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Augmented reality: the world, reinvented

Siraaj Cassiem — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 05:46:08 +0000

Technology that changes the way we see, hear and sense our environment “augmented reality” is a melding of cybersphere and real world experience. Accessible with any smart phone, it is now being touted as the future of media, guides and gaming and a revolution for marketing.

I am not building a R16 million house: Julius Malema

Dieketseng Maleke — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:31:45 +0000

ANCYL president Julius Malema has refuted claims that he is building a R16 million house in Sandton, Johannesburg. He said even if he were, he wouldn’t have told the media. Malema was responding to media reports that were alleging that he was building the house.

Higher education institution testing launched

Dieketseng Maleke — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:30:14 +0000

In a bid to encourage 1st year students in higher education institution to test, a campaign was launched in Johannesburg. It is called First things first. Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi addressed the media about the campaign.

Marching for media freedom

Dieketseng Maleke — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:46:38 +0000

Members of the Freedom of Expression Network, including some Journalists took to the Johannesburg streets to march against the proposed protection information bill. Should the law be passed, it will see reporters being jailed if they report information that government regards as classified. Here are the highlights.

Media tribunal will happen: Malema

Livhuwani Mammburu — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 19:48:31 +0000

ANC Youth League president Julius Malema said it was time that the media get regulated because people are being vandalised and assaulted by the media. Malema was speaking at the 10^th ANC Youth League Gauteng Provincial Congress in Boksburg, where he opened the provincial executive committee elective meeting.

ANC wants option to punish newspapers

Livhuwani Mammburu — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:58:30 +0000

ANC spokesperson Jackson Mthembu says the current self-regulatory system including the Press Ombudsman doesn’t allow for punitive measures to be taken against newspapers or journalists if they defame anyone.

Zille defends free media

Livhuwani Mammburu — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 12:21:50 +0000

Democratic Alliance leader Helen Zille lashed out at the ANC for trying to control the independent media through a parliamentary media tribunal.

Political Notebook#7: Media freedom

Andile Ndlovu — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:59:38 +0000

In this week’s episode of the Political Notebook, The Times’ Editor Ray Hartley speaks to Avusa Media’s Public Editor Thabo Leshilo about media freedom in South Africa amidst continued political pressure.

Howie Mandel entertains locally

Multimedia Journalist — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:46:34 +0000

Howie Mandel, host of US game-show Deal or No Deal, is in South Africa to film an episode of the hit show using the local set and FHM models. Mandel hosted a thoroughly entertaining press conference at the Sandton Sun Hotel.

Hitting the National Airwaves

Multimedia Journalist — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:57:00 +0000

Media reporter Jacques Steinberg analyzes national campaign ads by Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama.