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TikTok One is now live in South Africa. Pictured: US beauty and lifestyle influencers: Charlotte Palermino, Toni Bravo, Cyrus Veyssi, Golloria George(Image source@ WWD

Social Media

The creator economy shifts from influence to infrastructure: Why marketers need to pay attention

Roonie Mutsinze 1 day

Dis-Chem releases Freedom anthem to promote movement and wellness

Wellness

Dis-Chem releases Freedom anthem to promote movement and wellness

1 day

Nedbank IMC 2026 draws more than 3,700 delegates from 28 countries

IMC Conference

Nedbank IMC 2026 draws more than 3,700 delegates from 28 countries

Issued by IMC Conference 1 day

Beyond likes: Dentsu School of Influence brings one big week to Cape Town

Digital

Beyond likes: Dentsu School of Influence brings one big week to Cape Town

Issued by Dentsu 1 day

Award-winning digital marketing agency puts performance marketing first in South Africa

Digital

Award-winning digital marketing agency puts performance marketing first in South Africa

Issued by Oak Ventures 3 days

Outside the brief

Media

Outside the brief

Kabelo Kale, Issued by The Media Krate 22 Sep 2026

Buddy Learning founder Tshaamano Mabuba crowned winner of Jacaranda FM’s Her Perfect Pitch

Radio & Audio

Buddy Learning founder Tshaamano Mabuba crowned winner of Jacaranda FM’s Her Perfect Pitch

Issued by Jacaranda FM 22 Sep 2026

The Fifth Step: Dark humour and a story that lingers

Theatre

The Fifth Step: Dark humour and a story that lingers

Chloe Posthumus 3 days

Blood of Kings brings African-inspired fantasy to Comic Con Africa

Events

Blood of Kings brings African-inspired fantasy to Comic Con Africa

22 Sep 2026

Albie Sachs’ life, loss and legacy take centre stage at The Baxter

Theatre

Albie Sachs’ life, loss and legacy take centre stage at The Baxter

22 Sep 2026

TMACC broadens access to Table Mountain as tourism grows

Tourism & Travel

TMACC broadens access to Table Mountain as tourism grows

21 Sep 2026

From measurement to optimisation: Turning data into better campaigns

Advertising

From measurement to optimisation: Turning data into better campaigns

Nic Putter, Issued by Vicinity Media 21 Sep 2026

CANEX WKND 2026 brings Global Africa’s creative economy to Lagos this November

Events & Conferencing

CANEX WKND 2026 brings Global Africa’s creative economy to Lagos this November

Issued by Red Flag Media 21 Sep 2026

Food security entrepreneur Odwour Midigo wins 2026 Äänit Prize

Awards

Food security entrepreneur Odwour Midigo wins 2026 Äänit Prize

21 Sep 2026

Images supplied

Marketing

Ferrari wire cars: From the Karoo to the world stage

18 Sep 2026

From recognition to real impact: Why digital experience matters more than ever

Digital

From recognition to real impact: Why digital experience matters more than ever

Issued by So Interactive 18 Sep 2026

Emma Rijkers, growth and performance director at Alkemi Collective says South Africa's heritage was partly written by advertisers (Image source: © 123rf )

Advertising

#HeritageMonth | It's not inside, it's on top: How communications help shape cultural memory

Emma Rijkers 18 Sep 2026

From receipt to insight: How SmartSlip.ai is changing consumer engagement

Artificial Intelligence

From receipt to insight: How SmartSlip.ai is changing consumer engagement

Issued by Brazen Labs 10 Aug 2026

How smarter till slip competitions help brands grow

Retail

How smarter till slip competitions help brands grow

Issued by Brazen Labs 26 Feb 2026

When every message has a price

Digital

When every message has a price

Andrew Walmsley, Issued by Brazen Labs 11 Jul 2026

Beyond visibility: Why township wall murals still matter in a digital-first world

OOH

Beyond visibility: Why township wall murals still matter in a digital-first world

Issued by Owakhe Media 17 Sep 2026

While others talk, dentsu builds creators

Education

While others talk, dentsu builds creators

Issued by Dentsu 17 Sep 2026

Varsity Vibe recognised at the 2026 South African Loyalty Awards

Marketing

Varsity Vibe recognised at the 2026 South African Loyalty Awards

Issued by Varsity Vibe 17 Sep 2026

CapeTalk curates The Reinvention Stage with Saskia Falken

Events & Conferencing

CapeTalk curates The Reinvention Stage with Saskia Falken

Issued by Primedia Broadcasting 16 Sep 2026

Why TVCs still matter in a hyper-digital world

TV

Why TVCs still matter in a hyper-digital world

Issued by Penquin 16 Sep 2026

Why South African companies should publish sponsored articles on Daily Investor

Online Media

Why South African companies should publish sponsored articles on Daily Investor

Issued by Broad Media 16 Sep 2026

Source: Cannes Lions.

