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Bradly Howland, president-elect: Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa (Prisa) says while the public relations profession is changing, that change is nota collapse. Transformation is not crisis (image supplied)

PR & Communications

Prisa | PR: Transformation is not crisis

Bradly Howland 2 days

Urgent appeal: Help feed the homeless in Johannesburg's inner city

Food, Water & Energy Security

Urgent appeal: Help feed the homeless in Johannesburg's inner city

Issued by The Noise Factory 14 May 2025

Firexpo 2025: Strengthening fire safety and preparedness in the retail sector

Retailers

Firexpo 2025: Strengthening fire safety and preparedness in the retail sector

Issued by Firexpo 2025 14 May 2025

Securex South Africa 2025 showcases the role of technology in closing physical security loopholes

Proptech

Securex South Africa 2025 showcases the role of technology in closing physical security loopholes

Issued by Securex 2025 8 May 2025

US group opens R950k grants for SA universities

Higher Education

US group opens R950k grants for SA universities

22 Apr 2025

Markets & Investment

South Africa braces for post-Agoa era as tariffs hit exporters

14 Apr 2025

Daily Maverick triumphs at WAN-IFRA Digital Media Awards Africa 2025

Online Media

Daily Maverick triumphs at WAN-IFRA Digital Media Awards Africa 2025

Issued by Daily Maverick 10 Apr 2025

Alarm bells over burnout in SA's toughest teaching environments

Primary & Secondary Education

Alarm bells over burnout in SA's toughest teaching environments

9 Apr 2025

Source: Pexels.

Economy

South African consumer confidence hits record lows as tax fears spread

25 Mar 2025

Data breach at Pam Golding puts spotlight on protection laws in South Africa

Cybersecurity

Data breach at Pam Golding puts spotlight on protection laws in South Africa

Mark Thomas, Andrew Attieh 24 Mar 2025

How new PCI Standards will change online security for retailers

Security

How new PCI Standards will change online security for retailers

Joshua Shimkin & Judy Winn 5 Mar 2025

Sansa Moon mission tracking a stark reminder of global cooperation

Telecoms & Networks

Sansa Moon mission tracking a stark reminder of global cooperation

27 Feb 2025

The art of leadership in a high-stakes environment

Services

The art of leadership in a high-stakes environment

Issued by BET Software 26 Feb 2025

A drone image of oil at the main beach in Strandfontein on the West Coast. Photo: Tania Fouche / GroundUp

Environment & Natural Resources

West Coast beaches polluted by oil spill

John Yeld 3 Feb 2025

Source: wirestock via

Shipping

Red Sea crisis: Supply chain issues set to continue despite Gaza ceasefire

Gokcay Balci 3 Feb 2025

Advertising

Space advertising faces strong opposition as scientists sound alarm

Karabo Ledwaba 30 Jan 2025

Jaco Oosthuizen, Rectron category manager for mobility

Data & Analytics

Building an AI bridge for SA education gaps

Jaco Oosthuizen 19 Jan 2025

Image source: Markus Spiske from

Climate Change

Repression of climate and environmental protest is intensifying across the world

Oscar Berglund and Tie Franco Brotto 7 Jan 2025

Sasol Secunda Facility Benfield units Phase 1 and 2. The sole purpose of the Benfield is to remove CO2 from the Feedgas from Synthol. The Benfield circulation Regen column releases the CO2 and steam into the atmosphere. Each Benfield has a Feedgas flow rate of 400 000Nm3/hr, of which 12% is CO2. So about 48,000Nm3/h CO2 into the atmosphere per column per hour, seven days a week, 365 days per year. There are 4 Benfield Regen columns on the Sasol Secunda facility. Source:

Markets & Investment

Sasol battles production declines and changing chemicals landscape

Lindsey Schutters 3 Jan 2025

How is SA’s middle class feeling going into the holidays?

Research

How is SA’s middle class feeling going into the holidays?

