The Tri Continental Film Festival will be running from the 11th of September to the 12th of October at Selected Ster-Kinekor and Cinema Nouveau cinemas nationally and will offer an outstanding selection of films from across the globe including six world premiers, 19 African first showings and 22 South African films.
Films that will be showcased will explore social, cultural and personal realities. "Cinema has an immense power to get us to both feel and think" with this aim compelling stories focus on those who champion rights and those who trample them. The 2009 edition brings hard-hitting documentaries and dramas that explore a number of social tensions including recurrent themes such as privatisation and neo-liberalism, nationalism, borders, environmental degradation and media activism, balanced by a selection of documentaries and dramas that deal with redemption, racialised past and the power of memory and song. One of the challenges of bringing such a diverse film festival to South Africa is taking formats ranging from Dvcam, Betacam, Digital Betacam, DVD and HD and Transcoding them into a consistent high quality format for viewing in cinemas. Other challenges such as varying aspect ratios (4:3, 16:9, 1:185), audio and subtitles need to be individually tweaked and altered to ensure an optimum viewing experience. This year this complex technical challenge is being carried out by Traffic. Enjoy the festival. Should you require further information on the festival please visit www.3continetsfestival.co.za. Traffic Visualise, Produce, Deliver... www.tcmc.tv BOOKING INFOTicket Price: R30Bookings: Cinema Nouveau: Rosebank Mall, Bedford Centre, Brooklyn Mall, V&AWaterfront and Ster-Kinekor: Maponya and Musgrave MallsBookings can be made:• Via the award-winning Ster-Kinekor Theatre websites on www.sterkinekor.com• On your cellphone - www.sterkinekor.com• Via TicketLine - 082 16789 (vas rates apply)• At Self-Service terminals at cinemas• Box OfficeTri Continental Film Festival is the producer of the festival and functions independently of Ster-Kinekor Theatres and Cinema Nouveau. Tri Continental Film Festival reserves the right to cancel or reschedule screenings without prior notice.Festival contact tel: 021 788 5462 email: zivia@mweb.co.zawww.3continentsfestival.co.za
Sunday, August 30, 2009
SANEF slams Judicial Service Commission
Author: Kwanele Sibanda
Publish: 28 July 2009
The South African National Editors' Forum (SANEF) expressed shock at the decision made by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to go ahead and hold a three-man sub-committee preliminary hearing into the charges and counter-charges involving constitutional court judges and the Cape Judge President, John Hlophe, behind closed doors.
In a statement issued 24 July 2009, SANEF says: "The decision flaunts that made by the High Court in April by Judge Nigel Willis, overturning an earlier attempt by the JSC to close the hearing to the public and the media to protect the dignity of the offices of the Chief Justice and the Cape Judge President."
Media groups and the FXI made an urgent application to the court that in the interest of "open justice" and the fact that the issues were of high public significance, the hearing should be conducted in public.
Judge Willis dismissed the commission's argument that opening the hearings could harm the dignity of the offices involved. He said the JSC had not satisfied the commission's own rules, in terms of which it must show "good cause" to exclude the media.
He said: "Fundamental principle for proceedings of this nature is that the public should have a right to be there. By allowing the public access to the hearing in open court, the entire judiciary will be enhanced but not diminished."
The complaint by the Constitutional Court is that Hlophe allegedly tried to influence Justice Bess Nkabinde and acting Justice Chris Jafta in a matter relating to the legal process invoked by now President Jacob Zuma in contesting the various criminal charges against him.
In turn, Hlophe complained that the Constitutional Court judges had infringed his rights and undermined the judiciary by making public the fact that they had laid a complaint against him before he was aware of it.
Judge Willis's decision was given by the Supreme Court of Appeal on 31 March 2009, when it ruled that the Constitutional Court judges were not obliged by law to keep their complaints against Hlophe a secret, and that if the assertion against Hlophe were true, it is clear that this would not be unlawful.
SANEF has said it deplores the JSC decision to ignore the decisions of these two courts by deciding to hold the preliminary inquiry in private - especially as a JSC official has stated that the transcript of the proceedings may not be made public, indicating the public may never know what actually occurred and was said at the hearing.
In handing down his decision, Judge Willis dealt with a fundamental principle underlying constitutional media freedom that reinforces the ability of the media to gather and disseminate news and information and protect the public's right to be informed.
