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The Odd Number secures 2 Bronze at 2026 Clio Awards

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The Odd Number secures 2 Bronze at 2026 Clio Awards

Issued by The Odd Number 1 day

Chief Justice Mandisa Maya goes trough the judgement as South Africa's Constitutional Court gives the ruling on whether the parliament failed to hold President Cyril Ramaphosa to account over the "Farmgate" scandal, involving allegations that foreign currency was hidden at his Phala Phala game farm, in Johannesburg, South Africa, 8 May 2026. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Law Practice

ConCourt revives impeachment process against Ramaphosa over "Farmgate"

Nilutpal Timsina, Sfundo Parakozov and Anathi Madubela 1 day

The 2026 Cannes Lions Shortlisting Jury includes increased representation from Africa (Image supplied)

Cannes Lions

#CannesLions2026 | Increased representation from Africa on shortlisting juries

1 day

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HR & Management

Verification essential as both sides fear fraud in hiring process

1 day

Why refill won’t scale on good intentions alone

FMCG

Why refill won’t scale on good intentions alone

Issued by DY/DX 1 day

TV

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

Sisanda Nkoala 1 day

Media

Warc warns CMOs: 3 shifts will redefine measurement in 2026

1 day

Entries open for 2026 South African Preserve Championships

Agriculture

Entries open for 2026 South African Preserve Championships

1 day

The power of redundancy: Why resilience is the new competitive advantage

Telecoms & Networks

The power of redundancy: Why resilience is the new competitive advantage

Richard Schumacher, Issued by Stone 2 days

Yoco appoints new CEO as fintech eyes next growth phase

Entrepreneurship

Yoco appoints new CEO as fintech eyes next growth phase

2 days

Samro announces 120 recipients of the 2026 Music Creation Support Fund

Music

Samro announces 120 recipients of the 2026 Music Creation Support Fund

Issued by SAMRO 2 days

In March 2026, Alliance Media, the international OOH media owner operating across 40+ countries completed the acquisition of Brandit Outdoor. Source: Supplied.

OOH

Alliance Media expands in Uganda with Brandit Outdoor deal

2 days

Fuel costs hitting small auto workshops, says Miwa

SMEs

Fuel costs hitting small auto workshops, says Miwa

3 days

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Labour Law & Unions

Are your disciplinary processes up to Code?

3 days

The awards are now open for entries. Source: Supplied.

Pendoring

iPendoring 2026 opens: Indigenous-language work gets a direct One Show shot

3 days

The real strategy behind commercial water savings

Food, Water & Energy Security

The real strategy behind commercial water savings

Zea Gove, Issued by Propelair SA 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

Digital

Realm Digital launches Nexr: A dedicated immersive technology brand built on proven demand

Issued by Realm Digital 5 May 2026

Primary & Secondary Education

SA school shortlisted for $1m Global Schools Prize

4 May 2026

Labour Law

Labour Court rules on quid pro quo harassment and contractor conduct

Sibusiso Dube and Tony Misago 4 May 2026

Marketers and agencies need to ensure their values align (Image source: © 123rf )

Marketing & Media

Part 2: Less noise, more nerve | Marketers: Focus on headline earnings, not awards

4 May 2026

Retail is not just a point of sale - it is a system that connects, enables and sustains livelihoods across the economy (Image source: © 123rf )

Retail Services

Looking beyond the checkout counter: Recognising retail’s people

Reeza Isaacs 4 May 2026

Cyber Law

Navigating the jagged frontier: Lessons in verification from the frontlines of AI and law

Ashlin Perumall 30 Apr 2026

Hospitality

3 pillars shaping Africa’s next hospitality chapter

Joep Schoof 30 Apr 2026

With more channels, more data, more expectations and less room for waste, marketers are under increasing pressure (Image source: © 123rf )

Marketing & Media

Part 1: Less noise, more nerve | How South African marketers are spending smarter; creating braver

30 Apr 2026

The human element: Driving excellence from the inside out

Trends

The human element: Driving excellence from the inside out

Issued by Isanti Glass 30 Apr 2026

This ad was submitted in the complaint. Source: ARB.

