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Robyn Campbell takes the helm as communications VP at Publicis Groupe Africa

Marketing & Media

Robyn Campbell takes the helm as communications VP at Publicis Groupe Africa

9 hours

BMW, Unicef open 'first' coding hub at rural KwaZulu-Natal school

Dealers

BMW, Unicef open 'first' coding hub at rural KwaZulu-Natal school

9 hours

Source: © 123rf The African Marketing Confederation (AMC) has launched the Certified Professional Marketer (Africa) designation, a professional programme aimed at equipping marketers with the skills required to address the specific demands of Africa’s diverse business environments

Education

AMC launches Certified Professional Marketer for Africa specific to the continent

9 hours

Source: © LinkedIn Chuma Maqanda, content & community manager at McCann Joburg’s love for the creative started with her love for South African hip hop, culture, and content creation

Women's Month

#WomensMonth | Open Chair's lioness: Chuma Maqanda: "Be brave, even if your knees are shaking"

Danette Breitenbach 10 hours

Public Relations | AI and human touch: Learn to leverage both

PR & Communications

Public Relations | AI and human touch: Learn to leverage both

Aphiwe Faku 10 hours

Prince Buthelezi Mall in Empangeni begins construction

Construction & Engineering

Prince Buthelezi Mall in Empangeni begins construction

12 hours

#WomensMonth: Dorcas Dlamini Mbele on mentorship, empowerment and leading women in hospitality

Tourism

#WomensMonth: Dorcas Dlamini Mbele on mentorship, empowerment and leading women in hospitality

Robin Fredericks 12 hours

Image source: Getty Images

HR Tools & Software

How independent reference validation can combat CV fraud

Jeremy Bossenger 13 hours

Daily Maverick’s The Gathering 2025: Tickets sold out, join online for free

Media

Daily Maverick’s The Gathering 2025: Tickets sold out, join online for free

Issued by Daily Maverick 1 day

AI adoption surges among South Africa’s SMBs

4th Industrial Revolution

AI adoption surges among South Africa’s SMBs

Werner Joubert 1 day

Environment & Natural Resources

South Africa implements stricter rules on offshore ship transfers, raising fines to R2m

1 day

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Travel

FlySafair adds East London, Gqeberha to Lanseria network

1 day

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Property

From Manhattan to the Riviera: the luxury homes that define family legacies

1 day

Source: City of Cape Town. An artist rendering of the proposed social housing development at the “Fruit and Veg” site between Kent and Bloemhof Streets.

Affordable & Social Housing

Cape Town council approves social housing at “Fruit and Veg” site

Matthew Hirsch 1 day

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Labour Law & Unions

90-day countdown for unfair labour claims: Court stops endless disputes

Bradley Workman-Davies 22 Aug 2025

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Primary & Secondary Education

Deadline for 2026 online application period for Grade 1 and 8 looms

22 Aug 2025

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Agro-processing

New survey gives a voice to SA’s red meat industry

22 Aug 2025

Tourism

New interim team appointed to lead SA Tourism

22 Aug 2025

Family Law

Who gets the house when the honeymoon is over?

22 Aug 2025

2026 enrolment now open

Primary & Secondary Education

2026 enrolment now open

Issued by Saving Grace Education 9 hours

School placement pressures drive families to choose online homeschooling

Primary & Secondary Education

School placement pressures drive families to choose online homeschooling

Issued by Saving Grace Education 1 day

Lili Nupen, director and co-founder at NSDV Law

Law Practice

#WomensMonth: Don’t wait for permission; don’t shrink to fit - Lili Nupen, NSDV Law

Shan Radcliffe 21 Aug 2025

A new benchmark in the global green economy that opens REC markets for SA Inc

Office Property

A new benchmark in the global green economy that opens REC markets for SA Inc

Issued by Catchwords 21 Aug 2025

Innovator Trust Pinnacle Award recipient, Nomphomelelo Mahlangu on voice, vision and visibility

Awards

Innovator Trust Pinnacle Award recipient, Nomphomelelo Mahlangu on voice, vision and visibility

Issued by The Innovator Trust 21 Aug 2025

Why small businesses can’t afford to overlook employee wellbeing

SMEs

Why small businesses can’t afford to overlook employee wellbeing

Issued by Sonja Smith Elite Funeral Group 21 Aug 2025

Image credit: Iwisa No. 1

ESG & Sustainability

Boost for community heroes: Iwisa No. 1 raises 2025 competition prize to R400,000

21 Aug 2025

Jessica Babsy, senior art director at VML South Africa, was living the dream when she earned a Young Lions Pass to the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity through the Open Chair community. Source: Supplied.

