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As South Africa’s creator economy continues its rapid rise, some of the country’s biggest brands are increasingly recognising the influence, reach and commercial power of digital creators. The latest sign of that momentum comes from the Content Creator Awards, which has announced an impressive line-up of partners for its 2026 edition, showcasing the growing role …
Cape Town, South Africa – Hyperclear Tech Group’s ICT manager, Al-Ridhaa Khan, says the OpenAI and Hugging Face incident shows that responsible AI must govern not only what a model says, but also what it can see, reach and do. “At first glance, the OpenAI and Hugging Face security incident reads like a story about …
Johannesburg, South Africa – Hospital groups running SAP ECC6 face a deadline that has so far been treated as an IT issue, but the bigger risk lies in records governance, according to Brad Dallas, Managing Director of Metrofile. Mainstream maintenance for SAP ECC6 ends 31 December 2026 for organisations on earlier enhancement packs, and 31 …
Nottingham Road, KZN, South Africa: Livestock farmers who have kept careful vaccination records in a notebook for years may find they can no longer issue proof of vaccination from them. The control measures relating to outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease, published in Government Gazette 54972 on 8 July 2026 under section 9(1) of the Animal Diseases …
Why crisis readiness has become the defining test of corporate resilience in Africa – By Oti Egwu Every executive I speak with across Africa agrees that a crisis could strike their organization. Far fewer can tell me what would happen in the first sixty minutes if it did: who speaks, what they say, on whose …
The success of the inaugural Renishaw Solstice Race has created a lasting legacy beyond the finish line. The event, held on 20 June 2026 at Crocworld Conservation & Adventure Centre within Renishaw Coastal Precinct, brought hundreds of athletes to this stunning Scottburgh trail adventure. Together with the event host, Scottburgh Cycling Club, title sponsor Renishaw …
Scottburgh’s Crocworld Adventure & Conservation Centre welcomed some of KZN’s best runners on Saturday, 25 July, hosting the Ugu Cross Country Championships. The event showcased the exceptional athletic talent while highlighting Crocworld’s growing status as one of the KZN South Coast’s premier outdoor adventure destinations. “It was a great day, and it was a joy …
Toughness is inherent to all South Africans and South Africans know what’s needed when there’s tough to be done. The Toyota Hilux has become ingrained in communities’ everyday lives and is a testament to the toughness, reliability, strength, and grit that see South Africans rise above their challenges. Inspired by everyday South Africans, Publicis Groupe …
Durban, South Africa – The eThekwini Shisanyama Festival returns for its second edition on 26 September 2026, with Amapiano heavyweight Kelvin Momo headlining the Heritage Month celebration at Berea Rovers in Durban. The festival brings together food entrepreneurs, music lovers and communities from across KwaZulu-Natal for a celebration of music, culture and authentic South African …
Jacaranda FM is thrilled to announce the appointment of Karabo Peter as the new sports presenter for its award-winning afternoon drive show ‘The Drive with Rob & Roz’. Karabo will join Rozanne McKenzie and Rob Forbes on the popular drive show every weekday between 16:00 and 19:00, with her first broadcast set for Monday, 3 August 2026. …
South African brand and communications agency Penquin has been appointed by award-winning premium gin brand Ginologist, marking another significant addition to the agency’s growing portfolio of iconic South African brands and further strengthening its presence in the food, beverage and lifestyle sector. The partnership will see Penquin support Ginologist’s next phase of growth, helping to …
Jacaranda FM, now supported by First For Women, is proud to announce the return of its flagship women’s entrepreneurship campaign, Her Perfect Pitch, for a fifth consecutive year. The campaign returns to shine a spotlight on the women who are building businesses, creating opportunities and making a difference in their communities. Rooted in Jacaranda FM’s …
Warranty Extender offers South African car owners a simple way to extend their vehicle’s service plan once the factory cover runs out — with fixed monthly premiums, four scheduled services, and no surprises. Western Cape — For most South African car owners, the day the factory service plan expires is the day motoring gets expensive. …
Seventy years ago, more than 20,000 South African women marched to the Union Buildings, united by courage, conviction and hope for a better future. Their actions on 9 August 1956 became a defining moment in our history. They showed what can happen when women stand together, use their voices and reject the limits placed on …
Publicis Groupe Africa has appointed Jarred Trembath as Head of Influential, Sub-Saharan Africa, to lead the growth and evolution of the group’s integrated creator marketing capability across the region. Trembath brings 15 years of EMEA experience in paid media, performance marketing, creator marketing and leadership and continues to lead the group’s Performance B2B and Affiliate …
FORDSBURG, South Africa — Rio Perfumes is drawing attention to its online fragrance specials offering as the South African retailer continues to position convenience, broad product choice and regional fulfillment as part of its customer proposition. The company’s current ON SALE collection presents discounted fragrance and beauty items across a wide range of brands, while …
One of New Zealand’s most respected rugby journalists, Jamie Wall, returns to Cape Talk’s The Business of Entertainment with Martin Myers on Thursday, 6 August, at 9pm as South Africa and New Zealand prepare to renew what many regard as the greatest rivalry in world rugby. Wall who is travelling with the All Blacks as …
Entries for the 2026 Boxer Super Run Durban will open on Thursday, 06 August 2026, with event organisers announcing exciting news: the event’s capacity has been increased from 5000 to 7000 participants, allowing even more runners to be part of the action in 2026. Launched in 2023, the Boxer Super Run has quickly become one …
The Remarkable Woman Celebrates a Decade of Impact with 10th Anniversary Gala and the Launch of The Legacy Circle Johannesburg, South Africa – A decade of celebrating extraordinary women, amplifying authentic stories and creating spaces where female excellence is recognised will culminate in a landmark celebration as The Remarkable Woman commemorates its 10th Anniversary on …
As August 2026 winds down and the final weeks of summer slip away, Global Fitness wants shoppers to look past the warm evenings and picture the shorter, colder days ahead, when heading out for a run loses its appeal and cardio moves indoors. Based in Gardena, California, and selling new, refurbished, and used gym equipment …
Spring’s arrival in Johannesburg has a way of nudging people toward change, and for a rising number of city dwellers, that change begins with the search for somewhere better to live — a home that balances comfort with a price they can actually manage. The Johannesburg Housing Company, better known as JHC, is seizing the …
With winter loosening its grip and spring on the horizon, Hair Clinic International is urging anyone who watched their hair thin or develop bald spots during the cold season to dig into the real reason why. A hair restoration hair clinic backed by over thirty years of research and development, the company has just moved …
MyPR’s main mission is to serve South Africa and then Africa. It goes to show, then, that if visitor numbers to MyPR are significantly higher from countries outside of Africa that we probably failed in our mission. But, we didn’t. 30% of our traffic from 169 countries comes from Africa. 26.7% of our traffic comes …
The Student Project Fund initiative empowers the next generation of engineers by supporting hands-on innovation, experimentation and problem-solving RS South Africa, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a leading MRO products and services provider for industrial customers, has announced the winners of the 2026 Student Project Fund, an initiative designed to empower …