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Banking

African Bank launches first-ever social bond, raising R700m for ESG goals

6 hours

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Hospital Groups

Paracetamol, pregnancy and autism: what the science really shows

Dipa Kamdar 9 hours

Hunter’s presents Chillism: A bold new movement for easy refreshment

FMCG

Hunter’s presents Chillism: A bold new movement for easy refreshment

Issued by Heineken Beverages 9 hours

Early Childhood Development

ECD registration drive approves 10,000 centres ahead of deadline

9 hours

The contract between SASSA and Postbank is to be terminated this month. But Postbank has approached the court to get this set aside, saying it will have “severe consequences for vulnerable citizens”. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks

Health & Social Welfare

Court battle over the end of Postbank’s agreement with Sassa

Marecia Damons 9 hours

Absolute Pets is the complainant. Source: YouTube.

Advertising

Pet food delivery exclusivity claim lands Checkers in ARB's crosshairs

Karabo Ledwaba 10 hours

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Health & Social Welfare

Children advocate for safe online environments

10 hours

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Higher Education

Call for nominations to strengthen CET college councils

2 days

Heritage Day 2025: Free access for all at Zeitz Mocaa

Events

Heritage Day 2025: Free access for all at Zeitz Mocaa

1 day

Innovator Trust incubatee Aphiwe Tafeni leads with unshakeable strength and unapologetic softness

SMEs

Innovator Trust incubatee Aphiwe Tafeni leads with unshakeable strength and unapologetic softness

Issued by The Innovator Trust 2 days

Tourism's vital role in South Africa's economic future

Tourism

Tourism's vital role in South Africa's economic future

Sandile Phillip 2 days

How SA's independent retail sector became a R268bn powerhouse

Retail

How SA's independent retail sector became a R268bn powerhouse

2 days

Cheetos launches in SA with cheeky stunts, cheetah sightings and playful influencer campaign

FMCG

Cheetos launches in SA with cheeky stunts, cheetah sightings and playful influencer campaign

Issued by DNA Brand Architects 2 days

Start your Black Friday advertising the right way – with BusinessTech

Online Media

Start your Black Friday advertising the right way – with BusinessTech

Issued by Broad Media 2 days

South African talents shine in Next Creative Leaders 2025 shortlist

The One Club for Creativity

South African talents shine in Next Creative Leaders 2025 shortlist

2 days

Kantar Media Reactions 2025: The great divide

Research

Kantar Media Reactions 2025: The great divide

Issued by Kantar 2 days

South Africans prioritise wellness as generational differences shape health approaches

Wellness

South Africans prioritise wellness as generational differences shape health approaches

Issued by KLA 3 days

Heritage Month: RCS urges South Africans to back SMEs and strengthen communities

Entrepreneurship

Heritage Month: RCS urges South Africans to back SMEs and strengthen communities

3 days

UbuntuAtTheTable: A nationwide movement to rebuild community through shared meals

Events

UbuntuAtTheTable: A nationwide movement to rebuild community through shared meals

Issued by Inscape 3 days

The power of diaspora: African-led innovation in PR

Marketing

The power of diaspora: African-led innovation in PR

Kirsten Roos 2 days

Murray Legg believes that machines can not build trust on their own. Source: Supplied.

Artificial Intelligence

AI can't build trust: Why human voices matter more than ever

Murray Legg 3 days

Club Med to open South Africa Beach & Safari Resort in 2026

Hospitality

Club Med to open South Africa Beach & Safari Resort in 2026

3 days

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Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology

South African networks urged to zero-rate PBO content for equal internet access

3 days

Youth Marketing

WiM Africa and Kantar tackle Gen Z marketing disruptions in lively debate

3 days

Mandela Month glow-up: Inscape students bring the heat to Menlyn Maine

Higher Education

Mandela Month glow-up: Inscape students bring the heat to Menlyn Maine

Issued by Inscape 24 Jul 2025

Innovative Project 81 at Inscape Education Group promotes multidisciplinary collaboration for social impact

Higher Education

Innovative Project 81 at Inscape Education Group promotes multidisciplinary collaboration for social impact

Issued by Inscape 31 Mar 2025

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Circular Economy & Waste Management

Nigeria’s plastic waste could enrich the fashion industry: here’s how

Solaja Mayowa Oludele 3 days

Free entry to SA national parks during SanParks Week

Tourism

Free entry to SA national parks during SanParks Week

3 days

Meals that matter: Rainbow Rustenburg feeding futures

FMCG

Meals that matter: Rainbow Rustenburg feeding futures

Issued by Rainbow Chicken 3 days

Who’s lighting a fire on Heritage day?

Marketing

Who’s lighting a fire on Heritage day?

Issued by BrandMapp 3 days

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Mental health

Dopamine draw(back): Endless streaming and scrolling are ruining our attention

19 Sep 2025

WWF South Africa has appointed Pavitray Pillay as its new head of business development and marketing. Source: Supplied.

Marketing

Pavitray Pillay to lead marketing & business development at WWF SA

19 Sep 2025

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Public Health

How pharmacists are shaping the future of South African healthcare

Sello Malete 19 Sep 2025

Sassa's biometric drive enrols 42,000 beneficiaries in two weeks

Health & Social Welfare

Sassa's biometric drive enrols 42,000 beneficiaries in two weeks

18 Sep 2025

SMEGo Pitchathon awards R4.2m to 14 SME’s

SMEs

SMEGo Pitchathon awards R4.2m to 14 SME’s

Issued by The Noise Factory 18 Sep 2025

Nasty C drops ‘Free’ and raps empowering lyrics to ‘head up’ on Doritos In The Truck Series

Music

Nasty C drops ‘Free’ and raps empowering lyrics to ‘head up’ on Doritos In The Truck Series

Issued by DNA Brand Architects 18 Sep 2025

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Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

African businesses urged to unlock growth through disability inclusion

19 Sep 2025

Media

The secret to brand success: Going deeper than meme culture

Simon Spreckley 18 Sep 2025

Early Childhood Development

Thrive by Five Index 2024 reveals alarming gaps in child development

17 Sep 2025

Tee off with intention: A practical guide to Golf Day networking

Marketing

Tee off with intention: A practical guide to Golf Day networking

Issued by myrkl 17 Sep 2025

Standard Bank Top Women Conference 2025 agenda unveiled: Her Power. Africa’s Future

Media

Standard Bank Top Women Conference 2025 agenda unveiled: Her Power. Africa’s Future

Issued by Topco Media 17 Sep 2025

How swimming with crocodiles shaped my advertising career

Advertising

How swimming with crocodiles shaped my advertising career

Amy Jayne Burrow 17 Sep 2025

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NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise

How South African youth lead the green economy

17 Sep 2025