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The Craft and Entertainment Lions Silver and Bronze winners have been announced

Cannes Lions

#Cannes2025: Craft and Entertainment Lions Silver and Bronze winners

Danette Breitenbach 1 hour

A lack of refuse removal services in Caledon’s Riemvasmaak informal settlement results in waste being dumped at the bottom of the hill on the bank of the Bath River. Riemvasmaak resident Anele Boyce said the dumping problem could be reduced if the municipality supplied bin bags and a skip. Photos: Steve Kretzmann

Circular Economy & Waste Management

Sewage, garbage, dirty water: Theewaterskloof is in a mess after years of bad management

Steve Kretzmann 44 minutes

A hesitant turnaround in the logistics sector since January

Transport

A hesitant turnaround in the logistics sector since January

Issued by Ctrack 1 hour

#YouthMonth: Madri van der Westhuizen on redefining digital marketing in SA’s hospitality sector

Hospitality

#YouthMonth: Madri van der Westhuizen on redefining digital marketing in SA’s hospitality sector

Robin Fredericks 3 hours

Leanne Emery-Hunter named Tshikululu Social Investments CEO

NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise

Leanne Emery-Hunter named Tshikululu Social Investments CEO

4 hours

Youth Employment

Recognise Gen Zs as an integral part of the workplace this Youth Month

4 hours

Zanele Kabane to represent South Africa at Cannes Young Lions Festival through Open Chair

Cannes Lions

Zanele Kabane to represent South Africa at Cannes Young Lions Festival through Open Chair

Issued by M&C Saatchi Abel 5 hours

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Stocks dip, oil rallies as Middle East tensions keep investors on edge

Johann M Cherian and Ankur Banerjee 4 hours

Last call to enter the 2025 National Arts and Culture Awards

Events

Last call to enter the 2025 National Arts and Culture Awards

5 hours

Image source: EKATERINA BOLOVTSOVA from

Labour Law & Unions

Demanding remote workers to return to office? Why this direction must be reasonable

Amandla Makhongwana, Layla Shah and Thobeka Zondi 6 hours

Image credit: Raff Liu on Unsplash

Coal, Oil & Gas

Oil prices surge as Iran-Israel conflict causes production concerns

Seher Dareen 5 hours

China announces zero-tariff access for African countries, boosting trade opportunities

Logistics & Transport

China announces zero-tariff access for African countries, boosting trade opportunities

6 hours

Cannes Lions shortlists released on Tuesday, 17 June include a number of South African agencies, with Joe Public with two shortlistings

Cannes Lions

#CannesLions2025: Joe Public adds two more shortlistings

Danette Breitenbach 6 hours

Health & Social Welfare

Eastern Cape floods claim 90 lives amid ongoing relief efforts

6 hours

Image credit: Virginie Baisez on Unsplash

Energy

#AEF2025: Unity will drive Africa’s energy revolution

Greg Nott 6 hours

Joe Public has been awarded a Silver and two Bronze Lions

Cannes Lions

#Cannes2025: Joe Public delivers SA's first metal

Danette Breitenbach 23 hours

$TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris and Razor PR, M&C Saatchi Abel have been named in the Engagement Lions announced Sunday, 15 June 2025$

Cannes Lions

#Cannes2025: TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris and Razor PR feature in Engagement Lions shortlists

Danette Breitenbach 2 days

Joe Public opens SA's account at #Cannes2025

Cannes Lions

Joe Public opens SA's account at #Cannes2025

2 days

Image source: Jiri Foltyn –

Criminal Law

Over 1,700 suspects nabbed in Vala Umgodi operations

3 days

Youth Day 2025: Equipping the next generation with skills for a changing world

Primary & Secondary Education

Youth Day 2025: Equipping the next generation with skills for a changing world

Issued by Impaq 13 Jun 2025

How young South Africans are redefining the hospitality industry this Youth Month

Hospitality

How young South Africans are redefining the hospitality industry this Youth Month

13 Jun 2025

2025 Africa Impact Investment Awards announces winners

CSI & Philanthropy

2025 Africa Impact Investment Awards announces winners

13 Jun 2025

Phefeni Secondary School to host Soweto Youth Day Career Expo

Primary & Secondary Education

Phefeni Secondary School to host Soweto Youth Day Career Expo

13 Jun 2025

Source: . The Phoenix rocket flight test campaign held in March 2021 - led by The UKZN Aerospace Systems Research Group (ASReG) and mechanical engineering senior lecturer Dr Jean Pitot.

