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Proudly SA shines the spotlight on South African fashion

Fashion

Proudly SA shines the spotlight on South African fashion

Issued by Proudly SA 13 Jul 2026

Source: Supplied. Gavin Hall, managing Ddirector of Interroll South Africa.

Construction & Engineering

After 28 years, Interroll says local expertise still wins in South Africa

9 Jul 2026

Source: Pexels/Illustrative image. Chief executive officer of SOEW, Andre Smith has raised concerns over the suspension of measures aimed at restricting substandard electrical cable imports.

Construction & Engineering

SOEW: Huge blow to local industry as cable import controls are suspended

2 Jul 2026

South African films Angels: They Are Amongst Us, Dear Sis Dolly hit cinemas this July

Film

South African films Angels: They Are Amongst Us, Dear Sis Dolly hit cinemas this July

Daniel Dercksen 24 Jun 2026

Sthandiwe Kgoroge plays editor in chief of the publication. Source: Supplied

Film & Cinematography

Advertising veteran Dr Peter Vundla backs new Drum Magazine movie

23 Jun 2026

Seeff Open House debuts this Spring with one of the largest print orders in South African publishing (Image supplied)

Magazines

Property lifestyle magazine launches with 50,000 print order

23 Jun 2026

The collective includes Demographica, Second Rodeo and Halo. Source: Supplied.

Marketing

Demographica, Second Rodeo & Halo launch Slightly Dangerous Co.

11 Jun 2026

From Demographica to a multi-agency group: Something new is coming

Marketing

From Demographica to a multi-agency group: Something new is coming

Karabo Ledwaba 28 May 2026

KitKat launched a tracker for consumers to find the stolen chocolates. Source: KitKat.

Marketing

When supply chains fail, brands speak: The KitKat theft case study

Ernst van Biljon and Helen McIntee-Carlisle 8 Apr 2026

Keeping up with the MediaHeads - Gladiators are you ready

Marketing

Keeping up with the MediaHeads - Gladiators are you ready

Issued by MediaHeads 360 21 Jan 2026

#BizTrends2026 | Andile Mathobela: Amapiano crisis soundtrack became our voice

Trends

#BizTrends2026 | Andile Mathobela: Amapiano crisis soundtrack became our voice

Andile Mathobela 14 Jan 2026

#PrismYoungVoices | Themba Msibi on looking beyond the profit line

Prism Awards

#PrismYoungVoices | Themba Msibi on looking beyond the profit line

9 Oct 2025

Leopard’s Leap expands Natura Range with de-alcoholised sparkling wine

FMCG

Leopard’s Leap expands Natura Range with de-alcoholised sparkling wine

7 Oct 2025

You have until 6 October to nominate. Source: WFA.

Marketing

Meet WFA's Global Marketer of the Year jury

3 Oct 2025

Heineken launches special edition Track Bottle Collection

Packaging

Heineken launches special edition Track Bottle Collection

29 Sep 2025

Khaya Koko wins 2025 Nat Nakasa Award for exposing Johannesburg corruption. Source: Sanef.

Media Freedom

Khaya Koko's fearless reporting earns Nat Nakasa Award

22 Sep 2025

Fischermanns Orchestra announces South African tour – September to October 2025

Music

Fischermanns Orchestra announces South African tour – September to October 2025

Issued by The Publicity Workshop 4 Sep 2025

Don't miss these 7 exciting South African film debuts

Film

Don't miss these 7 exciting South African film debuts

Daniel Dercksen 19 Aug 2025

Source: ©Effie Awards Index AB InBev has been ranked as the World’s Most Effective Marketer by the Global Effie Index

Advertising

Global Effie Index: AB InBev in top spot - again!

6 Jun 2025

Media24 unveils unified advertising and content team

Advertising

Media24 unveils unified advertising and content team

Issued by Media24 29 May 2025

#Orchids&Onions: Local entrepreneur takes the spotlight in Capitec ad

#OrchidsandOnions

#Orchids&Onions: Local entrepreneur takes the spotlight in Capitec ad

Brendan Seery 27 May 2025

Carl Willoughby chief creative officer, TBWA and chairman - Creative Circle Awards says Awards are a reminder that even in this age of algorithms, that brilliant, brave creativity still matters (Image supplied)

Advertising

Exclusive: TBWA's CCO Carl Willoughby: More than just bragging rights - awards matter to creativity, credibility, business

Carl Willoughby 14 May 2025

Calling all women entrepreneurs: Entries open for the 11th annual Santam Women of the Future Awards

Awards

Calling all women entrepreneurs: Entries open for the 11th annual Santam Women of the Future Awards

Issued by Media24 4 Apr 2025

News24 appoints Mbali Soga as assistant editor: Lifestyle

Media

News24 appoints Mbali Soga as assistant editor: Lifestyle

Issued by Media24 27 Mar 2025

Trends and innovations shaping the growing food and beverage sector on show at Propak Africa 2025

Food & bev. services

Trends and innovations shaping the growing food and beverage sector on show at Propak Africa 2025

Issued by Propak Africa 27 Feb 2025

Source: Supplied.

