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Corporate & Commercial Law

Viceroy report leads to groundbreaking legal precedent in cross-border accountability

Lenee Green and Mariam Ismail 2 days

Health & Safety

The Kitwe disaster: A call for AI and clean data in mining safety

1 day

Heineken vs SAB: The “demi-sec” dispute

Advertising

Heineken vs SAB: The “demi-sec” dispute

Karabo Ledwaba 21 Aug 2025

#WomensMonth: Shannon Gahagan on driving Omoda, Jaecoo's growth in SA

Dealers

#WomensMonth: Shannon Gahagan on driving Omoda, Jaecoo's growth in SA

Imran Salie 18 Aug 2025

Source: © SABC The SABC has provided clarity regarding the development of its new sales operating model

Media

SABC clarifies sales operating model and R704m funding

15 Aug 2025

Happy new year, Adland!

Cannes Lions

Happy new year, Adland!

Issued by M&C Saatchi Abel 13 Aug 2025

Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI launches GPT-5 to curb AI hallucinations

11 Aug 2025

Branding

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

Issued by Offernet 11 Aug 2025

Source: © 123rf Andrew Chinambu says AI is here, and it will continue to evolve. But we still have a say in how it is used

Media

Defending the soul of journalism in a digital age

Andrew Chinambu 7 Aug 2025

Messy metrics to meaningful insights: The power of a GA4 audit

Marketing

Messy metrics to meaningful insights: The power of a GA4 audit

Issued by Dentsu 31 Jul 2025

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Criminal Law

SIU triumphs in R67m corruption case: Lessons from landmark ruling

Dee-dee Mathelela 30 Jul 2025

ARB and TBWA launch campaign against false advertising

Advertising

ARB and TBWA launch campaign against false advertising

Karabo Ledwaba 28 Jul 2025

Legislation & Regulation

SA publishes new regulations on meat analogue products

25 Jul 2025

10 strategic tips brands should consider before working with influencers

Digital

10 strategic tips brands should consider before working with influencers

Issued by Penquin 23 Jun 2025

Source: Archive | Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille

Tourism

Minister De Lille addresses SA Tourism tender allegations

9 Jul 2025

CETA rejects Sunday Times misleading report on the purchase of its building

Media

CETA rejects Sunday Times misleading report on the purchase of its building

Issued by K and K Media 8 Jul 2025

Cell C 'now on South Africa's best network'? MTN bristles at claim

Advertising

Cell C 'now on South Africa's best network'? MTN bristles at claim

Karabo Ledwaba 7 Jul 2025

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Legislation & Regulation

Legislative compliance: How retailers can reach net zero

Emily Gammon and Paula-Ann Novotny 2 Jul 2025

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ESG & Sustainability

How to ensure credibility in your ESG performance

1 Jul 2025

Lovisa called out for advertising jewellery you can’t buy

Advertising

Lovisa called out for advertising jewellery you can’t buy

Karabo Ledwaba 25 Jun 2025

TenacityPR specialises in modern day public relations

PR & Communications

TenacityPR specialises in modern day public relations

Issued by TenacityPR 10 Jun 2025

Advertising

Consumer disputes LinkedIn R7k job ad charge

Karabo Ledwaba 23 May 2025

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Finance

Massive public outcry over Cape Town's controversial 2025/26 budget proposals

23 May 2025

#Orchids&Onions: Qantas vs. Qatar - Which airline wins the ad game?

#OrchidsandOnions

#Orchids&Onions: Qantas vs. Qatar - Which airline wins the ad game?

Brendan Seery 19 May 2025

The future of influencer marketing - Not in the loudest voice, the most trustworthy one

Social Media

The future of influencer marketing - Not in the loudest voice, the most trustworthy one

Bronwyn Abrahams 16 May 2025

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Bursaries, Scholarships & Finance

NSFAS disputes claims of 2025 registration portal closure

12 May 2025

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Labour Law & Unions

Do automatic termination clauses overrule fair dismissal procedure?

