Oppelt to take over at Sunday Times Phylicia Oppelt is taking over the reins as editor of Sunday Times, and will become the first female editor in the 107-year history of the newspaper. Just reward for a long and impressive career. She is currently editor of Times Media's national daily newspaper, The Times and will take up her new position on 1 March. On the advertising front, new research from Pondering Panda might give advertisers and marketers pause for thought: according to a recent survey the company conducted, generally SA youth finds TV ads entertaining, but they don't believe them. When it comes to design, Theresa Wright of the law firm Adams & Adams has some advice for you when it comes to designs on exclusivity, and when it comes to breeding brand loyalty, it pays to be regular and relevant says Mike Taberner. The new age of digital publishing is here, writes Zinio's Jeanniey Mullen, who reckons the next 3-9 months is going to be a time of great change - and 2013 is digital publishing's breakout year. Finally, our ever-popular Biz Takeouts Podcasts continue, with #51 in the series looking at online recruitment trends for South Africa and Africa. Rod Baker: Content DirectorPS Take a look at the latest Ornico ad showcase. Responses to this column welcomed in our ed's column archive. Send all your South African marketing and media news to marketingnews@bizcommunity.com, exclusive contributor pieces to contributors-marketing@bizcommunity.com and international news to internationalnews@bizcommunity.com; also take a look at our guide "How to contribute to Bizcommunity, from op-ed pieces to news". Don't forget to follow @Bizcommunity on Twitter and join us on Facebook!Top stories
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 [Nandkishor Buty] As 2013 commences, afro-pessimism seems to cede to afro-optimism. There is a global consensus: Africa is poised for a great future. What will be the impact of Africa's growth on our industry? What will be the major trends of the year? In the business world, predicting the future is a crucial exercise. Read more >>
 [Obaika Consulting Team] The year 2013 for most brands, especially the ones coping with saturated markets in developed countries, will be a decisive one. Incorporating Africa into their corporate brand strategy, if they haven't done so, will be the better part of valour, so to speak. Read more >>
 [HKLM Exco Team] No, the concepts of "tribalism", "gamification" and "engagement" aren't a promo for the latest computer game, but are in fact the trends that will characterise the way companies and consumers interact in 2013. The branding industry is constantly developing and. while the following trends are evolutions rather than dynamic, short-term changes, we believe there are 10 areas that will define the brandscape over the next year. Read more >>
 [HDI Youth Marketeers Team] Young South Africa is savvier than ever before. If you are looking for a smart and discerning prosumer, this group of kids, teens and young adults will give you more kicks than you've ever bargained for. They know just what they are looking for from any brand, and this makes them that much more satisfying to please. Here are a few trends to look out for in 2013. Read more >>
 [Terry Levin] Colloquially, the word hyper is often used to convey over-the-top or excessive behaviour - as in "those blue Smarties made my child/dog/girlfriend really hyper". Additionally, over the last three or four decades, it has also come to mean linked. For the purposes of trend prediction, I will go out on a limb and predict that, from 2013, hyper will replace mega, uber and even inter as an urban prefix of choice. Read more >>
 [Dave Nemeth] No matter how slow off the mark, we have all come to the realisation that, no matter what line of business we are in, drastic measures are needed in order for us to not only increase market share but also to survive. It is not, however, all doom and gloom and for those who are embracing innovation and prepared to experiment with new ideas, a lot of opportunity awaits to reconnect with consumers and rise above the negative economic factors. Read more >>
 [Johanna McDowell] There are a few trends to be aware of in 2013 which will help create opportunities within the advertising and marketing arena in South Africa. A number of these come from local and international intelligence. Read more >>
 [Ryan Williams] I believe this year will be a positive one for cinema in South Africa, with a variety of influential trends taking hold of the industry. Digitalisation, 3D, blockbusters, increased attendance and on-the-mark cinema campaigns are all sure to contribute to a successful year. Read more >>
 [Mike Silver] It's that time of the year where agencies are asked to haul out the old crystal ball and provide pearls of thumb-sucking wisdom. Before we do so, it would be wise to see how history might repeat itself. Reflecting briefly, for experiential marketing, 2012 was quite a year locally and abroad. Oh, and mazeltov on surviving the Mayan apocalypse - it was touch-and-go for a second there. Read more >>
 [Walter Pike] Quite honestly I am not going to go down the road of criticising FNB for getting involved in either politics or religion with its "You Can Help" campaign. Although on that subject I have to point out that as a global megatrend there is a strong argument that says that corporates need to involve themselves with social issues. Ask Starbucks what it feels to be on the receiving end of not doing so. Read more >>
