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The SABC has addressed the ongoing discussion around the cancellation of the SABC news channel show Face the Nation (Image source: © SABC News Image credits: Luyanda Danca)

Media Freedom

SABC: Face the Nation cancelled due to underperformance, not political interference

24 Mar 2026

The SABC show Face the Nation will not be renewed when its contract comes to an end. Pictured: show host, Clement Manyathela (Image source: @MSN

Media

Presidency denies any role in SABC news show termination

23 Mar 2026

20 years of Gagasi FM

Radio & Audio

20 years of Gagasi FM

Issued by Gagasi FM 17 Mar 2026

#Orchids&Onions: KFC serves up laughs, WeBuyCars brings the cringe

#OrchidsandOnions

#Orchids&Onions: KFC serves up laughs, WeBuyCars brings the cringe

Brendan Seery 19 Feb 2026

Love local! Why local love stories are a smart business investment

TV

Love local! Why local love stories are a smart business investment

Issued by MultiChoice 13 Feb 2026

Primedia Studios forges a strategic partnership with Whisper World to represent key format shows

TV

Primedia Studios forges a strategic partnership with Whisper World to represent key format shows

Issued by Primedia Studios 15 Dec 2025

MTF Extended Cut reveals real impact of access to infrastructure in film

Film & Cinematography

MTF Extended Cut reveals real impact of access to infrastructure in film

Issued by MultiChoice 28 Oct 2025

The new season of MasterChef South Africa will sizzle on e.tv

TV

The new season of MasterChef South Africa will sizzle on e.tv

Issued by Primedia Studios 19 Sep 2025

History in the making: What does it mean for women’s rugby in South Africa?

Sponsorship

History in the making: What does it mean for women’s rugby in South Africa?

Issued by Mscsports 17 Sep 2025

How Aware.org, Skeem Saam and Wonder rewrote the underage drinking script

Youth Marketing

How Aware.org, Skeem Saam and Wonder rewrote the underage drinking script

Karabo Ledwaba 13 Aug 2025

30 years of broadcasting excellence: Honouring Alex Mthiyane

Radio & Audio

30 years of broadcasting excellence: Honouring Alex Mthiyane

Issued by Gagasi FM 6 Jun 2025

Advertising

Why smart TVs are the new front door for brands

Leslie Adams 14 May 2025

Source: © 123rf The Digital Media Awards Africa 2025 finalists have been announced, with SA and Daily Maverick dominating the list

Publishing

SA and Daily Maverick dominate Wan-Ifra Digital Awards Africa 2025 finalists

2 Apr 2025

From intern to inspiration: Thembalethu Mfebe’s perspective on the MultiChoice Talent Factory

TV

From intern to inspiration: Thembalethu Mfebe’s perspective on the MultiChoice Talent Factory

Issued by MultiChoice 25 Feb 2025

M-Net’s ‘express from the US’ delivers this year’s hottest shows, now!

TV

M-Net’s ‘express from the US’ delivers this year’s hottest shows, now!

Issued by DStv Media Sales 21 Feb 2025

New year, new you: How to refresh your professional mindset and achieve more in 2025

Advertising

New year, new you: How to refresh your professional mindset and achieve more in 2025

Issued by Penquin 3 Feb 2025

Mzansi Magic: Celebrating a legacy of delivering iconic telenovelas and more…

TV

Mzansi Magic: Celebrating a legacy of delivering iconic telenovelas and more…

Issued by DStv Media Sales 11 Dec 2024

Mateen Suliman, Business Development Executive at midnight, the innovation agency of iqbusiness. (Image supplied)

Marketing

Key campaign insight + medium-first execution = Cannes Lion Grand Prix

Mateen Suliman 12 Nov 2024

Thulasizwe Simelane has been scooped up by SAfm. Source: LinkedIN.

