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The ABC Q1 2025 circulation figures for newspapers have been released. Image by Lesley Svenson © Bizcommunity

Newspapers

ABC Q1 2025: Newspapers off to a lacklustre start

Danette Breitenbach 22 May 2025

The ABC Q4 2024 figures have been released. Image by Lesley Svenson, Bizcommunity.

Newspapers

ABC Q4 2024: Last quarter cements a mixed bag for 2024 for newspapers

20 Feb 2025

Mbali Khumalo crowned as White Star Miss Soweto 2024

Events

Mbali Khumalo crowned as White Star Miss Soweto 2024

Issued by OnPoint PR 5 Dec 2024

Revamped Sowetan aims to make news more engaging and accessible

Newspapers

Revamped Sowetan aims to make news more engaging and accessible

29 Nov 2024

Adtopia expands network reach

TV

Adtopia expands network reach

Issued by Adtopia 21 Nov 2024

Image by Lesley Svenson, Bizcommunity. The ABC Q3 2024 figures have been released

Newspapers

ABC Q3 2024: A quiet quarter for newspapers

Danette Breitenbach 21 Nov 2024

Source: © 123rf The 20th edition of the Sunday Times GenNext Awards winners have been announced

Youth Marketing

Sunday Times GenNext Awards crowns the coolest of the cool crowd

20 Nov 2024

ABC Q2 2024 Newspapers: Dailies and local newspapers buck the general continuing decline

Newspapers

ABC Q2 2024 Newspapers: Dailies and local newspapers buck the general continuing decline

Danette Breitenbach 22 Aug 2024

Source ©: Sikuvile Awards The Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards were announced on Saturday evening, 20 July

Media Freedom

All the Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards winners

Danette Breitenbach 21 Jul 2024

Nedbank YouthX and Joe Public Durban honoured the Class of ’76 with Youth Day Campaign

Advertising

Nedbank YouthX and Joe Public Durban honoured the Class of ’76 with Youth Day Campaign

Issued by Joe Public 4 Jul 2024

Radio & Audio

SA Podcast and Music Festival debuts

3 Jun 2024

Source: © Nations Online The Audit Bureau of Circulations of South Africa (ABC) has released the Q1 for newspapers

Newspapers

Newspapers: ABC Q1 2024: The slow steady downward trickle continues

Danette Breitenbach 23 May 2024

Fluence Africa Influencer Festival electrifies Johannesburg with unprecedented buzz

Events & Conferencing

Fluence Africa Influencer Festival electrifies Johannesburg with unprecedented buzz

Issued by OnPoint PR 25 Apr 2024

Big brands join Africa’s pioneering Influencer Festival

Marketing

Big brands join Africa’s pioneering Influencer Festival

Issued by OnPoint PR 12 Apr 2024

Image: Bizcommunity, Lesley Svenson. Newspaper circulation is showing stability despite a 5.7% year-on-year decline, while Q4 experienced a marginal drop of -1.5% compared to Q3 says the ABC

Newspapers

ABC Q4 2023: Newspapers: Stable with marginal declines

Danette Breitenbach 21 Feb 2024

Marketing

ANC pursues criminal charges against members over R102m marketing contract

5 Dec 2023

Introducing the White Star Miss Soweto 2023: A showcase of talent, grace, and community spirit

Events

Introducing the White Star Miss Soweto 2023: A showcase of talent, grace, and community spirit

Issued by OnPoint PR 24 Nov 2023

#OrchidsandOnions: Timeless wisdom in Allan Gray's 50th anniversary ad

#OrchidsandOnions

#OrchidsandOnions: Timeless wisdom in Allan Gray's 50th anniversary ad

Brendan Seery 23 Nov 2023

The ABC Q3 2023 newspaper category circulations have been released (Image credit: Lesley Svenson)

Media

ABC Q3 2023: Newspaper category stabilises

Danette Breitenbach 21 Nov 2023

The film documents the story of Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Source: Supplied.

Film & Cinematography

Documentary on Joseph Shabalala and Ladysmith Black Mambazo selected as SA entry into Oscars

1 Nov 2023

The countdown to #MissSoweto2023 finals has begun!

Events

The countdown to #MissSoweto2023 finals has begun!

Issued by OnPoint PR 25 Oct 2023

The Feather Awards XV nominees announced

Lifestyle

The Feather Awards XV nominees announced

16 Oct 2023

Dealers

Mercedes-Benz SA voted coolest car brand at Sunday Times GenNext Awards

21 Sep 2023

Nike walked away with the number one spot. Source: Supplied.

