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
Mark Shaw on Cape Town and The Global Criminal Economy
Past Events
Dr Max Price, former UCT Vice-Chancellor on Academic Freedom, Inclusivity & Protesting
Wandile Sihlobo on Transforming South African Agriculture without Destroying It
Professor Abdool Karim on Standing Up for Science
Roberto Quintas on the taxi strike that paralysed Cape Town
Premier Alan Winde on “How Independently a Province Can Act”
Advocate Glynis Breytenbach on “The Shortfalls in Our Justice System”
Prof Jonathan Jansen on the Leadership Crisis in South African Universities
Paul Holden on “Why Zondo Matters”
Jonny Steinberg and Marina Cantacuzino on “The Mandela family and the concept of forgiveness”
Oscar Siwali of SADRA – Towards the 2024 National Government Elections
Irish Ambassador Fionnuala Gilsenan reflects on 25 years of the Good Friday Agreement
Minister Patricia De Lille on key issues in her department
Ukranian Ambassador Abravitova on the war against Russia and the diplomatic response from SA
Siviwe Gwarube, DA Chief Whip on “How to make Parliament relevant to all”
In The News
‘Agriculture can be a job creator’ – chief economist Wandile Sihlobo
...chief economist at Agricultural Business Chamber of SA (Agbiz) speaking last week at an event held by the Cape Town Press Club did not mince his words about the state of agriculture in the country. Sihlobo who is also ...Read original article
I realised we were dealing with something different
...Buziwe Nocuze Professor Salim Abdool Karim a leading figure in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic shared the moments that shaped his understanding of the global crisis on Tuesday in an address to the Cape Town Press Club...Read original article
Roodts crystal ball – BRICS and Ukraine
...during an address to the business networking group Exporters Western Cape. Speaking to members of the Cape Town Press Club on the day of the wrap up of BRICS Roodt lauded the inclusion of Saudi Arabia ...Read original article
Premier allays fears of diesel shortfall
...Premier Alan Winde at a recent gathering of the Cape Town Press Club. The issue is of particular concern since the Western Cape has become heavily reliant on Eskom's diesel-driven power station at Ankerlig ...Read original article
Devolve or we go to court – Winde
...Cape Town Press Club on Friday 21 July Winde said the provincial government's fight to have certain powers devolved to it from national government could go all the way to the Constitutional Court if intergovernmental...Read original article
Winde says Gauteng Premier Lesufi is huge ally in rail, police devolution bid
...Town - Premier Alan Winde has cited cited Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi (ANC) as an ally in the battle to get the national government to transfer its powers over rail transport and policing to the provinces. Addressing the monthly Cape ...Read original article
SA Police Service faces mounting accusations of failing to guard ex-cops under threat
...align= alignnone width= 720 ] Former head of Western Cape detectives Major-General Jeremy Vearey speaks at the Cape Town Press Club on 31 August 2022. (Photo: Leila Dougan)[/caption] In July 2021 ...Read original article
SAPS IN CRISIS ANALYSIS: SA Police Service faces mounting accusations of failing to guard ex-cops under threat
...Former head of Western Cape detectives Major-General Jeremy Vearey speaks at the Cape Town Press Club on 31 August 2022. (Photo: Leila Dougan) ‘Life and death' In July 2021 Vearey who had been ...Read original article