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Entries now open for Shoprite and Checkers 2026 Championship Boerewors comp

Exhibitions & Events

Entries now open for Shoprite and Checkers 2026 Championship Boerewors comp

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Castle Lager’s Here’s To The Fans That Stood The Test Of Time campaign leading into the Fifa World Cup 2026 is a recreation of defining moments from South African football history (Image supplied)

Advertising

Castle Lager’s Here’s To The Fans That Stood The Test Of Time recreates SA football moments

11 minutes

Source: Image supplied

Social Media

Calling SA’s creators: 2026 Content Creator Awards now open

2 days

Afda Alumni take South African micro drama to the global stage at ABFF 2026

Higher Education

Afda Alumni take South African micro drama to the global stage at ABFF 2026

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 2 days

From AI to affordability: The trends redefining foodservice in 2026

Trends

From AI to affordability: The trends redefining foodservice in 2026

14 May 2026

Dutch-inspired Holland Bakery opens in Durbanville’s Pampoenkraal Lane

Food & Wine

Dutch-inspired Holland Bakery opens in Durbanville’s Pampoenkraal Lane

13 May 2026

UGC vs influencer marketing: Why smart brands in 2026 are using both

Marketing

UGC vs influencer marketing: Why smart brands in 2026 are using both

Hayley Watters, Issued by Actorvate 12 May 2026

Africa air travel grows despite global aviation disruption

Travel

Africa air travel grows despite global aviation disruption

12 May 2026

Inclusive Lens Awards returns to Fame Week Africa 2026

Film

Inclusive Lens Awards returns to Fame Week Africa 2026

11 May 2026

Image source: Ion Chiosea –

HR & Management

Verification essential as both sides fear fraud in hiring process

8 May 2026

SA's spa market up 13%, but premium demand seeks slower, personalised care

Wellness

SA's spa market up 13%, but premium demand seeks slower, personalised care

8 May 2026

Why influencer marketing budgets shifting back to authentic creator-led content in 2026

Marketing

Why influencer marketing budgets shifting back to authentic creator-led content in 2026

Issued by Penquin 28 Apr 2026

Africa Forum Conflict Resolution Centre agreement signed at AFSA JAW 2026

Legislation & Regulation

Africa Forum Conflict Resolution Centre agreement signed at AFSA JAW 2026

Issued by Johannesburg Arbitration Week 6 May 2026

Food & bev. services

What McDonald’s SA’s new CMO plans next: A customer-first, digitally-driven brand

Evan-Lee Courie 6 May 2026

#WeOwnTheStreets campaign redefines street culture with Skipper Bar and adidas

Retail Marketing

#WeOwnTheStreets campaign redefines street culture with Skipper Bar and adidas

6 May 2026

The awards are now open for entries. Source: Supplied.

Pendoring

iPendoring 2026 opens: Indigenous-language work gets a direct One Show shot

6 May 2026

Dove launches a nationwide search for South Africa’s most inspiring creators. Pictured left to right: Mpoomy Ledwaba, Coachella Randy, Lwandile Makhaza, and Thickleeyonce are members of the Dove Creator Council (Image supplied)

Social Media

#SkinThatDoves | Dove launches nationwide search for SA’s most inspiring creators

4 May 2026

It was Sunset Time as thousands of user-generated sunsets transformed high-traffic billboards into moments of golden hour calm across the country. Source: Supplied.

OOH

Corona bets on user-generated sunsets for its latest outdoor push

4 May 2026

Agribusiness

Winners of the 2026 SA Dairy Awards

30 Apr 2026

Hospitality

3 pillars shaping Africa’s next hospitality chapter

Joep Schoof 30 Apr 2026

(L to r:) Kabelo Makwane, ICT executive, Ricky Hendricks, Google Marketing Strategy & Partnerships in SSA, Alex Okosi, managing director, Africa, Google, Janet Booysen,Massmart marketing VP (acting) and Anwar Jappie, chair @ Effie Awards (Image source: LinkedIn

Education

First- of-its-kind training bridges gap between digital content and physical commerce

28 Apr 2026

Marketing

From AI companionship to brand trust, Warc outlines 2026's key trends

24 Apr 2026

(Image: @ Lesley Svenson, Bizcommunity)

Advertising

Clio Awards | SA agencies showcase how local can land internationally

Danette Breitenbach & Karabo Ledwaba 24 Apr 2026

What is quiet luxury interior design?

Trends

What is quiet luxury interior design?