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 [Chris Moerdyk] Could it be that a glimmer of light has appeared at the end of the Telkom tunnel with the decision to cut its data tariffs? Certainly, this is good news for South African consumers who are still paying far over the relative odds for their internet access. Read more >>
 [Mike Taberner] Regular communication is something every human being desires, this need is hard-coded into us and is something that we cannot do without. Relevant communication is equally import to us human beings - there is nothing worse than dealing with irrelevant communication. Brands that plan their communication strategy have an excellent opportunity to exploit these needs by ensuring regular and relevant communication. Read more >>
 [Sid Peimer] Taking a brief is a misnomer. That's as dangerous as taking candy from a stranger (in a long coat). You are sitting in front of the client because he/she wants something. And it's not a Loerie... Read more >>
 [Michele Usher] As a marketing manager, you are accountable for your company's marketing activities and budgets and the high level of decision making that comes with the role. Chief executives trust that you will take this responsibility seriously. Read more >>
 [Issued by Bizcommunity] Come on, admit, you'd love R5000 in cash, right? Whisk your true love away for a romantic St Valentine's weekend... or not... Maybe it's that set of golf clubs you saw that need your fingerprints all over them... Well, here's your chance to do just that, and it's so easy... Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Issued by Digital Fire] According to the 2012 Luxury Brand Study conducted by Martini Media, more than three-quarters of luxury brands were predicted to increase their spend for online marketing. The study was based on 400 marketers - among them, 73% luxury brands, 68% VP level and above and 58% media planners and buyers. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Issued by Living Your Brand] Specifically designed for small business owners who are looking to improve their marketing efforts, tothePOINT Small Business Marketing Seminar is set to kick off the new year in the Mother City on 4 March in a continuation and elevation of last year's successful inaugural event. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Rose Setshoge] So, First National Bank (FNB) received an incredible volume of publicity recently; trended on Twitter, dominated other social media conversations, headlined peak hour news, talk shows opened lines for debate and met with the ruling party due to the 'You Can Help' campaign. Honestly, what more can a brand possibly ask for? Read more >>
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 Young South Africans find television ads entertaining, but don't see them as necessarily showcasing products and brands honestly. This is the finding of a recent survey by consumer insights company Pondering Panda, which polled the opinion of 1924 respondents between 15 and 34, on the topic of advertising on television. Read more >>
 [John Laurence] At HeadSpace Neuromarketing we use EEG and eye tracking technology to measure a consumer's neural response to marketing communications. We believe in improving the effectiveness of an advertisement without damaging the creative concept behind it. Below are three common areas where we find television advertising can be made more effective. Read more >>
 [Issued by The Jupiter Drawing Room Cape Town] The Jupiter Drawing Room (Cape Town) and Cape Town-based creative agency 60 layers of cake South Africa, have announced their merger. Clients from 60 layers of cake are being notified of the changes and will be offered the opportunity to be serviced by the new strengthened combined service. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Issued by Havas Worldwide Johannesburg] Vega, School of Brand Leadership, has recently chosen Havas Worldwide Johannesburg as their advertising agency. The partnership will enhance Vega's prime goal of fulfilling the potential of their students and ensuring the positive development and growth of the broader marketing and communications industry. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Issued by Egg Films] Egg Films is happy to announce that Sunu is back in South Africa after having spent the last seven years in Hollywood, focusing on developing feature films and growing his knowledge of the industry. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Issued by The Jupiter Drawing Room Cape Town] Cape Town-based entrepreneur, Kent Lingeveldt, who started the customised longboard business, Alpha Longboards, has been named the recipient of The Jupiter Drawing Room (Cape Town)'s 2013 Constructus Award. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Issued by Glasshouse Mobile Editing Solutions] Neil Gow of Glasshouse Mobile Editing Solutions wrapped up 2012 with a groundbreaking first-ever TV commercial for NUM - National Union of Mineworkers. Shot by Danie van der Heever of Catalyst Films, it's a beautifully epic pictorial of the growth and development of the union. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Issued by Billads] Nine Mile Media's Craig Segal knows that organ donors are mighty "men". As MD of Nine Mile Media, which focuses on brand building and customer retention, Craig is the driving force in the sponsorship of a national Billads campaign to raise awareness of the work done by the National Kidney Foundation of South Africa. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Mbali Ndandani] Every business worth its salt has a three, five, or even ten-year strategy. This would typically include growth targets, market share, product innovations etc. It's a sign of a forward thinking business and fills shareholders with confidence that their hard-earned cash will be exponentially greater. Read more >>
