DISCOP JOBURG has revamped its programme and intends to see a scope beyond content buying and selling. The event has included a sidebar programme of panel discussions and masterclasses, and will put a strong emphasis on African television projects in development, partnerships with South Africa and the animation sector.

Presenter Search on 3: Expresso Edition has narrowed its search to five presenters. The SABC 3 reality TV show is two weeks from knowing who will be the new presenters for the channel's morning show.

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The Taste Master, which debuts next month, will be officially hosted by Harmony Katulondi, a Top Billing presenter. Katulondi will guide both the contestants and viewers through the various challenges taking place in each episode.

BBC Studios has announced that it has licensed over 800 hours of content to clients across Africa in the past six months. The studios are striking the first agreement in Seychelles, securing a package deal with a free-to-air broadcaster in Kenya and extending access to BBC Studios content through SVOD services in 22 African markets.

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The SAB Sports Media Awards has extended its entries deadline, which is open for 2019. The awards aim to recognise journalists who excel in reporting South African sport across written, digital, photography, video and audio.

The Sunday Times Lifestyle Gin Awards have announced the top four finalists for both the Local and International categories for the second year. The awards are in partnership with Makro and Fitch & Leedes, and aim to celebrate the creators and retailers of locally and internationally crafted gins and variants.

Discovery Inc., a global leader in real life entertainment, has announced that one of its flagship channels, Discovery Channel (DStv 121), will be open to all active DStv Compact Plus and Compact customers. The channel will be open from Friday, 11 October 2019 until Monday, 18 November.

Tiso Blackstar Group's news websites have reported record traffic thus far in 2019. This is on the back of the group's on-going investment in technology and processes with the aim to deliver high-quality, digital-first copy. The approach has seen the sites draw sizeable audiences in South Africa.