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Competition Law

Hidden cost of tariff increases: Rise in counterfeit goods

Jason Gavender and Jarred West 17 Oct 2025

Motorists warned as ghost fine scams rise before Aarto rollout

Maintenance

Motorists warned as ghost fine scams rise before Aarto rollout

14 Oct 2025

Inside SA’s retail security crisis: Protecting your business from cyber threats and fraud

Security

Inside SA’s retail security crisis: Protecting your business from cyber threats and fraud

Chandni Gopal, Aaqilah Nagdee & Precious Maphupha 9 Oct 2025

Absa launches next phase of consumer education campaign: Protect your money, protect your story

Banking

Absa launches next phase of consumer education campaign: Protect your money, protect your story

Issued by OnPoint PR 7 Oct 2025

Source: © Provoke Media Three SA agencies have been named in the 40 best campaigns for the 2025 Global Sabre Awards

PR & Communications

SA PR agencies named in 40 best campaigns for the 2025 Global Sabre Awards

1 Oct 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Navigating the AI Paradox: Benefits and risks in modern life

26 Sep 2025

Magix R&D Lab exposes rising deepfake cyber threats in new white paper

Technology

Magix R&D Lab exposes rising deepfake cyber threats in new white paper

Issued by Magix Security (Pty) Ltd 25 Sep 2025

Kantar Media Reactions 2025: The great divide

Research

Kantar Media Reactions 2025: The great divide

Issued by Kantar 23 Sep 2025

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 22 Sep 2025

King Price campaign: Making insurance great again

Advertising

King Price campaign: Making insurance great again

16 Sep 2025

Effie Awards Gala tickets now available – celebrate the work that delivered real impact

Marketing

Effie Awards Gala tickets now available – celebrate the work that delivered real impact

Issued by Association for Communication and Advertising 16 Sep 2025

Source: © 123rf Dustin Chick, chief executive at Razor Public Relations South Africa says clickbait should be keeping those of us responsible for managing organisational reputation wide awake at night. More importantly, we should be doing something about it – now

PR & Communications

EXCLUSIVE | Razor's Dustin Chick: When headlines lie, trust dies. Why clickbait is PR’s next big battleground

Dustin Chick 12 Sep 2025

Inside the dangerous world of South Africa's illicit alcohol trade

Regulatory

Inside the dangerous world of South Africa's illicit alcohol trade

10 Sep 2025

Source: © Vitaly Gariev IAB South Africa Board member Sanesh Maharaj on why brands must prioritise proactive influencer risk management

Social Media

Influencer marketing: When it goes wrong

Sanesh Maharaj 8 Sep 2025

#Orchids&Onions: Ford drives conservation forward, Platinum Life stalls on trust

#OrchidsandOnions

#Orchids&Onions: Ford drives conservation forward, Platinum Life stalls on trust

Brendan Seery 8 Sep 2025

From Google to TikTok: The rise of generative engine optimisation

Artificial Intelligence

From Google to TikTok: The rise of generative engine optimisation

3 Sep 2025

Prof Herman Wasserman, Director of Stellenbosch University's Centre for Information Integrity in Africa

Higher Education

R20m grant awarded to SU to combat information disorder

1 Sep 2025

When it’s you: Talking about scams, healing the shock, and taking action (A South African guide)

Cybersecurity

When it’s you: Talking about scams, healing the shock, and taking action (A South African guide)

Issued by Offernet 1 Sep 2025

Source: © 123rf The South African Social Media Landscape Report 2025 explores how people in South Africa are using social media

Social Media

2025 the year of digital doubles: 5 key social media insights

28 Aug 2025

Image source: Getty Images

HR Tools & Software

How independent reference validation can combat CV fraud

Jeremy Bossenger 26 Aug 2025

Social Media

Why South Africa's social media defines authenticity by struggle and luxury

Nompumelelo Nhlengethwa 22 Aug 2025

Want to build products people love? Start with empathy

Digital

Want to build products people love? Start with empathy

Nicola Gumede, Issued by Ignition Group 20 Aug 2025

Trust factor: How SA athleisure brands win Instagram commerce

Social Media

Trust factor: How SA athleisure brands win Instagram commerce

Ragesh Lalloo, Issued by University of Johannesburg - Marketing Management 19 Aug 2025

Local cosmetic injectables safe, says local specialist

Wellness

Local cosmetic injectables safe, says local specialist

14 Aug 2025

Branding

As brand impersonation scams surge, Offernet launches Ravenwatch to protect South African businesses

Issued by Offernet 11 Aug 2025

Measured: The State of Social Media 2025

Social Media

Measured: The State of Social Media 2025

Issued by Ornico 7 Aug 2025

Image credit: Rin Owen on Dupe Photos

Pharmaceuticals

Is Ozempic the answer to obesity or a risky quick fix?