Infrastructure & Utilities

Musk’s SpaceX targets Overberg Test Range, unlocking infrastructure investment opportunities

Katja Hamilton 13 Jun 2025

#YouthMonth: Lesedi Lehasa, a trade quality specialist, is shaping SAB's quality standards

Design & Manufacturing

#YouthMonth: Lesedi Lehasa, a trade quality specialist, is shaping SAB's quality standards

Evan-Lee Courie 13 Jun 2025

Seacom appoints Digital Infrastructure East Africa and Middle East managing director

Telecoms & Networks

Seacom appoints Digital Infrastructure East Africa and Middle East managing director

Issued by Stone 13 Jun 2025

African Bank appoints head: strategic communications and public relations

Marketing

African Bank appoints head: strategic communications and public relations

13 Jun 2025

Breaking the cycle: How investing in young lives builds a thriving nation

FMCG

Breaking the cycle: How investing in young lives builds a thriving nation

Issued by Rainbow Chicken 13 Jun 2025

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

South African assets sink on risk aversion after Israel's strike on Iran

13 Jun 2025

Image credit: Badibanga Roger on Unsplash

Mining

Mining production records 0.6% increase in April

13 Jun 2025

Skills Training

New smart skills centre to digitally empower Fraserburg communities

12 Jun 2025

Yuneal Padayachy, Chief Support Officer at The BEE Chamber

Career Advice

16 tips for young career seekers and entrepreneurs this Youth Month

Yuneal Padayachy 13 Jun 2025

Image credit: Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa

Energy

Green hydrogen can 'reposition' Africa within global value chains

12 Jun 2025

Cotton On Foundation launches Literacy Drive

Youth Month

Cotton On Foundation launches Literacy Drive

Issued by Cotton On Foundation 12 Jun 2025

Source: Reuters.

Taxation & Regulation

South African budget law passes after months of delay

Alessandro Parodi and Sfundo Parakozov 12 Jun 2025

A day of prestige: Johnnie Walker Blue Polo unites icons of fashion, whisky and polo in Johannesburg

Events

A day of prestige: Johnnie Walker Blue Polo unites icons of fashion, whisky and polo in Johannesburg

Issued by OrchardOn25 12 Jun 2025

Image supplied.

Climate Change

Cape Town unites with world coastal regions to tackle sea rise

13 Jun 2025

Many recipients of the R370-a-month Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant say they are battling with SASSA’s online verification system. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks

Health & Social Welfare

Social grants go unpaid as beneficiaries struggle with Sassa’s system

Marecia Damons 12 Jun 2025

Gen Zs are shaping the future of retail

Research

Gen Zs are shaping the future of retail

12 Jun 2025

Absa celebrates Youth Month by championing young voices and futures

Youth Month

Absa celebrates Youth Month by championing young voices and futures

Issued by OnPoint PR 12 Jun 2025

Image: Greater Kokstad Municipality

Environment & Natural Resources

Eastern Cape government activates disaster teams in response to cold front

11 Jun 2025

Motsoaledi hails historic Pandemic Pact at G20 Health Summit

Infectious Diseases

Motsoaledi hails historic Pandemic Pact at G20 Health Summit

12 Jun 2025

Image supplied. Andiswa Mkhize, manager, org design and EE; Pontsho Matshediso, talent acquisition specialist; Thando Kondowe, graduate; Msizi Gantsho, graduate; Angela Stofile, HR graduate; Sandi Jama, graduate.

Education & Skills Development

"Skills development is not just a business strategy, it’s a national imperative" – Engen

12 Jun 2025

3 innovations set to transform South Africa’s food system by 2040

Agriculture

3 innovations set to transform South Africa’s food system by 2040

11 Jun 2025

#YouthMonth: Tebogo and Lebogang Ndala are redefining South African culinary arts

Food & bev. services

#YouthMonth: Tebogo and Lebogang Ndala are redefining South African culinary arts

Evan-Lee Courie 11 Jun 2025

NWU honours Prof Christa Rautenbach with the Chancellor’s Medal

Higher Education

NWU honours Prof Christa Rautenbach with the Chancellor’s Medal

Issued by North-West University (NWU) 10 Jun 2025

Telkom resumes dividends as earnings jump 62.3%

Telecoms & Networks

Telkom resumes dividends as earnings jump 62.3%

10 Jun 2025

Rainbow’s Wouter de Wet shares value chain insights at Market Access Africa 2025

FMCG

Rainbow’s Wouter de Wet shares value chain insights at Market Access Africa 2025

Issued by Rainbow Chicken 10 Jun 2025

New dairy ad campaign gives TV a go

Advertising

New dairy ad campaign gives TV a go

Issued by The Consumer Education Project of Milk SA 10 Jun 2025