Women's Month

#WomensMonth | Open Chair's lioness: Jessica Babsy - I carry the stories of Cannes women with me

Jessica Babsy 21 Aug 2025

Renewable energy skills drive opens doors for young township entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurship

Renewable energy skills drive opens doors for young township entrepreneurs

20 Aug 2025

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Property Development

City of Cape Town clarifies plans for Three Anchor Bay site

Katja Hamilton 20 Aug 2025

#WomensMonth: Rochelle de Paiva steps up as vice president of communications at Anglo American

Women's Month

#WomensMonth: Rochelle de Paiva steps up as vice president of communications at Anglo American

Karabo Ledwaba 20 Aug 2025

The Township Marketing Podcast: Stories and strategies for marketing success in kasi commerce

Podcasts

The Township Marketing Podcast: Stories and strategies for marketing success in kasi commerce

Issued by Rogerwilco 20 Aug 2025

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Environment & Natural Resources

#WomensMonth: Ener-G-Africa’s Louise Williamson on why people are central to conservation

Maroefah Smith 21 Aug 2025

The Lead Creative: Unpacking Cannes 2025 with Xolisa Dyeshana and Saf Sindhi

The Lead Creative

The Lead Creative: Unpacking Cannes 2025 with Xolisa Dyeshana and Saf Sindhi

20 Aug 2025

Tourism leaders call for ESG reform to reflect Southern Africa realities

Tourism

Tourism leaders call for ESG reform to reflect Southern Africa realities

19 Aug 2025

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Construction & Engineering

Women lead in Construction at ERWIC Awards

19 Aug 2025

Circular Economy & Waste Management

The global plastics treaty process has fallen flat. Here’s what went wrong, and how you can help

Melanie MacGregor 20 Aug 2025

Calm restored at Maponya Mall

Retail

Calm restored at Maponya Mall

19 Aug 2025

Image credit: Damian Patkowski on Unsplash

Climate Change

African universities urged to spearhead climate research

19 Aug 2025

Source: Supplied. Surette Drew, a senior equity trader at Prescient Securities.

Finance

#WomensMonth: Lessons from seasoned equity trader Surette Drew

Katja Hamilton 19 Aug 2025

Entries open for Capegate Shopping Centre's 2025 Braai Challenge

Exhibitions & Events

Entries open for Capegate Shopping Centre's 2025 Braai Challenge

18 Aug 2025

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Finance

Sars battles R513bn tax debt with tougher enforcement and tech-driven strategies

18 Aug 2025

DNTF funding applications for SME publishers opens 25 August

Media

DNTF funding applications for SME publishers opens 25 August

18 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: Supplied. Participants at the kick-off meeting of the RASME Project in Namibia.

Banking

AfDB launches RASME for Namibia project management

18 Aug 2025

#WomensMonth: Tasneem Lorgat on leading marketing at Toyota SA

Dealers

#WomensMonth: Tasneem Lorgat on leading marketing at Toyota SA

Imran Salie 18 Aug 2025

Halo, art director, Mariam Mohamed is reminded that storytelling is one of the most human things we do (Image supplied)

Women's Month

#WomensMonth | Open Chair's lioness: Mariam Mohamed - Storytelling is one of the most human things we do

Danette Breitenbach 18 Aug 2025

Chantelle dos Santos, a freelance creative director, advises women who want to enter the industry to trust their gut and keep showing up (Image supplied)

Women's Month

#WomensMonth | Open Chair's lioness: Chantelle dos Santos - Trust your gut and keep showing up

Danette Breitenbach 19 Aug 2025

#WomensMonth | Rapt’s Genevieve van Vuuren: Courage driven by curiosity

Women's Month

#WomensMonth | Rapt’s Genevieve van Vuuren: Courage driven by curiosity

Danette Breitenbach 18 Aug 2025

Source: . The Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) comprises a system of several large dams and tunnels throughout Lesotho, which delivers water to the Gauteng region of South Africa via the Vaal River System. It is the largest water transfer scheme in Africa.

Finance

Ninety One's infrastructure credit fund hits R2bn, boosting South Africa's growth path

18 Aug 2025