Press Releases
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
Daniel Silke and Anthony Butler – South Africa at a Crossroads
Past Events
Elita De Klerk – How to Bridge the Divide in South Africa
Helen Zille – The Battle for Johannesburg
Celebrating 50 Years of Press Freedom – Cape Town Press Club Gala Dinner
Journalists Pauli van Wyk & Micah Reddy on their Malema exposé
Minister of Education David Maynier on “Driving education reform in the Western Cape”
Investigative journalist Jeff Wicks on his investigation into state capture
Dr Imtiaz Sooliman presents the Barry Streek/Donwald Pressly Memorial Lecture on Building Bridges
Ian Cameron on the bombshell revelations of General Mkhwanazi
Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy on “The economic revival of transport networks”
Minister of Communications Solly Malatsi on Starlink, Equity Equivalence and the road to universal Wi-Fi access
Ann Bernstein on whether the Government of National Unity can both succeed and survive
Tony Leon in conversation with John Maytham on his new book “Being There”
Judge Dennis Davis on the GNU and the VAT adjustment
