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Eco labels in South Africa don’t do the job: how to help customers make informed choices
South Africans want to shop more sustainably, according to research published in the journal Sustainable Development. But most can’t tell which products are environmentally friendly. Some food manufacturers have introduced eco labels – a certification symbol placed on product packaging. This indicates the product meets specific environmental standards set by a third party organisation.
How South African travel patterns are changing in 2025 Original
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies Tourism in South Africa is undergoing a shift and is no longer defined by passive getaways or one-size-fits-all packages. The modern South African traveller is mobile-first, experience-driven, and increasingly values authenticity and flexibility in their journeys. A recent survey conducted by consumer insights agency KLA, in partnership with YouGov Profiles, unpacks this further.
Spark Media provides ad solutions for Pretoria advertisers Original
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies Local media advertisers in the Pretoria area now have access to print advertising solutions spanning the entire local market from Spark Media following the launch of a new partnership between the Caxton and NisMedia groups. Caxton’s regional titles include the nine Pretoria Rekord newspapers (Pretoria Rekord Central, Centurion, East, Far East, North, Mamelodi, Moot, Noweto and West News).
African journalists awarded grants to tackle critical health issues Original
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies The Wits Centre for Journalism (WCJ) has announced the selection of 24 journalists from across Africa who will each be granted R17, 300 to investigate and report on a range of important health issues on the continent. Milestone “These grants are a significant milestone for the African Investigative Journalism Network (AIJN) that we set up last year,” says WCJ director, Dr Dinesh Balliah.
Sampra partners with Fame Week for Muziki Africa Original
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies The South African Music Performance Rights Association (Sampra) has joined forces with upcoming Fame Week Africa's Muziki Africa programme to champion performer rights and reshape Africa's music economy. Muziki Africa puts the spotlight on the music industry and its role in film and television.
5th season of Dreaming in Color podcast spotlights Africa’s visionary leaders Original
The Bridgespan Group’s podcast returns with powerful stories from across the continent, celebrating African innovation, cultural identity, and values-driven leadership. From township changemakers to continent-shaping visionaries, Season 5 of Dreaming in Color is here and shining a spotlight on African brilliance. Powered by The Bridgespan Group, Dreaming in Color is a podcast that elevates the voices and experiences of leaders of colour in the social sector.
Discover the Netflix characters setting 2025 fashion trends Original
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies Netflix character fashion has been gaining major traction online, with styles from hit shows going viral on TikTok, trending on Instagram, and showing up in real-world shopping habits. A recent study by Kaiia analysed online behavior to see which Netflix characters generate the most interest when it comes to style and outfits.
SA’s print media’s moment of reckoning as news consumption shifts to digital platforms Original
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies South Africa’s print media industry has experienced one of its most defining 12-month periods in recent memory, marked by closures, consolidations, and shifting audience behaviour.
CETA rejects Sunday Times misleading report on the purchase of its building Original
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies The Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA) takes note of the latest article on the authority by the Sunday Times (Construction Ceta’s R49 million Building Buy flagged as irregular). CETA is quite dismayed but not surprised at the Sunday Times latest attempt to tarnish its name and that of its CEO.
Marketers make their voices heard, as Agency Scope participation almost quadruples Original
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies For the first time in the decade-long history of Agency Scope in South Africa, participation is on track to surge to a record 710 interviews.
Standard Bank partners with Zoe Modiga in new campaign Original
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies Standard Bank has launched its Keep Growing brand campaign, a compelling expression of its core purpose: 'Africa is our home, we drive her growth'. Screenshot from the advertisement. Source: Supplied.
Game launches its Great Value Instant Noodles range Original
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies Game has expanded its Great Value Private Brand product offering by introducing instant noodles which are available in three flavors: Beef, Chicken and Durban Curry. Instant noodles have become a food source that features in the diets of an increasing number of people around the world, with more than 100 billion servings consumed annually, according to the World Instant Noodle Association.
Ethan Kieffer on building a brand of authenticity in the digital world Original
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies Some content creators chase trends, while others build something that lasts, but for digital fashion and lifestyle creator, Ethan Kieffer, showing up as his real self, online, earned him followers and built a community. With a sharp sense of style, a grounded mindset, and a clear creative vision, Kieffer has built a loyal audience on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
Unwrapping South Africa's chocolate market trends Original
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies With World Chocolate Day having been celebrated annually on 7 July, Eighty20 has collated some market trends and successes in the sector - from top brand consumption to the latest crazes and how it has evolved into the dessert space. The South African chocolate landscape Chocolate is widely consumed in South Africa, with more than half (52%) of adult South Africans having eaten some form of chocolate in the past month.
