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Mental health

The new threat to South Africa’s children is not on the streets; it’s online

Rebecca Matle, Tsholofelo Makhathini, Faaiza Gangat, and Minah Mojela 30 Jun 2026

Social Media

The hidden burnout crisis facing social media marketers

Kelly Cours Anderson, Ashley Hass and Breanne A. Mertz 26 Jun 2026

Unlocking trust and attention: Media24 leads the way for advertisers

Advertising

Unlocking trust and attention: Media24 leads the way for advertisers

Issued by Media24 25 May 2026

Media

TikTok’s popular microdramas shrink TV into bite‑sized chunks

Jessica Maddox and Krysten Stein 20 May 2026

AI in education: How South Africa can unlock better learning outcomes in 2026

Primary & Secondary Education

AI in education: How South Africa can unlock better learning outcomes in 2026

Issued by Helm 5 May 2026

You're spending more to be heard less. That's not a growth strategy

Digital

You're spending more to be heard less. That's not a growth strategy

Musa Kalenga, Issued by Brave Group 21 Apr 2026

Modern eye health in a digital world: Practical ways to protect your vision

Ophthalmology

Modern eye health in a digital world: Practical ways to protect your vision

Robin Fredericks 24 Mar 2026

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Healthcare

Imagination vs screens: Toy Story 5 sparks global conversation

20 Mar 2026

For South Africans, being online and living life have become the same thing

Research

For South Africans, being online and living life have become the same thing

Issued by KLA 18 Mar 2026

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Primary & Secondary Education

4 educational priorities to prepare future-ready African youth

Juan Visser 17 Mar 2026

The problem isn’t technology in schools. It’s how we use it

Primary & Secondary Education

The problem isn’t technology in schools. It’s how we use it

Marce Heath, Issued by ASUS 17 Mar 2026

Social media is no longer just a place to share updates; it is a key space where identity is crafted, negotiated and performed (Image source: © 123rf )

Social Media

How social media is quietly rewriting South African identity

13 Feb 2026

Homeschooling in SA: Keeping learning steady amid school placement delays

Primary & Secondary Education

Homeschooling in SA: Keeping learning steady amid school placement delays

Issued by Impaq 4 Feb 2026

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Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

Why children must shape Africa’s digital future

Refilwe Mokoena and Anzio Jacobs 18 Nov 2025

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Trends

12 macro trends altering the employment landscape in 2026

11 Nov 2025

Social Media

As social media age restrictions spread, is the internet entering its Victorian era?

Alex Beattie 20 Oct 2025

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Primary & Secondary Education

Strategies for parents: How to help your learner survive exam season

Christine Humphries 15 Oct 2025

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Health & Social Welfare

Toys R Us wants you to put down the device and play

22 Jul 2025

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World PR Day

#WPRD2025 | iHeart Digital's Tracy Margetts: Bridging gaps and building narratives that matter

21 Jul 2025

CTV: part of a holistic television strategy

Streaming

CTV: part of a holistic television strategy

Leslie Adams 2 Jul 2025

Social Media

WhatsApp introducing advertising is a potentially lucrative but risky move

Yusuf Oc and Janina Steinmetz 25 Jun 2025

Source: © 123rf Kyla Booysen, senior partner manager, Special Effects Media, says Brands looking to stay culturally relevant can no longer ignore the power of gaming, especially when it comes to engaging Gen Z

Youth Month

#YouthMonth: Gaming - A gateway for Gen Z

Kyla Booysen 19 Jun 2025

Merging gaming and virtual play with real world commerce

Media

Merging gaming and virtual play with real world commerce

Issued by Advertising Media Forum 26 May 2025

Source: © 123rf Trust in advertising has dropped by eight percent, despite the claim that 71% appreciate brands that engage in social issues, over half still feel underrepresented in advertising, highlighting a disconnect

Advertising

Advertising trust drops 8% - indicates a disconnect with consumers

10 Apr 2025

A healthy work-life balance – is It possible?

