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The most-watched series on M-Net in 2024 was Chasing the Sun 2 – A Story for South Africa, surpassing international hit series in its category, such as White Lies, The Day of the Jackal, Penguin and FBI (Image supplied)

TV

Chasing The Sun 2 – A Story for South Africa: M-Net's 2024's most watched series

9 Apr 2025

Exploring the intersection of AI and traditional design in UI/UX

CRM, CX, UX

Exploring the intersection of AI and traditional design in UI/UX

Jacques Kannemeyer, Issued by Sanlam Fintech 24 May 2024

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Labour Law

The complex business of outsourcing and the implications of Section 197

Jacques van Wyk and Mike Searle 27 Mar 2025

At the start of February, The Up&Up Group appointed Deborah Whitlock (right) to the position of marketing director and Sharleen James (left) as the MD of Razor PR (Image by Bizcommunity, Lesley Svenson)

Advertising

The Up&Up Group make senior appointments as part of the agency's strategic objectives

12 Mar 2025

Spur Corporation's 2024 Green Feather Rewards winners

ESG

Spur Corporation's 2024 Green Feather Rewards winners

12 Mar 2025

Woolies After Dark is now available through Uber Eats

E-commerce

Woolies After Dark is now available through Uber Eats

11 Mar 2025

How innovation and sustainability can solve Africa's food security challenges

Food Security

How innovation and sustainability can solve Africa's food security challenges

4 Mar 2025

The 97th Oscars were on Sunday. Source: YouTube.

Film & Cinematography

Complete winners of 97th Oscars, South Africa's The Last Ranger misses out

Karabo Ledwaba 3 Mar 2025

POP Warehouse integration enhances Provantage’s retail offering

Retail

POP Warehouse integration enhances Provantage’s retail offering

Issued by Provantage 28 Feb 2025

Johannesburg MD for M&C Saatchi Abel, Masego Motsogi says the pan-African energy and excitement have never been higher at the agency (Image supplied)

Advertising

The Up&Up Group's M&C Saatchi Abel expands cross-border clients

7 Feb 2025

Sharleen James, new MD for Razor PR, and Dustin Chick, Razor, CE (Image supplied)

PR & Communications

Sharleen James appointed Razor PR's new MD

30 Jan 2025

Provantage CEO Jacques du Preez explains why OOH advertising poised for growth in SA in 2025 (Image supplied)

Media

#BizTrends2025: Provantage’s Jacques du Preez - OOH advertising poised for growth in SA

Jacques du Preez 15 Jan 2025

Source: Supplied. Langebaan – Mykonos where you can find a small apartment from R1.2m with access to the resort and casino.

Residential Property

Coastal hotspots, where to buy a holiday home

14 Jan 2025

Cape Town CBD set for record-breaking holiday season

Tourism

Cape Town CBD set for record-breaking holiday season

23 Dec 2024

#BestofBiz 2024: HR & Management

HR & Management

#BestofBiz 2024: HR & Management

17 Dec 2024

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Labour Law & Unions

Zero-tolerance policy revisited: Postive cannabis test is not enough for a fair dismissal

Jacques van Wyk 11 Dec 2024

All the 2025 Golden Globe nominations

Film

All the 2025 Golden Globe nominations

11 Dec 2024

North-West University at the forefront of agricultural innovation

Agri Tech

North-West University at the forefront of agricultural innovation

Bertie Jacobs, Issued by North-West University (NWU) 9 Dec 2024

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Labour Law & Unions

Can employers withhold the pay of staff for working from home?

Jacques van Wyk and Danelle Plaatjies 27 Nov 2024

The mining industry is a great option for school leavers

Mining

Making mining sexy again for school leavers

Jacques Farmer 26 Nov 2024

Triple Eight takes top agency awards!

Direct Marketing

Triple Eight takes top agency awards!

Issued by Triple Eight 18 Nov 2024

Primedia Outdoor’s digital out-of-home inventory achieves independent verification by Seedooh

OOH

Primedia Outdoor’s digital out-of-home inventory achieves independent verification by Seedooh

Issued by Primedia Out-of-Home 30 Oct 2024

Up&Up Group has acquired a strategic stake in 2Stories. Pictured: 2Stories co-CEOs Joanne Hope and Anelde Greeff (image supplied)

Marketing

Up&Up Group acquires stake in content marketing agency 2Stories

29 Oct 2024

Celebrate the Springboks with Pick n Pay Clothing and Zapiro

Fashion & Homeware

Celebrate the Springboks with Pick n Pay Clothing and Zapiro

17 Oct 2024

Boundless and NSPCA unveil Adoptim campaign for World Mental Health Day

ESG

Boundless and NSPCA unveil Adoptim campaign for World Mental Health Day

Issued by Boundless 11 Oct 2024

More than 1,200 entries were received from journalists around the country as they shared examples of their best work from the past year. Source: Supplied.

