Category: News

Table Mountain celebrated as New 7 Wonder of Nature

Table Mountain was provisionally named a New 7 Wonder of Nature following a three-year global race to choose the world’s seven most wonderful natural sites. The Swiss-based New7Wonders Foundation announced the initial results of the competition, in which hundreds of millions of votes were cast worldwide via mobile and internet platforms, in Zurich, Switzerland shortly…


Phatshoane Henney Attorneys Gala evening in Bloemfontein through the Lens

During the past week I had the privilege to join Gerhard Steenkamp as he captured the Phatshoane Henney Annual Report and Gala event for 2011 on camera. We are able to share some images from this Gala event on Phototalk. This Gala event was held at the Centenary Complex on the campus of the University…


May we all learn lifesaving skills on International CPR Day!!

The 5th of November 2011 is International CPR Day. We have often seen bits of pieces on CPR on television and in the movies – but do we really know how to perform this lifesaving technique? We would like to refer readers to the main criteria – the need to CHECK, CALL and CARE. On the…


Photo Highlights of the ABSA Currie Cup Final 2011

Only a select few photographers managed to capture the Currie Cup Final at Coca-Cola Park on Saturday. Tickets for the Currie Cup Final was a sold out early during the week – and many who wished to capture the game on camera also found very strict criteria for media accreditation to the event. We are…


Photo tribute to our Springbok Leaders Smit and Matfield

Earlier today SARU issued a media release paying tribute to our departing Springbok leaders. We believe it is appropriate that Phototalk and Rugby15 also pay tribute to the amazing rugby memories and the joy they have given us by sharing some of the stunning images of both these great leaders. Herewith the official SARU media…


Mark Lawrence – The Optometrist Referee with both eyes focused on the Currie Cup Final 2011

Seldom have the eyes of the rugby public been more focused on referees than in 2011. There has been much controversy about refereeing decisions during the Rugby World Cup 2011. Perhaps this is why the final of our premier rugby competition – the Currie Cup – will be officiated by an optometrist with lots of…


Photo and Film Expo 2011 at Coca-Cola Dome

The past weekend offered an opportunity to share with friends in the enjoyment of world class photography on exhibit at the Photo and Film Expo at Coca –Cola Dome in Johannesburg. A few of the regular contributors to the blog at Phototalk.co.za made their way to the Expo and shared some thoughts with a few…


Photos from SAPS Open Day emphasize the importance of cooperation between emergency services

A fantastic day at Allen Glen High School in Wilgeheuwel Roodepoort was just the event to show the public how all the different role players compliment each other during an emergency situation. From a house breaking situation right through to a tactical response team that requires emergency medical assistance. An open day coordinated by the Honeydew…


Do photos always tell the truth?

Well… It is in the eye of beholder, or should we say “googler”. Like in this example below. A man presumably stands on a rock face 900meters in the air to get his perfect shot. If you observe the photos below it certainly looks that way! To be honest when I saw this email with…


Have a safe and enjoyable National Coffee Day!!

“”I believe humans get a lot done, not because we’re smart, but because we have thumbs so we can make coffee”  ~Flash Rosenberg Today is National Coffee Day!! How much coffee do we drink? Two-thirds of Americans drink coffee, and many gulp down their first cup within an hour of awakening, according to a survey…