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South African fans’ guide to Rio 2016 – WEEK 2 (13-21 August)
4 August 2016
The Summer Olympic Games begin on 5 August, with South African track star
and official flag-bearer Wayde van Niekerk leading the South African...
South African fans’ guide to Rio 2016 – Week 1 (3-12 August)
2 August
The Summer Olympic Games begin on 5 August, with South African track star and official flag-bearer Wayde van Niekerk leading the South African...
Honouring South Africans who fought in World War I
It has been a century since South African and other soldiers lost their lives in World War I. The refurbishment of the Delville Wood...
90% local music on radio gives upcoming musicians hope
Local musicians are celebrating the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) decision to
make 90% of their playlists local music. For some, this is the first step in educating South
Africans about the value of copyright as well.
Joburg honours struggle icons
The city of Joburg honoured two of its greatest residents, giving them the Freedom of the City. George Bizos and Andrew Mlangeni received the honour for their role in contributing to South Africa's freedom - "one a defender and the other a member of the defending legal team".
International film productions boost South African economy, skills, says DTI
The international film industry has spent R15-billion on productions in South Africa since 2004,
and a recently completed US TV series shot in Cape Town has highlighted one of the country's
new economical strengths: beating Hollywood at its own game.
Safta nominees named: best in South Africa film and TV
Nominees for the 2016 South African Television and Film Awards - the Saftas - have been
announced, highlighting some of the biggest local acting talent and productions during the past
year. ZA News: Puppet Nation leads the list with 11 nominations.
South Africa mourns struggle stalwart Ruth Mompati
Ruth Segomotsi Mompati dedicated her life to serving the people of South Africa, joining the ANC
as a young woman. A champion of women's rights, she was one of the leaders of the historic
women's anti-pass march on 9 August 1956. Mompati died on Tuesday morning. She was 89.
Storytelling takes centre stage
The Sibikwa Storytelling Festival aims to build social cohesion, promote indigenous languages, give a platform to sign language, and build national identity. Running over a week at two venues in Soweto, it has a programme for youngsters, as well as open mic sessions.
End of year statement by President Jacob Zuma
Read South African President Jacob Zuma’s statement to mark the end of 2014.
