Based in the heart of the Tsitsikamma in the Eastern Cape lies one of South Africa’s true tourism gems — Storms-river Adventures. It is based in the scenic village of Storms River, 75km from Plettenberg Bay and 160km from Port Elizabeth, and is fast becoming a Mecca for adrenaline addicts the world over.
Zimbabwe on Monday challenged British Prime Minister Tony Blair to be "man enough" to visit the Southern African country to get firsthand understanding of the current government-driven blitz on illegal structures and meet President Robert Mugabe.
Now that we finally have a dog in the family, we find ourselves perforce with a dog’s eye view of the world. Not the usual myth that says "dogs see everything in black and white", which would be a convenient bit of psychic editing to tap into in our increasingly confusing "rainbow" way of viewing our confusing nation.
Is the radio industry ready for the spate of new commercial licences being thrust upon it? Mashilo Boloka outlines some of the pitfalls.
When will online journalism make a real impact in this country? Matthew Buckland argues that until online news publications start to publish more original stories, they’re not going to be taken seriously.
When can the media use copyrighted material without obtaining the permission of the "author" of the work? Toni Erling answers the question in light of the Nelson Mandela art furore.
The lack of ad spend in the Afrikaans media market is an anomaly Harry Herber can’t quite understand. Still, it looks as if the corner’s been turned.
The SABC is in good company when it takes heat for being an ANC instrument. Sean Jacobs writes that public broadcasting in the US is buckling under the weight of Republican influence.
It’s ludicrous that recourse in a defamation action should only be available to those with deep pockets. David Bullard suggests a cheaper alternative for both defamed and alleged defamer.
Afrikaans-speakers are still South Africa’s biggest spenders, accounting for one quarter of total household expenditure at less than 15% of the population. But broadcasters need to carefully tune their targeting if they are to take advantage. Ida Jooste reports.