#YouthMonth: Serena-Marie Van der Nest the ‘Young One'

[Jessica Tennant] It was in a food aisle at a local Woolies where Serena-Marie Van der Nest had an epiphany that she wanted to become a graphic designer...

#CannesLions2017: “Africa's increasing role in global creative culture” - Nick Dutton

[Leigh Andrews] SA's craft and production industry proved itself at the annual Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity. Here, Nick Dutton of Mami Wata shares his views behind the scenes...

How to handle franchisor-franchisee conflict

[Sally J’Arlette-Joy] Successful franchise businesses are characterised by strong relationships between franchisees and franchisors...

#YouthMonth: How Repurpose Schoolbags give a child choice, not charity

[Sindy Peters] Since its launch in 2013, Rethaka has manufactured and distributed 10,000 Repurpose Schoolbags in six African countries, recycling 400,000 plastic bags in the process...

Positive outlook for African hotel sector

[Danette Breitenbach] Five African countries showed growth in the hotel sector in 2016, and are set to continue this positive outlook from 2017 to 2021...

#YouthMonth: Committed to Fortis, youth development and making a difference

[Cari Coetzee] The Sales and Marketing Director of Fortis Hotels, Siyanda Dlamini has been honing his skills in the hospitality industry for the past 15 years. A year ago, Dlamini bought shares with Fortis Hotels - becoming a co-owner...

#OnTheBigScreen: Despicable villains, disputing lovers and social media bullying

[Daniel Dercksen] All Eyez on Me, Paris Can Wait, Heartbeats, Despicable Me 3, Outcasts, Once Upon A Time In Venice and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf open at local cinemas this weekend.

Move aside, TV soapies: Welcome the WhatsApp drama series

[Leigh Andrews] We use WhatsApp to send snaps of ourselves trying on outfits in changing rooms to our loved ones and keep neighbours informed of suspicious goings-on. But watching a TV-style drama unfold on the messaging platform? That's new. Here's how Sanlam and agency King James got an innovative series rolling, on a phone near you...

#NewCampaign: Shazam uses storytelling to help South Africans see money differently

[Jessica Tennant] Shazam, the app that identifies the music playing around you, recently launched an original action with Nedbank, encouraging people to 'shazam' local notes to unlock South African stories as part of Nedbank's 'See Money Differently' campaign...

#YouthMonth: Q&A with #YoungGunsB2B Callan Williams of Garajeest

[Ruth Cooper] This year, Wine Cellar Fine Wine Merchants and Cellarers once again identified SA's hottest young winemaking talent breaking the rules and pushing the limits at their annual ‘Young Guns' event. We chat to one of this year's “Young Guns” and rising wine star, Callan Williams of Garajeest wines.

Digital marketing innovation - SA has what it takes

[Stephen Sandmann] The concept of innovation drives me. I love taking calculated risks. I enjoy doing the associated R&D. Most of all I like to watch it unfold as a campaign...

How important is security in the rental market?

[Adrian Goslett] Security has been a major influence in property buying decisions, with South Africans among the most security-conscience home buyers in the world...

Lessons not learnt: Public mental health still in a dismal state

[Nicci Botha] It appears that the Esidimeni tragedy has not had impact on improving the care of public sector mental health patients...

Cannes. Strangers at the circus

[Damon Stapleton] There were two boats in Cannes. They were part of the seemingly endless cavalcade of behemoth yachts moored in the South of France for the Cannes advertising festival of creativity...

The rise of film-induced tourism and its impact on local businesses

[Irma Hunkeler] Research into film tourism - still a relatively new trend - has begun to directly link it to positive benefits for local businesses...

When is tax payable on sale of property?

[Graeme Palmer] The Tax Court in M v the Commissioner for SARS recently addressed the question of when does income accrue to a taxpayer from the sale of immovable properties in the course of its trade...

#YouthMonth: Fashion brand Jota-Kena's young, conscious co-founders

[Lauren Hartzenberg] Cape Town-based 'slow fashion' brand Jota-Kena recently released its AW17 collection, which combines a colour palette reminiscent of the 1970's...

Exploring the ego in advertising

[Dale Ferreira] I love advertising. I'm not talking digital, above-the-line or direct marketing. I'm not talking about Maslow, about the human condition or the Zero Moment of Truth. I'm talking about the act of telling a story, the act of creating something meaningful. Marketing a product to someone so well that they're willing to part with money they've earned from hard work or stealing...