Publish: 28 July 2009
The South African National Editors' Forum (SANEF) expressed shock at the decision made by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to go ahead and hold a three-man sub-committee preliminary hearing into the charges and counter-charges involving constitutional court judges and the Cape Judge President, John Hlophe, behind closed doors.
In a statement issued 24 July 2009, SANEF says: "The decision flaunts that made by the High Court in April by Judge Nigel Willis, overturning an earlier attempt by the JSC to close the hearing to the public and the media to protect the dignity of the offices of the Chief Justice and the Cape Judge President."
Media groups and the FXI made an urgent application to the court that in the interest of "open justice" and the fact that the issues were of high public significance, the hearing should be conducted in public.
Judge Willis dismissed the commission's argument that opening the hearings could harm the dignity of the offices involved. He said the JSC had not satisfied the commission's own rules, in terms of which it must show "good cause" to exclude the media.
He said: "Fundamental principle for proceedings of this nature is that the public should have a right to be there. By allowing the public access to the hearing in open court, the entire judiciary will be enhanced but not diminished."
The complaint by the Constitutional Court is that Hlophe allegedly tried to influence Justice Bess Nkabinde and acting Justice Chris Jafta in a matter relating to the legal process invoked by now President Jacob Zuma in contesting the various criminal charges against him.
In turn, Hlophe complained that the Constitutional Court judges had infringed his rights and undermined the judiciary by making public the fact that they had laid a complaint against him before he was aware of it.
Judge Willis's decision was given by the Supreme Court of Appeal on 31 March 2009, when it ruled that the Constitutional Court judges were not obliged by law to keep their complaints against Hlophe a secret, and that if the assertion against Hlophe were true, it is clear that this would not be unlawful.
SANEF has said it deplores the JSC decision to ignore the decisions of these two courts by deciding to hold the preliminary inquiry in private - especially as a JSC official has stated that the transcript of the proceedings may not be made public, indicating the public may never know what actually occurred and was said at the hearing.
In handing down his decision, Judge Willis dealt with a fundamental principle underlying constitutional media freedom that reinforces the ability of the media to gather and disseminate news and information and protect the public's right to be informed.
'Destiny Man' goes dot com
Publish: 03 August 2009
Three weeks after the first copy of Destiny Man hit the shelves, Ndalo Media launched a an online backup: DestinyMan.com - essentially a social networking site - features sports, business, lifestyle and entertainment news as well as forums, live feeds and blogs.
According to Khanyi Dhlomo, managing director of Ndalo Media, DestinyMan.com complements the print publication and is an extension of the magazine reading experience.
"DestinyMan.com is first and foremost a social networking site, relying on members of our community to generate content via blogs, forums, etc. The only content from the current issue of the magazine that we feature on the site comes from our top five and online bonuses.
"This extends the reading experience with more information on a topic we've featured in the current issue of Destiny Man. The magazine is the common thread that draws businessmen online to continue the Destiny Man experience" says Dhlomo.
The website allows like-minded users to engage each other by creating their own personal and business profiles. It also allows users to connect on the network via network requests and post their own events on the community notice board.
Three weeks after the first copy of Destiny Man hit the shelves, Ndalo Media launched a an online backup: DestinyMan.com - essentially a social networking site - features sports, business, lifestyle and entertainment news as well as forums, live feeds and blogs.
According to Khanyi Dhlomo, managing director of Ndalo Media, DestinyMan.com complements the print publication and is an extension of the magazine reading experience.
"DestinyMan.com is first and foremost a social networking site, relying on members of our community to generate content via blogs, forums, etc. The only content from the current issue of the magazine that we feature on the site comes from our top five and online bonuses.
"This extends the reading experience with more information on a topic we've featured in the current issue of Destiny Man. The magazine is the common thread that draws businessmen online to continue the Destiny Man experience" says Dhlomo.
The website allows like-minded users to engage each other by creating their own personal and business profiles. It also allows users to connect on the network via network requests and post their own events on the community notice board.
The Institute for Security Studies launches new magazine for Africa
Publish: 12 August 2009
The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) is proud to announce the launch of the-african.org, a new magazine written and published by Africans for the African continent.
Truly Afro-centric, the-african.org draws on the first-hand experience of Africa's top researchers and journalists and presents insightful and thought-provoking views and analyses of our continent's business, political, socio-economic and cultural issues.
