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Earle Holmes
EDUCATION & TRAINING
The legendary actor John Kani inspires students at AFDA Cape Town - AFDA

The legendary actor John Kani inspires students at AFDA Cape Town
[Earle Holmes] 16 May was a wonderful day on the AFDA Cape Town campus as they hosted the illustrious Dr John Kani...

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James Tagg
MARKETING & MEDIA
How messenger bots will change the way we play

[James Tagg] Facebook Messenger bots are a new communications channel. With 1.3 billion monthly active Messenger users, this new feature has the potential to disrupt the way businesses across all industries connect with their customers on a one-on-one basis...

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Yaw Dwomoh
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
The African narrative: For Africans, by Africans

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Image source: Gallo/Getty Images.
[Yaw Dwomoh] "Until the lion learns to write, every story will glorify the hunter..."

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Bogosi Motshegwa
MARKETING & MEDIA
How do you steal your competitors' brand equity?

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Photo by Jakob Owens on Unsplash.
[Bogosi Motshegwa] You need to be smart and intentional with your approach. It also helps to have a brave and relentless brand team...

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Chris Moerdyk
MARKETING & MEDIA
In tough times it pays to plan for things going wrong

In tough times it pays to plan for things going wrong
[Chris Moerdyk] Getting more business, staying in profit or just plain surviving, depends a lot on planning for things going wrong and knowing how to react quickly and properly...

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Evan-Lee Courie
LOGISTICS & TRANSPORT
#AfricaMonth: Taking drone solutions to new heights

#AfricaMonth: Taking drone solutions to new heights
[Evan-Lee Courie] Astral Aerial Solutions, based in Nairobi, Kenya, is an affiliate of Astral Aviation, an established all-cargo airline with over 20 years of experience operating within Africa...

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Martin Myers
LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT
#MusicExchange: Amy Jones

#MusicExchange: Amy Jones
[Martin Myers] Amy Jones was one of the standout performers at the sold-out show with Don Vino at the GrandWest Grand Arena in Cape Town - which celebrated his 20 years in the music business...

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Maroefah Smith
Maroefah Smith
[Tourism] 

Wesgro has partnered with trail-runners Ryan Sandes, Meg Mackenzie, Stu McConnachie and Nic Rupanga to showcase Cape Town and the greater Western Cape as a mecca of trail running. The Connected by Trail video series is made up of four 60-second videos and an 8-minute documentary. It was shot in the Jonkershoek Nature Reserve, the Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve and the Elgin Valley.

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Wandile Sihlobo
AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE & FORESTRY
Should South Africa explore the cannabis market?

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[Wandile Sihlobo] The growing emphasis that agriculture should be amongst the key sectors driving the South African economy and job creation has mainly leaned on potential expansion in hectares of labour-intensive, and globally sought-after horticulture products...

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Robert Gentle
MARKETING & MEDIA
A different kind of annual report

A different kind of annual report
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[Robert Gentle] Forget about the annual report to shareholders; here's a different kind of report that many people might actually read...

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Jessica Tennant
MARKETING & MEDIA
#IABSummit19: Balancing the power of the new now

Kalliebree Keynerd, head of social media at Joe Public Connect, Mongezi Mtati, MD at WordStart, Dali Tembo, CEO Instant Grass International, Kirigo Kamore, content manager McCann1886, Danette Breitenbach, Bizcommunity freelance journalist.
Kalliebree Keynerd, head of social media at Joe Public Connect, Mongezi Mtati, MD at WordStart, Dali Tembo, CEO Instant Grass International, Kirigo Kamore, content manager McCann1886, Danette Breitenbach, Bizcommunity freelance journalist.
[Jessica Tennant] The IAB #BizTrends19 panel at the IAB Summit taking place Thursday, 30 May at the Joburg Theatre in Braamfontein, will be discussing 'Balancing the Power of the New Now'...

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Dr Andrew Golding
PROPERTY & REAL ESTATE
Promising signs for an uptick in activity in SA's housing market

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[Dr Andrew Golding] As anticipated, the MPC kept the repo rate steady, taking a conservative approach against the backdrop of rising fuel prices, and with a wary eye on CPI inflation...

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Rirhandzu Shingwenyana
MARKETING & MEDIA
Design-thinking as a strategic advantage

Design-thinking as a strategic advantage
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[Rirhandzu Shingwenyana] Technology has brought a lot of new ways of marketing. That is why it is paramount to think about designing differently without losing the essence...

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Ruth Cooper
Ruth Cooper
[Music] 

Local artists DJ Lag and Shekhinah release the new track and music video for ''Anywhere We Go'' as part of a collaboration to launch adidas Nite Jogger. The video was directed by Kyle Lewis.

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Martin Jansen van Vuuren
TOURISM, TRAVEL & HOSPITALITY
#BizTourismReport: Africa's tourism market for May 2019

#BizTourismReport: Africa's tourism market for May 2019
[Martin Jansen van Vuuren] The first article provided an overview of tourism in Africa with this article focusing on Namibia...

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Zoe van der Vyver
MARKETING & MEDIA
10 things your corporate event planner should know how to do, but probably doesn't

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[Zoe van der Vyver] When it comes to hiring an event planner for your corporate event, one takes it for granted that certain things are included in their mix of talents on offer, because 'they are the experts' and it's why you've hired them...

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Desiree Gullan
MARKETING & MEDIA
Smart email and avoiding the spam filter

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[Desiree Gullan] What does it take to create an effective email marketing campaign that is not only read but also engaged with? Mailers must convey a message and create an experience that entices the user to take the desired action...

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Sindy Peters
Sindy Peters
[Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice] 

Behind the boasts of drums, rows of straight-faced schoolchildren stand tall. This marching squad is in formation and they mean business. For Athrah Lakay, it’s a place of comfort beneath the tough veneer. In the face of uncertainty, the routine of the drill helps the 15-year-old pupil gain confidence in her next step.

Marching bands are well-loved within schools in the Mitchells Plain community. It’s a celebrated tradition in the Cape Flats, commemorated in the annual Kaapse Klopse festival. At Spine Road High School, Lakay and her schoolmates assemble every week to practise.

Read Athrah Lakay's full story here.

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