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Bradly Howland, Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa (Prisa) president says as the country winds down for its December break, it’s worth pausing to assess the communications environment we have been navigating (Image source: © 123rf )

PR & Communications

Addressing trust: PR at a turning point, a fundamentally new approach is demanded

Bradly Howland 22 Dec 2025

Beyond 16 Days campaign targets failures in GBV response

ESG & Sustainability

Beyond 16 Days campaign targets failures in GBV response

19 Dec 2025

The lost art of integration: Why media strategy needs both flesh and digital

Media

The lost art of integration: Why media strategy needs both flesh and digital

Paul Middleton, Issued by Ebony+Ivory 18 Dec 2025

Branding

Brand moves we loved, loathed and learned from in 2025

Issued by icandi CQ 18 Dec 2025

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Criminal Law

Businessman sentenced to 6 years for R3.6m tax fraud

11 Dec 2025

Parliament presses PIC over MetroFibre deal and R1.4bn indemnity

Markets & Investment

Parliament presses PIC over MetroFibre deal and R1.4bn indemnity

Issued by MDNTV 10 Dec 2025

Media

Big Tech, AI, and violence: How South African journalism is being tested

Karabo Ledwaba 5 Dec 2025

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Energy

Electrifying South Africa: Lessons from global power markets

Shailin Moodley 3 Dec 2025

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Management & Leadership

How high-profile collapses are reshaping boardroom accountability

Vusi Mahlangu 28 Nov 2025

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Sustainability

B20 South Africa: What's next for the Energy Mix and Just Transition

Murray Crow 17 Nov 2025

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Legislation & Regulation

Unpacking SA's new e-hailing regulations

Vanessa Jacklin-Levin, Max Taylor, Tarika Patel and Cayley Lov 13 Nov 2025

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Trends

Digital-led empathy: 5 healthcare trends to look out for in 2026

12 Nov 2025

Shape the future of safe, smart, and sustainable infrastructure at Public Works 2025

Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology

Shape the future of safe, smart, and sustainable infrastructure at Public Works 2025

Issued by MILLA SA 7 Nov 2025

Primary & Secondary Education

Matric exams 2025 officially kick off

21 Oct 2025

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Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

Gender Commission lambasts "violent nature" of Mchunu's anti-LGBTQIA+ comments

13 Oct 2025

Trust is Africa’s new currency: Why media leadership must go beyond metrics

Media

Trust is Africa’s new currency: Why media leadership must go beyond metrics

Issued by Havas Johannesburg 7 Oct 2025

Thabo Leshilo is the new public advocate. Source: PCSA.

Media

Thabo Leshilo named Press Council's public advocate

30 Sep 2025

Restoring trust in municipalities through GIS-enabled asset management systems

Digital

Restoring trust in municipalities through GIS-enabled asset management systems

Issued by AfriGIS 29 Sep 2025

Sassa's biometric drive enrols 42,000 beneficiaries in two weeks

Health & Social Welfare

Sassa's biometric drive enrols 42,000 beneficiaries in two weeks

18 Sep 2025

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Health & Social Welfare

Sassa and NDA make significant strides in improving South Africa's social services

11 Sep 2025

Health & Safety

The Kitwe disaster: A call for AI and clean data in mining safety

27 Aug 2025

Image credit: George Prentzas on Unsplash

Health & Social Welfare

Sassa launches mandatory biometric enrolment to combat grant fraud

25 Aug 2025

Branding

As brand impersonation scams surge, Offernet launches Ravenwatch to protect South African businesses

Issued by Offernet 11 Aug 2025

Laila Bastati, chief commercial officer, APO Group. Source: Supplied.

PR & Communications

Energy, tech, and finance sectors feel comms pressure in Africa

Laila Bastati 6 Aug 2025

Source: Supplied. Joelene Pierce, who is set to take up the reins as CEO of KPMG in South Africa from 1 March 2026.

