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GQ names South Africa's Best-Dressed Men of the Year

Published: 19 October 2009

Jon-Paul Bolus, the owner of Cape Town clothing stores, Loading Bay and Blue Blood, has been named as South Africa’s Best-Dressed Man by GQ magazine. His name heads a list of 40 ambassadors of style who appear in the November issue of GQ.

GQ names South Africa's Best-Dressed Men of the Year

Jon-Paul Bolus, the owner of Cape Town clothing stores, Loading Bay and Blue Blood, has been named as South Africa’s Best-Dressed Man by GQ magazine. His name heads a list of 40 ambassadors of style who appear in the November issue of GQ.

Olé Ledimo, a fashion designer and Founder of House of Olé, and Sandile Msimango Senior Manager of Mergers and Acquisitions at MTN, were listed at two and three. Making the Top 10 were: YFM DJ, Sizwe Dhlomo; Mark de Mendez, drummer for the Dirty Skirts; businessmen, Thabang Skambwane, Tshepo Molale and Mandla Sibeko; Anthony Keyworth, Co-owner of Paul Smith; and new media strategist, Devon Brough.

The lifestyle magazine’s annual Best-Dressed Men of the Year Awards ceremony was held at The Westcliff in Johannesburg on Monday night .

List of 40 best-dressed men with interviews of Top 10:

Arts & media
Frank Magongwa Musician
Sizwe Dhlomo MTV Base VJ and YFM DJ*
Jimmy Dludlu Musician
Colin Moss Actor/TV presenter
Kabelo Mabalane Musician
Kwela Tebza brothers Musicians
Mark De Mendez Musician*
Devon Brough New media strategist*

Business

Andile Gasa Managing director of IPS South Africa
Brett-Warren Blythe Director of companies
Arie Fabian MD of Fabiani
Thulane Hadebe Owner of Brand Ambassadors
Jon-Paul Bolus Owner of Loading Bay and Blue Blood*
Sandile Msimango Senior manager of Mergers and Acquisitions at MTN*
Mandla Sibeko Chairman of Seed Capital Investments and Netflorist, co-owner of Pick n Pay, Kliptown, Soweto *
Romeo Kumalo Group executive of business strategy & development at Vodacom
Ningi Mhinga Account manager at Draftfcb
Paul Diamond Entrepreneur, The Shine Group
Dion Chang Corporate trend analyst, director of Flux Trends
Tshepo Molale Director of SoftAudit consultancy*
Thabang Skwambane Director of Kaelo Consulting*
Sakhile Ngcobo Head of corporate affairs at De Beers
Stephen Hickox MD of Kreame Lifestyle Industry
Khaya Dludla Group financial director of Draftfcb
Anthony Keyworth Co-owner of Paul Smith and Antanna*
Ebrahim Fakir Political analyst with the Centre for Policy Studies
Gidon Novick CEO of Kulula.com and joint-CEO of BA Comair

Fashion
Linda Makhanya Fashion editor/stylist
Ephraim Molingoana Designer for Ephymol
Olé Ledimo Fashion designer and founder of House of Olé*
Felipe Mazibuko Stylist
Grant van den Berg Owner of Frank Bespoke
Javaid Jagadi Owner of Jagadi Haute Couture
Themba Mngomezulu Owner of Darkie clothing
Cameron Foden Fashion designer
Heinke Kriel Footwear buyer for Markham

Sport
Brian Baloyi Sundowns goalkeeper
Herschelle Gibbs Proteas cricketer
Jonathan Snaith Horse trainer, Snaith Racing
Matthew Booth Bafana Bafana footballer

* indicates top 10

The selection panel: Shaldon Kopman; Noni Gasa; Precious Moloi; Brad Armitage; and GQ’s Arthur Malan-Murison; Robert Cilliers; Dylan Muhlenberg; Siphiwe Mpye; and Craig Tyson

