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The Association for Communication and Advertising along with the Provantage Media Group and Mindshare South Africa successfully hosted the 2017 Apex masterclass and awards ceremony at The Pavillion at the Sandton Convention Centre on 6 July 2017.

To mark 14 years since its unveiling, the Cape Town International Convention Centre made a donation of R70,000 to its five Western Cape-based community partners; Ikhaya le Themba, Abalimi Bezekhaya, the Foundation for Alcohol Related Research, Journey of Enrichment, and Mothers Unite.

The African Odyssey business summit, in partnership with Carol Bouwer productions, took place on the 16 June. It included a panel discussion with influential business women such as Khanyi Dhlomo (CEO Ndalo Media), June Ambrose (American Celebrity Stylist), Elelwane Mpatlane (EDCON's General Manager of Transformation) and Anina Malherbe-Lan (Founder of VIVIDLUXURY).

Saturday, 24 June 2017 saw the winners of the Sunday Times Literary Awards announced at Tiso Blackstar Group's new office venue at the Hill on Empire in Parktown, Johannesburg. Each winner received a R100,000 prize from the Sunday Times for their contribution to South African literature.

The Businesswomen's Association of South Africa has announced the finalists for the 37th annual Businesswoman of the Year Awards finalists.

Facebook recently lifted the curtain to its brand new African office in Johannesburg. As part of its Artists in Residency programme, Facebook enlisted the help of three local artists (Cameron Platter, Hlengiwe Dube, and Lyndi Sales) in creating the office's artwork.

Insights on disruption in the creative industry were shared on the second day of the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity at the Palais des Festivals in France while the Cannes Lions Glass award winners were crowned.

The 2017 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity is on in full swing at the Palais des Festivals in France.

On Saturday, 3 June 2017, foodies in Cape Town were treated to the ultimate indulgement at the Good Food and Wine Show 2017. From sweets to demonstrable treats and spectacular craft in cake baking, food enthusiasts, young and old, were provided with the ultimate experience.

Offlimit Communication recently unveiled its brand new offices in Sandton with a presentation by Dion Chang, who shared his insights on the importance of future proofing one's business.

The launch of the 2017 Good Food & Wine Show was held in true foodie fashion at the Table Bay Hotel. Attendants were treated to Black Insomnia Coffee and a sugar-flower pressing demonstration in which they helped to decorate the rainbow cake they later munched down, all while being introduced to this year's delectable line up.

Friday, 12 May saw the One Club's creative week come to an end, where winners were announced at Cipriani Wall Street in New York. South African representatives received six bronze, one silver, and one gold pencil and were also crowned ‘best of discipline' for radio in addition to receiving 10 merit awards. This year also saw the return of the Penta Pencil, which was launched last year to recognise the best, most creative partnerships between client and agency spanning at least five years....

Recently Johannesburg was the host to the newest member of the Huawei family. Urban Tree in Kramerville, Sandton was transformed into an unforgettable sensory experience that kept consumers entertained for hours.

On Thursday, 11 May, the winners of the Sunday Times Generation Next youth survey were announced during an awards ceremony held at the Sandton Convention Centre.

Young global marketing and media professionals were crowned at the The 2017 One Show Young Ones Awards following the two-day Education Festival at which they pitched their campaign and had their portfolios reviewed by a panel of professionals before accepting their respective awards.