Rita De Morney is the new Event's Co-ordinator at HWB Communications

HWB Communications has launched a new conference, events and functions facility with Rita De Morney as Event's Coordinator. 24 Jun 2008

Mortimer Harvey appoints communications director

Jacques Verster has been appointed as communications director of a newly established communications and public relations unit at Mortimer Harvey. 27 Feb 2007

Tourism BEE Charter Council appoints director for stakeholder relations

The Tourism BEE Charter Council has appointed Arlene Wilson-Max as its director for stakeholder relations. Previously the executive officer of the Federated Hospitality Association of Southern Africa’s inland region, Wilson-Max is responsible for engaging with all tourism industry stakeholders to facilitate commitment to Black Economic Empowerment in the sector. 9 Feb 2007

Red Ribbon Communications appoints Deirdre van Zyl Smit

Deirdre van Zyl Smit joins Red Ribbon Communications as account manager with over four years experience in the marketing and PR industry. 2 Feb 2007

Trinitas appoints new account director

Cecile Doubell has been appointed account director at Trinitas and will be responsible for managing the PR division. Cecile obtained the degree BA (Hons) in communication science from the Rand Afrikaans University (currently the University of Johannesburg) in 1998 with public relations, organisational communication and French as main subjects. 11 Jan 2007

Cindy Evans-Viljoen, former Independent Newspapers' journalist, has been appointed to head up Splash PR's Knysna branch.

ChatROOM appoints art director Anne Morgenroth

With the appointment of experienced Art Director Anne Morgenroth, marketing and communications agency, ChatROOM has taken a crucial step into further manifesting its position in the Brand Development and Integrated Communications arena in South Africa. 23 Oct 2006

New appointments at ChatROOM

Marketing and Communications agency ChatROOM have recently appointed Pheliswa Mayekiso as their new Account Executive, following the appointment of Nomvuyo Kandisa as Communications Assistant in July. 16 Oct 2006

Anthony Ehlers appointed publicist at Owlhurst Communications

The family at Owlhurst Communications has grown with the addition of Anthony Ehlers being appointed publicist. 23 Jul 2006

Claire Dowdle appointed as publicist at Owlhurst Communications

Claire Dowdle, newly appointed publicist at Owlhurst Communication, brings a strong marketing and sales background to her new position and is driven by her strong interpersonal skills. After completing her schooling, Claire obtained a B Comm Degree majoring in Marketing and Sales and employed these in a sales position before following the call of the wild. 20 Jul 2006

Lynn Erasmus joins Marlene Truter Communications

Marlene Truter Communications has announced the appointment of Lynn Erasmus as account manager. Lynn has nine years of experience in all facets of the marketing mix, both below-and-above-the-line and brings extensive media communications strategy and project management skills to the company. 9 Jul 2006

Claudia Ferguson has been appointed as an account executive at Orange Ink.

Lebogang Selibi has joined Bullion PR and Communications as an account assistant.

Andrew Ledwaba has joined Bullion PR and Communications as an Account Manager.

Magna Carta Cape Town has appointed Annemie Krause as snr account manager and Sibongile Mqakayi as jnr account manager

Twiggy Nyauwe appointed PR and communications manager at Continental Tyre (SA)

Continental Tyre (SA) has appointed Twiggy Nyaumwe as PR and Communications Manager as of mid-April this year. Pietermaritzburg-born Twiggy was previously the corporate affairs manager at the National Ports Authority in Port Elizabeth. 17 May 2006

Tasneem Evans joins Fundi Communications

Fundi Communications & Advertising has appointed Tasneem Evans as junior Media and PR consultant. Tasneem is a former Rhodes University student with a BA Degree in Journalism III (specialising in design and new media) and Sociology III. 17 May 2006

Liesl Laubscher appointed Account Manager at Marlene Truter Communications

Marlene Truter Communications recently appointed Liesl Laubscher as Account Manager to take over the reigns of some of their high profile consumer and business clients. 16 May 2006

Building Brewster's national client service team

Yasmeen Engelbrecht has joined Marcus Brewster Publicity's Johannesburg office in the executive level position of Client Service Director. 11 May 2006

Lange's strategic new additions

The following appointments have been made at Lange Strategic Communications:

Financial journalist Lynn Bolin joins Lange Strategic Communications

Top financial journalist, Lynn Bolin, who covered JSE-listed companies, financial markets and government policy for a leading South African newswire for the past eight years, has joined Lange Strategic Communications as an Account Director. Lynn holds a Master's Degree in Economics and Public Affairs from Princeton University in the US and a Bachelor's in Economics Magna Cum Laude. 9 May 2006

Kabelo Ledwaba has been appointed as account manager at HMC Seswa Corporate Communications.

New recruit for Kezi Communications

Jabulile Maloisane has joined Kezi Communications. 22 Mar 2006

Nathalie Jeanmonod appointed to head up Spannerworx Publishing's writing agency

Nathalie Jeanmonod has jointed Spannerworx Publishing and will be heading up a new leg of the company - a media release writer's agency. 13 Mar 2006

Kim Saville joins Marcus Brewster Jo'burg

Industry personality Kim Saville has joined Marcus Brewster Publicity Johannesburg as Associate: Media Relations. 2 Mar 2006

New appointments at Coolcumba Communications

- Laurelle De Sa has been appointed Operations Manager - Melissa Padia has been appointed PR Assistant 27 Feb 2006

PR consultancy's new appointment

Michelle Crous, previously of Ogilvy, has been appointed Client Service Manager of Lange Strategic Communication's new Johannesburg office. 7 Feb 2006

Simon Van Uytrecht joins DCPM

Simon van Uytrecht joined DCPM on 9 January as Senior Accounts Executive. 13 Jan 2006

New recruits for Fleishman-Hillard Johannesburg

Fleishman-Hillard welcomes Nunu Nkosi (Account Executive) to the Healthcare Portfolio and Lisa Short, who rejoins the agency on a consultancy basis. 12 Jan 2006

Donald Kau joins the ropes of Meropa Communications

Mr Donald Kau, former National Spokesperson and Stakeholder Relations Manager at the National Ports Authority of South Africa, has joined the executive of Meropa Communications, one of South Africa's largest public relations consultancies. 21 Nov 2005