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Top-10 reasons why 2012 will be the year of television – again
30 January 2012 - Television

In the spirit of all the editorial writers, columnists and pundits who offer up predictions for 2012, here are thoughts on why 2012 will be ...

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TopTV says adults should make own decisions on porn

17 January 2012 - Television

TopTV is standing by its decision to host a series of porn channels despite a court decision to prevent it from launching the three channels ...

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CNN: Social media is no substitute for journalism

11 January 2012 - Television

The social media phenomenon is said tohave played a major role in historical uprisings last year. It is credited for helping to set off the ...

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Will there be, won’t there be, porn on TV?

9 December 2011 - Television

Pay-TV channel Top TV dropped a bomb shell this week, announcing that it was hoping to soon launch three adult channels as a separate service. ...

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MTV to launch Comedy Central channel on DStv

1 December 2011 - Television

MTV Networks Africa (MTVNA) has announced it will be launching a 24-hour English comedy channel, Comedy Central, on the DStv platform next week. Alex Okosi, ...

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Beating up on broadcast digital migration

14 November 2011 - Television

There is a great deal of hype around digital migration and all the wonderful things it offers. Guy Berger puts this into harsh, but realistic ...

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Come Dine With Me SA has viewers eating out of its hand

26 October 2011 - Television

South Africa’s version of the hugely popular show, Come Dine With Me, got off to an excellent start last week with audiences in stitches at ...

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Flashmob brings OR Tambo to a standtill for M-Net’s birthday

20 October 2011 - Television

Anyone who watches DStv cannot help but be aware that it is M-Net’s 25th birthday. But travellers arriving at O.R Tambo airport earlier this month ...

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Rugby World Cup viewer figures show an interesting picture

4 October 2011 - Television

Television viewership figures of the Rugby World Cup games to date have an interesting story tell – and should be giving SARU some food for ...

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A magical 25 years for M-Net

3 October 2011 - Television

CYBERTORIAL: In an industry known for its rapid pace of change, M-Net has used its own special brand of magic to stand its ground for ...

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