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Generation Z is getting older and ageing out of novelty. At the same time, technology is shaping brands' relationships with customers. In this episode, we explore one of the most urgent cultural questions facing brands today: What happens when Gen Z decides you're not cool anymore?.

Wish List made history at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on 28 February 2026, becoming the first filly since 1999 to win the Lucky Fish Cape Derby. She finished ahead of Note To Self, Viva’s Liberty and Star Major in the Grade 1 contest.

Lexus has launched the all-new RZ in South Africa, its first purpose-built, fully electric vehicle.

The 13th Investec Cape Town Art Fair (ICTAF) took place 20–22 February 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.

With more than 100 trusted outlets across South Africa, MANZI Water offers a wide range of beverages and affordable, environmentally friendly water refill solutions, bringing safe, clean drinking water to the heart of every community.

With more than 100 trusted outlets across South Africa, MANZI Water offers a wide range of beverages and affordable, environmentally friendly water refill solutions, bringing safe, clean drinking water to the heart of every community.

Sheer City concluded this weekend as a fully attended, inner-city event, successfully activating Cape Town’s central precinct through a carefully managed, multi-venue urban festival format. The event came to life across select venues, Harringtons, District, SurfaRosa, and The Electric, and extended into the City Bowl fringe at Texas.

The 165th running of the L’Ormarins King’s Plate on Saturday offered a clear reflection of how South African racing continues to evolve, blending competition with cultural and lifestyle relevance on a single stage.

The Summer Festival of Racing continues on 13 December with the Festive Fair and Hollywoodbets Cape Guineas at Kenilworth, offering a full day of top-tier racing, Christmas shopping and family entertainment.

Capitec recently hosted the Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne Festival at the Huguenot Monument on 29 and 30 November. Guests enjoyed gourmet food, live entertainment, and the festival’s theme Champagne White with a Pop of Blue and a Note of Pinot Noir Red..

Last year’s Grand Effie winner Halo and client Pineapple show they are not a one-hit wonder, as they are awarded with the 2025 Gold Effie for Sustained Success - Products, Services.

One of only four Gold Effies awarded last month at the ACA Effie Awards, the Volkswagen Night School: Rewriting the Rules of the Road campaign from Ogilvy is an example of how traditional marketing has changed, and how a campaign can bring about real societal change.

Last month, the Effie Awards South Africa announced the winners for this year. The Grand Effie winner was TBWA\ Hunt Lascaris’ for its client, the City Lodge Group, for the campaign, SOS - Save Our Stay, for which the agency also won gold.

Winning a Gold Effie Award at the ACA Effie Awards held last month, Sanlam’s The F-Show with agency Accenture Song is a campaign that captured reach and impact through humour, and resonated with the market.

Kwa Coach in Klipspruit, Soweto, specialises in pork products. Although only in Soweto, it is known to Cape Town and Durban township residents, from social media and word of mouth.