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Aesthetic Medicine

The 63% parity threshold: Why SA beauty brands are falling into the “vibe” trap

Nomthandazo Masilela 15 minutes

The BRC addresses market commentary about the timing of the Radio Audience Measurement Survey (Rams) data release (Image source: © ThisisEngineering )

Radio & Audio

Radio in good shape as BRC reassures industry that Rams is on track

39 minutes

Agulhas lighthouse precinct upgrade targets tourism growth and local jobs

Tourism

Agulhas lighthouse precinct upgrade targets tourism growth and local jobs

1 hour

2026 New Generation Awards open for early-bird entries

Marketing

2026 New Generation Awards open for early-bird entries

1 hour

X3M Ideas created a Nollywood series called Don’t Burn Their Future. Source: X3M Ideas.

Advertising

X3M Ideas leads Africa as a top force in sustainable creative campaigns

3 hours

The short-term trap. Why your performance marketing is leaking loyalty

Marketing

The short-term trap. Why your performance marketing is leaking loyalty

Mathabatha Sexwale, Issued by Brave Group 21 minutes

Call for participation: 2026 social media landscape survey opens to South African marketers

Marketing

Call for participation: 2026 social media landscape survey opens to South African marketers

Issued by Ornico 50 minutes

Propelling Africa’s digital future: Sentech Africa Tech Week 2026 returns to Cape Town

Technology

Propelling Africa’s digital future: Sentech Africa Tech Week 2026 returns to Cape Town

Issued by Topco Media 20 hours

Local film talent takes centre stage at the inaugural DGSA Creative Awards

Film

Local film talent takes centre stage at the inaugural DGSA Creative Awards

20 hours

Supplied image: Shaun Fuchs, Founder of Centennial Schools

Skills Training

How to prepare today's students for tomorrow's hybrid careers

Shaun Fuchs 21 hours

Christopher Group's recalibration highlights service focus

Law Practice

Christopher Group's recalibration highlights service focus

Stoffel van Zyl, Issued by Christopher Group 22 hours

(Source: @Meet Frank Publicis has announced its Q1 2026 results

Advertising

Publicis outperforms industry, confirms growth guidance for 2026

22 hours

Inscape launches higher certificate in entrepreneurship for aspiring founders and innovators

How To Start Up

Inscape launches higher certificate in entrepreneurship for aspiring founders and innovators

Issued by Inscape 22 hours

Communication integration and automation

CRM, CX, UX

Communication integration and automation

Issued by Celerity.chat 23 hours

#BehindtheSelfie: Talking FOMO with OneDayOnly's Jessy van Eden

Behind the Selfie

#BehindtheSelfie: Talking FOMO with OneDayOnly's Jessy van Eden

Karabo Ledwaba 23 hours

Philip Cohen of Fofum Brands gives insight into how are doubling down on loyalty while consumers are switching more than ever. (Image: )

Marketing

Loyalty marketing is solving the wrong problem

Philip Cohen 23 hours

How brands can update their marketing system for the AI era

Marketing

How brands can update their marketing system for the AI era

Caitlyn Greve 1 day

Boundless becomes 51% Black-owned, 30% Black female-owned, and marginally more responsible

Advertising

Boundless becomes 51% Black-owned, 30% Black female-owned, and marginally more responsible

Issued by Boundless 1 day

Blu Label Media appoints new marketing and media intelligence manager in strategic shift

OOH

Blu Label Media appoints new marketing and media intelligence manager in strategic shift

Issued by Blu Label Media 1 day

Advertising

The Pitcher Awards 2026 unveils dynamic jury

1 day

Electric minibus taxis: The challenges and gains facing Cape Town’s transition

Logistics & Transport

Electric minibus taxis: The challenges and gains facing Cape Town’s transition

MJ (Thinus) Booysen and Joshua Sello 1 day

FAO warns Hormuz disruption could trigger global food shock

Food Security

FAO warns Hormuz disruption could trigger global food shock

1 day

Agricultural outlook stays positive despite machinery sales slump

Agriculture

Agricultural outlook stays positive despite machinery sales slump

Wandile Sihlobo 1 day

SA gaming boom lacks data, says Pixel Creators

Software

SA gaming boom lacks data, says Pixel Creators

1 day

Warning signs emerge as tweens dive into adult skincare products

Health & Beauty

Warning signs emerge as tweens dive into adult skincare products

Dr Judey Pretorius 1 day

Liesl Lategan. Source: Supplied.

