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The Galliova Food and Health Writers' Awards, sponsored by the Egg and Broiler Producers of the South African Poultry Association (SAPA), has announced changes to the 2025 awards to include a broader scope of South Africa's media landscape and to streamline entry into the awards.
Good Hope FM, in partnership with SMH Promotions, has announced that Shakatak — the UK jazz-funk pioneers — will be delivering a one-night performance at the Grand Arena, GrandWest on Saturday, 28 June at 20:00.
Jacaranda FM's Good Morning Angels initiative has come to the aid of SPCA Randfontein and Westonaria (SPCA RandWest) with a donation of R70 000, alongside 100 blankets donated through Warm Fest 2025.
HOT 102.7FM has earned international recognition, picking up top honours at the New York Festivals Radio Awards (NYFRA) and cementing its place among the world's leading radio stations.
The International News Media Association (INMA) has announced 40 first-place recipients during its 2025 Global Media Awards competition, with the Association of Independent Regional Press Publishers of Ukraine taking the global Best in Show award.
The International News Media Association (INMA) has announced the 96th Annual World Congress of News Media will take place from Monday, 4 to Friday, 8 May 2026, in Berlin. Unveiled during the New York World Congress, INMA pointed to Germany's news media industry and the German news industry's participation in INMA as reasons for selecting Berlin.
The International News Media Association (INMA) and OpenAI have announced a new partnership to support international news media companies in exploring how AI can enhance journalism and operations through education, knowledge sharing and access to tools for hands-on experimentation.
Media Executive, author and creator, Kudzi Chikumbu, has announced the launch of his new podcast, Not Just One Thing — The Career Podcast for the Moment. Premiering in May, the show will feature an array of innovators and executives.
Mediatech Africa has announced a venue and date change for the 2026 expo. The expo will take place at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit and International Convention Centre in Midrand, Johannesburg, from Wednesday, 1 to Friday, 3 July 2026.
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