5 Aug 2025

HR & Management

Latest phishing scam uses fake HR updates to target employees

4 Aug 2025

Domain parking: Why and how to make use of this service

Telecoms & Networks

Domain parking: Why and how to make use of this service

Issued by Domains.co.za 1 Aug 2025

#WPRD2025 | Red Ribbon's Ronelle Bester: In a polarised world, PR is building trust

PR & Communications

#WPRD2025 | Red Ribbon's Ronelle Bester: In a polarised world, PR is building trust

Ronelle Bester 31 Jul 2025

Mastering PR: staying human in a tech-saturated world

PR & Communications

Mastering PR: staying human in a tech-saturated world

Issued by icandi CQ 25 Jul 2025

Image source: chainat –

Remuneration & Payroll

How to detect ghost employees lurking in your payroll

18 Jul 2025

Influencer marketing: Asset or liability?

Marketing

Influencer marketing: Asset or liability?

Issued by IMC Conference 17 Jul 2025

Razor co-founder and CEO, Dustin Chick is joined in the leadership team by (l to r) Ima Peter, head of corporate, Wynand Coetzer - head of strategy (including its data offering), Sharleen James - managing director, Chris Lazley - executive creative director (Image by Lesley Svenson @ Bizcommunity)

World PR Day

#WPRD2025 | Razor PR's Dustin Chick: PR promotes and protects brands and reputation

Danette Breitenbach 17 Jul 2025

#WPRD2025 | Hook, Line & Sinker’s Adam Hunter on building bridges: PR in a polarised world

World PR Day

#WPRD2025 | Hook, Line & Sinker’s Adam Hunter on building bridges: PR in a polarised world

Danette Breitenbach 16 Jul 2025

New Aarto traffic law now set for December 2025

Maintenance

New Aarto traffic law now set for December 2025

14 Jul 2025

Stay vigilant this tax season: Protect yourself against tax scams and eFiling fraud

Accounting & Auditing

Stay vigilant this tax season: Protect yourself against tax scams and eFiling fraud

Issued by SAICA 11 Jul 2025

The hidden secret to a 5-star review: a clean kitchen

Food & bev. services

The hidden secret to a 5-star review: a clean kitchen

7 Jul 2025

World News Day 2025 will take place on 28 September (Image supplied)

Media Freedom

World News Day 2025: Journalism makes a difference

7 Jul 2025

Drinks Federation urgent call to combat illegal alcohol trade

Regulatory

Drinks Federation urgent call to combat illegal alcohol trade

2 Jul 2025

#Orchids&Onions: Spotify's ode to Zulu traditions

#OrchidsandOnions

#Orchids&Onions: Spotify's ode to Zulu traditions

Brendan Seery 2 Jul 2025

AI, identity, and the future of finance: Why personhood matters more than ever

Financial Services

AI, identity, and the future of finance: Why personhood matters more than ever

Carrie Peter, Issued by Perfect Word 30 Jun 2025

Source: © 123rf From a consumer perspective, the SA Social Media Landscape Report 2025 found a steady decline of Facebook usage and an increase of TikTok usage

Social Media

SA Social Media Landscape Report 2025: Consumer usage sees Facebook down, TikTok up

Danette Breitenbach 30 Jun 2025

Source: © 123rf Key takeaways were shared at the SA Social Media Landscape Report 2025 webinar on Thursday, 26 June

Social Media

SA Social Media Landscape Report 2025: Industry still putting its money where the people are

Danette Breitenbach 27 Jun 2025

IP Law

Delulu for Labubu: What IP protection exists for its likeness?

Kim Rampersadh 27 Jun 2025

IP Law

Local trade marks v genuine imports: SCA ruling clarifies 'counterfeit' and 'infringement'

Aletia Oberholster 26 Jun 2025

Caprisa condemns fake news incident involving its director

Public Health

Caprisa condemns fake news incident involving its director

24 Jun 2025

Social Media

#Exclusive: Darren Morris | Reels rule now, but only storytelling wins

Darren Morris 24 Jun 2025

Youth Month

#YouthMonth: Reuters digital media report finds SA youth are plugged in but cautious

Karabo Ledwaba 23 Jun 2025

$TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris and Razor PR, M&C Saatchi Abel have been named in the Engagement Lions announced Sunday, 15 June 2025$

Cannes Lions

#Cannes2025: TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris and Razor PR feature in Engagement Lions shortlists

Danette Breitenbach 15 Jun 2025