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Lebogang Mashangoane, PR account director at the Riverbed Agency, says we need to ask what modern PR looks like in an AI-powered world. (Image supplied)

#WPRD2025 | Riverbed’s Lebogang Mashangoane: Modern PR in an AI-powered worldLebogang Mashangoane

Sam Gqomo says PR is shaping society, and it’s about time (Photo Credit: Khanya Mpahlwa)

#WPRD2025 | Sam Gqomo: PR is shaping society, it’s about timeSam Gqomo

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OpenSky billboard deemed sexist and offensiveKarabo Ledwaba

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#InternationalBeerDay: A free draught celebrating local bars

Source: © 123rf New Warc and TikTok research shows how social and video have changed the way we seek, find and buy

Warc: 3 key opportunities for marketers in the new era of search

#WPRD2025 | Red Ribbon's Ronelle Bester: In a polarised world, PR is building trust

#WPRD2025 | Red Ribbon's Ronelle Bester: In a polarised world, PR is building trustRonelle Bester

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Prada Group posts strong first-half 2025 results despite global challenges

Source: © 123rf Braintree's Eldon Bothma and Hayley Blane talk security within CRM and the value of by-design methodology

CRM security by design, not defaultEldon Bothma and Hayley Blane

Ford’s latest TVC campaign celebrates the essence of what it means to Live the Ranger Life (Image supplied)

#BehindtheCampaign | Ford’s Live the Ranger Life: Off-road and on message

Dr Pert, known for her work in body sculpting, has passed away

Dr Pert, known for her work in body sculpting, has passed awayKarabo Ledwaba

Transparency and integrity can reshape SA's skincare industry

Transparency and integrity can reshape SA's skincare industrySne Njapha

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RAPT BizTrendsTV | Faith Popcorn: The people's pushback trendDanette Breitenbach

Source: Reuters. South African Reserve Bank's Lesetja Kganyago.

In the wake of tariff unease, Sarb makes unanimous decisionKatja Hamilton

MTN introduces rent-to-own smartphones in SA

MTN introduces rent-to-own smartphones in SA

Agriculture’s tariff concerns – cautious reaction to interest rates

Agriculture’s tariff concerns – cautious reaction to interest ratesPaul Makube

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Qatar Airways expands winter flights, adds 35 to Africa

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ConCourt sends Vodacom 'Please call me' case back to the SCAShan Radcliffe

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African central banks' gold rush faces liquidity, price risks, Fitch unit saysDuncan Miriri

Regenerative farming takes root in SA as demand for sustainable exports grows

Regenerative farming takes root in SA as demand for sustainable exports grows

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Durban to host global aviation workforce summit in August

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Ron Bousso 9 Jan 2025

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Darryl Erasmus returns to SA Tourism as COO

9 Jan 2025

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Tania Broughton 9 Jan 2025

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Association for Dietetics in South Africa 9 Jan 2025

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China Development Bank releases $255m for Nigeria rail project

MacDonald Dzirutwe 9 Jan 2025

SA wine industry shows resilience, eyes brighter 2025

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SA wine industry shows resilience, eyes brighter 2025

9 Jan 2025

Best Before increases product range

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Best Before increases product range

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Finance

Indonesia joins Brics bloc as full member, Brazil says

Gabriel Araujo and Stanley Widianto 8 Jan 2025

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Accelerate Property Fund offloads prime real estate in debt-reduction strategy

Katja Hamilton 8 Jan 2025

Source: © Alphi Social media and content creation can be a lucrative activity, but the transition from full-time corporate employment to independent content creator is not easy says Sipho Alphi Mkhwanazi, who gives 10 tips to help with the transition

Digital

10 tips to pivot from corporate to full-time content creation

Sipho Alphi Mkhwanazi 8 Jan 2025

6 key trends shaping digital marketing in SA in 2025

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6 key trends shaping digital marketing in SA in 2025

TDMC 8 Jan 2025

EXCLUSIVE: Creativity and effectiveness: Ogilvy's perfect yin and yang

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EXCLUSIVE: Creativity and effectiveness: Ogilvy's perfect yin and yang

Danette Breitenbach 8 Jan 2025

Mining industry stands to win from Trump Arctic interests

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Mining industry stands to win from Trump Arctic interests

Lindsey Schutters 8 Jan 2025

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Samatu condemns government inaction on unemployed doctors, warns of public healthcare crisis

Dr Cedric Sihlangu 8 Jan 2025

Source: Reuters. Mauritius Minister of Finance Renganaden Padayachy arrives for the first day of a European Union- African Union summit at the European Council building in Brussels, Belgium, February 17, 2022.

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Villen Anganan 8 Jan 2025

Toyota joins Mercedes-Benz and Volvo as Nvidia automotive customers. Source: Nvidia

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Lindsey Schutters 8 Jan 2025

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AAA School of Advertising 8 Jan 2025

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Disney names new president of Europe, Middle East and Africa

Dawn Chmielewski 8 Jan 2025

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Climate Change

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Hana Jurikova 8 Jan 2025

Profit boost predicted for 2025 despite ongoing supply chain issues

Logistics & Transport

Profit boost predicted for 2025 despite ongoing supply chain issues

8 Jan 2025

Two-a-Day named first SA agribusiness to receive Top Employer status

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Two-a-Day named first SA agribusiness to receive Top Employer status

8 Jan 2025

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Environmental Law

Deadline looms for unconventional gas regulations inputs

8 Jan 2025

Community radio comes of age: A force to be reckoned with

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Nozipho Dlamini, Mediamark 8 Jan 2025

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8 Jan 2025

Human8 hires Niels Neudecker as managing director, US

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Human8 hires Niels Neudecker as managing director, US

Human8 8 Jan 2025

2025 Dakar Stage 3 results – big names falter

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8 Jan 2025

New local sitcom, The Lembwas premieres this January

Film

New local sitcom, The Lembwas premieres this January

8 Jan 2025

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