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How collectables are driving FMCG growth and consumer loyalty

Retail Marketing

How collectables are driving FMCG growth and consumer loyalty

Tebogo Makgoba 2 days

Marketing

From AI companionship to brand trust, Warc outlines 2026's key trends

24 Apr 2026

This is your way: Burger King launches Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu menu

Food & bev. services

This is your way: Burger King launches Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu menu

Issued by Burger King 23 Apr 2026

You're spending more to be heard less. That's not a growth strategy

Digital

You're spending more to be heard less. That's not a growth strategy

Musa Kalenga, Issued by Brave Group 21 Apr 2026

Meet Brinjal: SA’s ultimate doggy paddler

Sport

Meet Brinjal: SA’s ultimate doggy paddler

Issued by Dotsure 15 Apr 2026

Seamless shopping: AI helps transform shopping convenience

Technology

Seamless shopping: AI helps transform shopping convenience

9 Apr 2026

#Orchids&Onions: Metropolitan brings the drama, Subaru bores

#OrchidsandOnions

#Orchids&Onions: Metropolitan brings the drama, Subaru bores

Brendan Seery 7 Apr 2026

Mattel launches Masters of the Universe product line ahead of global release date

Design & Manufacturing

Mattel launches Masters of the Universe product line ahead of global release date

30 Mar 2026

1 month to go until the Drakensberg Boys Choir Music in the Mountains festival

Music

1 month to go until the Drakensberg Boys Choir Music in the Mountains festival

Issued by Stone 27 Mar 2026

MR.DIY continues to expand national footprint in SA

Retailers

MR.DIY continues to expand national footprint in SA

27 Mar 2026

Source: Supplied.

Healthcare

Imagination vs screens: Toy Story 5 sparks global conversation

20 Mar 2026

20 years of Gagasi FM

Radio & Audio

20 years of Gagasi FM

Issued by Gagasi FM 17 Mar 2026

Melissa Dempster to lead Toys R Us and Babies R Us

Design & Manufacturing

Melissa Dempster to lead Toys R Us and Babies R Us

6 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

The Rand Show is switched on with an exciting new Tech and Gaming Arena

Events

The Rand Show is switched on with an exciting new Tech and Gaming Arena

Issued by Rand Show 27 Feb 2026

South Africa’s pet retailer, Petshop Science, has flipped the script – and the camera - creating the world’s first TVC filmed by pets ( Image supplied)

Advertising

#BehindtheCampaign | Shop it like it’s hot: World’s first TV commercial filmed by pets, for pets

24 Feb 2026

Mr D accelerates multi-category retail strategy with Absolute Pets partnership

Food & bev. services

Mr D accelerates multi-category retail strategy with Absolute Pets partnership

Issued by aHead Marketing Services 19 Feb 2026

Inside the resilient R8bn South African pet care industry

Retail

Inside the resilient R8bn South African pet care industry

Johan van Jaarsveld 17 Feb 2026

How to handle medical emergencies: What every family should know

Medical Aid

How to handle medical emergencies: What every family should know

Issued by Medshield 28 May 2025

Political objections not enough to ban Canik's firearm billboards, rules ARB

Advertising

Political objections not enough to ban Canik's firearm billboards, rules ARB

Karabo Ledwaba 4 Feb 2026

Mattel brings Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters to life with new toy line

Design & Manufacturing

Mattel brings Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters to life with new toy line

30 Jan 2026

Small acts lead to big dreams: Toys R Us raise over R400k in festive cheer

ESG

Small acts lead to big dreams: Toys R Us raise over R400k in festive cheer

26 Jan 2026

Take a trip down the wilder side of memory lane on the History Channel this January

TV

Take a trip down the wilder side of memory lane on the History Channel this January

