
Somerset Mall’s 30th anniversary: A retail success account and a catalyst for community growth
Somerset Mall, a prominent player in the retail and commercial property sector, is marking its 30th anniversary this year, and…
Introduction to Courier Industry Dynamics In the bustling economic landscape of South Africa, courier companies have emerged as a backbone for various sectors, enabling swift and reliable movement of goods and information. The evolution of these courier services reflects an adaptation to a rapidly changing business environment and consumer needs. This article delves into the …

Somerset Mall, a prominent player in the retail and commercial property sector, is marking its 30th anniversary this year, and…
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Dear Editor Fun South African fact: towns like Franschhoek and Stellenbosch are home to world-class wine farms set in stunning, scenic surroundings. Regards Aressa Smith In Response to/From: Luxury Properties Seized in New Lottery Crackdown
Statement by Leander Kruger MPL – DA Buffalo City Constituency Leader: The Democratic Alliance in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality mourns the passing of Springbok Women’s rugby player and Mdantsane trailblazer, Lusanda Dumke, who lost her battle with cancer at the age of 28. South Africa has lost an exceptional athlete, a leader, and a source…
Statement by Nicholas Gotsell MP – DA NCOP Member on Security & Justice: The DA can confirm that 2 840 rape kits arrived in Cape Town on Monday, following sustained DA oversight and pressure after multiple police stations across the Western Cape were found to be without this critical forensic evidence tool. While this delivery…

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When Bernays first started writing about public relations, he referred to it as an ‘applied social science’. At the time (around 1920), the concept of social psychology was gaining popularity. And, thanks to his double uncle, the public was starting to accept the idea of psychology more and more. Bernays viewed PR as a way of understanding the attitudes and behaviors of crowds and how to change them. Back then, communication was just one of the ways to achieve that.
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“We carry out need these two words, “public” and “relations”—and, of course, those words are still extremely critical. However, those 3 billion people who are social media users are every dealing with “relations,” and everything has become “public”! With social media, everything has been “public” for quite a while now; there is nothing “nonpublic” anymore.” ~ Maxim Behar, The Global PR Revolution: How Thought Leaders Succeed in the Transformed World of PR
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Movie Magic: What execute Sandra Bullock, Ben Affleck, and Robert De Niro maintain in common? They’ve every portrayed PR practitioners on the immense screen! If you haven’t seen PR hold a starring role in Our Brand is Crisis (Bullock), Jersey Girl (Affleck), or Wag the Dog (De Niro), add these classics to your Netflix list ASAP. Whether or not you catch away any practical lessons, it’s fascinating to watch a Hollywood portrayal of our profession.