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Toxicity at the helm of JoziFM
Born alongside South Africa's democracy, Soweto's community station JoziFM is facing a slow-motion collapse amid an entrenched leadership battle, governance failures, and…
Livhuwani Dagada
Anathi Sidali, 35, believes the most powerful stories are not only told — they are strategically built. At the intersection of broadcasting, branding and digital innovation, he…
Anathi Sidali
Anathi Sidali, 35, believes the most powerful stories are not only told — they are strategically built. At the intersection of broadcasting, branding and digital innovation, he…
Can you hear the difference? AI music challenges the meaning of authenticity
AI is transforming music production, but growing concerns over transparency, artistry, and human creativity are reshaping the future of the industry
Unions cry foul over SABC dismissal costs and retrenchments
Broadcaster bodies say claims that a recent skills audit is unrelated to retrenchments are ‘irrational’
Meet the ‘Corona Guy’ fighting Covid-19 disinformation in Kenya’s refugee camp
One radio presenter is using the airwaves to bring vital facts about the virus to Dadaab’s 217 000 residents
SA print media ‘needs to explore growth of African languages’
South Africans are hungry for news and stories in African languages, says veteran broadcaster Dumile Mateza.
Capital Radio is still riding the wave
If Capital Radio was to return, in a changing world it would have to be as innovative and independent as it was to do its memory justice.
Multichoice fined over ‘in your face’ crotch shot
Private broadcaster Multichoice has been fined R10 000 over an inappropriate age restriction for a comedy show with a full-frontal nude scene.
Telkom’s broadcast bungle
Staff at Telkom’s broadcasting subsidiary call for heads to roll, writes Lloyd Gedye.
Supersport slams SABC soccer bid
An SABC bid to get exclusive club soccer broadcasting rights would be a hurdle to sports development, Icasa heard on Friday.
Strict security for SA’s digital TV decoders
Strict security features will be installed in set-top boxes that will enable South Africans to switch from analogue to digital broadcasting.