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SA Press Regulation Overhaul Good for Democracy, PR
May 2, 2012
South Africa’s system of newspaper self-regulation is expected to undergo a major overhaul in line with recommendations by the Press Freedom Commission (PFC) last week. Most importantly, the commission has recommended that the current system of self-regulation be replaced by a new system of independent co-regulation. The commission describes the proposed system, which will be unique to South Africa, thus...
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Diary of an Intern, by Current and Former Interns at Fleishman-Hillard
April 26, 2012
As one starts a career in communications it is natural to wonder how the real life experience of working will match up to perceptions developed at university or college. We aim to empower you by providing relevant advice and sharing our own experiences of being an intern. Meet FH’s current and former interns, here to guide and support you all the way: ...
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The Concept of Measurement Is Often Confused With Counting
April 24, 2012
When I approached a real estate agent to sell my house, he gave me his terms: 1.5% commission on the final selling price. In this digital day and age, I’m not very fond of that model, because through online catalogues your house virtually sells itself. I wanted more value for my money. So I asked him if he was up for an experiment: “what if I tell you what I ultimately want for my house...
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Watershed Week Ahead for SA Press
April 20, 2012
The South African press, which has been under attack from the ruling ANC in recent times for allegedly being a law unto itself, is set for a watershed moment next week. The Press Freedom Commission (PFC) is due to release the results of its much-anticipated probe of the country’s system of press self-regulation on Wednesday (April 25). It is most likely to herald a major change in the way transgressions by the press against the...
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Khoza – Pushing the ANC Over the Edge
April 19, 2012
Chairman of Nedbank [one of the top four banks in South Africa] Reuel Khoza boldly came out criticising the South African government on its leadership and direction challenging the country’s leaders in the Banks annual report, published at the end of March 2012, to lead with accountability. “We have a duty to build and develop this nation and to call to book the putative leaders who, due to sheer incapacity cannot deal with the complexity...
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Former Editor Joins Fleishman-Hillard
April 18, 2012
Respected former editor Thabo Leshilo recently joined the Fleishman-Hillard team as a Director. Thabo brings with him a wealth of knowledge of the media industry and business environment gained over two decades as a reporter, editor and columnist He has held several key editorial positions during his illustrious career – including being transport editor, news editor, night editor and assistant editor at Business Report. He is a past winner of the coveted Sanlam Business Journalist...
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COP17: an aerial glance over my shoulder – no chips in the way!
December 22, 2011
A cop is not just a COP... The whole Durban affair was bigger than people realise (and here I even exclude the myriad of side-events so many of us scrambled between)... It included the 17th time the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change convened, as well as the 7th time the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (CMP 7) met. But that's not all folks! Durban also hosted the 14th meeting of an...
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COP17 – A View From the Ground
December 9, 2011
Fleishman-Hillard South Africa was in the fortunate position to have a staffer in Durban at COP17 for 11 eventful days. Aside from her involvement at client and business events, her availability to attend side-events hosted by stakeholders big business, both institutional and commercial finance bodies, local and global governmental forums and NGOs, including open useful dialogue sessions. For those of you interested in a peek into the lesser reported views brought forward by business leaders...
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Vuvuzela – Official Newsletter for Fleishman-Hillard SA
August 30, 2011
Vuvuzela Newsletter Edition 1 Vuvuzela Newsletter Edition 2 Vuvuzela Newsletter Edition 3 Vuvuzela Newsletter Edition 4...
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Top Twitter News From WEF
May 12, 2011
The explosion of social media was evident at the World Economic Forum on Africa last week in Cape Town. Never before has so much news been relayed live from the boardroom as its happening. Below is a snap of the type of information being carried at the Forum compiled by Jodi Kassel, Fleishman-Hillard consultant…...