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Top padel athletes will compete in South Africa in July and August. (Supplied)

SA padel gets a global upgrade: Premier Padel P2 launched

Padel has experienced significant growth in the country and this will be the first time that the world’s best take part in competitive action at Time Square Arena in July and…

At the time of his appointment in April 2018, Essack says, “Primedia is a great company with exceptional brands, a strong market position and a unique culture. Our exceptional people are well placed to tackle the many opportunities that Africa’s dynamic and fast-growing media markets represent.” (Image via Primedia)

Primedia CEO Essack leaves following internal battles

Omar Essack leaves the 702 and 94.7 owners after a protracted standoff with the board

Parliament’s oversight committee on communications was briefed on Tuesday on progress the SABC has made on its turnaround strategy. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

SABC, Primedia, Ster-Kinekor fined millions for price-fixing

In a statement, the Competition Commission said the three media companies admitted to being involved in price fixing

ANC welcomes Court dismissal of media’s case against Mbete

The Western Cape High Court has dismissed the case from a media group against Speaker Baleka Mbete regarding Parliament’s broadcasting policy.

Loving: Nola Darling paints in her brownstone studio. Photos: David Lee/Netflix

Court dismisses bid for uninterrupted Parliament feed

The applicants argued that it was the constitutional right of every citizen to have an accurate representation of what occurred in the House.

Pistorius, witnesses’ evidence not to be broadcast

Media houses will be allowed full audio broadcasts of the murder trial of Oscar Pistorius but only partial television broadcasts will be permitted.

Numsa is demanding a 9% wage increase across the board and a medical aid contribution of 60%. File photo

For one night only – Gautrain to operate until after midnight

As part of "Gauteng’s Big Night Out" project, the Gautrain and its buses are set to run past midnight for one night only on Saturday March 1.

A ‘new wave’ of companies could list on JSE, says Goldman Sachs

A number of private portfolio exits could spark several companies to list on the stock exchange, says the top underwriter of IPOs.

EWN claims Abarder ‘absconded’ to Cape Times post

EWN says Gasant Abarder had "absconded" from his position as its Cape Town news editor to replace Alide Dasnois, who was fired from the Cape Times.

Sandile Zungu is part of the winning consortium.

Primedia sues over bid railroading

Primedia has alleged serious inconsistencies in the award of exclusive advertising rights on railway property.

Independent Newspapers stands by its editors’ decision to attend the ANC’s anniversary celebrations in party regalia and rejects Max du Preez’s reasons for leaving.

South Africa’s (political) media landscape

The New Age, ANN7, and now new owners at the Independent Group. SA’s media landscape is changing – and this is why it matters.

SA journalist released from Israeli house arrest

South African broadcast journalist Mark Klusener, who was arrested for allegedly operating a pirate radio station, was released from house arrest in Jerusalem on Tuesday. Rafique…

SA journalist under house arrest in Israel

South African journalist Mark Klusener was ordered to pay 25 000 shekels (about R53 700) and placed under house arrest by a court in Jerusalem on Tuesday, said his wife, Peroshni…

SA journalist expected to appear in Jerusalem court

South African journalist Mark Klusener was expected to appear in court in Jerusalem on Tuesday following his arrest, his wife Peroshni Govender said. She had been told that he…

FBJ chief rubbishes SAHRC findings

Abbey Makoe, chairperson of the Forum of Black Journalists (FBJ), has lashed out at a South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) finding regarding a controversial FBJ meeting…