Cape Malls wins international marketing award Original
Community-led campaign earns top honours at prestigious global award for Liberty Promenade Mall. Liberty Promenade in Mitchells Plain has secured international recognition for marketing excellence, taking home a gold award at the 2025 Solal European Marketing Awards held in Warsaw, Poland last month.
Backpedalling on PPS will devastate scrap metals
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies According to Coega Steels director Amit Saini, South Africa is in no position to play with existing policies that are already ‘only just’ managing to preserve scrap stocks. He warned that backpedalling on export tax or provisions of the price preference system (PPS) would be ‘devastating and create an existential crisis' for mini mills, which rely on the repurposing of scrap in the manufacturing of their product.
Cape Town to spend R71.2bn on energy projects Original
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies The City of Cape Town’s energy focus will be on three projects: streetlighting enhancements, the multi-year refurbishment of the Steenbras power plant and the city’s solar PV programme, as well as continued investment in own-build solar PV plants. The city's mayoral committee member for energy, Xanthea Limberg, outlines the way the energy directorate will spend R71.2bn over the next three years.
Making hair restoration more inclusive Original
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies Hair clinics are striving to make hair restoration more inclusive by developing techniques designed for tightly coiled hair, a texture predominantly found across Southern Africa and beyond.
Transport Evolution Africa 2025 drives green mobility, inclusive trade corridors Original
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies The 12th edition of Transport Evolution Africa (TEA) recently wrapped up at Gallagher Convention Centre, spotlighting critical investments in green fuels, inclusive transport, and cross-border corridor development. The event united more than 4,000 public and private sector leaders from over 20 countries, reaffirming Africa’s growing role as a logistics and trade hub.
Marriott signs deal for first Sheraton in Angola
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies Marriott International will open its first Sheraton Hotels and Resorts property in Angola following the signing of an agreement with the Angola Sovereign Wealth Fund (FSDEA). The new Sheraton Luanda hotel is scheduled to open in early 2026, marking a milestone in Angola’s efforts to grow its tourism and investment sectors.
Proven performance drives investor demand in Pietermaritzburg’s Hesketh Estate
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies Since its launch in 2020, Hesketh Estate has consistently delivered impressive returns, with early phases like Alfa achieving capital growth of over 36% in just five years. Averaging 10 sales per month in its first year, the estate has rapidly built a reputation for secure, high-quality living in one of KwaZulu-Natal’s fastest-growing cities.
Trump tariff bombshell: US-South Africa trade relations hit new low Original
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies US President Donald Trump has confirmed that a sweeping 30% tariff will be imposed on all South African goods entering the United States, effective 1 August 2025. Source: Donald J. Trump/Facebook. The move forms part of Trump’s controversial “Liberation Day” trade package, designed to rebalance America’s global trade relationships.
R1.2bn grant to aid disaster-affected provinces
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies The South African government has allocated R1.2bn to the Disaster Recovery Grant in aid of municipalities affected by recent disasters. Image credit: Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash This decision follows severe snowfall and flooding that occurred earlier this year in the provinces of KwaZulu-Natal, Free State, and the heavily impacted Eastern Cape.
What really matters to recruiters in a CV and online jobseeker profile? Original
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies Job titles, work experience and educational levels rank among the top factors that South African recruiters use to filter CVs from prospective candidates for their vacancies. This is among the key insights to emerge from this month’s Pnet Job Market Trends Report, based on recruiter data from over six million CVs viewed, recommended, or shared every year on Pnet.
Chinese luxury SUV brand Lepas to enter SA market in 2026 Original
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies Chinese carmaker Chery will expand its footprint in South Africa in 2026 with the launch of Lepas, a new premium SUV brand aimed at younger, style-driven consumers. Lepas, which made its global debut at the Beijing Auto Show in April 2025, is positioned as a design-led luxury brand combining advanced technology with expressive styling.
We are in great company! Medihelp turns 120 and celebrates legacy brands in South Africa Original
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies Medihelp isn’t just celebrating 120 years of medical aid – it’s celebrating the incredible company it keeps. As South Africa’s oldest self-administered medical scheme, Medihelp has thrived for over a century, navigating economic upheavals, shifting health trends, and the rapid rise of digital health solutions.
