South Africa

BUNDU EXPO Opens This Month-end

By Novell Zwangendaba – SOUTH AFRICA – The 2010 Bundu Expo commences on July 30 to August 01 at  Tshwane’s premier and most versatile venue, the Tshwane Events Centre. Product and Services on show include: weapons, ammunition, hunting bows, knives, hunting, off road vehicles, fencing, bomas, lodges and game reserves, fishing, slaughtering, camping, photographic equipment, angelers can catch fish from 1000m indoor dam, big screen for watching sport in beer garden, spit braais and venison potjies,  delicious game dishes, kids entertainment, live music, competitions. Tshwane Events Centre, has the capacity, versatility and capability to host any national or international event... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Monday, July 26th 2010 | Read Comments

Walk The Talk 2010 A Great Success

By Novell Zwangendaba: This Sunday’s Discovery 702 Walk The Talk was a great success, but it wasn’t just the walkers who went the distance.  Discovery and Talk Radio 702 who hosts one of the world’s biggest walking event’s, deserve the kudos. It’s a fun event for the whole family that promotes the benefits of an active and healthy lifestyle. Tens of thousands of alkers took part in various distances ranging from timed 15km and 30km walks, to the 5km and 8km fun walks. This walk is the largest in South Africa, africa and one of the largest in the world.... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Monday, July 26th 2010 | Read Comments

Scores Of Soccer Fans Attend Anti-Xenophobia Soccer Match

JOHANNESBURG – Organisers of the anti-xenophobia match between Highlanders of Zimbabwe and Jomo Cosmos of South Africa say the message has reached home. About 18 000 fans attended the match at Johannesburg Stadium on Sunday, which was jointly organised by mobile cell-phone giant, Econet Wireless South Africa, Southern Africa Women’s Institute for Migration Affairs (SAWIMA), ACTION Support Centre (ACTION) and Population Council. “The match was way beyond expectation! It’s a really slap in the face of xenophobia, and I am pleased that both South Africans and Zimbabweans witnessed the match together,” said Bishop Paul Verryn of Central Methodist Church. He... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Monday, July 26th 2010 | Read Comments

Fear Mounts Over South Africa’s Information Bill

PRETORIA – There has been growing concern among freedom of expression groups as parliamentary hearings on the Protection of Information Bill begin in South Africa commenced yesterday. The International Press Institute expressed its concern over many of the provisions contained in the draft legislation, arguing that they should explicitly take into account journalists acting in the public interest. The original draft of the Protection of Information Bill is designed to regulate the classification procedures and also sets out penalties for disclosing confidential or secret state information. The bill was originated by the ministry of state security two years ago, but... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Friday, July 23rd 2010 | Read Comments

e.tv Calls For Music Show Proposals

JOHANNESBURG – e.tv is looking for an original entertainment music show concept to air in prime time. The concept must highlight different contemporary music genres in South Africa and internationally. The music programme should be aimed at males and females between the ages of 16 and 24. THE BRIEF Your proposal should consider the following: 52 x 23’ programmes Studio or location based 1 or 2 presenter(s) SA and International music entertainment show that reflects today’s youth culture, the latest news and music reviews Content must also be able to accommodate possible mobile and web interactive elements . The programmes... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Friday, July 23rd 2010 | Read Comments