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Obituary: Rex Gibson knew he was right in fighting the good fight

Posted By: Chris Moerdykon: January 16, 2020In: Newspapers

What he lacked in height, he made up in myriad attributes. Intellect, imagination, loquacity and the ability the turn words into something quite magical. Read more

The final deadline: Courageous editor Rex Gibson dies

Posted By: Glenda Nevillon: January 14, 2020In: Newspapers

Rex Gibson, who was 89 years old, died on Monday night. He was the last editor of the Rand Daily Mail and author of The Final Deadline. Read more

A new dawn for the Cape Times?

Posted By: Ed Herbston: January 13, 2020In: Newspapers, Opinion

Everything will depend on the ability of Siyavuya Mzantsi to be his own man, to chart his own course, to fiercely defend his autonomy as an editor, to create his own legacy. Read more

The writing’s on the wall for Iqbal Survé

Posted By: Peter Bruceon: November 21, 2019In: Newspapers

The future of the old Argus papers needs to be very carefully considered. The editing needs to be strengthened, they need good writers on their opinion pages, reporters who become experts in... Read more

Confessions of a newspaper junkie

Posted By: Chris Moerdykon: August 01, 2019In: Newspapers

The future of newspapers is community. From a marketing point of view – finely targeted communities. I think these small newspapers are going to be around for a long, long time. Read more