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 [Issued by Interbrand Sampson] Interbrand has teamed up with D&AD for its annual student award competition. The challenge is to build a brand that will represent car manufacturer Nissan's line of sustainable vehicles. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Issued by Oomph! Africa] Quality over quantity was a recent approach taken by activation specialists Oomph! Africa who were mandated to bring the well-known AXE Effect to life by associating the brand with female attraction in a series of promotions held in and around targeted pubs, clubs and retail stores in Harare, Zimbabwe Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Richard Stone, Issued by Yellowwood Future Architects] One of my favourite logos of all-time must be that attentive little Jack Russell pooch cognitively listening to a gramophone. A bit contrived? Difficult to reduce? Too detailed? Yes, yes... Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Issued by Rocket Creative] Who could have said it better and with more authority than the iconic Steve Jobs that "innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower"? It is on this principle that Rocket Creative is built and the products the company designs and manufactures on a daily basis bears testament to this ethos. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Chantel Botha] I take out my crystal ball, as any good consultant is required to do at times, and venture to make some predictions for what customer experience challenges and trends I think brands will face this year. Read more >>
 [Theresa Wright] Law firm Adams & Adams is passionate about all things creative and more importantly the protection of that creativity. The firm is well-versed in championing the cause of the ingenious mind having worked with creatives across a broad spectrum of industry since 1904. Read more >>
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[Issued by Campbell & Campbell] PG Bison is proud to announce the 2013 Judges for the PG Bison 1.618 Competition. Previous years have seen the likes of professionals in the architectural and interior design industries at the top of their field participate in the Judging Panel. This year is no different. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Issued by Afstereo] The African Stereo Network's core business focus remains the provision of trusted and essential broadcast radio and television advertising media ("spots") and music play ("songs") business information to the media, advertising, regulatory, music and marketing sectors, operating throughout South Africa. Read more >>
 [Issued by Synergize Online] Thursday, 24 January, marked a spectacular occasion for South Africa's SEO community as celebrated SEO gurus, SEOmoz and their charismatic founder, Rand Fishkin, descended on the Cape for their annual conference/networking extravaganza, the 2013 MozCation. Read more >>
 [Tyrone Middleton] A majority of businesses have or are considering using Facebook pages to promote their companies. Many of them resort to tactics such as bribery, encouraging users to 'like their page' in order to enter a competition or win a prize. The aim is to either stir up support or grow a larger fan base. All this is often done without the use of a third party application. Read more >>
 [Attila Bernariusz] Web advertising sales teams that have focused exclusively on click-through rates as the major metric for success in online display advertising have done harm to the digital publishing industry. Read more >>
 [Amy Johnson] Facebook's momentous announcement on Tuesday, 16 January 2012, saw the introduction of Graph Search, a significant upgrade to Facebook's search function that is intended to allow users to mine a wealth of data related to their network. Read more >>
 [Issued by DigitLab] DigitLab is looking to employ a young, dynamic individual who loves marketing, social media and the new world of work, and thrives on being constantly challenged to achieve more, create more, drive more, and deliver more for clients. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Issued by ClickMaven] AdWords - Google's targeted advertising product - allows you to not only select the keywords you want to bid for, but also choose the keyword types that best suit your online advertising goals. Here we'll briefly cover the four keyword types and explain what they're good for. Read more >> visit press office >>
[Issued by ClickMaven] Want to increase your online sales? Try adding these tactics to your strategy, get back into the arena, and watch your online sales figures rise. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Issued by Everlytic Kenya] In November 2012, Everlytic joined M³AAWG. A powerful global organisation working against spam, online exploitation and abuse, M³AAWG stands for the Messaging, Malware and Mobile Anti-Abuse Working Group. The organisation addresses messaging abuse, sender issues and other challenges faced by the digital industry. Read more >> visit press office >>
