Latest articles on Television

Meet Katoto, Museveni’s big fan

Africa Eric Mwine-Mugaju - 27 Jun 2020

The TV cartoon character — think Homer Simpson meets Robin Hood — with added propaganda

Axing Days of Our Lives may not decolonise our TVs

Article bogdan TagDiv - 24 Jun 2016

A bittersweet moment for many as we celebrate the creation of space for locally produced content, while also mourning the loss of a nostalgic links.

Multichoice fined R40 000 for negligence

Article Sapaxxxx - 2 Feb 2015

Broadcaster Multichoice has received two fines for running inappropriate promos on DSTV.

TV sport will be the death of live support

Article bogdan TagDiv - 30 Jan 2015

undefined

Battle of the box divides Namec

Article Lloyd Gedye - 21 Aug 2014

The small electronics industry body is accusing two of its heads of being 'empowerment raiders'.

Cabinet turf war causes TV delay

Article Mmanaledi Mataboge & Matuma Letsoala - 14 Aug 2014

The ANC is losing patience with the turf war that has erupted over digital migration from the old analogue signal when watching television in SA.

Samsung to open television manufacturing plant in Durban

Article bogdan TagDiv - 30 Jul 2014

Samsung Electronics is to open a TV manufacturing plant in the Dube Trade Port near Durban, investing $20-million over the next four years.

Something on the side: TVs and gadgets

Article bogdan TagDiv - 5 Feb 2014

Sean Bacher rounds up this month's most desirable gadgets, including the smart TV by Hisense and a golfing must-have from Garmin.

Think outside the boring TV box

Article Laurence Caromba - 23 Jan 2014

Great non-American TV shows and the advent of streaming services mean there is no reason to stick to what you know.

Dexter’s deteriorating dynamics

Article Laurence Caromba - 31 Oct 2013

Laurence Caromba takes us through the final season of the American television drama series, "Dexter".

Sure beats a stock home invasion

Article Laurence Caromba - 11 Oct 2013

Kidnappers hold a ?family to ransom ?in a tense and ?complex drama.

The 1980s want their cops back

Article Laurence Caromba - 27 Sep 2013

King & Maxwell is so ?old-fashioned it proves how the rest of the genre has progressed.

Cory Monteith co-stars pay tribute after ‘Glee’ actor’s death

Article bogdan TagDiv - 15 Jul 2013

Fans and co-stars have honoured "Glee" actor Cory Monteith, who was found dead at a hotel in Vancouver.

Aliens are trolling the history books

Article Laurence Caromba - 12 Jul 2013

"Ancient Aliens" is a stupid and unconvincing show, but it’s also strangely riveting.

Enlightened: HBO cans the laughter

Article Laurence Caromba - 28 Jun 2013

The normally tolerant cable channel has canned a quirky comedy for being too sad to be funny.

vital information

The Mail & Guardian’s essential coverage of the ongoing coronavirus crisis is free to read for everyone.

If you would like to support us, please consider taking out a subscription.

Latest

National

Sekhukhune’s five-year battle for water back in court

Sarah Smit - 8 Aug 2020

The residents of five villages are calling for the district municipal manager to be arrested

Coronavirus

Special Investigating Unit probes Covid-19 tenderpreneurs

Sarah Smit - 8 Aug 2020

The SIU is investigating 102 companies doing business with the provincial government in Gauteng alone

Coronavirus

Vaccine trial results due in December

Athandiwe Saba - 7 Aug 2020

If successful, it will then have to be manufactured and distributed

Press Releases

Special Reports

WiMSA shines a light on the future of women in mining

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Men in mining must begin to take it upon themselves to support the development of women in the industry

Special Reports

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure reveals second gender-based violence advocacy artwork

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

The men and boys of South Africa are important role players in this mission to ensure that women are respected, protected and treated equally

Special Reports

Empowering the voice of women in leadership to enable full participation in their roles in leadership and decision making

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Sibanye-Stillwater has 13% female representation in its workforce and is actively working to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

Special Reports

Surviving the tobacco ban

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Nicotine is given as the ‘likely’ reason for lower Covid-19 infection rates but authorities still stress the health risk of smoking

Special Reports

Smokers hold thumbs for cigarette ban to be lifted

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

SATTA is worried about the impact of the ban on its own members activities and how the ban is helping black marketeers to make millions of rands illegally

Special Reports

Covid-19: Outlook on the economy, politics and labour

special reports - 5 Aug 2020

Old Mutual had experts unpack the effects of the pandemic and provide practical tips on how to deal with the financial impact of job losses and salary cuts

Special Reports

Opt-in to Popia

special reports - 5 Aug 2020

All business owners should take note: there is a lot of work ahead to ensure compliance with the POPI Act that has just come into effect

Special Reports

Capital Legacy talks life

special reports - 5 Aug 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic is revealing how few people actually sort their affairs to the benefit of their loved ones they leave behind when they pass on