Interviews with top 10

Best-dressed man:
Jon-Paul Bolus
Owner of Loading Bay and Blue Blood
Who would you put at the top of your list of best-dressed men of the year?
Alex Jasper; Steve te Pas; Jarno Harbers; and Joal Touwen, all from Blue Blood; Jean Marc Lederman from Le Studio; Brad Armitage from &Union; Tyler Brûlé (editor of Monocle magazine).
Who are your style icons?
Steve McQueen; Marlon Brando; James Dean; Robert Evans; Kate Moss; Johnny Depp.
What is your signature look?
Distressed denim jeans – a raw purple selvedge denim. Next would be a leather jacket – two key items in my wardrobe.
What’s a grooming tip that works for you?
Shower twice a day and don’t wear too much fragrance. Be original in your style and don’t be scared to express yourself.
In business, is there a dress code that one should follow?
Business is filled with individuals... Each employee should have the correct clothes in their wardrobe to suit their position.
What’s a good look this summer?
A great pair of distressed denims to mix with a basic V, a cardigan or a light leather jacket combined with a scarf and vintage shades. Next, you need to have a pair of raw selvedge denim jeans which you’ve been wearing every day through the winter, and by now have amazing character and unique marks. Roll them up, slip on some loafers and a nice quirky shirt. Have a cardi and light suede jacket as back-up for the night out. Other key items: a beautiful cropped blazer, chinos, veldskoens and shorts.
What should a man avoid?
Anything too tight or too big. And don’t wear anything that’s not you.

2.
Olé Ledimo
Fashion Designer and founder of House of Olé
Who would you put at the top of your list of best-dressed men of the year?
Cido Ledimo; Felipe Mazibuko; and Nthato Mashishi.
Who is your style icon, the person who inspires you? And why?
My father, Selaotswe ‘Tizza’, because I am still wearing his stuff today. And Agapê.
What is your signature look or favourite item of clothing?
A House of Olé velvet loafer and a tailored jacket. Every man should have a tailored black jacket.
Give us a style tip that works for you.
Keep it clean and minimal, and get it tailored. You can have the best suit but if the fit is not right then it’s pointless.
Is there a business dress code one should follow?
It depends on the kind of business you are in. If you work in an office, grey and navy are a must.
What’s a good look this summer?
Aviators and loafers. The combination will forever be in vogue. You should smell good, too.
What should a man avoid when it comes to style?
Avoid brands, and go with what works for you. Oh yes, and no to very pointed shoes.
What’s your porn star name (based on the name of your first pet and your mother’s maiden name or the first street you lived on)?
Hobsi Motse Matli.

3.
Sandile Msimango
Senior Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions at MTN
Who would you put at the top of your list of best-dressed men of the year?
Nana Sao; Martin Mbete.
Who is your style icon?
David Beckham. He always pulls it off, no matter what he is wearing.
What is your signature look or favourite item of clothing?
Tailored, and it should be able to transform from boardroom to cocktail bar.
Give us a style tip that works for you.
Always be comfortable. Find things that work with your body; shape; and personality.
In business, is there a dress code that one should follow?
Keep it dark; grey; and navy.
What’s a good look this summer?
Espadrilles; short shorts; and plain golfer Ts.
What should a man avoid when it comes to style?
It’s important to keep it simple, don’t over accessorise.

4.
Sizwe Dhlomo
MTV Base VJ and YFM DJ
Who is your best-dressed man of the year?
Ephraihim Molingoana.
Which style icons inspire you, and why?
Beckham; P Diddy; and Kanye West. Diddy for his formal wear. Beckham can pull it all off. And Kanye because he’s really out there, and bold.
What is your signature look or favourite item of clothing?
I don’t really have one. Whatever I’m comfortable in. I love my jeans, they’re a good cut.
Give us a grooming tip that works for you.
It’s not really about how expensive your outfit is, but rather how expensive the outfit looks.
In business, is there a dress code that one should follow?
Depends on your business and your position. However, always look presentable.
What should a man avoid when it comes to style?
Michael Jackson’s socks. The glove was cool.
What’s your porn star name?
Cocky Maphumulo.

5.
Mark de Mendez
Drummer: The Dirty Skirts
Who would you put at the top of your list of best-dressed men of the year?
Mike Leslie of Red Bull.
Who is your style icon, the person who inspires you?
Not one particular person. The Internet, Mr Internet, I guess.
What is your signature look or favourite item of clothing?
At the moment, a plaid hat. Dressing semi-smart, however, needs an angle of quirkiness. If it doesn’t at least make me giggle, then I don’t really want to wear it.
Give us a style tip that works for you.
Never worry about looking silly. Trust your own instincts.
In business, is there a dress code that one should follow?
It depends on your business. Some might have a dress code and expect that the code is followed.
What’s a good look this summer?
It really depends on the temperature, but probably a good pair of shoes.
What should a man avoid when it comes to style?
Can I get back to you on that one... Open shoes are a no-no, though.
What’s your porn star name?
Zootsy Bower.

