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Taking a human-centred approach to AI in higher education

Skills Training

Taking a human-centred approach to AI in higher education

Issued by SACAP 1 day

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Pharmaceuticals

Is Ozempic the answer to obesity or a risky quick fix?

1 day

HR & Management

Latest phishing scam uses fake HR updates to target employees

2 days

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Aesthetic Medicine

From raw garlic cloves to cayenne pepper: why ‘natural’ DIY skincare can leave you burnt, itchy – or worse

Adam Taylor 1 day

The class graduated in July in Cape Town. Source: Supplied.

Social Media

8 rising SA creators graduate from Dentsu School of Influence

1 Aug 2025

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Primary & Secondary Education

Western Cape school transfer applications to open on 4 August

1 Aug 2025

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Mental health

Extreme weather affects mental health: what vulnerable women in Kenya told us

Cyprian M. Mostert 1 Aug 2025

Source: Supplied. GCIS. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana.

Finance

SA eyes DOGE task force launch

25 Jul 2025

Source: Reuters.

Taxation & Regulation

South Africa's parliament passes last major budget bill

Nellie Peyton and Kopano Gumbi 24 Jul 2025

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Medtech

AI chatbots can boost public health in Africa – why language inclusion matters

Songbo Hu, Anna Barford and Anna Korhonen 29 Jul 2025

10 strategic tips brands should consider before working with influencers

Digital

10 strategic tips brands should consider before working with influencers

Issued by Penquin 23 Jun 2025

Jozi’s creative hubs are booming: how artists are rejuvenating a failing inner city

Art

Jozi’s creative hubs are booming: how artists are rejuvenating a failing inner city

Mariapaola McGurk 24 Jul 2025

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Aesthetic Medicine

Scroll, watch, burn: sunscreen misinformation and its real‑world damage

Rachael Kent 23 Jul 2025

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Mining

Africa’s minerals are being bartered for security: why it’s a bad idea

Hanri Mostert and Tracy-Lynn Field 22 Jul 2025

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Food, Water & Energy Security

ARV residues in water pose no risk of HIV transmission

21 Jul 2025

Supplied image: Wits University physicist Professor Andrew Forbes (left) and University of Cape Town paediatric neurosurgeon Professor Anthony Figaji (right), presented with their joint 2024/2025 Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Awards by Oppenheimer Memorial Trust chair Rebecca Oppenheimer. Each has been awarded R2.5-million to further his groundbreaking research.

Higher Education

Double win for science as Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship awarded to two recipients

18 Jul 2025

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Corporate & Commercial Law

Legal risks of AI: Why your business needs a workplace policy

Johnny Davis, Ahmed Dhupli and Simangaliso Sithole 17 Jul 2025

Joe Hamman from Novus Group says as AI transforms search, earned media coverage has become one of the most critical drivers of digital visibility (image supplied)

World PR Day

#WPRD2025 | Novus Group's Joe Hamman: Earned media as a critical driver of digital visibility

Joe Hamman 18 Jul 2025

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Oncology

Early detection gives a fighting chance against breast cancer

16 Jul 2025

Primary & Secondary Education

Basic Education to set up advisory body

11 Jul 2025

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Competition Law

Critics vs competition authorities: Why some mergers take longer to approve

Anthony Norton 10 Jul 2025

Source: Own Haven Housing Association. Conradie Park in Pinelands is being built on land previously owned by the Western Cape Government. It will create 3,500 homes, of which 1,715 will be state-subsidised affordable housing. More than 1,250 units have already been completed.

