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In the lead up to Cannes Lions 2026, Special Effects Media South Africa's Victoria Oyeboade says African brands need ecosystems, not just endorsements (Image supplied)

Cannes Lions

#Cannes2026 | The Lions creators reality check: Why African brands need ecosystems

Victoria Oyeboade 2 hours

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Tax Law

Contradictory crypto judgment: New High Court ruling declares bitcoin is ‘capital’

Bright Tibane, Esther Geldenhuys and Robyn Berger 4 hours

On Monday, fishers and environmental activists picketed outside the Cape High Court on the first day of a case against the government granting environmental authorisation for seismic surveys off the West Coast. Photo: Liezl Human.

Coal, Oil & Gas

Fishers in court to stop West Coast oil search

Liezl Human 1 day

Shoprite and Checkers’ Market Days offers local gardeners a platform to scale

ESG

Shoprite and Checkers’ Market Days offers local gardeners a platform to scale

1 day

A road trip around Thembisa: Every corner tells a story

OOH

A road trip around Thembisa: Every corner tells a story

Issued by Mamela Media 2 days

Woolies finds a reassuring face for its crisis response

PR & Communications

Woolies finds a reassuring face for its crisis response

Karabo Ledwaba 2 days

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Competition Law

How routine contractual restraints can trigger SA competition risk

Nicholas De Decker 28 May 2026

Aesthetic Medicine

Separating fact from fiction in 2026’s most viral skincare trends

Dr Judey Pretorius 27 May 2026

The new precinct branding was designed by Halo. Source: Supplied.

Design

Halo has branded a new Rosebank lifestyle hub — here’s what Nine Yards looks like

27 May 2026

Dunlop and Gift of the Givers transform uMnambithi School with new ablutions

Manufacturing & Parts

Dunlop and Gift of the Givers transform uMnambithi School with new ablutions

Issued by Dunlop Tyres SA 26 May 2026

The Supreme Court of Appeal has overturned a Gauteng High Court ruling that allowed German firm Frazer Solar to attach Lesotho state assets worth R950-million. Photo: Ben Bezuidenhout via Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Corporate & Commercial Law

Court halts solar company from seizing Lesotho’s assets

Sechaba Mokhethi 25 May 2026

Source: GroundUp/Kimberly Mutandiro.

Infrastructure & Utilities

Katlehong residents use digger to tear up main road during protest

Kimberly Mutandiro 26 May 2026

Sni Mhlongo's coming of age ceremony featured some of her favourite brands. Source: Instagram.

Social Media

15.9m-view umemulo reframes brand-creator partnerships through participation

Thando Gambushe 25 May 2026

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Consumer Law

CPA amendments: What new direct marketing rules mean for agents

Rowan Terry and Clare Laurent 20 May 2026

Maria McCloy is pictured in her Johannesburg apartment which is often used for film and television productions like Kings of Joburg. Source: Supplied.

PR & Communications

Tributes pour in for Maria McCloy ahead of Joburg Theatre memorial

Karabo Ledwaba 18 May 2026

Hospitality

It started with one table...

Corné Alberts, Issued by ANEW Hotels & Resorts 13 May 2026

Chief Justice Mandisa Maya goes trough the judgement as South Africa's Constitutional Court gives the ruling on whether the parliament failed to hold President Cyril Ramaphosa to account over the "Farmgate" scandal, involving allegations that foreign currency was hidden at his Phala Phala game farm, in Johannesburg, South Africa, 8 May 2026. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Law Practice

ConCourt revives impeachment process against Ramaphosa over "Farmgate"

Nilutpal Timsina, Sfundo Parakozov and Anathi Madubela 8 May 2026

From Anfield to Africa: Liverpool FC launches retail stores in Mzansi

Sport

From Anfield to Africa: Liverpool FC launches retail stores in Mzansi

8 May 2026

Source: Supplied. An architect’s impression of the apartment blocks that were to be called 75 Victoria that collapsed during construction.