Media

Gauteng regional winners for the 2024 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards announced

11 Oct 2024

Leap by Provantage: Transforming sustainability across Africa

ESG

Leap by Provantage: Transforming sustainability across Africa

Issued by Provantage 8 Oct 2024

The 2024 Absa Perold Cape Blend and Rosé winners were announced. Source: Supplied.

Agriculture

Meet the champions: 2024 Absa Perold Cape Blend and Pinotage Rosé winners

30 Sep 2024

Top CEOs and thought leaders address AI in marketing at upcoming MMA SA Impact Forum

Marketing

Top CEOs and thought leaders address AI in marketing at upcoming MMA SA Impact Forum

9 Sep 2024

Clockwork’s ‘Drunk Drivers Stay for Free’ with Aware.org wins at 2024 IAB SA Bookmark Awards

IAB Bookmarks Awards

Clockwork’s ‘Drunk Drivers Stay for Free’ with Aware.org wins at 2024 IAB SA Bookmark Awards

Issued by Clockwork 22 Aug 2024

Netwerk24’s new decade: From the editor

Media

Netwerk24’s new decade: From the editor

Henriëtte Loubser, Issued by Media24 22 Aug 2024

Announcing the judging panel for the Assegai Awards 2024

Direct Marketing

Announcing the judging panel for the Assegai Awards 2024

Issued by DMASA 6 Aug 2024

Health and wellness spending gain traction among local consumers - Euromonitor Intl

Research

Health and wellness spending gain traction among local consumers - Euromonitor Intl

23 Jul 2024

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Hospitality

The Cullinan reopens its doors

23 Jul 2024

Brian Lesser will take on the role in September. Source: Supplied.

Advertising

WPP announces Brian Lesser as new global CEO of GroupM, succeeding Christian Juhl

18 Jul 2024

Jacques du Preez appointed to the World Out of Home Organization board

OOH

Jacques du Preez appointed to the World Out of Home Organization board

Issued by Provantage 15 Jul 2024

Robert Grace is M&C Saatchi Group's chief strategy officer. Source: Supplied.

Advertising

M&C Saatchi SA, Eighty20 launch GrowthMap for data-driven business growth

15 Jul 2024

2024 Effie Awards South Africa judges announced

Events & Conferencing

2024 Effie Awards South Africa judges announced

Issued by Association for Communication and Advertising 3 Jul 2024

#YouthMonth: Abbey Pretorius, shaping the future of South African winemaking

Viticulture & Oenology

#YouthMonth: Abbey Pretorius, shaping the future of South African winemaking

Robin Fredericks 24 Jun 2024

Disney Channel premieres Season 2 of local series’ Klik Klub and Wandi & Kabz

TV

Disney Channel premieres Season 2 of local series’ Klik Klub and Wandi & Kabz

Issued by The Walt Disney Company Africa 22 May 2024

How to get your executives on South Africa’s hottest investment video podcast

Podcasts

How to get your executives on South Africa’s hottest investment video podcast

Issued by Broad Media 16 May 2024

Transforming retail operations through video surveillance and analytics

Security

Transforming retail operations through video surveillance and analytics

Jacques Liebenberg 14 May 2024

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Labour Law & Unions

On the hook for playing hooky: Consequences of sick leave abuse

Jacques van Wyk and Andre van Heerden 3 May 2024

Provantage launches SA’s first real-time, place-based media audience measurement tool – Protrack

OOH

Provantage launches SA’s first real-time, place-based media audience measurement tool – Protrack

Issued by Provantage 30 Apr 2024

M&C Saatchi Group South Africa boosts direct marketing, loyalty and CRM offerings through Black&White

Marketing

M&C Saatchi Group South Africa boosts direct marketing, loyalty and CRM offerings through Black&White

Issued by M&C Saatchi Abel 30 Apr 2024

Local businesses must invest in AI to secure market share amid arrival of multinationals in SA

4th Industrial Revolution

Local businesses must invest in AI to secure market share amid arrival of multinationals in SA

Issued by Omnia Strategic Counsel & Communications 29 Apr 2024

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Labour Law & Unions

Losing your protection? When protected strikes turn bad

Jacques van Wyk 24 Apr 2024

MTN Group appoints M&C Saatchi Abel and Group of Companies as its global marketing partner

Marketing

MTN Group appoints M&C Saatchi Abel and Group of Companies as its global marketing partner

Issued by M&C Saatchi Abel 24 Apr 2024

Prof Bismark lauds Springboks as Newsmaker of the Year

Media

Prof Bismark lauds Springboks as Newsmaker of the Year

Issued by North-West University (NWU) 22 Apr 2024

Unitrans launches Centre of Excellence to enhance African supply chain solutions

Supply Chain

Unitrans launches Centre of Excellence to enhance African supply chain solutions

Issued by KAP Limited 19 Apr 2024