6.
Thabang Skwambane
Director of HIV/Aids consultancy Kaelo Consulting
Who would you put at the top of your list of best-dressed men of the year?
Joey Khuvutlu – he never has a bad style moment and is always well put together.
Who is your style icon, the person who inspires you, and why?
George Clooney, he wears suits like he owns them.
What is your signature look or favourite item of clothing?
A suit without a tie, with a beautiful shirt.
Give us a grooming tip that works for you.
When shaving, use clippers – and not razors – if you get in-grown hairs.
In business, is there a dress code that one should follow?
You should always represent your business in what you wear. If your business is power-business, then dress as such. If it is creative, your clothes should reflect that.
What’s a good look this summer?
From a suit perspective, a light suit – creams and whites. Hats are also big this summer.
What should a man avoid when it comes to style?
Don’t wear a brown belt with black shoes.
What’s your porn star name?
Bobby Dikgale.

7.
Tshepo Molale
Director of SoftAudit consultancy
Who would you put at the top of your list of best-dressed men of the year?
David Beckham.
Who is your style icon, the person who inspires you?
Different elements from different people, and then I look at what works for me.
What is your signature look or favourite item of clothing?
I have two: suits made by Peter Selepe and Diesel jeans.
Give us a style or grooming tip that works for you.
Clothing should always be fitted, collars should always be tucked, and shoes and belts should match. Wear the right accessories and scent for the right occasion.
Is there a business dress code that one should follow?
In business one needs to be more conservative, yet make a statement.
What’s a good look this summer?
White shirts.

8.
Anthony Keyworth
Co-owner of Paul Smith and Antanna
Who is top of your list of best-dressed men this year?
Mark Graham; Gary Cotterell; Arthur Malan-Murison.
Who are your style icons, the people who inspire you?
Paul Weller and Jude Law. They’re dapper and smart, and can pull off classic, yet street.
What is your signature look or favourite item of clothing?
Scarves, T-shirts and loads of layering. Even in summer.
Give us a style tip that works for you.
Only iron what your really need to, never T-shirts or jeans. Always polish brown shoes with black polish – it makes them look vintage and gives them character.
In business, what dress code should one should follow?
Be comfortable and presentable.
What’s a good look this summer?
Three-quarter slim trousers. Light knits; vests; and gladiator sandals.
What should a man avoid when it comes to style?
Tucking in your suit jacket [ha ha]. Not removing your suit label off your sleeve.
What’s your porn star name?
Frederick Lesley.

9.
Mandla Sibeko
Chairman of Seed Capital Investments and Netflorist, Co-owner Pick n Pay, Kliptown, Soweto
Who would you put at the top of your list of best-dressed men of the year?
Richard Maponya.
Who is your style icon, and why?
Tom Ford – for his simple, clean, crisp white shirt; basic blues, black and greys.
What is your signature look or favourite item of clothing?
Classic with a twist of colour. Pocket hanky and ties.
Give us a style tip that works for you.
Keep it simple and use either one or two tones – your signature should send the message.
Is there a dress code for businessmen?
Not any more. However you should package yourself successfully. It speaks for you.
What’s a good look this summer?
Doing what I haven’t done in seven years – wearing shorts, chinos and a navy jacket.
What should a man avoid when it comes to style?
Don’t wear linen for business.
What’s your porn star name?
Clioue Simelane.

10.
Devon Brough
New Media strategist at Curious Pictures
Who are your best-dressed men of the year?
Internationally, David Beckham. Locally, Dion Chang.
Who inspires you, and why?
Johnny Depp. He always has the perfect mix of smart and casual. He pulls off complex looks in such a carefree way. A good mix of vintage and classic makes his style timeless.
What is your signature look or favourite item of clothing?
Blue jeans with a dinner jacket.
Give us a grooming tip that works for you.
Nothing attracts women like a well-groomed man. Spoil yourself. My tip: if you have facial hair get Egyptian threading done by a real Egyptian barber.
Is there a business dress code you follow?
Working in media allows me to express myself. Flops to a board meeting? Why not?!
What’s a good look this summer?
For me, I stick to black, whites and greys with one accentuated piece of colour.
What should a man avoid when it comes to style?
Be yourself and avoid trying too hard.
We’re guessing you have a fine porn star name.
It’s Thumper Houghton.
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To Photoshop or not to Photoshop? The effect of media’s enhanced photos on body image

The ‘to Photoshop or not to Photoshop’ debate was raging on Carte Blanche last weekend. In this light, new digital magazine, COUP, has a strong ‘we do not digitally manipulate’ policy. On the other hand, most magazines do enhance aspects of the photos they use – particularly those on the front cover.

