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By Devon Thomas

Support has been massive, which included two schools - Curro Midrand and De Kuilen High, whose initiatives set up dedicated collection rives by learners and...

  • FILE: DJs Euphonik and Fresh. Picture: YouTube screenshot.

    DJs Fresh, Euphonik, step down from 947 roles until rape case resolved

    Rape cases were opened against the pair after a woman tweeted that she was sexually assaulted by the two.

    490 days ago
  • Geraint Crwys-Williams. Picture: Supplied

    There was no purge at 702, says acting Primedia Broadcasting CEO Crwys-Williams

    Primedia and other media houses are having to retrench staff members as part of restructuring amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

    628 days ago
  • Eric D’Oliveira. Picture: LinkedIn

    Primedia Broadcasting and CEO Eric D'Oliveira part ways

    This comes two months after the CEO was placed on special leave pending the outcome of a special investigation into a policy matter.

    740 days ago
  • Eric D’Oliveira. Picture: LinkedIn

    Primedia Broadcasting CEO Eric D'Oliveira placed on special leave

    Acting CEO Geraint Crwys-Williams wrote to staff saying that D'Oliveira had been placed on special leave but advanced no reasons for the decision.

    799 days ago
  • FILE: Omar Essack. Picture: Primedia.

    Primedia parts ways with group CEO Omar Essack

    The company said over the past three years Essack was instrumental in repositioning the business first as CEO of Primedia Broadcasting and then as group CEO.

    815 days ago
  • Mark Jakins, former Primedia former Chief Commercial Officer. Picture: Bizcommunity

    Mark Jakins: I quit Primedia Broadcasting in best interest of company, staff

    Mark Jakins says that he resigned from his position following sexual harassment allegations because he believed that it would be in the best interest of the company and employees.

    1550 days ago
  • Primedia Broadcasting CEO Omar Essack. Picture: Primedia.

    Primedia CEO denies friendship with former exec accused of sexual misconduct

    The company says it received three complaints from staff members in the sales department last week regarding the behaviour of Mark Jakins at a recent staff function.

    1550 days ago
  • Primedia Broadcasting CEO Omar Essack. Picture: Primedia.

    [LISTEN] Primedia Broadcasting CEO grilled over handling of misconduct matter

    Primedia Broadcasting CEO Omar Essack says Mark Jakins, who is accused of sexually inappropriate behaviour, was not named earlier because they had to follow processes.

    1550 days ago
  • Mark Jakins, former Primedia former Chief Commercial Officer. Picture: Bizcommunity

    [LISTEN] Primedia Broadcasting names former exec accused of misconduct

    In a vague and terse statement, the company has moved to clarify that it first became aware of the allegations last week and not last year as mentioned on social media.

    1550 days ago
  • Picture: Primedia Broadcasting.

    Primedia Broadcasting exec resigns after allegations of gross misconduct

    Primedia says it received three complaints from staff members last week regarding the senior executive’s inappropriate behaviour at a staff function.

    1551 days ago
  • FILE: Primedia Broadcasting CEO Omar Essack. Picture: Primedia

    CEO: Primedia Broadcasting does not take money for interviews

    This is in response to an open letter penned by the ministry's spokesperson Lumka Oliphant.

    1580 days ago
  • Lumka Oliphant, spokesperson for the Department of Social Development. Picture: Radio 702.

    [LISTEN] Primedia Broadcasting CEO sets record straight on paying for interviews

    EWN journalist Gia Nicolaides interviews Primedia Broadcasting CEO Omar Essack.

    1580 days ago
  • Primedia Broadcasting CEO Omar Essack. Picture: Primedia.

    CEO: Primedia Broadcasting is not a place for racists

    Primedia Broadcasting CEO Omar Essack was interviewed by Talk Radio 702 host Xolani Gwala on Monday.

    1762 days ago
  • South African President Jacob Zuma delivers his State of the Nation Address on 9 February 2017 in Parliament. Picture: AFP.

    Primedia, MMA write to SCA over audio cuts during #Sona2017

    An attorney representing the media houses says there were serious problems with the broadcast of Sona last week.

    1919 days ago
  • Auditor general's reports on EWN portal

    [WATCH] Municipal audits now at your fingertips

    EWN gives you access to the Auditor-General’s reports on all municipalities across the country and keeps you updated on how they are spending your money.

    2024 days ago
  • Screengrab from the 'bring back the signal' chant by the media in Parliament during State of the Nation Address 2015. Picture: EWN.

    Parliament defends contentious filming policy

    Primedia Broadcasting & other organisations are challenging the national legislature's policy on broadcasting.

    2588 days ago
  • MPs look on as members of the EFF, wearing red uniforms, clash with security forces during the State of the Nation Address in Cape Town on 12 February, 2015. Picture: EWN.

    Round 2 of Parly’s broadcast policy to be argued in court

    Five organisations want the Western Cape High Court to declare the policy invalid.

    2628 days ago
  • FILE: Members of the media gathered in their numbers, patiently waiting for President Zuma to arrive at the State of the Nation Address on 12 February 2015. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Media challenge Parly signal blockers in court

    An urgent interim relief application will be lodged by media houses in the Western Cape High Court.

    2650 days ago
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