By Novell Zwange – The Print Media SA Awards Committee, SANEF and the Nieman Society of Southern Africa are now accepting nominations for the 2011 Nat Nakasa Award for Media Integrity. Prize Money: R20 000.00, and the Deadline: 31 May 2011 Nat Nakasa was a prominent journalist and writer who died in exile. This annual award recognises any media practitioner – journalist, editor, manager or owner – who has: * Shown integrity and reported fearlessly; * Displayed a commitment to serve the people of South Africa; * Tenaciously striven to maintain a publication or other medium despite insurmountable obstacles; *... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, May 26th 2011 |
We often hear that climate change will affect Africa “first and worst”. But the voices of African people are often not heard in the international media discourse, for a range of reasons from poor communications infrastructure to affected communities living in remote and inaccessible areas. Many journalists in South Africa also say that climate change stories are hard to sell to the news desk or that it is not a subject their audiences are interested in. As you know COP 17 will be held in Durban at the end of 2011, a first for the continent and a unique opportunity... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, May 26th 2011 |
By Novell Zwange – Electrifying and well-travelled Namibian born musician Elemotho who composes, records and performs his own music is touring South Africa this May 2011. The tour kick-started in Kimberly at Flamingo Casino (20th May), into Potchefstroom and right into Gauteng Province until Sunday the 29th when he will be performing at Moyo Zoo Lake. Elemotho plays acoustic guitar as and sings in his mother-tongue Setswana, English and other Namibian languages. He does not classify his music under a certain style: “I see myself as a performing artist and musical activist; I like to throw reality around, thus exploring... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, May 26th 2011 |
By Own Correspondent – Fans from far and wide are ecstatic and counting the days when legendary American composer, pianist, arranger and recipient of multiple Academy and Grammy Awards, Dave Grusin performs in South Africa for his first-ever collaborative tour with acclaimed guitarist, Lee Ritenour on African soil. The collaboration of Grusin and Ritenour earned them a Grammy for the album Harlequin in 1986 and Ritenour has just been given a Life Time Achievement Award by Guitar Player Magazine. The two take to the stage for two rare shows on May 27 and 28 at TheTeatro at Montecasino in Joburg... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, May 26th 2011 |
Come and enjoy all that the BMW International Series has to offer from the comfort of the celebrated Polo Lounge now running for its third consecutive year… Packages are available to pre-purchase at R2200.00 pp exc Vat. Package entitles the guest to: VIP on-field parking – 1 per 2 || Entry tickets || Exclusive entrance into the Polo Lounge || Private Bars in Lounge || Complimentary SA premium bar from 11am – 6pm || Delectable canapés and substantial bowl food from 11am – 6pm || Dedicated hostesses to ensure service delivery is seamless || VIP Luxury Trailer Toilets || Private... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, May 26th 2011 |