By Leigh Andrews

While the red eye reduction tool certainly has its benefits, it’s seen as ‘not cool’ to go so far as to erase stretch marks and recontour the body shape. Certain celebs have been known to kick up a fuss if this happens, such as Kate Winslet, who is not a fan of ‘excessive retouching’, and claims that the cover of GQ was altered to such an extent that it reduced the size of her legs by half.

The issue was highlighted again when Hotel Rwanda actress and poet, Lebo Mashile, complained that the November 2009 issue of True Love Photoshopped her ‘to look thinner.’ All fair and well to digitally enhance photos for aesthetic qualities, such as improving the quality of light in the photo, particularly those appearing in print titles, but where do we draw the line with Photoshopping?

In Carte Blanche on 22 August, Carol Albertyn Christie produced a segment presented by Annika Larsen on Photoshopping. This brought to light the issue of whether the beauty standards set by excessively airbrushed photos are realistic or not – considering that even Penelope Cruz, the woman with the most ‘symmetrical’ face, has her photos retouched before they appear in publications. In digitally manipulating these images, are we saying that the clothes only look good on created females or mannequins? Or that even supermodels don’t have lashes long enough to meet the standard the mascara brands are setting - so much so that they add in false lashes to create the illusion of the perfect set of cheek grazers?

Mashile explained on Carte Blanche that she is passionate about the topic of accurate female representation in the media and public space, and that she is comfortable in her own body – this is why she took offense – while the photo in the feature article ‘still looked like her’, the cover image made her look considerably thinner than she really is. There are some people out there who go to drastic lengths to ‘attain perfection’, with cosmetic surgery; tooth whitening; and rib removal for a smaller waist, but most of us are more than happy to load the snaps we take with a digital camera straight onto Facebook, without stopping to ‘touch up’ our look with an image editing program – it’s about capturing the moment, not the actual look. The recent Dove 'Self-Esteem Trust campaign highlighted by local advertising guru, Andy Rice, draws on this element – a plain-looking girl, with short hair and no make-up, being primped for a photo shoot – with hair extensions; extensive make-up; and a great deal of ‘Photoshopping’ to lengthen her neck and create a sharper image, before finally appearing on an advertising billboard. The ad then encourages watchers to join the ‘Campaign for Real Beauty’. The message of the campaign - to not make us feel pale in comparison - comes across strongly.

In this regard, Jessica Simpson is surprisingly one of the celebs who agreed to have herself photographed ‘without a stitch of make-up or retouching’ on the May cover of Marie Claire magazine. She is quoted as saying: "I don't have anything to prove anymore… What other people think of me is not my business.

This might be taking things a little too far on the other end of the spectrum, as when we want to look great in a photo, we will take the time to look good beforehand – on that note, Mashile also pointed out that there’s considerable ‘pre-image manipulation’ that goes on in a photo shoot before the photo is even taken, as make-up is placed on stretch marks and blemishes, and lighting is strategically placed to enhance certain features.

Artwell Nwaila, Creative Editor of COUP and Newsclip’s Publishing Division, is anti-air brushing as a whole, as he feels it takes away from the art of true photography. “Besides the fact that airbrushing makes one look ‘plastic’, airbrushing sets an unrealistic bar for the reader to reach physically. It is correct to assume that consumers expect airbrushed models on their publications, and yes, they do sell, but photographers and designers need to find the line between removing spinach from your teeth and completely overhauling a face.”

Nwaila adds that in the early years of Rolling Stone magazine, beautiful raw images set the trend for magazine covers – we now live in a society where ‘perfect’ is the bar. He adds, “If the photographer is any good, there should not be need for major ‘photo plastic surgery’. Maybe that’s where the problem starts…”

What are your feelings on this topic? Do you agree that air brushing sets unrealistic expectations, or is it just part of ‘the nature of photography’? Please share your thoughts on our blog.