[Issued by Knowledge Resources] Understanding insights about customers (current and prospective) is essential for developing products and services that offer value to the customer and generate profit for your organisation. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Issued by Triple M Entertainment] Music Exchange is proud to announce their partnership with African Dance & Music Technology (ADMT) at the Music Exchange Annual Music Conference, held this year on 21 and 22 March 2013. Read more >>
 [Issued by Vertical Limit Productions] True to form - and in keeping with their brand - Joburg-based activation company Vertical Limit Productions is blazing into 2013 with an extraordinary line-up of high profile events in the first quarter. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Issued by 3D Deco] The 3D Deco team joined forces with the popular M-Net TV series "The Wild" in order to create a spectacular setting for the dramatic end of this series. This finale will be broadcasted during March 2013. Read more >> visit press office >>
[Issued by Corporate Games] This February, 3rd South Africa, Official License Holder of Corporate Games South Africa, is challenging companies to battle it out on the sea for the grand prize of complimentary practice sessions leading up to the Cape Town Corporate Games in June 2013. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Issued by EspAfrika] Three-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, New York Times best-selling poet and critically acclaimed actress Jill Scott will be joining nearly 40 other world-class acts from 12 countries at this year's Cape Town International Jazz Festival for a line-up of diverse live music from traditional jazz to funk, pop, soul and more. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Issued by Bar Motion] Johannesburg-based Bar Motion continues to push the boundaries of conceptualised mobile bar services with its fully branded mobile bar offering. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Issued by FSD] FSD has always believed in a partnership approach. In a global competitive marketplace collaboration is vital and they welcome alliances with other companies working in the exhibitions, retail and events industries in order to best meet and serve the needs of all their clients. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Issued by HOMEMAKERS] In 2013 Gauteng HOMEMAKERS Expo celebrates 20 years of exhibition excellence. This South African favourite is still the country's largest, multi-award winning home interest expo, offering 50 000 visitors a vast range of home lifestyle and home improvement products, all under one roof, over four days! Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Issued by Ndalo Media] Nelson Mandela's granddaughters, Nandi, Tukwini and Adjoa, grace the cover of the February 2013 issue of Destiny magazine. They are continuing their grandfather's legacy thanks to a sage piece of advice he gave to them years ago. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Issued by New Media] In the out-of-the box world of VISI, old is new, DIY is hip, and cross-stitching is no longer exclusively granny territory. Case in point: the stand-out cover of the 192-page DIY 'Bright Ideas' issue of VISI is an actual hole-punched cross-stitch pattern bundled with a sample of red Mohair yarn, just begging to be stitched. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Rod Baker] NEWSWATCH: The row between DA leader Helen Zille and The New Age, regarded by many critics as little more than a government mouthpiece, is hotting up, reports IOL. And to add fuel to the fire, Politics Web reports that the DA is to investigate Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane's reported splurge of almost R700,000 on a business briefing hosted by The New Age. Read more >>
 [Rod Baker] NEWSWATCH: According to a Mail & Guardian report, The New Age has claimed that the videos of the children used in FNB's "You Can Help" ad campaign were scripted and that the children were paid. In its turn, FNB has accused the New Age of 'lazy' reporting, reports Mail & Guardian Read more >>
[Issued by MDDA] The MDDA welcomes this opportunity to make additional submission to the Print and Digital Media Transformation Task Team (PDMTTT), which was launched in September 2012 in Johannesburg by the print and digital media industry to look into and recommend ways of ensuring transformation of the industry. Read more >> visit press office >>
[Issued by Wits University] The seventh annual Taco Kuiper Award, which celebrates outstanding examples of investigative journalism published or broadcast by South African media, is open for entries. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Bevan Ducasse] The 2012 African Mobile Factbook (Blycroft Publishing) revealed a few interesting revelations. We know that commerce in Africa is steadily becoming dependent on mobile. Some analysts are even predicting that Africa will become the world's first post-PC region of the world, with countries such as Botswana, Gabon and South Africa having a mobile penetration of more than 100%. And with mobile being such a pervasive, sophisticated, and personal device, comes new and exciting opportunities. Read more >>