Cannes Lions

#Cannes2026 | Jacques Burger: My perspective on Cannes Lions - what to lean into

Jacques Burger 16 Sep 2026

Source: Supplied.

Construction & Engineering

Reddam House Durbanville adds R22m creative arts building

15 Sep 2026

SA’s unique AI habits key to capturing market share this retail peak

Technology

SA’s unique AI habits key to capturing market share this retail peak

Zaida Kamish and Malcolm Peters, Issued by Incubeta 15 Sep 2026

Numbers are not the death of creativity. Bad measurement is

Marketing

Numbers are not the death of creativity. Bad measurement is

JG Bezuidenhout, Issued by Offernet 15 Sep 2026

#ATMDubai | Middle East events industry grows despite cost pressures and uncertainty

Tourism

#ATMDubai | Middle East events industry grows despite cost pressures and uncertainty

Evan-Lee Courie 15 Sep 2026

PR & Communications

What makes news? PR is still figuring it out

Tshepiso Kabai 14 Sep 2026

Meet we’re alright: The Cape Town band making noise and making space

Music

Meet we’re alright: The Cape Town band making noise and making space

Chloe Posthumus 14 Sep 2026

The signals shaping business, media, technology, and consumer behaviour across Africa

Media

The signals shaping business, media, technology, and consumer behaviour across Africa

Issued by Dentsu 11 Sep 2026

Independent newsrooms build digital audiences as transformation fund gains momentum

Digital

Independent newsrooms build digital audiences as transformation fund gains momentum

Issued by Digital News Transformation Fund 11 Sep 2026

Sphumelele Zondi winner of Sasol New Signatures Visual Arts Competition 2026. (Image supplied)

Art

Johannesburg artist Sphumelele Zondi wins Sasol New Signatures 2026

11 Sep 2026

Artificial Intelligence

AI makes ad targeting routine, forcing brands to bet on creative

Natascha Torres 11 Sep 2026

Fossil Free South Africa has won four victories over “greenwashing” in advertising by oil, coal and gas companies, write the authors. Graphic: Lisa Nelson

Environment & Natural Resources

Fossil fuel companies rebuked for greenwashing

Jo-Anne Smetherham, Kholwani Simelane and Patrick Bond 11 Sep 2026

Ad fraud: The cheapest lead may be the most expensive lead you ever buy

Digital

Ad fraud: The cheapest lead may be the most expensive lead you ever buy

JG Bezuidenhout, Issued by Offernet 10 Sep 2026

Zambia's cultural confidence is becoming its greatest creative asset

Marketing

Zambia's cultural confidence is becoming its greatest creative asset

Paul Banda, Issued by Dentsu 10 Sep 2026

A clean bill of health is not a diagnosis

Advertising

A clean bill of health is not a diagnosis

Issued by TruthsetsOnline.com 10 Sep 2026

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Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

OnlyFans in South Africa: What creators say about sex work, personal safety and the gig economy

Phiwokazi Qoza 10 Sep 2026

‘We are already here’: Paul Reynell on Africa’s next PR chapter

Prism Awards

‘We are already here’: Paul Reynell on Africa’s next PR chapter

Karabo Ledwaba 9 Sep 2026

Marketing

Why brand memory should be the next frontier of influencer measurement

Hayley Watters, Issued by Actorvate 9 Sep 2026

Kena Outdoor is proud to be the official out-of-home media partner for Standard Bank Joy of Jazz

OOH

Kena Outdoor is proud to be the official out-of-home media partner for Standard Bank Joy of Jazz

Karabo Chauke, Issued by Kena Outdoor 8 Sep 2026

Fashion & Homeware

#HeritageMonth | Local brand Ndilulo Activewear bets on self-belief, confidence and community

Evan-Lee Courie 9 Sep 2026

Marketing

Best rated graphic design agency in South Africa for logo design and branding

Issued by Woww 8 Sep 2026

#BehindtheCampaign | Virgin Active takes SA creativity global

Advertising

#BehindtheCampaign | Virgin Active takes SA creativity global

8 Sep 2026