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’Every sector is regulated – why shouldn’t the media be?’ Media freedom debate rages on

On Monday, 23 August, the University of Johannesburg hosted a public debate around the issue of the raging media freedom dispute. Chaired by Professor Adam Habib, the panel speakers included AVUSA’s Mondli Makhanya; media freedom expert from the Freedom of Expression Institute, Raymond Louw; and then-Parliamentary speaker and -Deputy President, Baleka Mbete.

By Desi Tzoneva

Habib began by highlighting that the University was hosting this gathering because of the importance placed on establishing a university that is engaged with society. “One way to do this is to ensure that we create platforms to deliberate issues for the society.”

Over the past few weeks, the Protection of Information Bill has been an important topic that has caused much controversy and has seen many getting involved and expressing concerns, said Habib, who added that the debate has sparked a number of events where many government figures are engaging with the issue, and one where representatives from foreign countries have expressed concern, making this “an opportunity to bring together the role players.”

AVUSA’s Mondli Makhanya opened the debate by stating that the level of press freedom has been a great source of pride for the country since the onset of democracy, and that this freedom of press extends to more than the press as it enables an entire society to be free. While many countries only achieve this after centuries, South Africa has done so in a short period of time, “something we should entrench.” Makhanya also advised that South Africans should push to be ‘more open’, as this is a reflection of prosperous societies.

“We shouldn’t want to lose this status… or be a country that limits freedoms such as the freedom of the media and freedom of expression,” he said.

“When media speaks out in defence of a free media, we’re not talking about our jobs but about the society we live in. Our jobs are to inform accurately; to let our society be open and robust; be open to debate; and help it define itself. We want to tell our stories freely and be a balanced and accurate press,” he stated.

Makhanya highlighted the ‘unnecessary acrimony’ and ‘bitter debate’, which has seen much said but ‘people talking past each other’. “We’ve moved from one extreme to another, where, as a result, we now debate our very democracy.”

Makhanya said that journalists; the media; and civil society has been accused of reacting hysterically to the recent Protection of Information Bill, despite its perception as “the most draconian piece of legislation we’ve encountered.”

“We, as the media, believe the government has rights to handle secrets for the security of a society, but this has to be done within a transparent system of classifying documents and a classification regime that is predictable.” The current Bill before parliament, he said, enables the classification of ‘virtually everything’ by bureaucrats at local and municipal levels; at parastatals; and at senior levels of government, without giving reasons.

He said this is ‘eerie’, as organisations such as COSATU have criticised the Bill due to fears that the increased power of parastatal executives may mean they could be criminalised for speaking about general issues with trade union members. The broadness is a problem, Makhanya added, mentioning the problem of the definition of ‘national interest’, which needs much clarification in order to take into account the public interest. “The document turns us into a secretive society where anyone can hide corrupt; wrong; or incompetent things,” and because of this, “Our society should err on the side of openness.”

He commented that the opposition to the Bill was not because the media does not want to be accountable or regulated - “we’re not above the law,” he said, but rather because the media believes that the current system of the Press Ombudsman and the Press Council is effective in holding the print media accountable. “Accusations that these institutions don’t have ‘teeth’, is not the case.”

The office of the Press Ombudsman is powerful and not biased towards the media, often making harsh judgements against it. Its rulings are obeyed without fail, and a sanction of apology is one of the strongest forms of punishment print media can get. This is why the media is also opposed to proposals of fining and imprisoning journalists.

“If the office is weak, we can strengthen it by asking the public to make suggestions and by meeting with the ruling party, but we’re very opposed to statutory regulations,” Makhanya stated, adding that any mechanisms put in place about media freedom are “not about today,” but rather about what is left behind for future generations.

Baleka Mbete spoke next and agreed with Makhanya that the recent debate has been unnecessary, “because we’re dealing with matters where it sounds like one side is trying to silence the other.” This, she said, is not the case. “We’re open and transparent. We want people to express different views, and, from this process, to come with a final product from various views on the table.”

She began by discussing the government’s stance on the Protection of Information Bill, and highlighted that this is legislation that any state needs. “Any government has, and must have, secrets, and it needs to regulate how information is classified and what is restricted.” Currently, South Africa is regulated by the 1982 Protection of Information Act, which was the regulating system for the apartheid state and was used against the press by the then ruling party, but this legislation, she said, is ‘outdated’.

