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
Tony Leon in conversation with John Maytham on his new book “Being There”
Past Events
Judge Dennis Davis on the GNU and the VAT adjustment
Wandile Sihlobo with Johann Kirsten on stark challenges facing the country’s agricultural sector
Vice-Chancellor Prof Moshabela on Institutional Sustainability at The University of Cape Town
2025 Post-Budget Speech Networking Event
Zelda La Grange on timeless lessons on leadership and life
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis on the Progress towards a City of Hope
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
In The News
Davis questions economic sense behind impending VAT hike
...In an address to the Cape Town Press Club on Tuesday Davis said the staggering spend on the public sector wage bill was also something government needed to reconsider. Having chaired the tax committee that...
Steenhuisen desperately waiting as Roman Cabanac still in office six months after being asked to leave
...while Cabanac says the minister is communicating with the media rather than with him. Roman Cabanac is still working as per his contract as chief of staff for Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen despite...
US tells race-baiting South African ambassador to leave – The Times
...Rasool speaking at the Cape Town Press Club. Ebrahim Rasool had struggled to get meetings with state department officials. BRENTON ...Read original article
Preparing UCTs future
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Do SA politicians take countering corruption seriously?
...to say on the topic. Not used once In August 2024 Premier Alan Winde of the DA addressed the Cape Town Press Club in a long and wide-ranging exposition during which the word corruption was not used once....
ANC threatens working with EFF to pass budget if DA declines
...to the GNU with their official stance enunciated in a statement at the Cape Town Press Club late last year being that they will remain in the coalition until the ANC collapses the economy or scraps the...
South Africa: D-Day for Public Comment On Plans for Old Woodstock Hospital Site
...reimagining and co-designing the hospital site. GroundUp has also seen a request under the Promotion of Access to Information Act for the release of the 2019 report. Meanwhile speaking at the Cape Town...
D-Day for Public Comment on Plans for Old Woodstock Hospital Site
...Information Act for the release of the 2019 report. Karen Hendricks of Reclaim the City addressed the group outside the Civic Centre on Friday morning. Meanwhile speaking at the Cape Town Press Club last...