Music

Hollow Coves: Nothing to Lose SA tour strikes a chord

Katja Hamilton 21 Feb 2025

Abigail Buckley, digital business director at Joe Public, examines the impact on digital marketing when it comes to AI (Image supplied)

Digital

#BizTrends2025: Joe Public’s Abigail Buckley - AI's impact on digital marketing

Abigail Buckley 20 Jan 2025

Cannes Lions

#Cannes2025: 3 top creatives from continent named jury presidents

Danette Breitenbach 17 Jan 2025

Everything minister Malatsi said at #AfricaTechFestival

Technology

Everything minister Malatsi said at #AfricaTechFestival

Lindsey Schutters 13 Nov 2024

The new Act could see a proliferation of oil rigs along South African shores.

Coal, Oil & Gas

New Act swings energy balance in favour of Mantashe policy

Lindsey Schutters 1 Nov 2024

Tyla announces SA tour dates

Music

Tyla announces SA tour dates

4 Oct 2024

Minister Ramokgopa was big on renewables during his seminar. Source: x.com

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

#Windaba2024: South Africa takes aggressive stance on renewables expansion

Lindsey Schutters 2 Oct 2024

#UPGivingMatters: Stand a chance to win an iconic ‘one-of-a-kind’ 1967 VW Beetle with a proud UP history

Automotive

#UPGivingMatters: Stand a chance to win an iconic ‘one-of-a-kind’ 1967 VW Beetle with a proud UP history

Issued by University of Pretoria 20 Aug 2024

$Source: © Creative Review UK To compete globally, South Africa needs to tell better stories in a way that pushes standards or sets us apart says Carl Willoughby Chief Creative Officer, TBWA\Hunt Lascaris ?????and Creative Circle Chairman and Loeries Awards Board Member$

Cannes Lions

EXCLUSIVE #Cannes2024: Cannes do - Fear is holding creatives back from creating powerful work

Carl Willoughby 7 Aug 2024

Grid Worldwide reimagines musical prodigy, Karyendasoul, at Tomorrowland

Advertising

Grid Worldwide reimagines musical prodigy, Karyendasoul, at Tomorrowland

Issued by TBWA 31 Jul 2024

Cheers to St Patrick's Day! Guinness specials and more at City Lodge Hotels!

Tourism

Cheers to St Patrick's Day! Guinness specials and more at City Lodge Hotels!

Issued by City Lodge Hotels 11 Mar 2024

Santam Women of the Future Awards celebrate a decade of inspiration, innovation and empowerment

Awards

Santam Women of the Future Awards celebrate a decade of inspiration, innovation and empowerment

Issued by Media24 4 Apr 2024

April Fools' Day: From Lucky Star's custard-infused pilchards to Makro's Hot Cross Wors Bun

Retail

April Fools' Day: From Lucky Star's custard-infused pilchards to Makro's Hot Cross Wors Bun

Evan-Lee Courie 2 Apr 2024

#BizTrends2024: Dale Hefer – The year marketers become user-wranglers to get more from less

Marketing

#BizTrends2024: Dale Hefer – The year marketers become user-wranglers to get more from less

Dale Hefer 30 Jan 2024

Community radio. Additional value beyond the schedule

Radio & Audio

Community radio. Additional value beyond the schedule

Candy Dempers, Issued by MediaHeads 360 25 Jan 2024

Image supplied. Geoff Cohen, DYDX addresses the alarming trend in digital advertising; AI-driven fake advertising websites

Digital

#BizTrends2024: Geoff Cohen - The alarming digital trend of AI-driven fake advertising websites

Geoff Cohen 23 Jan 2024

#BizTrends2024: What's hot to eat, taste, wear and more in 2024

Trends

#BizTrends2024: What's hot to eat, taste, wear and more in 2024

Sue Blaine 22 Jan 2024

Source: SABC Iconic South African photojournalist, Dr Peter Magubane has passed away

Media

Iconic South African photojournalist Dr Peter Magubane passes away

Danette Breitenbach 2 Jan 2024

Latest technologies for the growing food and beverage industry showcased at Propak Cape 2023

Food & bev. services

Latest technologies for the growing food and beverage industry showcased at Propak Cape 2023

Issued by Propak Cape 20 Oct 2023

Capital Legacy makes the loss of a loved one easier for 15,000 families

Law of Succession

Capital Legacy makes the loss of a loved one easier for 15,000 families

Issued by Capital Legacy 19 Oct 2023

All the Sapro Best Recycled Plastic Product Awards 2023 winners

Exhibitions & Events

All the Sapro Best Recycled Plastic Product Awards 2023 winners

3 Oct 2023