“Contrary to what is assumed, the new Bill is not directed at the media but on how to classify; who should classify; on what basis; with what penalties being meted out for which offences,” she stated.

“The reality is that in 16 years of democracy, we’ve experienced some problems of information peddling… and increasing threats of espionage with specific departments earmarked.” The Bill, she said, is a clear intention by the government “to say we have order and a system that says how information is classified.” This legislation needs to improve on the 1980s Act because there are some private intelligence community bodies that need proper identification. “The Bill is about protecting citizens.”

Mbete moved to a discussion of the proposed Media Appeals Tribunal (MAT), and stated that although media freedom is protected, the freedom of expression should not be elevated above rights such as privacy and dignity. The MAT, she stated, would serve to strengthen the current self-regulatory institutions. It is envisioned that the Tribunal would be a statutory institution accountable to Parliament. “Every sector is regulated, why can’t the media be regulated?”

Other issues she identified included those of ownership; management; and operations. “Newspapers are businesses where owners call the shots and [have] policies according to which poor journalists need to write.”

The self-regulating system, she said, takes too long to make its rulings, causing damage to complainants who may have to wait months for an apology or vindication. “[The media thinks it is] a certain category of human beings whose rights can’t be trampled on. This system is not on it as it doesn’t look at the rights of individuals,” concluded Mbete.

Raymond Louw from the Freedom of Expression Institute again highlighted that when discussing media freedom, this does not only affect journalists – it affects everyone. “An attack on journalists means that the freedom of everyone is attacked.”

Louw highlighted some concerns with the Protection of Information Bill. He said that the Bill was unclear in its methods for classification and decreasing its draconian provisions. He also criticised the poor ‘consultation’ on the Bill between Parliament and the media, and said that it was vital that cautionary statements in the initial Bill be re-included in the current one. “The person deciding to classify information is not going to be held back about the rights of the public.”

Louw also commented on the wide definition of the term ‘national interest’ – “it’s so wide it encompasses everything,” and explained that an example of information that will be classified in the future would be the state of morale in the defence force. “Opposition and MPs are challenging the current minister on this issue, but if the bill is put in place, no-one would be able to do so.”

The current Bill is worse than the 1980s Act because it concentrates on the need to preserve secrecy on issues of national security. The previous Act does not refer to the national interest but to other interests which were never spelt out. The current Bill, however, does so.

Louw also highlighted that opposition to the Bill has not only come from media but also from institutions such as the Freedom of Expression Institute and civil society, with the most impressive opposition being from the Law Society of South Africa – a body representing 20 000 advocates and lawyers, who oppose the Bill on Constitutional grounds. COSATU, too, has opposed the Bill alongside other parliament members.

Louw stated that the question of punishing the media has been in existence before the formation of the office of the Press Ombudsman in 1995 as a result of the National Party (NP) government seeking visible forms of punishment. This was driven by a case where a person suffered at the hands of the media, but it was later found that the complainant had lied and the question of the fine already paid by the media had to be decided. Fines are inappropriate, said Louw, and added that in a survey of press councils in the world, 86% adhere to the system South Africa currently follows. The reason he cited is that punishment through fines or imprisonment “would contravene the freedom of expression in the Constitution and place media in a different category to ordinary citizens. It would contravene the freedom of expression clause.”

He ended by recommending that the Bill be withdrawn; rephrased; and redrafted after consultation.

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(Sport: Soccer) SoccerLife magazine was the first international soccer title launched in South Africa. It is published by Johncom Media and comes out seven times a year. The magazine is edited by Rafora Rangongo. Simply put, soccer is showbiz on a scale from local to global, where the fan...

Izwi Lomzansi Community Radio (Not monitored)
Izwi Lomzansi FM targets high school pupils and young professionals. Its audience ranges from 24- to 49-year-olds and it broadcasts in 90% Zulu and 10% English. The station covers the areas of Inanda; KwaMashu; Durban North; Umhlanga; Tongaat; Phoenix; Newlands; Umgababa; Amanzimtoti; IsiPingo; Ch...

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Standard Bank is popping-up an effective campaign

When designing an advertising campaign, how effective is it to use more than one platform in which to run your campaign? Standard Banks’s new MyCard campaign is one such example that uses the mediums of both television and print. Totally Mad’s Lindsey Kin comments....read more

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