Events & Conferencing Multimedia

The Loeries 2025 in-person jury judging session took place on Monday and Tuesday, 6 and 7 October, in Cape Town. VML Birdwatching at the Loeries with Bizcommunity caught up with some of the jury presidents to glean some of the highlights of the entries and what constitutes a winning entry.

South Africa's leading Chardonnays were revealed at the 2012 Christian Eedes Chardonnay Report on 3 October 2012 at an intimate gathering at French Toast restaurant, Cape Town.

On Tuesday, 2 October, Estée Lauder Companies South Africa, together with the City of Joburg, illuminated one of the most notable landmarks in Africa - The Nelson Mandela Bridge.

The Radio Advertising Bureau South Africa (RAB) recently hosted its third annual RadioWorks Conference. Comments Zama Thango, RAB content specialist, "One of the most talked-about highlights was the 'must see' fun skits created by MCs Azania Mosaka and 'Ray-Ray' Mphande that played on the many misperceptions about radio. Thoroughly enjoyed by delegates. Must-see viewing!".

The launch of the 10th FNB Whisky Live Festival - one of the largest, whisky and lifestyle event of its kind - took place in Johannesburg, 20 September 2012.

During September the celebrations of Northlink College's 10th anniversary continued with a special VIP function, which was held at the Bellville Civic Theatre for a selected group of industry and other stakeholders to say "thank you" for their support during the past decade.

The winner of the annual Small Business Awards was announced to be Neil McLellan, owner of The Little Fisherman, a fresh fish retailer and deli in Lakeside. With over five hundred nominations this year, this small business stood out as a significant contender from the start.

Media24 staffers countrywide "Got on Board" with this year's Casual Day Sailor theme.

Friday, 31 August, saw a 'bevy' of talented professional woman join IQ Business for an afternoon of pampering and exploring the five senses.

Bain's Cape Mountain Whisky, crafted at The James Sedgwick Distillery in Wellington, is joining forces with the Nashua Mobile Cape Cobras. The announcement was made at a premium gala dinner on 27 July 2012 - only weeks after Paul Adams took the reins as head coach.

The well-loved, family-owned Walnut Grove in Sandton City has relaunched with new décor, menu and branding. Opened in 1975 by Yianni Drakopoulos, the tradition continues with daughter Elle Ruschioni and son Fotis Drakopoulos and their spouses taking over the running. A media and VIP launch was held on Monday, 16 July 2012, at which guests were treated to samplings off the new menu, entertainment and a taste of the new ambience....

Brand South Africa recently held a media launch at The Houghton Boardroom in Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, for the second season of Play Your Part to encourage responsible citizenship, pride and patriotism.

Living Your Brand proudly hosted another successful edition of the Integrated Marketing Communication Conference at the Crystal Towers Hotel and Spa on 5th and 6th June 2012.