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WPP's new leadership appointmetns include Laurent Ezekiel as global CEO of Ogilvy, Devika Bulchandani as COO and Laurent Ezekiel as Global CEO of Ogilvy
Floriane Tripolino was named CEO of WPP Open X, dedicated to The Coca-Cola Company (Image supplied)

Advertising

WPP announces key global leadership appointments

1 day

Sex workers will have a respite from prosecution until a court case that will determine whether sex work should be decriminalised concludes. The case may take years. Photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

Criminal Law

No sex workers will be prosecuted while court process plays out

Liezl Human 1 day

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Mining

Financial woes force ARM to suspend Bokoni platinum mine operations

1 day

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Youth Employment

Nasi Ispani 2.0 to provide 45,000 job and training opportunities

2 days

SA’s luxury lodges rethink safety without compromising views

Tourism

SA’s luxury lodges rethink safety without compromising views

2 days

The deadline for the phasing out of SASSA’s Gold Card has been extended for 15 months. Graphic: Lisa Nelson

Health & Social Welfare

New deadline for phase-out of Sassa Gold Cards

2 days

FoodForward SA advocacy secures landmark food donation standard for South Africa

Food, Water & Energy Security

FoodForward SA advocacy secures landmark food donation standard for South Africa

Andy Du Plessis, Issued by FoodForward SA 3 days

Financial Services

SA credit growth hits strongest quarter since Covid era

3 days

New editor in chief for American Vogue

Magazines

New editor in chief for American Vogue

3 days

FMD outbreaks persist as government ramps up response

Agriculture

FMD outbreaks persist as government ramps up response

2 Sep 2025

Reputation, returns and market premium

PR & Communications

Reputation, returns and market premium

Nkateko Khosa, Issued by Brave Group 3 days

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Agriculture

SA Agri Awards 2025 open nominations

2 Sep 2025

Source: © 123rf 76% of advertisers in Mexico work with specialised agencies and still wish to continue working with them in the future, with one agency as the lead agency

Marketing & Media

Part 1: Agency Scope Mexico - Specialised agencies still preferred over integration

2 Sep 2025

Phenduka was fired on Monday. Source: Kaya FM.

Radio & Audio

“They fired me”: Sol Phenduka confirms Kaya 959 exit

Karabo Ledwaba 2 Sep 2025

When it’s you: Talking about scams, healing the shock, and taking action (A South African guide)

Cybersecurity

When it’s you: Talking about scams, healing the shock, and taking action (A South African guide)

Issued by Offernet 1 Sep 2025

Image credit: Reuters

Mining

Despite rally, platinum prices insufficient for mining sustainability

1 Sep 2025

Source: Supplied. Santam Group chief executive officer, Tavaziva Madzinga.

Insurance & Actuarial

Santam's first-half 2025 results defy South Africa’s economic challenges

1 Sep 2025

WPP COO Andrew Scott is set to leave at the end of the year.

Advertising

WPP stalwart Andrew Scott announces retirement

1 Sep 2025

About three million SASSA grant beneficiaries receive their grants through Postbank. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks

Health & Social Welfare

Sassa assures Parliament grants will be paid when Postbank contract ends

Marecia Damons 1 Sep 2025

Africa’s iGaming sector cuts fraud but faces ongoing verification challenges

Technology

Africa’s iGaming sector cuts fraud but faces ongoing verification challenges

Issued by Tishala Communications 29 Aug 2025

Image supplied.

Mining

Meet the women making a bang in South African mining

29 Aug 2025

Image credit: Hanbyul Jeong on Unsplash

Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology

Africa's water investment pledge faces skills gap challenge

29 Aug 2025

SA takes first step toward modernised pesticide governance

Agriculture

SA takes first step toward modernised pesticide governance

29 Aug 2025

Source: Supplied. Joon Chong, Partner: Webber Wentzel.

Taxation & Regulation

Debate heats up over bona fide errors in new Sars tax draft

Joon Chong 28 Aug 2025

Mining

Sibanye Stillwater cuts losses to $211m

28 Aug 2025

Source: Supplied. Thuthukile Moloto, new GM of Pullman Cape Town, the first Pullman hotel to open in South Africa.

