SABC releases 2007/8 annual report The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) published its annual report for 2008 on Friday, 10 October 2008 and, according to a press statement, the national broadcaster has made some strides in delivering on its public service mandate, despite facing significant challenges. 13 Oct 2008 09:15
Regional Vodacom Journalist of the Year winners so far So far, three of the five award ceremonies for the regional Vodacom Journalist of the Year 2008 Awards have been held so far - Central, Western and Eastern - and the remaining two are tonight, Friday, 10 October 2008 (KwaZulu-Natal) and Monday 13 October (Northern/Southern). The national finals will be held on Friday 7 November at the Sandton Sun, Johannesburg. 10 Oct 2008 11:05
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New host city for Metro FM Music Awards This year, the ninth annual Metro FM Music Awards has a new host city - Tshwane - after having dazzled Durban and Port Elizabeth over the past few years. The 2008 awards, which will take place at an as-yet-undisclosed location in the capital city on Saturday, 29 November, were launched earlier this week, coinciding with Metro FM's 22nd birthday celebrations. 10 Oct 2008 08:55
Radio station's summer campaign This festive season, Ligwalagwala FM's “Injalo iSummer” fun-filled campaign includes a rollout of events designed to give the people of Mpumalanga a splashing summer season. 8 Oct 2008 09:06
Jacaranda 94.2 CEO says it's ‘game on' for newly-diversified SA radio sector - Jacaranda 94.2 The latest RAMS results are a positive diagnosis of the good health of the South African radio sector. So says Jacaranda 94.2 CEO Alan Kahn, who adds that the recent addition of three new stations into the mix means it's ‘game on' when it comes to attracting, servicing and retaining listeners and advertisers alike. 7 Oct 2008 15:47
Capricorn FM hits the sweet spot - United Stations They've done it! Limpopo's only and now biggest commercial radio station has reached its goal of exceeding 1.5 million listeners in its first year. The South African Advertising Research Foundation (SAARF) has named Limpopo-based commercial radio station, Capricorn FM, as the fastest growing station in South Africa and the biggest in the province. 7 Oct 2008 13:03
Mall walks the walk - and wins Canal Walk shopping mall has won the award as Cape Town's best shopping centre. 7 Oct 2008 11:31
Election TV ads too costly - SABC NEWSWATCH: While the SABC is more than willing to support free “party election broadcasts (PEBs)” on radio, it is opposing the flighting of political party adverts on TV as it will result in over R90 million worth of lost ad revenue. According to various media reports, this was heard at the public hearings held yesterday, Monday, 6 October 2008, by ICASA regarding draft regulations on the coverage of elections by broadcasters. 7 Oct 2008 10:14
SABC's prodigal son returns Xolani Gwala has made a U-turn to rejoin the national broadcaster at Auckland Park as a presenter of SAfm's flagship morning programme AM Live. He returned on to the airwaves yesterday, Monday, 6 October 2008. 7 Oct 2008 09:28
RAMS reveals national results for new stations The first national results for South Africa's three new commercial stations are in, ending the speculation about how well these new players are attracting listeners. RAMS October 2008 has staggering results for one of them - a million plus jump in listenership! 6 Oct 2008 12:20
New menu for Radio Today breakfast show The new breakfast show on 1485 AM Radio Today - also on DStv Audio Channel 169 - is presented by Capetonian Richard Green and Durban born Lucas Linda. 3 Oct 2008 09:33
East Coast Radio gives away six Chery cars - East Coast Radio When times are tough, East Coast Radio can always be relied upon to bring some welcome relief in the form of a great on-air promotion. The station once again makes radio history with the “Chery for my Cherry” competition which will see six lucky winners each win a Chery QQ3 car. 2 Oct 2008 11:03
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Canal Walk shopping mall has won the award as Cape Town's best shopping centre. 7 Oct 2008 11:31