The ISS is a pan-African research institute and think-tank. Its mission is to inform and enhance the debate on human security in Africa and look ahead to future trends and developments on the continent. The-african.org captures this valuable research and delivers quality insight and an astute understanding of the affairs of the African continent. In addition to the ISS contribution, the-african.org also features a business section, a culture feature, opinion pieces, book reviews and reportage photography contributed by well-known and respected African journalists and columnists.
The-african.org is targeted at influential individuals and decision-makers across Africa; not only politicians and academics, but also civil society leaders and the business community.
The magazine is edited by Liesl Louw-Vaudran, a former Africa editor for one of South Africa's largest media groups and is published bi-monthly. The magazine is available for subscription online www.the-african.org and for purchase in selected Exclusive Books and CNA stores in South Africa. The-african.org is also available on-shelf in Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Over time, distribution will be extended to cover most southern and east African countries.
The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) is proud to announce the launch of the-african.org, a new magazine written and published by Africans for the African continent.
Truly Afro-centric, the-african.org draws on the first-hand experience of Africa's top researchers and journalists and presents insightful and thought-provoking views and analyses of our continent's business, political, socio-economic and cultural issues.
The ISS is a pan-African research institute and think-tank. Its mission is to inform and enhance the debate on human security in Africa and look ahead to future trends and developments on the continent. The-african.org captures this valuable research and delivers quality insight and an astute understanding of the affairs of the African continent. In addition to the ISS contribution, the-african.org also features a business section, a culture feature, opinion pieces, book reviews and reportage photography contributed by well-known and respected African journalists and columnists.
The-african.org is targeted at influential individuals and decision-makers across Africa; not only politicians and academics, but also civil society leaders and the business community.
The magazine is edited by Liesl Louw-Vaudran, a former Africa editor for one of South Africa's largest media groups and is published bi-monthly. The magazine is available for subscription online www.the-african.org and for purchase in selected Exclusive Books and CNA stores in South Africa. The-african.org is also available on-shelf in Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Over time, distribution will be extended to cover most southern and east African countries.
Growth for 8 Ink Media Youth Titles
Publish: 17 August 2009
8 Ink Media youth titles, Seventeen and National Geographic Kids on Thursday 13 August 2009 proved to be front runners in the SA youth magazine market after revealing an increase in their second quarter ABC figures.
The highest selling magazine for teen girls, Seventeen, posted a total paid circulation of 36,254 for the period April to June 2009. This was a significant 7.5 percent increase from the first quarter and also 5 percent up on the year on year figure.
The teen magazine's subscriptions surged upwards 5 percent to 1,697. Kwezi Magwaza, editor of Seventeen says: "Seventeen has set a precedent by becoming a positive vehicle where young women can express themselves without having to rely on mainstream culture to give them a voice. We believe this has helped increase our sales to date."
On the other hand, National Geographic Kids posted a total paid circulation of 43,953 for the period April to June 2009. The figure includes Afrikaans sales that accounted for more than 37 percent of the average paid circulation.
National Geographic Kids subscription sales are up 12.2 percent over the same period last year reflecting the benefits both parents and kids are drawing from the magazine.
Fiona Thompson, editor of National Geographic Kids, says: "Maintaining our circulation figures during these tough economic times is especially heartening as it shows reader commitment."
8 Ink Media youth titles, Seventeen and National Geographic Kids on Thursday 13 August 2009 proved to be front runners in the SA youth magazine market after revealing an increase in their second quarter ABC figures.
The highest selling magazine for teen girls, Seventeen, posted a total paid circulation of 36,254 for the period April to June 2009. This was a significant 7.5 percent increase from the first quarter and also 5 percent up on the year on year figure.
The teen magazine's subscriptions surged upwards 5 percent to 1,697. Kwezi Magwaza, editor of Seventeen says: "Seventeen has set a precedent by becoming a positive vehicle where young women can express themselves without having to rely on mainstream culture to give them a voice. We believe this has helped increase our sales to date."
On the other hand, National Geographic Kids posted a total paid circulation of 43,953 for the period April to June 2009. The figure includes Afrikaans sales that accounted for more than 37 percent of the average paid circulation.
National Geographic Kids subscription sales are up 12.2 percent over the same period last year reflecting the benefits both parents and kids are drawing from the magazine.
Fiona Thompson, editor of National Geographic Kids, says: "Maintaining our circulation figures during these tough economic times is especially heartening as it shows reader commitment."
BBC partners with newspapers
Publish: 29 July 2009
In a landmark deal, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has partnered with four local newspapers to supply its video news content to their websites.
