https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/893.html South Africa Diversity, equity and inclusion news 15 DEI news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/893.html en-us Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:15:37 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bizcommunity-repositions-for-the-future-170456a From today, you may notice a subtle new look on Bizcommunity’s interfaces: A fresh new typographic treatment joins the iconic nine-dot logo grid, designed to represent the links and connections forged within South Africa’s business communities. 1-267008 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity DEI South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/nyf-spotlights-women-shaping-the-middle-easts-creative-future-177646a On 24 March New York Festivals Lady Liberty will host a global virtual panel, Rewriting the Creative Playbook from the Middle East and the Role Women Play in celebration of Women's History Month. 1-266598 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity DEI South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/black-ats-new-initiative-through-her-lens-seeks-to-transform-creative-sectors-066695a Black At is launching a new global initiative called Through Her Lens, aimed at reinforcing, elevating, and advancing women across the 38 subsectors of the creative industry. 1-266277 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:02:00 +0200 Bizcommunity DEI South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/female-burnout-epidemic-in-advertising-and-media-industry-062295a At 33, I was on top of the world. By 36, I was in full-blown burnout. I had built and run a successful marketing agency for over a decade. I was consulting for global brands, travelling internationally, chairing organisations and hitting sporting milestones I had once only dreamed about. 1-265877 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity DEI South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/biztrends2026-love-songs-suhana-gordhan-back-to-the-future-284497a The year is 2036 and in our State of the Nation address, Madam President called out one important fact about our industry - that the advertising and marketing industry has surpassed the mining industry and now contributes over 17% to South Africa’s GDP. The president attributed this significant impact to women-owned and women-led advertising agencies and brands. 1-265850 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:16:00 +0200 Bizcommunity DEI South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-brand-soft-power-ranking-down-reputation-ranking-up-172926a South Africa’s results in the new iteration of the Global Soft Power Index by Brand Finance reflect a mixed bag. While the country shows a two-rank increase for Reputation (44th), it dropped two ranks, to 43rd in soft power, from last year. 1-264928 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity DEI South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/start-your-career-in-creative-technology-with-ogilvy-applications-now-open-394558a Ogilvy South Africa is proud to announce the return of the Ogilvy Creative Technology Academy, one of its many youth development initiatives. The academy equips post-matric learners, particularly from disadvantaged backgrounds, with essential creative and technology skills to succeed in a competitive global market. 1-264833 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity DEI South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/inclusive-play-redefined-first-ever-autistic-barbie-hits-the-shelves-950324a Mattel has unveiled its first-ever autistic Barbie doll, in collaboration with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN). The doll features sensory-sensitive design elements and accessories that reflect real experiences of autistic children, helping them and their peers build empathy, understanding, and confidence through play. 1-264694 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity DEI South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/applications-open-for-the-2026-aca-women-in-leadership-programme-396778a The Association for Communication and Advertising (ACA), together with programme sponsor GIB Insurance, invites applications for the 2026 intake of the ACA Women in Leadership (WIL) Programme. Open only to women working at mid-management level and above in the marketing and communications sector, the programme develops confident, values-driven leaders equipped to create meaningful impact in their organisations and the wider industry. 1-263603 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity DEI South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/another-45-kfc-africa-streetwise-academy-graduates-396948a KFC Africa’s Streetwise Academy celebrated 45 team members receiving nationally recognised qualifications at a graduation ceremony, held at the University of Johannesburg on 11 November. 1-263223 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity DEI South Africa