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News anchor being victimised

16 August, 2010
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The union representing suspended SABC3 news anchor Mahendra Raghunath believes he is still off air because the broadcaster is "victimising" him for speaking out about problems in the newsroom.

Let the debate begin

16 August, 2010
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President Jacob Zuma has released a public statement following outrage from media at his comments around press freedom and the proposed Protection of Information Bill.

Below is his statement.

Halle Berry gets cozy with Olivier Martinez

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Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez who portray a married couple in the film Dark Tide, has shown off their chemistry on the set in Simon's Town Harbor in Cape Town, South Africa during the weekend.

Relive the '95 Rugby World Cup in The 16th Man

16 August, 2010

South African film director Clifford Bestall's documentary about Nelson Mandela's role in the Springboks' 1995 Rugby World Cup victory has become a motivational tool. by Hugh Eley

Encounters of enquiring minds

13 August, 2010
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Film festivals the world over are feeling the credit crunch, but that's not stopping the Encounters Film Festival crew from putting their best foot forward this year. By Theresa Smith

Bejart Ballet doccie for Encounters Film Festival

13 August, 2010
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Of Heart and Courage, a documentary about the Bejart Ballet's fight for survival, will be screened at Encounters in Cape Town this month.

Real life state of the world

13 August, 2010
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You meet so many people of various ages in coffee shops and at book launches and film premieres who tell you that they're filmmakers, but when you look at the movie listings in the pages of newspapers

Prominent board member quits the SABC

13 August, 2010
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Barbara Masekela, former ambassador to France and a prominent figure in the African National Congress, has tendered her resignation from the board of the SABC, with several more resignations possible,

Plan comes together for Sharlto Copley

13 August, 2010
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Johannesburg-born actor Sharlto Copley relives his childhood in portraying his action hero, Captain Murdock. by Andile Ndlovu

Class Act winner in new drama

13 August, 2010

Curious Pictures has announced that Class Act TV show winner Sdumo Mtshali will feature in a new drama series to hit the screens in October. by Suprise Mazibila

Patel is appointed as CEO MultiChoice SA

13 August, 2010
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Imtiaz Patel, CEO of SuperSport International, has been promoted to Group CEO of MultiChoice South Africa.

Sharlto Copley enjoys the perks of Hollywood

12 August, 2010
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Sharlto Copley says he learnt a lot about the movie business on the set of his latest film, the A-Team. by Nadia Neophytou

Cape Town Mma Ramotswe set to rival Bots

12 August, 2010
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It would seem plans by Botswana Tourism to showcase Kgale view MmaRamotswe movie set as a tourists attraction could be undermined by the new set, which has been erected in Cape Town South Africa.

A Country for My Daughter to screen at Encounters

12 August, 2010
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In what seems to be a hard and unwinnable battle against sexual violence in South Africa, A Country For My Daughter showcases some legal victories and offers hope.