Property Development

Affordable housing, no state subsidies – City says it will work

Daniel Steyn and Matthew Hirsch 9 Jul 2025

Eco labels in SA don’t do the job: how to help customers make informed choices

Packaging

Eco labels in SA don’t do the job: how to help customers make informed choices

Miemie Struwig and Storm Watson 7 Jul 2025

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ESG & Sustainability

Gen Z and the sustainability paradox: Why ideals and shopping habits don’t always align

Melise Panetta 7 Jul 2025

The next wave of fintech: Key takeaways from Fintech Summit Africa 2025

Fintech

The next wave of fintech: Key takeaways from Fintech Summit Africa 2025

Issued by Realm Digital 4 Jul 2025

Harness your evergreen e-learning content for high-performing teams

Skills Development & Training

Harness your evergreen e-learning content for high-performing teams

Issued by G&G Advocacy 2 Jul 2025

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Legislation & Regulation

Legislative compliance: How retailers can reach net zero

Emily Gammon and Paula-Ann Novotny 2 Jul 2025

RegenZ launches Farmfluencer Challenge

Agriculture

RegenZ launches Farmfluencer Challenge

2 Jul 2025

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Tourism

New GreenWorking Awards to recognise sustainable tourism advertising

1 Jul 2025

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Higher Education

Can academics use AI to write journal papers? What the guidelines say

Sumaya Laher 30 Jun 2025

TikTok expands mental well-being tools, partnerships to Africa

Mental health

TikTok expands mental well-being tools, partnerships to Africa

27 Jun 2025

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Primary & Secondary Education

Protocol to improve safety in schools

25 Jun 2025

African Gen Z on the rise in the global influence economy

Youth Month

African Gen Z on the rise in the global influence economy

Issued by Dentsu 12 Jun 2025

15th Telkom Radio Awards entries open

Radio & Audio

15th Telkom Radio Awards entries open

5 Jun 2025

Google is going ‘all in’ on AI. It’s part of a troubling trend in big tech

Technology

Google is going ‘all in’ on AI. It’s part of a troubling trend in big tech

Zena Assaad 4 Jun 2025

2025 Championship Boerewors competition calls for entries

FMCG

2025 Championship Boerewors competition calls for entries

3 Jun 2025

Most South African farmers are Black: Why Trump got it so wrong

Agriculture

Most South African farmers are Black: Why Trump got it so wrong

Johann Kirsten and Wandile Sihlobo 30 May 2025

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Competition Law

Reviewing recent updates in Africa's competition and merger regulations

Richard Bryce and Nazeera Mia 29 May 2025

An online travel company just collapsed. Here’s how to avoid being left stranded by an online deal

Travel

An online travel company just collapsed. Here’s how to avoid being left stranded by an online deal

Madalyn Scerri and Anita Manfreda 28 May 2025

Scientists at the University of Pretoria have found that fresh vegetables are being contaminated by disease-causing bacteria through irrigation from polluted rivers and boreholes. Photos: Steve Kretzmann / GroundUp

Food, Water & Energy Security

South Africa’s polluted rivers pose food contamination risk

Steve Kretzmann 26 May 2025

A culture of ethics is needed to address the AI challenge

Higher Education

A culture of ethics is needed to address the AI challenge

Issued by Bullion PR & Communication 21 May 2025

Remuneration & Payroll

Entry is open for the 2025 Sara Reward Awards

21 May 2025

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Environment & Natural Resources

Current legal frameworks can’t protect the oceans from deep-sea mining and the negative impacts on humankind

Susan Reid 20 May 2025

Marketing & Media

Building a winning brand: How small businesses can stand out in a crowded market

Jeremy Lang, Issued by Business Partners Limited 20 May 2025

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Higher Education

AI can be a danger to students – 3 things universities must do

Sioux McKenna and Nompilo Tshuma 19 May 2025

Pharmaceuticals

Trump signs executive order to slash US drug prices by up to 80%

14 May 2025

Finance

Global conference calls for action on women’s financial inclusion under G20 framework

8 May 2025

Promotions & Activations

IWISA No 1’s Fills Bold Designer Search celebrates culture, creativity and confidence

7 May 2025

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Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology

Tiny technology that can find pollution in South Africa’s water and trap it

Philiswa Nomngongo 6 May 2025