 Johannesburg, 1 February 2013: Times Media has announced that as from 1 March, Phylicia Oppelt is taking over the reins as editor of Sunday Times, South Africa's best-selling weekly newspaper. Oppelt will become the first female editor in the 107-year history of Sunday Times. She is currently editor of Times Media's national daily newspaper, The Times. Read more >>
 [Rod Baker] NEWSWATCH: Rebecca Davis, writing in Daily Maverick, tries reading The New Age and asks whether it really is pro-ANC. Meanwhile, it appears there's no hassle for MTN after Lord Hoffman cleared the company over the Iran deal, reports Politics Web; mobile provider Turkcell and its subsidiary, East Asian Consortium (EAC), had lodged a claim against MTN. Read more >>
 [Issued by ADreach] After great success with other Disney campaigns, ADreach Street Pole Ads was once again chosen as a medium to generate major awareness of its popular 'Wreck it Ralph' movie. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Issued by Provantage] At an official ceremony in Alexandra, the City of Johannesburg's Public Transportation MMC, members of the media, members of Public Transport Media, Provantage Out of Home Media, members of the Taxi Operating Investment Companies and VIP guests witnessed the unveiling of the city's new commuter shelters. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Keri-Ann Stanton] After a couple of decades in business (the agency not me!) it is fascinating to still hear of unhappy clients, that when push comes to shove, stay with the agencies that drive them mad, simply because 'better the devil you know.' Read more >>
 [Marion Scher] Now I'm no soothsayer and there are no crystal balls lying around my house, honest, but you don't need special powers to see, in certain areas, where trouble is barrelling down the road towards you. Read more >>
[Issued by Wetpaint Advertising] Looking for a public relations agency? It's a difficult decision; we know. PR is a very difficult thing to define in absolute terms, and because of this it feels like navigating a minefield in the dark as you go through the process of chemistry meetings and pitches. Read more >> visit press office >>
[Issued by Colourtone Aries] Printing and packaging powerhouse, Colourtone Aries believes that print is not only the most consistent method used for the dissemination of product and service information, but also one that is still on a significant upward trend in marketing and brand communication, despite the growing online trend. Read more >> visit press office >>
[Issued by Asset Print] Cape Town-based printing firm Asset Print has announced that it will now be offering an in-house lithographic printing service to its clients. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Issued by Fresh Eye Film Productions] The commercial concentrates on the launch of the new Ford Figo, and the Fresh Eye Film Productions team of director Johnny Cohen, and producer Ashley Kadish, brought their own unique style to take the story from concept to film. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Issued by Universal Church of the Kingdom of God] A world record-breaking number of 101,235 copies of "Nothing to Lose", the first in a trilogy of memoirs of Bishop Edir Macedo, founder of the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG) and owner of Record TV, the second largest TV station in Brazil, were sold at the launch of the English edition in South Africa this weekend (26 January 2013). Read more >> visit press office >>
[Issued by Columinate] There is an important meeting around the corner. In the boardroom there will be questions. You need the facts, but you can't wait a week, let alone a month for the results. Columinate's Rapid Surveys will allow you to have the answers within a few hours of the questions being asked. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Issued by Analytix BI] The cosmetics and make-up industry has experienced strong growth over the past few years, as the growing segment of single mothers focus on looking good and boosting self-confidence due to a demanding lifestyle and media influence, according to a new report released by Analytix BI, "South Africa Brand Report: Purchasers of Cosmetics/Make-up". Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Ilse Du Plessis] The North Gauteng High Court handed down an interesting trade mark judgement recently. This is interesting because it touched on the vexed issue of the relationship between intellectual property (IP) rights and competition law. And interesting because it did so within the context of another thorny issue, namely the extent to which a trade mark owner can prevent the use or registration of an identical or similar mark. Read more >>
 [Issued by e.tv] e.tv recently welcomed the new year with a fresh, innovative brand re-imaging which saw the launch of a new logo, pay-off line and on-air imaging. Undertaken by the channel's in-house Creative Services department, the trendy brand refresh was inspired by the new pay-off line, "Free your imagination". Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Issued by Red Cherry Media] From the first TV campaign ever done, Avbob saw an increase in leads, just by incorporating Red Cherry's Interactive brands, namely Spot On and Wotz Up, within their TV campaigns. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [David Mattin*] The staggering pace of consumer-facing innovation means that everyone is now at times, if not constantly, a virgin consumer: one who is unfamiliar with many of the products, services and experiences they experience. However, far from being coy, virgin consumers will try out, experiment with and lust after these new brands, products, services and experiences more than ever before: as long as they are effortlessly simple, intuitive, and, of course, enjoyable. Read more >>
