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Get Fame Week Africa ready: Key dates the creative industry needs to know

Film & Cinematography

Get Fame Week Africa ready: Key dates the creative industry needs to know

Issued by The Publicity Workshop 2 hours

An immersive Table Mountain experience by Chaos Theory and the Millat Group has won a global event award (Image supplied)

Events & Conferencing

African-led events worldclass as Table Mountain immersive experience wins global award

3 hours

Witness the future first: Why the Cape’s top leaders are gathering at City Hall on 1 June

2026 Western Cape Economic Innovation Awards

Witness the future first: Why the Cape’s top leaders are gathering at City Hall on 1 June

Issued by Cape Chamber 4 hours

Dove and Fifa are teaming up to champion the next generation of female sports commentators through the Girl Talk movement (Image generated by AI)

Promotions & Activations

Girl Talk: Finding the next female voice in sports

3 hours

South Africa will be the country in focus, pictured is stakeholders at the signing of the agreement. Source: Supplied.

Film & Cinematography

Berlinale EFM names South Africa 2027 country in focus

5 hours

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Employer Branding

The cost of ghosting: How broken hiring processes ruin your employer brand

Celeste Sirin 6 hours

Isu Elihle Awards open for entries with R30,000 for first place

Media

Isu Elihle Awards open for entries with R30,000 for first place

1 day

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 1 day

Source: Image supplied

Social Media

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

15 May 2026

Protecting African stories from the threat of piracy

TV

Protecting African stories from the threat of piracy

Issued by MultiChoice 15 May 2026

Artscape celebrates its 55-year legacy

Events

Artscape celebrates its 55-year legacy

13 May 2026

Tucci in Italy returns to Nat Geo for Season 2

TV

Tucci in Italy returns to Nat Geo for Season 2

Issued by The Walt Disney Company Africa 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

Africa’s most powerful media isn’t on the media plan

Media

Africa’s most powerful media isn’t on the media plan

Ingrid von Stein, Issued by Dentsu 11 May 2026

Mandi Fine is a two-time Cannes Lions Pharma Jury Member.

Cannes Lions

#CannesLions2026: Mandi Fine | SA’s healthcare communicators deserve a louder global voice

Mandi Fine 11 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

TV

Propaganda machine to public good: a brief history of 50 years of TV in South Africa

Sisanda Nkoala 8 May 2026

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Climate Change

Migratory bird declines signal risks to water, food security, climate resilience

8 May 2026

Disney Africa, National Geographic Society and Sunshine Cinema announce #SparkConversation

ESG

Disney Africa, National Geographic Society and Sunshine Cinema announce #SparkConversation

Issued by The Walt Disney Company Africa 7 May 2026

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Environment & Natural Resources

Nominations open for Wessa100 Conservation Leadership Awards

7 May 2026

Even the most awkward or competitive humans are welcome at Liberty

Marketing

Even the most awkward or competitive humans are welcome at Liberty

Issued by TBWA 6 May 2026

Sentech expands Freevision Play as Afree TV launches platform

Streaming

Sentech expands Freevision Play as Afree TV launches platform

Issued by SENTECH 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

SU’s website earns global acclaim with prestigious Gold Quill Award

Digital

SU’s website earns global acclaim with prestigious Gold Quill Award

Issued by Stellenbosch University 6 May 2026

Holistic support for accounting students

Higher Education

Holistic support for accounting students

Issued by Milpark Education 5 May 2026

SA publishers among Wan-Ifra Digital Media Awards 2026 finalists

Online Media

SA publishers among Wan-Ifra Digital Media Awards 2026 finalists

5 May 2026

Safta winner, Alex Xolo on finding his voice in South African drama

Film & Cinematography

Safta winner, Alex Xolo on finding his voice in South African drama

Issued by MultiChoice 5 May 2026

Hook, Line & Sinker appointed as PR agency for Top Employers Institute

PR & Communications

Hook, Line & Sinker appointed as PR agency for Top Employers Institute

Issued by Hook, Line & Sinker 5 May 2026

Future-proof your career with transferable skills

Career Advice

Future-proof your career with transferable skills

Nolundi Matomane, Issued by Pnet 4 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

Tropika partnered with one of South Africa’s most iconic artists, Dr Esther Mahlangu, to launch its new limited edition flavour, ginger beer (Image supplied)

FMCG

Tropika shakes up signature flavours with limited-edition ginger beer and Dr Mahlangu

4 May 2026

How Capital Legacy changed the way South Africa talks about death

Law of Succession

How Capital Legacy changed the way South Africa talks about death

Grant Fietze, Issued by Capital Legacy 29 Apr 2026

A key theme going into 2026 is social engineering and the impact that has on fraud (Image source: Spend Trend 2026 Report)

Digital

#BizTrends | Spend Trend 2026 Part 1: Social engineering and its impact on fraud

Danette Breitenbach 29 Apr 2026

How to choose a PR agency in South Africa: A strategic decision, not a procurement exercise

PR & Communications

How to choose a PR agency in South Africa: A strategic decision, not a procurement exercise

Issued by Hook, Line & Sinker 28 Apr 2026

Attorney and Prasa whistleblower Martha Ngoye addresses the audience at the launch of the Courage Hub SA. Photo: Ihsaan Haffejee / GroundUp

Law Practice

New centre to support whistleblowers

Ihsaan Haffejee 28 Apr 2026

Bic announces SDC partnership at Ponelopele Secondary School edutainment roadshow

Primary & Secondary Education

Bic announces SDC partnership at Ponelopele Secondary School edutainment roadshow

Issued by OLC Through The Line Communications 28 Apr 2026

The hidden bill – how piracy is draining South Africa’s creative economy

Film & Cinematography

The hidden bill – how piracy is draining South Africa’s creative economy

Issued by MultiChoice 28 Apr 2026

Franchising

SA's franchise growth outpaces structure, risks brand reputation

Larry Hodes 28 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

SA's best restaurants and chefs vie for top honours at Restaurant Awards 2026

Food & Wine

SA's best restaurants and chefs vie for top honours at Restaurant Awards 2026

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

Connecting Bob Marley, Pablo Picasso, Jimi Hendrix and Abraham Lincoln

Law of Succession

Connecting Bob Marley, Pablo Picasso, Jimi Hendrix and Abraham Lincoln

Grant Fietze, Issued by Capital Legacy 23 Apr 2026

This is your way: Burger King launches Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu menu

Food & bev. services

This is your way: Burger King launches Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu menu

Issued by Burger King 23 Apr 2026

SA's nature risk is mounting, but JSE companies are not keeping pace

Financial Services

SA's nature risk is mounting, but JSE companies are not keeping pace

Issued by WWF South Africa 23 Apr 2026

Mall of Africa celebrates 10 years

Retail

Mall of Africa celebrates 10 years

Issued by Mall of Africa 22 Apr 2026

Fame Week Africa 2026 opens registration

Events & Conferencing

Fame Week Africa 2026 opens registration

Issued by The Publicity Workshop 22 Apr 2026

Entries for the 2026 Prism Summit & Awards have officially opened with the theme Kaleidoscope: Patterns of Impact Across Past, Present & Future (Source: AI-generated image)

Prism Awards

#PrismsAwards2026 | Kaleidoscope: Patterns of Impact Across Past, Present & Future entries open

22 Apr 2026

Accenture SA got recognition for this NikNaks campaign. Source: Accenture SA.

Social Media

Publicis Middle East, Accenture SA gain recognition at Webby Awards

Karabo Ledwaba 22 Apr 2026