Bradley Workman-Davies and Isabella Keeves 7 May 2025

Advertising

Liqui-Fruit's local sourcing claim found misleading by ARB

Karabo Ledwaba 7 May 2025

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This year, World Press Freedom Day, 3 May, will focus on the profound influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on journalism and media under the theme: Reporting in the Brave New World – The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Press Freedom and the Media

Media Freedom

World Press Freedom Day 2025: The impact of AI on media and press freedom

2 May 2025

WHO and Unicef expose unethical baby milk ads in South Africa

Advertising

WHO and Unicef expose unethical baby milk ads in South Africa

2 May 2025

ARB Ruling: Cape Flair called out for marketing as local

Advertising

ARB Ruling: Cape Flair called out for marketing as local

Karabo Ledwaba 25 Apr 2025

FSCA penalises African Bank for misleading “investment” advertisement

Advertising

FSCA penalises African Bank for misleading “investment” advertisement

24 Apr 2025

Source: © 123rf A new report by the IAB South Africa, SA Content Creator Charter and the Influencer Marketing Perceptions Report examines the challenges and the massive untapped opportunities that exist in this market and has identified six trends

Digital

IAB SA: 6 key trends impacting influencer marketing

Casey Mantle,Dashni Vilakazi,Jolene Roelofse & Sanesh Maharaj 17 Apr 2025

Is it the end of traditional CX and the rise of consumer dictatorship?

CRM

Is it the end of traditional CX and the rise of consumer dictatorship?

Dheeraj Gowrie 9 Apr 2025

Advertising

ARB says complaint against Department of Health TV sugar ad holds merit

Karabo Ledwaba 4 Apr 2025

Advertising

Counting chickens before they’re dunked? ARB rules in favour of KFC in "wings" dispute

Karabo Ledwaba 24 Mar 2025

Source: © 123rf South Africa was awarded the coveted Global Alliance World Public Relations & Communication Award in the ESG Category at the 12th World Public Relations Forum (WPRF) in Nusa Dua, Bali

PR & Communications

Global recognition as SA wins 2024 ESG Communication Award

20 Mar 2025

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Residential Property

Unlocking the secrets of estate living: key insights for South African property buyers

17 Mar 2025

Advertising

Many cities are banning ads for airlines, SUVs and fossil fuels – and yours could be next

Freddie Daley 14 Mar 2025

Source: Supplied. Michael Bowren, co-founder of Finch Technologies.

Fintech

Unmasking fraudsters: real-time data changes the credit game

13 Mar 2025

A healthy work-life balance – is It possible?

Wellness

A healthy work-life balance – is It possible?

Issued by myrkl 12 Mar 2025

Changing systems to reduce obesity in SA

Education & Training

Changing systems to reduce obesity in SA

Issued by Association for Dietetics in South Africa 4 Mar 2025

Advertising

No room for picky eaters? ARB rules in favour of KFC in chicken wing complaint

Karabo Ledwaba 17 Feb 2025

Propelair: One shade of green

Facilities & Property Management

Propelair: One shade of green

Issued by Propelair SA 13 Feb 2025

Source: SAGovernment/X. SA International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola counters US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's criticisms of South Africa's new land-reform policies.

Land Policy, Reform & Restitution

G20 controversy: Marco Rubio slams SA's property expropriation law

Katja Hamilton 6 Feb 2025

The hidden dangers of the agentic era of AI assistants

Cybersecurity

The hidden dangers of the agentic era of AI assistants

Zaheer Ebrahim 4 Feb 2025

California AG puts AI firms on notice, and we know DeepSeek’s secret

Technology

California AG puts AI firms on notice, and we know DeepSeek’s secret

Lindsey Schutters 29 Jan 2025

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Marketing

Warc's The Multiplier Effect - A CMO’s guide to brand building in the performance era

29 Jan 2025

Media

Press ombud rules on News24’s coverage of Gayton McKenzie’s Olympic jaunt

Ombud Watcher Law 29 Jan 2025