Advertising

L’Oréal, Eucerin face off over “#1” claim as ARB rules

Karabo Ledwaba 29 Apr 2026

Makhudu Sefara is the editor of the Sunday Times

Media

Sunday Times editor Makhudu Sefara placed on special leave amid SIU probe

29 Apr 2026

Gibs Media Leadership Programme expands AI curriculum as 2026 applications open

Higher Education

Gibs Media Leadership Programme expands AI curriculum as 2026 applications open

Issued by Gordon Institute of Business Science 28 Apr 2026

Hot 102.7FM hits no.1 again in Media and Telecoms in Growth Champions 2026

Radio & Audio

Hot 102.7FM hits no.1 again in Media and Telecoms in Growth Champions 2026

Issued by HOT 102.7FM 24 Apr 2026

Alternative credit drives 71% growth in SA's digital retail spending

Banking & Finance

Alternative credit drives 71% growth in SA's digital retail spending

23 Apr 2026

Ogilvy tops the creative agencies. Source: Supplied.

Advertising

These are South Africa’s best agencies to work for, according to Scopen

23 Apr 2026

Engie's joint project with Pele Green Energy, the Graspan Solar PV plant in the Northern Cape, and its Grootspruit Solar PV plant in the Free State, add a combined 150MW of clean generation to the South African electricity grid. Image supplied.

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Engie and Pele’s solar project electrifies South Africa

23 Apr 2026

SMEs are turning to Fastway

Shipping

SMEs are turning to Fastway

Issued by Fastway Couriers 22 Apr 2026

South Africa’s newest dictionary responds to teachers’ call for locally relevant language resources

Primary & Secondary Education

South Africa’s newest dictionary responds to teachers’ call for locally relevant language resources

Issued by Oxford University Press 22 Apr 2026

Logistics & Transport

Ride-hailing emerges as key income stream for South Africans, report finds

22 Apr 2026

Education & Training

New initiative preps SA doctors for entrepreneur-led healthcare model

22 Apr 2026

Apple CEO Tim Cook to step down, John Ternus to take over

Technology

Apple CEO Tim Cook to step down, John Ternus to take over

22 Apr 2026

Quadruple win for South African Giraf Macadamia Milk at major UK food awards

FMCG

Quadruple win for South African Giraf Macadamia Milk at major UK food awards

Issued by Giraf Macadamia Milk 21 Apr 2026

God's Work awarded Radwan El Kashef Prize at Luxor African Film Festival

Film

God's Work awarded Radwan El Kashef Prize at Luxor African Film Festival

21 Apr 2026

Advertising

This alcohol brand’s “low calorie” claim didn’t hold up, rules ARB

Karabo Ledwaba 21 Apr 2026

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Higher Education

5 ways to integrate career readiness into higher education

20 Apr 2026

Colin Ramparsadh says cinema is like a vodka martini - not for every client or campaign. Pictured: Top Gun: Maverick (Image source: © IGN AFrica )

Film & Cinematography

The case for cinema: A Vodka Martini, shaken not stirred

Colin Ramparsadh 20 Apr 2026

Clockwork secures four shortlistings at Sabre Awards EMEA 2026

PR & Communications

Clockwork secures four shortlistings at Sabre Awards EMEA 2026

Issued by Clockwork 20 Apr 2026

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Road Freight & Fleet Management

Fleet Safety Awards 2026 now accepting entries

17 Apr 2026

(Image source: © Firece Pharma Ten South Africans have been named to the Cannes Lions awarding juries

Cannes Lions

#CannesLions2026 | Awarding juries feature top South Africans

17 Apr 2026

The awards were held on 16 April in Johannesburg. Source: Black At.

Advertising

Key marketing figures win at Dare Awards 2026

17 Apr 2026