Issued by Hearst Networks Africa 19 Jan 2026

BAT South Africa's 50-year legacy ends as illicit market forces factory closure

Design & Manufacturing

BAT South Africa's 50-year legacy ends as illicit market forces factory closure

15 Jan 2026

Inclusive play redefined: First-ever autistic Barbie hits the shelves

DEI

Inclusive play redefined: First-ever autistic Barbie hits the shelves

13 Jan 2026

Zuru unveils Fifa collectibles ahead of World Cup 2026

Design & Manufacturing

Zuru unveils Fifa collectibles ahead of World Cup 2026

19 Dec 2025

Provantage: Spreading joy through the 2025 Santa Shoebox Drive

Marketing

Provantage: Spreading joy through the 2025 Santa Shoebox Drive

Issued by Provantage 19 Dec 2025

Gagasi FM and Hollywood Foundation partner for the 3rd Annual Gagasi FM Christmas

ESG

Gagasi FM and Hollywood Foundation partner for the 3rd Annual Gagasi FM Christmas

Issued by Gagasi FM 17 Dec 2025

AI isn’t the value - Value is the value

Fintech

AI isn’t the value - Value is the value

Andre Fredericks, Issued by Sanlam Fintech 15 Dec 2025

Beards With Heart: dotsure.co.za rallies corporate volunteers for the GRSPCA - George

CSI & Philanthropy

Beards With Heart: dotsure.co.za rallies corporate volunteers for the GRSPCA - George

Issued by dotsure 15 Dec 2025

Checkers Hyper opens first Lego shop-in-shop in Paarl

Retailers

Checkers Hyper opens first Lego shop-in-shop in Paarl

9 Dec 2025

Disney magic comes to malls and airports across South Africa

Promotions & Activations

Disney magic comes to malls and airports across South Africa

Issued by The Walt Disney Company Africa 8 Dec 2025

Illicit Economy Task Forces launched to fight against counterfeit goods in SA

Regulatory

Illicit Economy Task Forces launched to fight against counterfeit goods in SA

3 Dec 2025

The magic behind South Africa's R6bn festive toy spree revealed

Sales

The magic behind South Africa's R6bn festive toy spree revealed

1 Dec 2025

MR.DIY makes its KZN debut with a flagship store

Retailers

MR.DIY makes its KZN debut with a flagship store

28 Nov 2025

Walmart launches second South African store in Fourways

Sales

Walmart launches second South African store in Fourways

27 Nov 2025

Mall of Africa turns up the festive fun this holiday

Retailers

Mall of Africa turns up the festive fun this holiday

Issued by Mall of Africa 25 Nov 2025

Dries D'Hooghe, chief operating officer, Massmart, with the staff of the first Walmart store to open in SA (Image: Danette Breitenbach @ Bizcommunity)

Retailers

What's the hype about Walmart? Take a look in-store

Danette Breitenbach 21 Nov 2025

Image source: Jozef Polc –

Public Liability & Personal Injury

Negligence leads to joint liability in court case over safety equipment lapse

Maano Manavhela and Raynold Tlhavani 18 Nov 2025

SA's first Walmart store confirms opening date

Retailers

SA's first Walmart store confirms opening date

18 Nov 2025

Black Friday strategies unveiled by Pick n Pay amid customer insights

Sales

Black Friday strategies unveiled by Pick n Pay amid customer insights

18 Nov 2025

IP Law

Public domain vs commercial use: Why Disney is drawing battle lines over Mickey Mouse jewellery

Nishaat Slamdien 17 Nov 2025

Disney Africa kicks off biggest festive campaign to date

TV

Disney Africa kicks off biggest festive campaign to date

Issued by The Walt Disney Company Africa 14 Nov 2025

Mattel brings KPop Demon Hunters to life with exclusive Huntr/X collector drop

Design & Manufacturing

Mattel brings KPop Demon Hunters to life with exclusive Huntr/X collector drop

12 Nov 2025

South Africa's toy market defies economic slump with steady growth

FMCG

South Africa's toy market defies economic slump with steady growth

11 Nov 2025

The first Walmart Store in South Africa will be launched in Clearwater Mall. (Image supplied)

Retail

Walmart's first Johannesburg store location revealed

31 Oct 2025

Top toy trends for South Africa's 2025 Christmas wishlist

FMCG

Top toy trends for South Africa's 2025 Christmas wishlist

29 Oct 2025

The 21st edition of the annual Sunday Times GenNext Awards winners (Image supplied)

Youth Marketing

Sunday Times GenNext Awards winners, Nike the coolest brand

24 Oct 2025