Issued by Giava Interiors 23 Apr 2026

Blades of our lives: How Philips Series 3000 won by speaking to South Africans in their tongue

Advertising

Blades of our lives: How Philips Series 3000 won by speaking to South Africans in their tongue

Issued by TBWA 23 Apr 2026

Cape Town’s CBD reimagined: The Movement revitalising the city beyond work hours

Lifestyle

Cape Town’s CBD reimagined: The Movement revitalising the city beyond work hours

Evan-Lee Courie 22 Apr 2026

Taste of Thailand kicks off at Food Lover’s Market and Market Kokoro in Gauteng

Hospitality

Taste of Thailand kicks off at Food Lover’s Market and Market Kokoro in Gauteng

21 Apr 2026

Reclaim your year: Start building your future today, without delay

Higher Education

Reclaim your year: Start building your future today, without delay

Issued by Waterfall School of Business 21 Apr 2026

Kantar reveals the world’s most effective advertising of the year

Advertising

Kantar reveals the world’s most effective advertising of the year

Issued by Kantar 21 Apr 2026

The Jester Group to represent Springbok star Steven Kitshoff

Sport

The Jester Group to represent Springbok star Steven Kitshoff

20 Apr 2026

Swartland’s art scene reshapes weekend getaways near Cape Town

Travel

Swartland’s art scene reshapes weekend getaways near Cape Town

17 Apr 2026

Cape Town Tourism wins global gold for “My Cape Town”

Tourism

Cape Town Tourism wins global gold for “My Cape Town”

Issued by Cape Town Tourism 16 Apr 2026

The short-term trap. Why your performance marketing is leaking loyalty

Marketing

The short-term trap. Why your performance marketing is leaking loyalty

Mathabatha Sexwale, Issued by Brave Group 15 Apr 2026

Local film talent takes centre stage at the inaugural DGSA Creative Awards

Film

Local film talent takes centre stage at the inaugural DGSA Creative Awards

14 Apr 2026

Supplied image: Adrian Moors

Management & Leadership

SA boards: Moving beyond box-ticking to real corporate accountability

Adrian Moors 14 Apr 2026

J.C. Le Roux challenges South African culture of celebration with ‘Make a Thing of It’ campaign

Advertising

J.C. Le Roux challenges South African culture of celebration with ‘Make a Thing of It’ campaign

Issued by TBWA 14 Apr 2026

Afda graduates and the future of opportunities in the creative economy

Higher Education

Afda graduates and the future of opportunities in the creative economy

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 13 Apr 2026

Old Mutual-MFC Khokha Umoya campaign reminds families that peace of mind is always within reach

Marketing

Old Mutual-MFC Khokha Umoya campaign reminds families that peace of mind is always within reach

Issued by Old Mutual Mass and Foundation Cluster 10 Apr 2026

Women In Sports Africa is rewriting the rules for African sports media

Sport

Women In Sports Africa is rewriting the rules for African sports media

10 Apr 2026

Vaseline has created a new authentication tool and enlisted the help of a Nigerian Prince to launch a fight back against fake versions of Vaseline Body Oils in Nigeria. Source: Unilever.

Advertising

#BehindtheCampaign: Nigerian prince busts fake body oils for Vaseline

10 Apr 2026

Heineken turns exchange rates into shared moments with ‘Bar De Change’ activation

Retail Marketing

Heineken turns exchange rates into shared moments with ‘Bar De Change’ activation

10 Apr 2026

EXCLUSIVE: The rise of AI-driven hyper-personalisation loyalty programmes

Banking & Finance

EXCLUSIVE: The rise of AI-driven hyper-personalisation loyalty programmes

Salomon Erasmus 10 Apr 2026

Global travellers shift to slower, immersive travel in SA

Travel

Global travellers shift to slower, immersive travel in SA

8 Apr 2026

Luxury meets township tourism: Mteto’s Child Villa opens in Khayelitsha

Travel

Luxury meets township tourism: Mteto’s Child Villa opens in Khayelitsha

8 Apr 2026

Rethinking retail is now crucial for consumers and independent retailers

Retailers

Rethinking retail is now crucial for consumers and independent retailers

Ed von Gericke 7 Apr 2026

Dr. Dots Ndletyana

Higher Education

Leading people through disruption - without losing humanity

Issued by Gordon Institute of Business Science 2 Apr 2026

Research consultancy Scopen has turned gratitude into action with the launch of a new bursary initiative linked to its flagship Agency Scope study in South Africa. Pictured: Khensani Nobanda CMO Nedbank, Omolemo Sehole bursary recipient, Johanna McDowell Scopenn Africa partner, Cesar Vacchiano CEO Scopen global (Image supplied)

Education

Scopen Africa awards R90,000 inaugural bursaries

7 Apr 2026

Amazon South Africa celebrates top sellers at 2nd Annual Seller Summit

E-commerce

Amazon South Africa celebrates top sellers at 2nd Annual Seller Summit

31 Mar 2026