The media
South African film lauded at Canadian Oscars
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- 26 January 2012
The Bang Bang Club, a film about four photojournalists in pre-democratic South Africa, has received seven nominations at the 32nd Annual Genie Awards, the Canadian equivalent of the Oscars.
• Bang Bang club lives on in film
US TV debut for Trevor Noah
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- 06 January 2012
Award-winning local stand-up comedian Trevor Noah will be the first South African and African to appear on the popular late-night American talk show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
• SA film wins international award
Media tour boosts China-Africa link
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- 09 November 2011
A group of Chinese journalists are touring Africa to investigate investment opportunities, share lessons from existing Chinese businesses on the continent and strengthen mutual understanding between African and Asian cultures.
• China deal: a new day for Africa
Social media growing strong in SA
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- 08 November 2011
Social media has gone mainstream in South Africa, with both individuals and businesses embracing the available platforms and the average age of users steadily increasing as more people become connected and networks mature.
• Vaal Dam becomes social networking hit
Iconic Drum magazine turns 60
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- 03 November 2011
The world-famous South African magazine Drum, which gave early momentum to the African nationalist movement and produced renowned journalists and photographers, has turned 60 years old.
• New Forbes Africa out in SA
South African film wins international award
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- 24 October 2011
South African production Skeem scooped the coveted Audience Choice Award at the recent Abu Dhabi Film Festival.
• SA film wins at Tribeca
Peace Prize focus on women's rights
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- 11 October 2011
Three outstanding women from Africa and the Middle East jointly won the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize for their tireless, non-violent struggle for women's rights.
• Remarkable South African women hailed
