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eNCA's Checkpoint investigation triumphs at Vodacom Journalist Awards

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Cell C Cell C now available at iStore

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2026 Digital Marketing and Advertising Trends out now

Red September 2026 Digital Marketing and Advertising Trends out now

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Literacy initiative opens doors to learning at Durban's Liv Village

Ignition Group Literacy initiative opens doors to learning at Durban's Liv Village

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Standard Bank celebrates women driving SA’s economic future at the 22nd Top Women Awards 2025

Topco Media Standard Bank celebrates women driving SA’s economic future at the 22nd Top Women Awards 2025

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MediaHeads 360 and Media Host deepen support for the community radio sector

MediaHeads 360 MediaHeads 360 and Media Host deepen support for the community radio sector

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Adbot wins Top Women Business in ICT and E-commerce 2025

AdBot Adbot wins Top Women Business in ICT and E-commerce 2025

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Brave Group secures top rank in digital, AI, and transformation in 2025/26 Agency Scope Study

Brave Group Brave Group secures top rank in digital, AI, and transformation in 2025/26 Agency Scope Study

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The BigQuery paradox: Why performance and cost efficiency are no longer enemies

Offernet The BigQuery paradox: Why performance and cost efficiency are no longer enemies

4 Dec 2025

Hot Cares Christmas: Helping Patrick continue to go the extra mile for his customers

HOT 102.7FM Hot Cares Christmas: Helping Patrick continue to go the extra mile for his customers

4 Dec 2025

Proof over perception, South African PR begins measuring what really matters

Ornico Proof over perception, South African PR begins measuring what really matters

4 Dec 2025

Ogilvy wins AdFocus Agency of the Year, alongside key Specialist Honours at the 2025 awards

Ogilvy South Africa Ogilvy wins AdFocus Agency of the Year, alongside key Specialist Honours at the 2025 awards

4 Dec 2025

Fibre Circle colloquium calls for stronger partners to transform South Africa’s circular paper economy

Fibre Circle Fibre Circle colloquium calls for stronger partners to transform South Africa’s circular paper economy

4 Dec 2025

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News influencers are reshaping the media – insights from Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa

Amy Ross Arguedas and Nic Newman 28 Nov 2025

Tunisian journalists rally near the government's office, holding signs to protest press restrictions, call for greater freedom, demand the release of their jailed colleagues, and vow that the widening crackdown will not silence them, in Tunis, Tunisia, 20 November 2025. Source: Reuters/Jihed Abidellaoui

Tunisian reporters take to the streets to oppose crackdowns

Tarek Amara 21 Nov 2025

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International Journalist Day: 2,535 journalists killed since 1992

19 Nov 2025

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with SANEF member during a handover of M20 Johannesburg Declaration. From left to Right: Ronald Lamola, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, William Bird, director of Moxii Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa, Makhudu Sefara, chairperson of Sanef and Enoch Godongwana, Minister of Finance.

President Ramaphosa pleased with M20 Johannesburg Declaration initiative

19 Nov 2025

When a global powerhouse like the BBC ends up apologising for a “misleading edit” of Donald Trump’s speech - a move that’s now sparked resignations and a potential $1bn lawsuit - it shakes more than their newsroom. It shakes faith in journalism itself (Image supplied)

The BBC-Trump saga: Questioning integrity in journalism and PR

Hayley Hillary 13 Nov 2025

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BBC director-general Tim Davie steps down amid Trump scandal

10 Nov 2025

The M20 Declaration was formally handed over to South Africa’s Minister of Digital and Communication Technologies Solly Malatsi (centre), by William Bird (MMA) and Sbu Ngalwa (Sanef)

Johannesburg Declaration handed to G20

6 Oct 2025

#NedbankIMC2025 | Ryan Sauer - Empowering marketers in the boardroom

#NedbankIMC2025 | Ryan Sauer - Empowering marketers in the boardroom

Danette Breitenbach 2 Oct 2025

Thabo Leshilo is the new public advocate. Source: PCSA.

Thabo Leshilo named Press Council's public advocate

30 Sep 2025

ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! stars Jimmy Kimmel. Copyright: Disney/Mark Seliger

Jimmy Kimmel back on air after brief suspension

23 Sep 2025

Khaya Koko wins 2025 Nat Nakasa Award for exposing Johannesburg corruption. Source: Sanef.

Khaya Koko's fearless reporting earns Nat Nakasa Award

22 Sep 2025

ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! stars Jimmy Kimmel. Copyright: Disney/Mark Seliger

Jimmy Kimmel show pulled amid political comments

18 Sep 2025

Safrea condemns police harassment of freelance journalist in Cape Town

Safrea condemns police harassment of freelance journalist in Cape Town

Safrea 18 Sep 2025

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Lesotho Times editor wrongfully arrested, admits anti-corruption agency

Sechaba Mokhethi 12 Sep 2025

Source: © 123rf Dustin Chick, chief executive at Razor Public Relations South Africa says clickbait should be keeping those of us responsible for managing organisational reputation wide awake at night. More importantly, we should be doing something about it – now

EXCLUSIVE | Razor's Dustin Chick: When headlines lie, trust dies. Why clickbait is PR’s next big battleground

Dustin Chick 12 Sep 2025

Source: © 123rf Mariangela Caineri Zenati, marketing manager at social media management platform Loomly examines the implications of the controversial social media ban for teenagers in Australia

The implications for brands of the social media ban for teenagers in Australia

Mariangela Caineri Zenati 10 Sep 2025

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Nepal bans 26 social media sites

8 Sep 2025

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BBC has a long history in Africa. New book offers a critical take on the broadcaster

Albert Sharra, Anthony Mavuto Gunde and Jimmy Kainja 5 Sep 2025

Source: © 123rf Following the inaugural M20 Summit, the Johannesburg Declaration has been formulated with the aim of prioritising information integrity for the public good

Johannesburg Declaration unapologetic in addressing threats to journalism

5 Sep 2025

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Journalists and leaders unite at Johannesburg’s M20 Summit

1 Sep 2025

Tshidi Madia passed away at the age of 42. Source: YouTube.

Sanef, Presidency and colleagues pay tribute to Tshidi Madia

Karabo Ledwaba 28 Aug 2025

Source: © First Post One of Al Jazeera’s most recognisable faces in Gaza, journalist Anas al-Sharif has died following a targeted Israeli attack on a tent housing journalists in Gaza City on Sunday evening

Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif dies in Israeli attack

11 Aug 2025

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Small news companies pin hopes on new Google fund, but already there’s controversy

Liezl Human 8 Aug 2025

Source: © 123rf Andrew Chinambu says AI is here, and it will continue to evolve. But we still have a say in how it is used

Defending the soul of journalism in a digital age

Andrew Chinambu 7 Aug 2025

South Africa’s new Digital News Transformation Fund has announced the appointment of its inaugural Board (Image supplied)

Digital News Transformation Fund inaugural Board announced

6 Aug 2025

Source: © 123rf Daily Maverick has released exclusive video evidence of the suspended IDT CEO and its spokesperson offering a bribe to one of its journalists

Watch video of suspended IDT CEO offering a bribe to Daily Maverick journalist

6 Aug 2025

The Brief is a premium, fast-paced current affairs programme that brings together eNCA's broadcast power and the Sunday Times' editorial insight (Image supplied)

The Brief: Real-time relevance with long-view insight

4 Aug 2025

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