Initially, content will be supplied to The Daily Mail, Daily Telegraph, Guardian and Independent newspapers. The on-site videos will be embedded alongside their own material at no charge.
Syndicated video content made available to the newspapers free will be limited to UK politics, health, science, technology and business.
In a move that has been dubbed "project marquee", the BBC plans to roll the project out to other newspapers based in the UK soon. The public broadcaster has said it will share content, expertise and technology in the name of public service.
However, the move has met some resistance from commercial online content suppliers like ITN who draw a good slice of their revenues from online content sales.
ITN CEO John Hardie says: "The BBC's plans to offer free video content to newspaper websites risk undermining the demand for content from independent news providers, potentially undercutting a very important revenue stream."
The olive branch handed to the newspapers comes after the BBC's bid to launch a network of online video news websites across the UK was blocked by the BBC Trust in the face of great opposition from local newspapers.
In a landmark deal, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has partnered with four local newspapers to supply its video news content to their websites.
Initially, content will be supplied to The Daily Mail, Daily Telegraph, Guardian and Independent newspapers. The on-site videos will be embedded alongside their own material at no charge.
Syndicated video content made available to the newspapers free will be limited to UK politics, health, science, technology and business.
In a move that has been dubbed "project marquee", the BBC plans to roll the project out to other newspapers based in the UK soon. The public broadcaster has said it will share content, expertise and technology in the name of public service.
However, the move has met some resistance from commercial online content suppliers like ITN who draw a good slice of their revenues from online content sales.
ITN CEO John Hardie says: "The BBC's plans to offer free video content to newspaper websites risk undermining the demand for content from independent news providers, potentially undercutting a very important revenue stream."
The olive branch handed to the newspapers comes after the BBC's bid to launch a network of online video news websites across the UK was blocked by the BBC Trust in the face of great opposition from local newspapers.
Sanlam SA fashion journalism awards
Publish: 11 August 2009
The 2009 Sanlam SA fashion journalism awards finalists have been named in the fashion writing and fashion editing categories.
The finalists in fashion writing are:
Milisuthando Bongela - Street Smarties - Elle
Marry Corrigall - Africa's Least Enduring Face - Sunday Independent
Leigh Robertson - A Century of Suits - Business Day, Wanted
Fashion editing finalists are:
Jenny Andrew - Paper Dolls - Business Day, Wanted.
Sharon Becker - Intombi's Way - Elle
Sharon Becker - The New Crop (fashion styling for beauty feature) - Elle
The judging panel for the 2009 includes Ferial Haffajee, editor of City Press, Laurice Taitz, publishing and media consultant, Jenny Crwys-Williams, literary critic and 702 talk show host, Kassie Naidoo, a creative director and Dion Chang, a fashion commentator and trends analyst.
The final winner in each category receives a prize of R25,000 to be used for a trip to an international fashion event or trade fair during 2010.
Winners will be announced during the Sanlam SA Fashion Week Winter 10/11 Collections to be held at the Sandton Convention Centre from 16 to 19 September 2009. These awards supplement the company's Award for Excellency in Financial Journalism which is now in its 35th year as well as the awards for Community Press, now in its 17th year.
The 2009 Sanlam SA fashion journalism awards finalists have been named in the fashion writing and fashion editing categories.
The finalists in fashion writing are:
Milisuthando Bongela - Street Smarties - Elle
Marry Corrigall - Africa's Least Enduring Face - Sunday Independent
Leigh Robertson - A Century of Suits - Business Day, Wanted
Fashion editing finalists are:
Jenny Andrew - Paper Dolls - Business Day, Wanted.
Sharon Becker - Intombi's Way - Elle
Sharon Becker - The New Crop (fashion styling for beauty feature) - Elle
The judging panel for the 2009 includes Ferial Haffajee, editor of City Press, Laurice Taitz, publishing and media consultant, Jenny Crwys-Williams, literary critic and 702 talk show host, Kassie Naidoo, a creative director and Dion Chang, a fashion commentator and trends analyst.
The final winner in each category receives a prize of R25,000 to be used for a trip to an international fashion event or trade fair during 2010.
Winners will be announced during the Sanlam SA Fashion Week Winter 10/11 Collections to be held at the Sandton Convention Centre from 16 to 19 September 2009. These awards supplement the company's Award for Excellency in Financial Journalism which is now in its 35th year as well as the awards for Community Press, now in its 17th year.
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