Issued by BrandMapp 5 Dec 2024

Image source: lekstuntkite –

Environment & Natural Resources

Alien vegetation and migratory birds: The overlooked environmental impact

Anthony de Villiers 27 Nov 2024

Homes are submerged in water after a massive flood in N'djamena, Chad, 14 October 2022. Reuters/Mahamat Ramadane/File Photo

Climate Change

Africa grapples with forecasting challenge as weather disasters loom

Mahamat Ramadane and Alessandra Prentice 15 Nov 2024

The Supreme Court of Appeal has slammed former judge president John Hlophe for meddling in a straightforward eviction case. Photo: Ben Bezuidenhout via Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Land & Property Law

John Hlophe’s meddling in eviction matter slammed by appeal court

Tania Broughton 13 Nov 2024

Markets & Investment

US bond sell-off: A harbinger of things to come?

12 Nov 2024

Launches & Reviews

First drive: New Suzuki Swift set to strengthen brand in SA’s compact car market

Imran Salie 12 Nov 2024

Leveraging AI to boost business: A guide for SMEs in 2025

SMEs

Leveraging AI to boost business: A guide for SMEs in 2025

Issued by The Publicity Workshop 6 Nov 2024

Source: Reuters.

Economy

#Brics2024: Kazan Declaration pushes for new financial systems and peace initiatives

24 Oct 2024

Source: Microsoft Designer

4th Industrial Revolution

Local industry watchdog sounds alarm over AI stealing SA data on LinkedIn

Lindsey Schutters 16 Oct 2024

City of Cape Town official Megan Pangeni and Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis toured the City’s new 300-bed Safe Space in Green Point on Monday. Photos: Matthew Hirsch / GroundUp

Health & Social Welfare

New shelter for hundreds of homeless people opens in Green Point

Matthew Hirsch 30 Jul 2024

Dealers

Chinese car brand Dayun debuts in SA with cheapest EV

22 Jul 2024

Some SRD grant beneficiaries with green ID books have been struggling to access their R370-per-month grant due to a new identity verification process. Archive photo: Mosima Rafapa / GroundUp

Health & Social Welfare

Here’s why people with green ID books are struggling with Sassa’s new verification process

Marecia Damons 27 Jun 2024

Private security outnumbers SAPS 4:1, unified strategy essential for community safety in SA

Residential Property

Private security outnumbers SAPS 4:1, unified strategy essential for community safety in SA

Michael Bracale Jnr, Issued by SRG Security 24 Jun 2024

Property

Buyers place a premium on peace of mind – security features that add value

14 Jun 2024

Ladina Heimgartner elected new President of WAN-IFRA on May 27. Source: Supplied.

Media

Ladina Heimgartner elected president at World News Media Congress in Copenhagen

28 May 2024

NHI

Signing the NHI into law is premature and unconstitutional, says Profmed CEO

15 May 2024

Agriculture

South African poultry industry calls for urgent vaccination strategy amid Avian Influenza crisis

14 May 2024

Ford introduces new Territory model into SA's thriving SUV market

Dealers

Ford introduces new Territory model into SA's thriving SUV market

7 May 2024

Lance Dickerson, cofounder and MD of Revov

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

The fundamental flaw in SA’s renewable power investment

Lance Dickerson 24 Apr 2024

Learners and teachers march for safer schools in Nelson Mandela Bay

Primary & Secondary Education

Learners and teachers march for safer schools in Nelson Mandela Bay

Joseph Chirume 23 Apr 2024

Nursing

The digital nurse: A solution to South Africa's healthcare challenges

Sandra Sampson 5 Apr 2024

Healthcare

SA doctors make up to 40 times more than those in Kenya and Nigeria

Zano Kunene 5 Apr 2024

NHI

Court ruling bolsters NHI's recruitment drive ahead of pending Bill approval

1 Mar 2024

Public Health

Unemployed doctors march to Union Buildings

Silver Sibiya 28 Feb 2024

Healthcare

Worst of hiring freeze over, Western Cape health department assures health workers

19 Feb 2024

Cybersecurity threat report points to PDF and Discord malware danger

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity threat report points to PDF and Discord malware danger

16 Feb 2024

Oncology

Is it time for a Cancer Act in South Africa?

Noni Sophe 15 Feb 2024