Branding

Nike claims title of SA's coolest brand among youth at Sunday Times GenNext Awards

21 Sep 2023

Source: Arena Events Last year's event. This year's annual Sunday Times GenNext survey top 10 finalists have been announced

Youth Marketing

Sunday Times GenNext survey Top 10 finalists announced

13 Sep 2023

Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards call for nominations

Fashion & Homeware

Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards call for nominations

25 Aug 2023

Image: Bizcommunity

Newspapers

ABC Q2 2023 Newspapers: Hybrid model emerging as digital growth continues

Danette Breitenbach 23 Aug 2023

Source:Webtickets The Basadi in Music Awards, an award ceremony that celebrates female talent and achievements in the music industry, took place this week

Radio & Audio

All the 2023 Basadi in Music Awards winners

17 Aug 2023

Image supplied. Recently promoted to MD of the Duma Collective, Lindiwe Maduna, says she stumbled into the creative communications industry

PR & Communications

#Newsmaker: Lindiwe Maduna, MD of Duma Collective

Danette Breitenbach 26 Jul 2023

Printing

Print Media Report: South Africans' consumption patterns shift

6 Jul 2023

Image: Danette Breitenbach. All the Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Award 2023 winners

Media

#SBSJA2023: All the Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards 2023 winners

24 Jun 2023

Image supplied.
Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards 2023 shortlist has been announced

Media

Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards 2023 shortlist announced

13 Jun 2023

The 2023 Trophy Wine Show winners announced

Food & Wine

The 2023 Trophy Wine Show winners announced

9 Jun 2023

Afda alumnus Lemogang Tsipa is Shaka

Film & Cinematography

Afda alumnus Lemogang Tsipa is Shaka

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 24 May 2023

Image: Bizcommunity The Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) of South Africa has release its Q1, 2023 circulation figures for newspapers

Newspapers

Newspapers ABC Q1 2023: A quiet, stable quarter

Danette Breitenbach 23 May 2023

Local papers continue to dominate as SA's top-performing print media

Newspapers

Local papers continue to dominate as SA's top-performing print media

Issued by Spark Media 1 Mar 2023

Source © Nations Online The ABC Q4 2022 for newspapers is out

Newspapers

Newspapers ABC Q4 2022: Nothing to see here folks...

Danette Breitenbach 22 Feb 2023

Kena Foundation building a better tomorrow - today

Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

Kena Foundation building a better tomorrow - today

Issued by Kena Outdoor 23 Dec 2022

Telecoms giant Vodacom takes over Soweto this summer

OOH

Telecoms giant Vodacom takes over Soweto this summer

Issued by Kena Outdoor 12 Dec 2022

#Newsmaker: Nomaswazi Nkosi appointed PR specialist at Jaguar Land Rover SA

Dealers

#Newsmaker: Nomaswazi Nkosi appointed PR specialist at Jaguar Land Rover SA

Imran Salie 9 Dec 2022

White Star Miss Soweto 2022 crowned

Events

White Star Miss Soweto 2022 crowned

Issued by OnPoint PR 28 Nov 2022

Fashion

Local Fashion Police competition winners announced!

21 Nov 2022

#MissSoweto2022 lineup is bigger than ever!

Events

#MissSoweto2022 lineup is bigger than ever!

Issued by OnPoint PR 18 Nov 2022

Source: compiled by Emily Stander.

Newspapers

Newspapers ABC Q3 2022: Daily and local papers decline but numbers steady

Karabo Ledwaba 15 Nov 2022

Image supplied: The annual Feather Award winners were announced at a grand event on 10 November.

Events

Feather Award winners announced!

11 Nov 2022

Top 20 Miss Soweto 2022 media experience

Events

Top 20 Miss Soweto 2022 media experience

Issued by OnPoint PR 26 Oct 2022

Amanda Maliba in red celebrates with her mother Lindile Malina and sister Khathutshelo Maliba. Source: Supplied.

Publishing

Amanda Maliba bags entertainment journalist of the year award

Karabo Ledwaba 18 Oct 2022

Source: © Twyg The 4th Twyg Annual Sustainable Fashion Awards includes a strong global perspective to the judging panel, from Country Road sustainability representatives to Swiss creative consultants and to Lagos Fashion Week founders

Fashion & Homeware

4th annual Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards announce jury

21 Sep 2022

Newspapers

Racism in South African newspapers persists - even after decades of Black media ownership

Prinola Govenden 13 Sep 2022

Mabuyane Mabuza appointed interim vice-chairperson of SAGMJ

Automotive

Mabuyane Mabuza appointed interim vice-chairperson of SAGMJ

6 Sep 2022