Radio & Audio

Thulasizwe Simelane to host SAfm's The Morning Brief

16 Aug 2024

Source: kstudio via

Travel

VFS Global opens new centres for Ireland visas in SA

26 Jul 2024

Sales

TikTok back-to-school Playbook: Global trends relevant for SA

Karabo Ledwaba 9 Jul 2024

Get ready to groove at the hottest night of the year: Kfm’s Vinyl Classic Party 2024

Events & Conferencing

Get ready to groove at the hottest night of the year: Kfm’s Vinyl Classic Party 2024

Issued by Primedia Broadcasting 5 Jun 2024

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IP Law

Don't be duped: Tips to protecting fashion IP against replicas

Gaby Meintjes 30 May 2024

Season 2 of series House of the Dragon debuts 17 June on M-Net

TV

Season 2 of series House of the Dragon debuts 17 June on M-Net

Issued by DStv Media Sales 7 May 2024

Mzansi Magic reveals new historically inspired drama series, Queen Modjadji

TV

Mzansi Magic reveals new historically inspired drama series, Queen Modjadji

Issued by DStv Media Sales 23 Feb 2024

#OrchidsandOnions: Betway stands out at SA20 cricket league

#OrchidsandOnions

#OrchidsandOnions: Betway stands out at SA20 cricket league

Brendan Seery 22 Jan 2024

Samsung managed to increase the screen size of the S24 series over its predecessors, but in the same handset size.

Hardware

Samsung leverages partnerships to elevate Galaxy S24 series

Lindsey Schutters 19 Jan 2024

Trends

SA property market set for big rebound in 2024

17 Jan 2024

Say no to knockoffs: 5 ways to spot sneaker fakes this festive season

Fashion & Homeware

Say no to knockoffs: 5 ways to spot sneaker fakes this festive season

1 Dec 2023

Amazon's less than prime time for SA launch will be significant challenge for e-commerce king

E-commerce

Amazon's less than prime time for SA launch will be significant challenge for e-commerce king

Toby Shapshak 19 Oct 2023

The Primedia Group reveals fast-track growth at a closed industry event

Media

The Primedia Group reveals fast-track growth at a closed industry event

Issued by Primedia Broadcasting 20 Sep 2023

Thousands raised for celeb's beloved charities on Deal or No Deal SA

TV

Thousands raised for celeb's beloved charities on Deal or No Deal SA

Issued by Primedia Broadcasting 31 Jul 2023

Source: © 123rf Driven by the frenzy of Black Friday,, November truly carries more gold in its pocket than any other month for eCommerce apps

E-commerce

Black Friday a key driver for e-commerce apps

20 Jul 2023

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Media & Entertainment Law

Unpacking Icasa's new advertising, infomercial and sponsorship regulations

Peter Grealy and Joshua Leroni 19 Jul 2023

Local celebrities take centre stage on Deal or No Deal SA, playing for charity and changing lives

TV

Local celebrities take centre stage on Deal or No Deal SA, playing for charity and changing lives

Issued by Primedia Broadcasting 18 Jul 2023

Life-changing wins: Deal or No Deal SA impacts ordinary South Africans with R2m in winnings

TV

Life-changing wins: Deal or No Deal SA impacts ordinary South Africans with R2m in winnings

Issued by Primedia Broadcasting 22 Jun 2023

Africa Month

#AfricaMonth: African content takes centre stage

Karabo Ledwaba 31 May 2023

TV

SABC invites producers to submit proposals for new shows

26 May 2023

Branding

How brands can achieve saliency through empathy

Tyrann Burger 4 May 2023

Newzroom Afrika marks 4-year milestone with new offerings and refreshed lineup

Media

Newzroom Afrika marks 4-year milestone with new offerings and refreshed lineup

Issued by Newzroom Afrika 2 May 2023

DStv Media Sales announces Shaka iLembe sponsors

Sponsorship

DStv Media Sales announces Shaka iLembe sponsors

Issued by DStv Media Sales 25 Apr 2023

Don Lemon has been fired. Source: Screenshot.

Media

Media shake up as Don Lemon and Tucker Carlson leave news stations

25 Apr 2023

Shaka iLembe launches on Mzansi Magic in June

TV

Shaka iLembe launches on Mzansi Magic in June

Issued by DStv Media Sales 30 Mar 2023

Streaming

Load shedding is killing prime time television

Leslie Adams 20 Mar 2023