johannesburg, 8 June
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The following companies have opened press offices on Bizcommunity.com! Well-established in South Africa, KLA is a full service qualitative and quantitative strategic market research agencyClick here to visit KLA - Kaufman Levin Associates' press office.  We're an animation and design studio indulging ourselves in various fields of animation, design and gaming! For an in depth look, we have websites for Luma Animation and Luma Design.Click here to visit Luma's press office.  101.9 ChaiFM delivers 101.9 Megahertz of Life Power with one of the most powerful broadcast footprints for community radio in South Africa.Click here to visit 101.9 Chai FM's press office.  Platypus Productions is a combination of skilled, talented and creative individuals. As a group, they're obsessed with filmmaking - producing and directing around the world.Click here to visit Platypus' press office.  A company with over 20 years of experience in the industry, Projector Central has grown from a small family run business at homeClick here to visit Projector Central's press office.  Endeleo Media, a member of Endeleo Holdings is a total media firm with a singular mission: to educate and empowerClick here to visit Endeleo Media's press office.  We are specialist media connectors, helping you to combine your traditional advertising campaigns with state-of-the art technology, using radio, mobile and township activations.Click here to visit The Media Connection's press office.
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