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Audi has revealed a refreshed version of the high-performance R8 V10 sports car as Coupé and Spyder models and hosts an even sharper design. The 5.2 FSI in the Audi R8 V10 performance quattro offers 449kW, with a peak torque of 560Nm, allowing the Coupé to sprint to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds, and the Spyder to reach 100km/h 3.3 seconds. The performance sports suspension continues to offer drivers effortless precision and response. The new R8 models also got a facelift on the interior and exterior designs. See images below:...

This festive season is a reminder for all of us to reflect on this year and give thanks to God. Join us as we showcase your favourite gospel artists: Bucy Radebe, Ayanda Ntanzi, Takie Ndou, Sneziey, amongst others, in celebration of the birth of Christ with song and joyfulness on Thursday, 24 December 2020 at 6pm. If it so happens that you miss this, the repeat will be broadcast on Christmas Day, 25 December at 8am only on 1G, DStv channel 331....

Restonic, in partnership with cycling kit brand, Ciovita, has donated cycling kits to two Sani2C race riders within the Underberg region in KwaZulu-Natal. The local bedding brand has been supporting the Sani2c event for over five years, together with its parent company, KAP Industrial Holdings, which is the title sponsor of the MTB race. See below pictures from the handover event.

Tiger Brands South Africa recently announced the launch of its latest online culinary platform, Add A Twist, at a star-studded soiree at the Cradle Boutique Hotel. The launch event was hosted by television personality and chef, Lorna Maseko, and was attended by social media stars Melody Molale and Tshepi Vundla, celebrity cook Chef Nti and content creators including Siyanda Bani and Jessica van Heerden.

GQ South Africa announced the winners of the Men of the Year awards (MOTY) on Saturday, 12 December at Hotel Sky in Sandton.

Casual clothing and accessories brand, Gap, has re-entered the South African market with the opening of a new store at The Mall of Africa in Johannesburg on 3 December. The store opened its doors on 26 November and the launch event, featuring various journalists, influencers and personalities including LeeAnne Dlamini, PatOnBrands, TK Matakanye and Lwandile Makhaza, followed a week later. Here are images from the launch event....

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde visited Tuffy's manufacturing plant in Stikland, Cape Town on 23 November. The premier's visit highlighted the challenges posed by plastic waste and particularly the advancement of the Green Economy on the government's agenda. The company has remained firmly invested in South Africa's economic development as a key provider of jobs and advancing skills development since its inception in 1986. Here is a gallery of the Premier's visit to visits Tuffy's manufacturing plant....

The Loeries concluded the 2020 awards with Film, Film Craft, Grand Prix, Brand of the Year, Agency of the Year award, Regional Agency Group of the Year awards. Throughout Loeries Creative Week, a total 264 Loeries were awarded across 16 categories, including five Grands Prix, 28 Golds, 63 Silvers, 110 Bronzes, 14 Craft Golds and 44 Craft Certificates. The awards honour the best in brand communications across Africa and the Middle East. Here is the gallery of winners from day five....

Marketing, PR and digital agency, Triple Eight, has been named as the Agency of the Year at the 2020 FM AdFocus Awards, walking away with the title for the second time having won it in 2019. The agency was also named Specialist Agency of the Year and took home the Transformation and African Impact Awards.
This year's FM Creative Challenge Award went to King James for their 'black lives don't matter' ad for Blackboard Organisation. Other winners include Rogerwilco, who won the Small Agency of the Year, Duke (Medium Agency of the Year) and Joe Public (Large Agency of the Year)....

The Loeries Creative Week resumed the 2020 awards on 19 November 2020 by honouring Design, Design Crafts, Live Communication, Live Crats, PR and Media Communication, and Marketing Leadership and Innovation Award. Here's a gallery of all the winners from day four.

On the third day of the 2020 awards, the Loeries awarded the Radio Audio, Radio Crafts as well as the student awards in partnership with Facebook. This student award category is for tertiary students across Africa and the Middle East to provide work showcasing electronic and physical media content. Here's a gallery of all the winners from day three.

Instagram's 10th birthday celebration and Facebook's talk "Diversity and Inclusion: Real Talk with Moose" were among the main highlights of Tuesday 17th November, together with Howler's "Data Inspires Creativity" talk at Loeries Creative Week 2020. Other sessions included thought-provoking topics and confronted important issues of misrepresentation, transformation, diversity, and gender disparity impacting the brand communication industry. The Loeries awarded winners in the Digital Communication category as well as Media Innovation and the Brand South Africa Young Creative Award on the second day. Here's a gallery of all the winners from day two......

Loeries Creative Week kicked off announcing the 2020 awards on Monday, 16 November, recognising Out of Home and Out of Home Crafts, Print Communication, Print Craft, Effective Creativity, Shared Value, and Service Design. Here's a gallery of all the winners from day one....

Below is an art piece by the talented Alicia McFadzean (Cheeky Observer). The vehicle, which was in a burnt state prior to the artwork, was torched on 6 May in an attempt to discourage Sea Point residents Peter and Lesley Wagenaar - the owners of the car - from feeding homeless people. McFadzean said she was delighted by the opportunity to transform the exterior of the Mini into an artwork that is reflective of the Wagenaars' ethos....