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Labour Law

Draft amendments to employment laws - part 2: Labour Relations Bill to reshape workplace norms in 2026

Talita Laubscher and Chloë Loubser 3 hours

Drinks Federation of SA joins forces to combat illicit alcohol at 2026 EMEA Security Conference

Exhibitions & Events

Drinks Federation of SA joins forces to combat illicit alcohol at 2026 EMEA Security Conference

7 hours

Realness Institute has announced a new Board and Alumni Advisory Council aimed at strengthening sustainability, mentorship and industry development for African screenwriters and producers. (Image supplied)

Film & Cinematography

Realness Institute expands leadership to strengthen African film and television storytelling

7 hours

How everyday users and AI experts are experiencing the state of AI right now

Artificial Intelligence

How everyday users and AI experts are experiencing the state of AI right now

Ari Ramkilowan and Stef Adonis, Issued by Helm 8 hours

7 nominations across 6 categories at the Naledi Awards

Production

7 nominations across 6 categories at the Naledi Awards

Issued by Howard Audio 9 hours

MultiChoice Talent Factory spotlights African storytelling at Joburg Film Festival

Film & Cinematography

MultiChoice Talent Factory spotlights African storytelling at Joburg Film Festival

Issued by MultiChoice 3 days

Artificial Intelligence

AI is reviving the storyboard

Garon Campbell 3 days

RedPanda Software brings retail giants together for innovation deep dive

Technology

RedPanda Software brings retail giants together for innovation deep dive

3 days

SA's retail growth stagnates even as economic indicators improve

Retail

SA's retail growth stagnates even as economic indicators improve

3 days

5 ways an MBA can accelerate your tech career

Higher Education

5 ways an MBA can accelerate your tech career

Issued by Richfield 3 days

Spar CEO outlines bold plans for accelerating business turnaround

Retailers

Spar CEO outlines bold plans for accelerating business turnaround

5 Mar 2026

The career map has changed. Is your degree still pointing you in the right direction?

Higher Education

The career map has changed. Is your degree still pointing you in the right direction?

Shireen Chengadu, Issued by Richfield 5 Mar 2026

SA’s hemp sector could unlock R40bn by 2040

Agriculture

SA’s hemp sector could unlock R40bn by 2040

5 Mar 2026

Review: Cape Ballet Africa’s The Nutcracker triumphs at Artscape

Theatre

Review: Cape Ballet Africa’s The Nutcracker triumphs at Artscape

Debbie Hathway 3 Mar 2026

Ima Peter has been appointed deputy managing director of the PR and Communications agency, Razor PR, effective 1 February 2026 (Image supplied)

PR & Communications

Razor PR appoints deputy managing director

3 Mar 2026

What it really means to be a Change Champion

Marketing

What it really means to be a Change Champion

Issued by Can!do 2 Mar 2026

The power of creative side quests: From personal creative outlet to global Canva partnership

Advertising

The power of creative side quests: From personal creative outlet to global Canva partnership

Issued by Oliver 2 Mar 2026

Ascent Africa launches with bold vision to redefine integrated marketing in South Africa

Marketing

Ascent Africa launches with bold vision to redefine integrated marketing in South Africa

Issued by Ascent Africa 2 Mar 2026

#BizTrends2026: The 5 major trends influencing the future of wellness

Trends

#BizTrends2026: The 5 major trends influencing the future of wellness

Maroefah Smith 2 Mar 2026

Riyana Ajam is the founder and creative director of Warp & Weft. Source: Supplied.

Advertising

Why the burnout narrative in creative agencies misses the mark

Riyana Ajam 2 Mar 2026

Source: Pexels.

Markets & Investment

How new property tax proposals in Cape Town could alter rental yields

27 Feb 2026

Good speech, Mr President: Now let’s see some action

Food, Water & Energy Security

Good speech, Mr President: Now let’s see some action

Andy Du Plessis, Issued by FoodForward SA 27 Feb 2026

Jennifer Stein, managing director at GGi Communications, outlines practical guidance for boards navigating executive departures. (Image supplied.)

PR & Communications

How to communicate executive departures with credible transparency

Jennifer Stein 27 Feb 2026

Source: Supplied. Jurgen Eckmann, wealth manager at Consult by Momentum.

Budget Speech

#Budget2026: SA's actual growth numbers are not yet cause for celebration

Jurgen Eckmann 26 Feb 2026

#Budgetspeech2026: Pnet backs overhaul of Skills Development Levy and Setas

Skills Development & Training

#Budgetspeech2026: Pnet backs overhaul of Skills Development Levy and Setas

Paul Byrne, Issued by Pnet 26 Feb 2026

Sona 2026 signals a sharper focus on skills, workplaces and capacity

Skills Training

Sona 2026 signals a sharper focus on skills, workplaces and capacity

Issued by College SA 26 Feb 2026

Source: Supplied. Citadel chief economist, Maarten Ackerman.