Markets & Investment

How female leaders are reshaping Cape Town's multi-billion property market

28 Aug 2025

Inside the V&A Waterfront's data-driven retail revolution

Retailers

Inside the V&A Waterfront's data-driven retail revolution

28 Aug 2025

Source: © 123rf The South African Social Media Landscape Report 2025 explores how people in South Africa are using social media

Social Media

2025 the year of digital doubles: 5 key social media insights

28 Aug 2025

Rezara Makhalimela says he was signed up to a funeral policy with 1Life without his permission. R190 has been deducted from his monthly old-age grant. Photo: Thembi Siaga

Health & Social Welfare

Grant beneficiaries confused by funeral policy deductions

Thembi Siaga and Marecia Damons 28 Aug 2025

Afda Alumna Muneera Sallies Wins at National Arts and Culture Awards

Higher Education

Afda Alumna Muneera Sallies Wins at National Arts and Culture Awards

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 28 Aug 2025

AfriGIS recognised as a core contributor to GeoServer

Digital

AfriGIS recognised as a core contributor to GeoServer

Issued by AfriGIS 27 Aug 2025

Two-time DStv Schools Netball Challenge champions get world-class netball complex from MultiChoice and Let’s Play

Media

Two-time DStv Schools Netball Challenge champions get world-class netball complex from MultiChoice and Let’s Play

Issued by MultiChoice 27 Aug 2025

Higher Education

The education of influencers: Why content creators should consider these qualifications

26 Aug 2025

A filmmaker’s drive to innovate and empower the creative industry with MultiChoice

Women's Month

A filmmaker’s drive to innovate and empower the creative industry with MultiChoice

Issued by MultiChoice 28 Aug 2025

Acsa reports record R1.1bn profit for FY2024/25

Aviation

Acsa reports record R1.1bn profit for FY2024/25

26 Aug 2025

Chery launches R3m education foundation in SA with Unicef partnership

Dealers

Chery launches R3m education foundation in SA with Unicef partnership

25 Aug 2025

2025 Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top Ten winners announced

Viticulture & Oenology

2025 Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top Ten winners announced

25 Aug 2025

Source: City of Cape Town. An artist rendering of the proposed social housing development at the “Fruit and Veg” site between Kent and Bloemhof Streets.

Affordable & Social Housing

Cape Town council approves social housing at “Fruit and Veg” site

Matthew Hirsch 25 Aug 2025

A Transnet Freight Rail train is seen at the Bronkhorstspruit station, in Bronkhorstspruit, South Africa, April 26, 2022. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo

Railway

SA freight rail opens to private operators

Sfundo Parakozov and Anathi Madubela 22 Aug 2025

Juno ranked no. 1 attractive media agency according to SCOPEN

Media

Juno ranked no. 1 attractive media agency according to SCOPEN

Issued by Juno Media 10 Apr 2024

Food Lover’s Market unveils 2024/2025 Earth Lovers Report

ESG

Food Lover’s Market unveils 2024/2025 Earth Lovers Report

22 Aug 2025

A new benchmark in the global green economy that opens REC markets for SA Inc

Office Property

A new benchmark in the global green economy that opens REC markets for SA Inc

Issued by Catchwords 21 Aug 2025

South Africa’s music scene can transform into the 'World’s Official Party Nation'

Lifestyle

South Africa’s music scene can transform into the 'World’s Official Party Nation'

Andile Mathobela 21 Aug 2025

IP Law

Will 'Cold' Palmer's shivering celebration become a worldwide trade mark?

Peter Mercuur 21 Aug 2025

Source: tawatchai07 via

Railway

Women on track: Closing South Africa’s rail skills gap

21 Aug 2025

A general view of commuters in the capital, Harare, Zimbabwe, 1 April 2025. Reuters/Philimon Bulawayo/File Photo

Immigration & Citizenship Law

US suspends visa processing in Zimbabwe, embassy says

Chris Muronzi and Nellie Peyton 20 Aug 2025

Magudumana is currently in prison.

Streaming

#Watch: Netflix releases trailer for Beauty And The Bester

20 Aug 2025

Image source: Norman Kin Hang Chan –

Corporate & Commercial Law

SCA's landmark ruling clarifies liability of members in close corporation's abuse case

Nicola Mullineux 20 Aug 2025