Wellness

A healthy work-life balance – is It possible?

Issued by myrkl 12 Mar 2025

(Image supplied) Ackermans uses AI - Ackermans Intelligence - and toddlers to bring its new campaign life

Advertising

AI and toddlers bring Ackermans' new Baby of the Year competition campaign to life

16 Oct 2024

Is it possible to get a quality grade 1-12 education online?

Education

Is it possible to get a quality grade 1-12 education online?

Issued by Think Digital Academy 15 Oct 2024

#WorldMentalHealthDay2024: TikTok commits to supporting its community's mental well-being

Wellness

#WorldMentalHealthDay2024: TikTok commits to supporting its community's mental well-being

10 Oct 2024

Instagram launches Teen Accounts to pour water on legal inferno

Mobile & Apps

Instagram launches Teen Accounts to pour water on legal inferno

Lindsey Schutters 18 Sep 2024

HMD launching a Barbie phone that doesn't advance women's rights is very 2024.

Mobile & Apps

HMD launches retro Barbie flip phone, but forgets women empowerment

Lindsey Schutters 28 Aug 2024

Gen Z, Millennials show shift in parent buying behaviour

Retail

Gen Z, Millennials show shift in parent buying behaviour

21 Aug 2024

Why OOH needs to feature in your next Gen Z campaign

OOH

Why OOH needs to feature in your next Gen Z campaign

Mali Motsumi-Garrido, Issued by Tractor Outdoor 11 Jul 2024

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Healthcare

Teaching nutrition: Crucial in combating SA's childhood obesity crisis

4 Jul 2024

From holiday to school: Transition tips for South African students

Primary & Secondary Education

From holiday to school: Transition tips for South African students

2 Jul 2024

Unlocking potential: The role of play and innovation in early childhood education

Education

Unlocking potential: The role of play and innovation in early childhood education

Abigail Smulders 24 Jun 2024

#BehindtheSelfie: Elwin Smith, senior manager of group sponsorships at Nedbank

Behind the Selfie

#BehindtheSelfie: Elwin Smith, senior manager of group sponsorships at Nedbank

Aa-isha Hassiem 23 Apr 2024

Source: Supplied. Holy Rosary pupils with principal Meerholz.

Mental health

40-day phone-free challenge a boost for teen mental health

9 Apr 2024

#WorldSleepDay2024: Unlock the power of quality sleep

Wellness

#WorldSleepDay2024: Unlock the power of quality sleep

14 Mar 2024

From blogger to PR agency founder: The inspiring journey of Siki Msuseni

PR & Communications

From blogger to PR agency founder: The inspiring journey of Siki Msuseni

Ntandokazi Ntozakhe 12 Mar 2024

#BehindtheSelfie: Unati Moalusi, new chief people officer at VML SA

Behind the Selfie

#BehindtheSelfie: Unati Moalusi, new chief people officer at VML SA

Karabo Ledwaba 14 Feb 2024

Albert Makoeng is the head of sales at theSALT. Source: Supplied.

Social Media

#BizTrends2024: The influencer gold rush - amping up budgets by 30%

Albert Makoeng 19 Jan 2024

From stunted development to obesity, screens are bad for kids

4th Industrial Revolution

From stunted development to obesity, screens are bad for kids

10 Jan 2024

5 mindful resolutions to have for the new year

Wellness

5 mindful resolutions to have for the new year

9 Jan 2024

Radio & Audio

Community radio: young South Africans are helping shape the news through social media

Sisanda Nkoala, Blessing Makwambeni and Trust Matsilele 23 Oct 2023

Source: © Accenture In its 17th Year, Accenture Song’s bellwether report identifies five global macro trends and provides guidance for businesses

Management & Leadership

5 Global macro trends to guide business going forward

19 Oct 2023

Mental health

ADHD: Lack of knowledge and funding major barriers to diagnosis

28 Aug 2023