Press Releases
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.
Covid-19 Message to Cape Town Press Club Members
We continue to hold thumbs that the national lockdown will have the desired impact of mitigating the spread of Covid-19. It was surely done in the nick of time. I hope you are safe and in good health. It was the correct choice that days before the announcement of the...
The Cape Town Press Club mourns the loss of veteran journalist Shaun Johnson
Shaun Johnson served as deputy editor and political editor of the Johannesburg Star and was also the editor of titles including the Cape Argus and Saturday Star. In 2003, he was appointed deputy chief executive of Independent News & Media South Africa and was the founding chief executive of the Mandela Rhodes Foundation in Cape Town.
The Cape Town Press Club mourns the loss of veteran journalist Rex Gibson
The Cape Town Press Club mourns the loss of veteran journalist Rex Gibson, the last editor of the well-regarded Rand Daily Mail. We send our condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.
The Cape Town Press Club mourns the loss of veteran journalist Ben Said
The Cape Town Press Club mourns the loss of veteran journalist, Ben Said
Cape Town Press Club elects new committee
The Cape Town Press Club is excited to announce their newly elected 2019 committee.
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
Wandile Sihlobo with Johann Kirsten on stark challenges facing the country’s agricultural sector
In The News
South African cities in death spiral, warns deputy finance minister
...bills have grown much faster than inflation faster than revenue and far faster than service outputs' Ashor Sarupen told the Cape Town Press Club on Wednesday. 'The result is a state that looks busy that...
Vice-Chancellors Reflections on One Year in Office
...2025 - 4 min read News Preparing UCT's future UCT VC Prof Mosa Moshabela addressed the Cape Town Press Club on Thursday 6 March. 12 Mar 2025 - 4 min read News Foregrounding Africa: UCT and VC leads on...
DAs Ian Cameron Calls For Policing Power Grab In The Western Cape
...of national hands and beam them into the Western Cape's control. Speaking at the Cape Town Press Club Cameron hinted that the DA will soon formally propose the devolution of policing powers to the province...
Parly recommends Ad Hoc Committee to consider Mkhwanazis allegations.
...process'. Cameron was speaking at the Cape Town Press Club on Tuesday 22 July about the policing scandal that has exposed rival factions in South Africa's law enforcement arena. A joint meeting of...
Accountability Now open letter to Ramaphosa on corruption complaints made by General Mkhwanazi
...greater detail on the website below and in the e-book 'Under the Swinging Arch' a hard copy of which was given to you when you addressed the Cape Town Press Club in February last year. The e-book is...
The GNU needs a constitutionally compliant course correction on countering corruption
...you when you addressed the Cape Town Press Club in February last year. The e-book is accessible for free by googling its title.' Avoided A polite acknowledgement of receipt and a note of appreciation was...
‘It is within your power …’ An open letter to President Ramaphosa
...our website and in the e-book 'Under the Swinging Arch' a hard copy of which was given to you when you addressed the Cape Town Press Club in February last year. The e-book is accessible for free by...
Up to Icasa whether Starlink gets a licence: Malatsi
...Solly Malatsi told the Cape Town Press Club on Tuesday. 'There will be a lot of issues remaining that can only be worked out between the applicant and Icasa.' There will be a lot of issues remaining that...