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Nigeria dominates Pitcher Awards 2026 shortlist, Dentsu Creative SA recognisedKarabo Ledwaba

2026 Effie Awards South Africa extended deadline announced

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Ramaphosa honours film composer Dr Trevor Jones with Order of Ikhamanga in Silver

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The new precinct branding was designed by Halo. Source: Supplied.

Halo has branded a new Rosebank lifestyle hub — here’s what Nine Yards looks like

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Shoprite's Low-Duuuma! scores with Benni McCarthy

3 AAA students take creativity from the classroom to the global stage

3 AAA students take creativity from the classroom to the global stageAAA School of Advertising

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Nick Hamman joins Time Out South Africa

Nick Hamman joins Time Out South Africa

Santiago Sánchez-Lozano is the new CEO for WPP Production in EMEA. Source: LinkedIn.

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Registration campaign uses murals to reach voters

Dr. Nyembezi’s has been appointed as group executive: technology at SABC. Source: SABC.

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TFG Media appoints Dentsu Creative SA for publishing and digital services

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Clutch recognises Bluegrass Digital among South Africa's leading B2B companies for 2022

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Wanda Matandela appointed MTN SA's new chief commercial operations officer

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Nigerian regulator says media outlet closure in Zamfara state is illegal

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