Press Releases
The Cape Town Press Club mourns the passing of long standing member Jonathan Hobday
The Cape Town Press Club is deeply saddened by the passing of long-standing member Jonathan Hobday, a renowned journalist and golfing legend.
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.
Upcoming Events
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis on the Progress towards a City of Hope
Past Events
Mathews Phosa on the past and the future of the ANC
Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka on the current state of the Public Protector’s office
Lawson Naidoo on Constitutionalism in the era of the GNU
Wayne Duvenage on SA’s current attempts to get corruption under control
Prof Jonathan Jansen on why working-class schools still fail working-class kids
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
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