Cannes Lions

#CannesLions2026: Spitfire's Liesl Lategan selected for SIBI programme

1 day

South Africa’s consumer class is back on the road!

Research

South Africa’s consumer class is back on the road!

Issued by BrandMapp 1 day

Image source: jcomp from

Corporate & Commercial Law

Pay first, arbitrate later: The reality of adjudication in SA construction conflicts

Nikita Lalla and Ricardo Pillay 2 days

Afda launches Micro-Drama Storytelling Short Course

Higher Education

Afda launches Micro-Drama Storytelling Short Course

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 1 day

Source: Supplied. Kim Rew, Partner: Associate at Webber Wentzel.

Insurance & Actuarial

From claims to compliance: How AI is transforming South Africa’s financial sector

Kim Rew & Jered Shorkend 1 day

The summit was launched in 2025. Source: Supplied.

Branding

Inside Pat on Brands' Business to Brand Summit

Karabo Ledwaba 2 days

Morocco-based LRNCE crowned Decorex Africa's Designer of the Year 2026

Design & Manufacturing

Morocco-based LRNCE crowned Decorex Africa's Designer of the Year 2026

2 days

The 10 best long distance moving companies in South Africa

Transport

The 10 best long distance moving companies in South Africa

Issued by Biggles Removals 2 days

Samsung calls for Black-owned service SMEs to join support programme

SMEs

Samsung calls for Black-owned service SMEs to join support programme

2 days

From left, Shoeshoe Qhu (MDDA CEO), Prof Pamela Maseko (Executive Dean) and Moipane Malefane, MDDA Board Member. Source: NMU.

Media

NMU launches an industry ready media agency lab

2 days

SA’s hospitality talent crisis: Why skills matter more than recruitment

Hospitality

SA’s hospitality talent crisis: Why skills matter more than recruitment

Marc Wachsberger 2 days

Women farmers highlight barriers to growth at SoilSistas roundtable

Agriculture

Women farmers highlight barriers to growth at SoilSistas roundtable

2 days

Source: SpringbokSam via | OR Tambo International Airport

Travel

Easter travel jumps 21% as 1.2 million cross SA’s borders

2 days

Source: ©Nolre Lourens via

Travel

Table Mountain in the running for Africa’s top tourist attraction title

2 days

Source: Department of Agriculture X account - screengrab

Agro-processing

SA citrus exports get China boost after protocol update

2 days

SAA CEO John Lamola to step down

Travel

SAA CEO John Lamola to step down

10 Apr 2026

Empowering the next generation: Local collaboration strengthens South Africa’s growing MICE industry

MICE

Empowering the next generation: Local collaboration strengthens South Africa’s growing MICE industry

Issued by GL events South Africa PTY (LTD) 2 days

Deadline extension for 2026 Act Nyoloha Scholarship Programme

Bursaries, Scholarships & Finance

Deadline extension for 2026 Act Nyoloha Scholarship Programme

10 Apr 2026

Two companies who fraudulently acquired an R85-7m tender for a border wall must now repay the profits. Illustration: Bronwyn Webb / GroundUp

Corporate & Commercial Law

Court sets aside R86m border wall tender over fraud

Tania Broughton 10 Apr 2026

Africa's untapped $322bn tourism potential hinges on tackling key barriers

Tourism & Travel

Africa's untapped $322bn tourism potential hinges on tackling key barriers

Ross Volk 10 Apr 2026