July 01

• South Africa: Mandela Continues to Unite SA - Tutu

  Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu says former President Nelson Mandela is continuing to unite the nation of South Africa, in spite of being in hospital. Read more »

June 28

• South Africa: Madiba's Condition Improves

  Former President Nelson Mandela's condition has stabilised, although he still remains critical, according to a statement issued by the Presidency yesterday afternoon. "He remains... Read more »

• South Africa: At the Drop of a Hats Off

  Following its successful debut in 2011, Hats Off is back by popular demand. This comedy revue is described as a mix of Tom Lehrer, Gilbert and Sullivan, and Monty Python, as well... Read more »

• South Africa: The Lucrative Power of the "Grey Pound"

  It is significantly profound films like Song For Marion that make us re-evaluate our lives and our relationship with those who share it. Powerfully expressing how music can unify a... Read more »

June 27

• South Africa: Gorilla Delivery From DHL

  Nine gorillas were transported 9000 km, departing from the UK to Brussels and flown in a specially equipped Boeing 767 to Lagos, Nigeria and then onto Franceville, Gabon by DHL in... Read more »

• South Africa: NAB Presents Its Case On Resignation From SAARF

  The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has issued a statement in which it gives reasons for having given notice of its intention to resign from the South African Audience... Read more »

June 25

• South Africa: Agang Launch - All Balloons and Bluster?

  On Sunday morning I eagerly sought out the Sunday Times fully expecting to see Saturday's launch of our fledgling political party Agang, with its cheer leader-in-chief Dr Mamphela... Read more »

• South Africa: Managing Big Data Key to Understanding Value Chain

  Top line finding from the Acceleration's Digital Ignition Symposium 2013, held from 4-5 June 2103, is that data is the marketer's most important commodity, in a world where... Read more »

June 22

• South Africa: Big Data Puts Pressure On Business Intelligence

  Business intelligence (BI) users, already suffering from overload and underutilisation, may find big data needs a new approach if it is to deliver on its promise. Read more »

June 21

• South Africa: Mandela Poster Project Excites International Interest

  The Mandela Poster Project, which started as the idea of two South African designers to honour Nelson Mandela through a simple social media exercise, now involves scores of... Read more »

June 20

• South Africa: BEE Reinforces White Domination of Business Ownership

  The TopEnd 2013 Survey into the country's well heeled - those with a personal income of R25 000 or more a month - has found that black economic empowerment has encouraged skilled... Read more »

June 19

• South Africa: The Sublime Madness of Spud 2

  Having followed Spud's explosive journey from page to screen since its release in 2011 - and subsequent interviews and visits on the set - my interview with author John van de... Read more »

June 18

• South Africa: Tickets in Demand for Stars of the Ballet Moscow

  The promise of performances by Russian ballet companies on South African stages has long been a box office attraction, much to the chagrin of local dance groups who struggle to... Read more »

• South Africa: Government Firm On Solving Mining Woes

  Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe, appealing to a very disparate audience to solve one of the country's thorniest problems, moved closer on Friday, 14 June 2013, to averting a... Read more »

• South Africa: Government, Parties Pledge to Stabilise Mining Sector

  PRETORIA: In an unprecedented meeting held in Pretoria on Friday, 14 June 2013, government and key players in the mining sector agreed on a plan to work together to ensure the... Read more »

June 17

• South Africa: Why Digital Campaign Optimisation Is Crucial to Success

  It's no secret that South African companies are discovering digital media as a marketing tool. The majority however, remain "comfortable" using traditional media due to a lack of... Read more »

June 12

• South Africa: 2013 and Still Chasing "Likes"

  A sad reality is that in 2013 there are still brands wanting to set Facebook "Likes" as their main objective. The question is not how many "Likes" you have but rather what you do... Read more »

• South Africa: Nuus24 Closes

  After a four-year process of publishing breaking news in Afrikaans, 24.com has decided to disband the Nuus24 channel. Read more »

• South Africa: Prohibition On Alcohol Advertising - Report Released

  Econometrix has released a comprehensive study into the economic impact of an advertising ban on alcoholic beverages. It is estimated that the GDP could be reduced by 0.28%, or... Read more »

June 11

• South Africa: The Dave Matthews Band to Play Cape Town and Joburg

  The Dave Matthews Band will tour South Africa for the first time performing in Cape Town on 30 November at the Grand Arena, GrandWest and Joburg at the Coca-Cola Dome on 3 December... Read more »

• South Africa: The Chaotic Kings of Classic Rock

  You know you're at a classic old-school rock shindig when the elderly gentleman (with the manic bouncing knee) sitting next to you has brought binoculars. Granted, we were seated... Read more »

June 10

• South Africa: Some Lessons in Newspaper Ownership for Survé

  Welcome to the turbulent world of newspaper ownership, Iqbal Survé. As the incoming owner of Independent News & Media SA, the country's second-largest newspaper group,... Read more »

June 07

• South Africa: New Executive Committee for Safrea

  Following its recently held AGM, the Southern African Freelancers' Association (Safrea) has appointed its new executive committee for 2013/2014. Read more »

• South Africa: Dotjoburg Domain Names Available Soon

  .joburg (dotJoburg) domain names will soon be a reality, offering an opportunity to create more awareness of Johannesburg-based businesses and organisations and locations, venues,... Read more »

• South Africa: Facebook ADs - CPC Vs CPM

  If your company is considering buying advertising space on Facebook, you will be confronted with the choice of cost per click (CPC) or cost per thousand impressions (CPM). Without... Read more »