Construction & Engineering

Two years on, pressure mounts for justice in George collapse case

8 May 2026

Food Lover’s Market targets 10 million meals in May Hunger Month

ESG

Food Lover’s Market targets 10 million meals in May Hunger Month

5 May 2026

Film

May the 4th be with you: The internet celebrates Star Wars Day

Chloe Posthumus 4 May 2026

A star-studded screening in Johannesburg marked the South African debut of The Devil Wears Prada 2, blending high fashion, celebrity and cinematic nostalgia ahead of its nationwide release. ( Source: Baby George Creatives)

Film

Johannesburg rolls out the runway for The Devil Wears Prada 2 premiere

30 Apr 2026

The Red and Yellow Creative School of Business / Cape Town’s Emma Blomerus’ With Love]] is South Africa’s only finalist in the One Show’s Young Ones ADC competition (Image supplied)

The One Club for Creativity

Red & Yellow student shines at top international competition

21 Apr 2026

Image credit: on Pexels

Nutrition

Social media-driven trends influencing supplements in 2026

Maroefah Smith 21 Apr 2026

RIP Cynthia Shange: Trailblazing actress and beauty queen passes away at 76

Film

RIP Cynthia Shange: Trailblazing actress and beauty queen passes away at 76

20 Apr 2026

Direct Marketing

SA moves to curb spam calls with stricter direct marketing regulations

20 Apr 2026

Woodlands Dairy targets modern consumers with First Choice Custard rebrand

Packaging

Woodlands Dairy targets modern consumers with First Choice Custard rebrand

16 Apr 2026

Broadcaster and presenter Johnny Davids passes away at 49

Music

Broadcaster and presenter Johnny Davids passes away at 49

16 Apr 2026

Rapid wind farm development just beyond the boundaries of Eskom’s consolidated Thyspunt properties has already created a large network of new powerlines. Photos: John Yeld

Nuclear Power

Thyspunt recommended for Eskom’s new nuclear power station

John Yeld 15 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

Beer bottles pass through a conveyor belt along a production line at the East African Breweries' microbrewery as the company released its half-year results in Ruaraka, Nairobi, Kenya, 26 January 2024. Reuters/Monicah Mwangi

Corporate & Commercial Law

Kenya court dismisses bid to stop Diageo's $2.3bn sale of East African Breweries

Duncan Miriri 9 Apr 2026

Simba's iconic chips get a bold makeover

Packaging

Simba's iconic chips get a bold makeover

10 Apr 2026

Spur and Ackermans brings back Design-a-Tee competition

Design & Manufacturing

Spur and Ackermans brings back Design-a-Tee competition

9 Apr 2026

The Kendal Power Station, a coal-fired station of Eskom in Mpumalanga. Image credit: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo

Energy

SA court orders Eskom to disclose R70bn coal and diesel contracts – why the ruling matters

Felix Dube 9 Apr 2026

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Hundreds killed in Lebanon, oil surges

Katja Hamilton 9 Apr 2026

Image supplied.

Nutrition

How MetaLab is transforming protein from gym essential to pantry staple

Maroefah Smith 8 Apr 2026

Africa’s music industry confronts licensing and copyright gaps

Music

Africa’s music industry confronts licensing and copyright gaps

8 Apr 2026

KitKat launched a tracker for consumers to find the stolen chocolates. Source: KitKat.

Marketing

When supply chains fail, brands speak: The KitKat theft case study

Ernst van Biljon and Helen McIntee-Carlisle 8 Apr 2026

Source: Pexels.

Property Development

Green Point public land release sparks debate over housing and development

7 Apr 2026

Nutella floating around Artemis II. Source: YouTube.

Branding

WATCH | Nutella goes viral after unexpected appearance on NASA mission

7 Apr 2026

From Pedros' Chicken Feet Burger to Carmien's Pickled Fish Rooibos, brands still have humour

Retail

From Pedros' Chicken Feet Burger to Carmien's Pickled Fish Rooibos, brands still have humour

Evan-Lee Courie 2 Apr 2026

H&M Atelier SS26 blends coastal vibes with everyday luxury

Fashion

H&M Atelier SS26 blends coastal vibes with everyday luxury

27 Mar 2026

From concept to collective: Unveiling The Belly Restaurant Group

Food & Wine

From concept to collective: Unveiling The Belly Restaurant Group

25 Mar 2026

The SABC show Face the Nation will not be renewed when its contract comes to an end. Pictured: show host, Clement Manyathela (Image source: @MSN

Media

Presidency denies any role in SABC news show termination

23 Mar 2026

Bafana Bafana, Banyana Banyana's 2026/2027 away jerseys unveiled

Sport

Bafana Bafana, Banyana Banyana's 2026/2027 away jerseys unveiled

20 Mar 2026

Made in RSA and Valor Hospitality forge greener pathways with local procurement

Fashion & Homeware

Made in RSA and Valor Hospitality forge greener pathways with local procurement

20 Mar 2026

Disney Channel marks 20 years of storytelling in Africa

TV

Disney Channel marks 20 years of storytelling in Africa

Issued by The Walt Disney Company Africa 19 Mar 2026