Press Releases
The Cape Town Press Club mourns the passing of Benjamin Philip Rabinowitz
The Cape Town Press Club’s long-term benefactor, Bennie Rabinowitz died on Tuesday, May 9, at the age of 89.
Funeral details for the late Donwald Pressly
The funeral of our much loved past Chairperson Donwald Pressly will be held on Saturday 5th November at 11:00 am
The Cape Town Press Club mourns the passing of former chairperson Donwald Pressly
Donwald Pressly, long-time chairperson of the Cape Town Press Club, died in the early hours of Thursday morning after a long illness. He was 59.
Statement: Persecution of Karyn Maughan
The Cape Town Press Club notes with alarm the action of former President Jacob Zuma in bringing a criminal prosecution against respected News24 journalist and author Karyn Maughan for doing her job.
The Cape Town Press Club mourns the passing of Alderman Clive Keegan
The Cape Town Press Club mourns the passing of Alderman Clive Keegan, who played a significant role in the life of the Cape Town Press Club.
By Donwald Pressly
The Cape Town Press Club pays tribute to Val Boje and Allan Greenblo
The Cape Town Press Club pays tribute to two distinguished South African journalists, Val Boje and Allan Greenblo, who have recently died and who brought much credit to their profession.
The Cape Town Press Club mourns the loss of veteran journalist Karima Brown
The Cape Town Press Club joins the nation in mourning the passing of veteran journalist Karima Brown after a battle with Covid-19. Her contribution to the journalistic profession was immense and she has left a mark on the history of SA journalism.
The Cape Town Press Club mourns the loss of cameraman and journalist Lungile Tom
The Cape Town Press Club mourns the loss of cameraman and journalist Lungile Tom, who passed away after testing positive for Covid-19.
Upcoming Events
Prof Jonathan Jansen on why working-class schools still fail working-class kids
Past Events
Minister John Steenhuisen on his party’s role in the newly formed GNU
Minister Leon Schreiber on the Digital Transformation of Home Affairs
Judith February on Defending the Rule of Law
Premier Alan Winde on The Government of National Unity
Beverley Roos-Muller on The Role of Fearless Journalism
Graham Coetzer on the Hawks elite crime-fighting force
Patricia De Lille on the Upcoming Elections
Michael Beaumont on Coalition Government in Western Cape and South Africa
Solly Moeng on South Africa’s foreign policy
Arthur Goldstuck on “Should we be scared of AI?”
Shamila Batohi and Anton du Plessis – Rebuilding the NPA is crucial for South Africa’s future
Velenkosini Fiki Hlabisa (IFP) on his party’s approach to coalition government
Songezo Zibi on RISE Mzansi’s vision and mission
Barry Streek/Donwald Pressly Memorial Lecture delivered by Cheryl Carolus
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