Finance

Joelene Pierce set to assume role as KPMG SA CEO

6 Aug 2025

#WPRD2025 | Red Ribbon's Ronelle Bester: In a polarised world, PR is building trust

PR & Communications

#WPRD2025 | Red Ribbon's Ronelle Bester: In a polarised world, PR is building trust

Ronelle Bester 31 Jul 2025

Source: Road Accident Fund/Facebook

Finance

Transport Minister dissolves RAF board over governance failures

16 Jul 2025

Reflections on World Press Freedom Day amid rising online attacks on journalists

Media

Reflections on World Press Freedom Day amid rising online attacks on journalists

Issued by Media Development and Diversity Agency 3 Jul 2025

Prof Bismark Tyobeka appointed chairperson of the South African Bureau of Standards Board

Higher Education

Prof Bismark Tyobeka appointed chairperson of the South African Bureau of Standards Board

Issued by North-West University (NWU) 26 Jun 2025

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Fuel & Energy

Sars teams up with law enforcement to combat illicit fuel trade

18 Jun 2025

Youth Charter calls for greater cohesion in sports development aligned with SDGs

Youth Month

Youth Charter calls for greater cohesion in sports development aligned with SDGs

10 Jun 2025

False Bay TVET College achieves clean financial audit

Higher Education

False Bay TVET College achieves clean financial audit

Issued by False Bay College 9 Jun 2025

FSCA penalises African Bank for misleading “investment” advertisement

Advertising

FSCA penalises African Bank for misleading “investment” advertisement

24 Apr 2025

Public relations at a crossroads

PR & Communications

Public relations at a crossroads

Issued by Brandfundi 15 Apr 2025

Source: Institute for Molecular Bioscience.

Healthcare

Calls for private labs to solve South Africa's DNA backlog grow louder

14 Apr 2025

Gibs in collaboration with Daily Maverick launches groundbreaking media executive programme

Online Media

Gibs in collaboration with Daily Maverick launches groundbreaking media executive programme

Issued by Daily Maverick 11 Apr 2025

Source: Supplied. Dr. Ricardo Baptista Leite, CEO: HealthAI.

Healthcare

The rise of AI in LMICs: A new era for global healthcare

Ricardo Baptista Leite 17 Mar 2025

Is public relations one of the most in-demand careers of 2025?

PR & Communications

Is public relations one of the most in-demand careers of 2025?

Adam Hunter, Issued by Hook, Line & Sinker 3 Mar 2025

Source: Reuters. Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana.

Taxation & Regulation

VAT increase versus spending cuts: South Africa’s budget dilemma explained

28 Feb 2025

Source: © The Banking Organisation The postponement of the Budget Speech provides key communications lessons. Pictured: Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana

PR & Communications

The Budget Speech postponement: A communications lesson

24 Feb 2025

PR & Communications

Tlhogi Ngwato | The permacrisis of corporate communications

Tlhogi Ngwato 4 Feb 2025

Arik Karani says PR needs to embrace empathetic communication. Source: Instagram.

PR & Communications

#BizTrends2025: Arik Karani on how data, disinformation, and ethics will redefine PR in Africa

Karabo Ledwaba 3 Feb 2025

How excessive government controls harm employees and processes

Accounting & Auditing

How excessive government controls harm employees and processes

Walter Bhengu, Issued by SAICA 6 Dec 2024

Christophe Deloire was the head of media freedom group Reporters Without Borders (RSF). Source: RSF.

Media Freedom

Meet the world's bravest reporters at CPJ's 34th annual awards, hosted by John Oliver

11 Nov 2024

Economy

Government's strategic VAT adjustments; what they mean

Katja Hamilton 1 Nov 2024

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: PR dos and don’ts for a company data breach

Digital

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: PR dos and don’ts for a company data breach

Adam Hunter, Issued by Hook, Line & Sinker 25 Oct 2024

Source: © 123rf According to the research participants the disconnect between CCOs and the executive suite is significantly impacting media relations strategies

PR & Communications

Communications and C-Suite disconnect impacts negatively on media

25 Oct 2024

On the eve of World News Day Kalay Maistry, head of reputation, risk & advisory at Razor PR says PR Pros should be deeply concerned about the state of media (Image supplied)

Media Freedom

EXCLUSIVE: Razor PR's Kalay Maistry: Why the crisis in South African media should concern PR Pros

23 Sep 2024

Why PR newsrooms need a specialised PR services provider

PR & Communications

Why PR newsrooms need a specialised PR services provider

Issued by TenacityPR 12 Sep 2024

Markets & Investment

Rand in 3rd place among EM currencies against the dollar

9 Sep 2024