 SAN FRANCISCO, USA: The Wall Street Journal reported last week that in his forthcoming book, Google chairman Eric Schmidt brands China as an "Internet menace that sanctions cyber crime for economic and political gain". Read more >>
 [Jeanniey Mullen] We already have a month in the books for 2013. As I look at the next 90 days to nine months, I see an almost harmonic convergence of market conditions for digital publishing. It will be a time of great change, but digital publishing is having its breakout year. Read more >>
 WASHINGTON, USA: BlackBerry's new smartphone platform launched this week faces an uphill battle to win back corporate and government users who helped spawn the "crackberry" culture, analysts say. Read more >>
 NEW YORK, USA: Last week Apple was dethroned as the world's most valuable company as its shares continued to fall, dropping from a high of about US$700 to US$439 a share and giving it a market capitalisation of US$413bn. Read more >>
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 [Harry Herber] The one thing that's certain when talking about anything relating to media is that if you have three people involved in the discussion, you'll get three opinions. Not only three opinions, but, indeed, three opinions that can be objectively rationalised and supported with defined case studies that empirically prove each case. Read more >>
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 South Africa will miss the 2015 deadline to convert its analog broadcasting signal to digital, according to a report. Read more >>
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 [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Hyundai's popular Santa Fe people carrier has moved up a number of notches on the large SUV status ladder and where it previously competed with the likes of Dodge Journey, Pajero Sport, Kia Sorento, Chevrolet Captiva and the likes, the newly-launched model now confidently also squares up to the two upper crust Germans, Audi and BMW. Read more >>
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 January 2013: Protea Hotel Kruger Gate, located just 100m from the Paul Kruger entrance to the Kruger National Park in Mpumalanga, will be completing the final phase of its renovations between 3 February 2013 and 15 May 2013. Read more >>
 [Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel] South African olive oil is among the best in the world and is better than much of the stuff we import. I remember being transfixed by Marius Malan of Slaley Wines, which also produces olive oil, when he told of some of the practices that dupe us into thinking we are consuming olive oil that is Extra Virgin or, of greater concern, from the country of origin as stated on the bottle. Read more >>
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 [Charles Siboto] When a Quentin Tarantino movie hits the big screen we all pay attention. People like me get wildly excited and forget to wear pants to the cinema. Other folks throw their hands in the air in disdain at the amount of blood that will be spilled on-screen and worry about the direction in which our society is headed. Add American slavery to the mix and you have Spike Lee refusing to see the film. Read more >>
 [Eugene Yiga] The Dirty Dancing stage adaptation has been a hit ever since it opened in Australia in late 2004. It broke records in Germany and the UK for having the highest advance ticket sales in history and was sold out for six months in London before the show even began. Now, after being seen by millions around the world, Cape Town audiences can have the time of their lives. Read more >>
 [John Cooper] A Midsummer Night's Dream is one of Shakespeare's best-known and loved comedies. Given current events is it fair to call a play set in Athens (actually mainly in a nearby forest) a "riot"? It takes a while to get going perhaps, but soon enough there is riotous behaviour indeed in the woods. Read more >>
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- Partner for Possibility Information Sessions Symphonia for South Africa - Bloemfontein, 4 February
- One night benefit concert with Nik Rabinowitz CLE Communications - Cape Town, 5 February
- AMASA's February forum AMASA - Sandton, 6 February
- Media Invite for ACDC Film Club Project ADCD - Netown _ Johannesburg, 8 February
- Picnic concert with Emo Adams at the Taalmonument Die Afrikaanse Taalmuseum en-monument - Paarl, 9 February
- The public sector forum INSTITUTE OF INTERNAL AUDITORS - Johannesburg, 11 February
- Adobe Remote/Online Training 2B Studio - Johannesburg, 11 February
- Casting calls WAKA agency - Johannesburg, 11 February
- Cupid's Kitchen Valentines day Cookup Britespark Communications - Johannesburg, 12 February
- Politics and Power - Reporting on Elections Institute for the Advancement of Journalism - Johannesburg, 12 February
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