KITE 2025 - supporting industrial growth in manufacturing Original
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies The manufacturing sector in KwaZulu-Natal is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advancements, and the need for more sustainable production methods. To remain competitive, though, businesses in the region must stay informed about the latest industry trends.
MES launches Restoring Dignity campaign for Mandela Month 2025 Original
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies Mould Empower Serve (MES), a leading non-profit organisation with nearly four decades of experience in community upliftment, has launched its Mandela Month 2025 campaign under the theme Restoring Dignity.
Popcorn and Pitch: Entrepreneurs take centre stage in one-of-a-kind business showcase Original
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies Last night, the red carpet was rolled out not for movie stars, but for South Africa’s most promising young entrepreneurs. Popcorn & Pitch<!>, hosted at Ster-Kinekor Mall of Africa, brought together over 350 guests for a high-stakes, high-impact business pitch event where innovation, sustainability, and bold ambition took centre stage.
Disney Africa and Chilliengine, shortlisted for 2025 Mark Award for Comic Con Africa 2024 activation
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies The Walt Disney Company Africa, in collaboration with Chilliengine, has been officially shortlisted for a coveted 2025 Mark Award in recognition of its dynamic Disney+ activation for Agatha All Along at Comic Con Africa 2024. Disney+’s Agatha All Along experience transported Comic Con Africa attendees into the living world of Agatha Harkness. To see the highlights of this experience click here.
Edge Growth wins 2025 Impact Intermediary of the Year Award Original
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies Edge Growth, a specialist in small business development, has been named Impact Intermediary of the Year at the 2025 Africa Impact Investment Awards.
Smart tips for stress-free business trips
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies Business travel, when planned thoughtfully, can be productive and manageable. Whether you're attending conferences, visiting clients, or working across offices, a well-organised trip helps you stay focused on your objectives without unnecessary stress. From working with a trusted travel agency to managing your time effectively, here are a few practical tips to help you make the best of your next work trip.
Location Bank launches mobile-accessible platform
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies Location Bank, a leading martech platform that helps businesses manage their digital presence, has launched a new mobile-accessible version of its platform. Designed specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the solution provides seamless, real-time access to location and reputation management tools through any internet connected mobile device with no app download required.
ANEW Hotels & Resorts adds Halaal-certified meals to nationwide menu Original
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies ANEW Hotels & Resorts is expanding its culinary line-up with the introduction of Halaal-certified meals, available at all ANEW properties. This culinary addition is part of the group’s focus on inclusive hospitality and catering for diverse dietary preferences.
Absa unveils groundbreaking brand TVC exploring AI, identity, and the story behind the numbers
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies In a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, data, and automation, Absa has launched a bold new brand television commercial that redefines the intersection of technology and humanity. Titled The Story Behind the Numbers, the campaign marks the latest expression of Absa’s #WeSeeYourStory – a powerful new brand campaign that builds on the 2024 launched brand repositioning #YourStoryMatters.
The Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference 2025 is around the corner
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies The countdown has begun for the highly anticipated Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference 2025, taking place on 31 July to 1 August 2025 at the Sandton Convention Centre. This premier two-day event is South Africa’s leading platform for advancing inclusive economic growth and transformation.
The hidden secret to a 5-star review: a clean kitchen Original
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies A guest’s experience at your hospitality establishment may begin at reception, but it’s often defined by what arrives on their plate. Whether it’s an excellent room-service burger or an exquisite signature dish, this is where your promises of quality, attention to detail, and exceptional care truly come to life.
The MDDA opens nationwide 2025 grant call for small commercial and community media
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies On Friday, 4 July 2025, the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) opened its call for grant funding applications for 2025/2026. The call for applications will remain open for a four-week period from 4 July to 5 August 2025 for community media projects, including radio, TV and print publications, as well as small commercial print.
LM Relations builds on 12 years of excellence with 3 strategic appointments
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies As LM Relations celebrates 12 years of marketing excellence, the agency welcomes three powerhouse talents poised to elevate its creative, strategic, and operational impact across South Africa and beyond.
Police deployed at health facilities affected by protests
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies The government says it has noted with serious concern the reported incidents where certain groups and communities have blocked foreign nationals from accessing healthcare services at public facilities. Image credit: Nappy on Unsplash Government has called on all communities to uphold the rule of law, respect human dignity, and continue to work together to build a united and inclusive South Africa.
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