Finance

#Budget2026: Tax relief and infrastructure spending take centre stage

26 Feb 2026

Kantar appoints Ndeye Diagne as chief strategy and transformation officer, MEA & Türkiye

Digital

Kantar appoints Ndeye Diagne as chief strategy and transformation officer, MEA & Türkiye

Issued by Kantar 26 Feb 2026

The health revolution is real, but SA will win or lose on governance, not gadgets

Medtech

The health revolution is real, but SA will win or lose on governance, not gadgets

25 Feb 2026

Supplied image: Pierre Burger: Partner at Alchemy Law Africa

Law Practice

Is generative AI a threat to corporate legal privilege?

Pierre Burger 25 Feb 2026

Source: Pexels.

Education & Training

#Budget2026: The case for financial health education in South Africa

Nelo P. Spies 25 Feb 2026

DHET deputy minister Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube conducts oversight visit to Northlink TVET College

Higher Education

DHET deputy minister Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube conducts oversight visit to Northlink TVET College

Thembela Mgudlwa, Issued by Northlink College 24 Feb 2026

How to beat the odds in your first year of business

SMEs

How to beat the odds in your first year of business

Jeremy Lang, Issued by Business Partners Limited 24 Feb 2026

Supplied image: Sarah Arnot, Partner at Heidrick & Struggles

Management & Leadership

SA's war for talent: Filling leadership gaps amid brain drain

Sarah Arnot 24 Feb 2026

When universities are full, education shouldn’t stop

Higher Education

When universities are full, education shouldn’t stop

Issued by College SA 23 Feb 2026

Mondelēz Intl names Hisham Ezz El-Arab as president of sub-Saharan Africa unit

FMCG

Mondelēz Intl names Hisham Ezz El-Arab as president of sub-Saharan Africa unit

23 Feb 2026

From a dining room table to 25 years of insight: Part 2 - What has stayed the same

Research

From a dining room table to 25 years of insight: Part 2 - What has stayed the same

Issued by Livingfacts 23 Feb 2026

Growth in creativity places Joe Public and its clients at the top of the 2025 Loeries Rankings

Loeries Creative Week

Growth in creativity places Joe Public and its clients at the top of the 2025 Loeries Rankings

Issued by Joe Public 20 Feb 2026

#MiningIndaba: Access Bank's strategy for turning African mining potential into profitable projects

Markets & Investment

#MiningIndaba: Access Bank's strategy for turning African mining potential into profitable projects

Maroefah Smith 20 Feb 2026

Absa CSI and CIE Thabiso showcase impact of youth upskilling programme in Reiger Park

Skills Training

Absa CSI and CIE Thabiso showcase impact of youth upskilling programme in Reiger Park

Issued by OnPoint PR 19 Feb 2026

ESPN goes off the field with Jesse in Japan

Sport

ESPN goes off the field with Jesse in Japan

Issued by The Walt Disney Company Africa 19 Feb 2026

Sir Richard Branson opens Virgin Active SA's first Collection Country Club

Wellness

Sir Richard Branson opens Virgin Active SA's first Collection Country Club

Evan-Lee Courie 19 Feb 2026

Louise Polders is the head of innovation at Neon Octopus. Source: Supplied.

Artificial Intelligence

The rise of AI-simulated humans in business research

Louise Polders 19 Feb 2026

Sven Huberts (left) has been appointed LePub global president, with (right) Bruno Bertelli, CEO and CCO, LePub Worldwide (Image supplied)

Advertising

Sven Huberts’ appointed LePub global president

19 Feb 2026

A sophisticated office hub for financial professionals

Interior Design

A sophisticated office hub for financial professionals

Issued by Trend Group 18 Feb 2026

CEOs, CFOs and credit risk chiefs top South Africa’s pay rankings in 2026

Management & Leadership

CEOs, CFOs and credit risk chiefs top South Africa’s pay rankings in 2026

Issued by Pnet 18 Feb 2026

Supporting MSI’s Shift Toward Women’s Wellness Across Africa

Design

Supporting MSI’s Shift Toward Women’s Wellness Across Africa

Issued by Bohemian 18 Feb 2023

O&L BrandX MD Patricia Hoeksema.

Marketing

AI slop hits Africa - Insights from Namibia

Patricia Hoeksema 18 Feb 2026

Source: Supplied. Reinier van Loggerenberg, chief executive officer of Craft Homes.

Property

South Africa’s housing market finds stability ahead of Budget plans

Reinier van Loggerenberg 17 Feb 2026

Toyota lifts the hood on South Africa’s auto industry challenges

Automotive

Toyota lifts the hood on South Africa’s auto industry challenges

Imran Salie 17 Feb 2026