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AdHive Group introduces the Honeycomb: A smarter model for modern marketing Original
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies Subscribe to daily business and company news across 19 industries Marketing today is more complex than ever before. Brands operate across multiple platforms, technologies and data systems, while audiences move fluidly between social media, digital media, search, content and commerce. In this environment, marketing often becomes fragmented, with strategy, creative and media operating in separate silos.
Rawson gives away a R2m luxury apartment Original
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies Subscribe to daily business and company news across 19 industries When the Rawson Property Group launched its national “Win a R2m luxury apartment” competition, the goal was clear: reward real estate clients with something that could genuinely change a life. The Landing I Artist impression of unit interior and exterior of the building. That life-changing moment became reality for Nomsa Mabhena.
South Africa's Pebble Bed Modular Reactor set for a comeback
More... 2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies The Minister of Electricity and Energy, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, said that South Africa expects to lift the care and maintenance status of its Pebble Bed Modular Reactor (PBMR) by the first quarter of next year or even earlier.
Why your property should mirror the life you're yet to live Original
More... 2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies Savvy property buyers look beyond their immediate needs, says Arnold Maritz of Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty, warning that short-term wish lists can obscure long-term investment potential. “The perfect commute, the just-enough bedrooms, the cosy kitchen for now. It’s a snapshot in time.
Why Sandton City's Diamond Walk is Africa's ultimate luxury shopping destination
More... 2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies Thousands of people travel to Johannesburg for one reason alone, to shop at the Diamond Walk at Sandton City. This stretch of pure indulgence has become the ultimate destination for luxury on the African continent, drawing both international visitors and local fashion devotees, who know they do not need to leave Africa to shop the world’s most prestigious brands.
Galliova Awards: Excellence in food and health media Original
More... 2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies The Galliova Awards celebrate excellence in food and health media in South Africa and this year saw Christi Nortier win the Galliova Food Writer Award for the second year in a row. The Galliova Awards celebrate excellence in food and health media in South Africa.
Stay, save, smile – It’s Summer on your terms! - City Lodge Hotels Original
More... 2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies Summer and that long-awaited break is calling! Whether it’s the coast, bush, or bright city lights, there’s one big question: Where to stay? “Free” accommodation at friends and family often comes with hidden T&Cs, a lumpy couch, and Gogo’s raised eyebrow at that new tattoo. This summer, do it on your terms by booking at City Lodge Hotels for discounted rates, no hidden clauses, and all the comfort you deserve.
Inside Converge Africa 2026: How Africa’s digital leaders are designing the future of commerce
More... 2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies As Africa’s digital economy moves toward seamless, borderless transactions, Converge Africa 2026 is setting the agenda for the leaders shaping that transformation. Returning to the CTICC in Cape Town from 4–6 May 2026, the event represents more than a conference; it is the strategic intersection of commerce, technology and innovation for the continent’s fastest-growing sector.
Good Practice Awards 2025 to honour innovation in the wholesale and retail sector Original
More... 2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies The Wholesale & Retail Sector Education & Training Authority (W&RSETA) has announced the return of its Good Practice Awards (GPAs) for 2025 — a flagship industry celebration honouring organisations, institutions, and individuals who demonstrate excellence, innovation, and measurable impact in skills development across the wholesale and retail sector.
EXCLUSIVE: AdForum Worldwide Summit Day 1 from Johanna McDowell Original
More... 2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies Johanna McDowell, founder and CEO of IAS and partner for Scopen Africa, reports back on day 1 of the AdForum Worldwide Summit. Source: © Which School Adviso Which School Advisor Johanna McDowell, founder and CEO of IAS and partner for Scopen Africa, reports back from the AdForum Worldwide Summit The Summit is taking place in London from 20 to 23 October 2025.
Spur’s 58th birthday: A celebration of joy for thousands of South African children Original
More... 2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies On 22 October 2025, South Africa will celebrate not just the 58th birthday of Spur, but a remarkable and heartwarming national movement dedicated to spreading joy far and wide.
Dentsu Creative’s Michelle Marais shortlisted for Next Creative Leaders 2025 Original
More... 2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies Dentsu Creative South Africa proudly celebrates Michelle Marais, creative director, for being shortlisted in the prestigious Next Creative Leaders (NCL) 2025 competition. This is a global platform recognising rising women and non-binary and trans creative leaders who are shaping the future of the industry.
Rhodes launches new limited edition Summer 100% juice range Original
More... 2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies Rhodes launches new limited edition Summer 100% juice range. Made from 100% fruit juice with no added sugar or preservatives, this seasonal collection celebrates pure, refreshing flavour — available for a limited time only. Packaged in convenient 1l cartons, the new Rhodes Quality Summer Juices are designed to fit seamlessly into South African lifestyles — easy to chill, share, or enjoy on the go.
Woolworths Taste triumphs in New York Original
More... 2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies Woolworths Taste earned top honours at the 2025 Eddie & Ozzie Awards in New York City, bagging three prestigious awards for digital innovation and editorial excellence.
Art conversations with Aimee Kruger, artist, art curator and gallery owner Original
More... 2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies When it comes to art, every brushstroke, smudge, and mark tells a story — but not always the one you expect. Aimee Kruger, artist, art curator and gallery owner. Image supplied “Reading” a painting isn’t about spotting a technique; it’s about noticing the whispers: the mood, the rhythm, the artist’s quiet obsessions. The question isn’t what is this a painting of? but what is this painting making me feel?
Publicis Groupe Africa named Network of the Year at the African Cristal Awards for the second consecutive year Original
More... 2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies Publicis Groupe Africa has once again been named Network of the Year at the African Cristal Awards 2025, marking its second consecutive win and reaffirming its leadership in creativity and effectiveness across the continent.
The New York Times set to introduce vertical video tab Original
More... 2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies The New York Times has launched a new Watch tab in its main app, introducing a dedicated space for vertical video and marking a major step in the publication’s move toward visual storytelling.
FreshStop Oaklands ranked among the Top 12 Best Foodvenience Stores in the World Original
More... 2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies FreshStop Oaklands, located in Johannesburg, has been named among the Top 12 Best Foodvenience Stores in the World at the 2025 International Convenience Retail Awards. This proudly South African store, part of the FreshStop group of convenience stores at Astron Energy forecourts, is flying the national flag on the global stage - and now it’s up to South Africans to help bring the title home.
New ChatGPT web browser launches to take on Chrome Original
More... 2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies OpenAI has officially entered the browser market with the launch of ChatGPT Atlas, a new AI-powered web browser that integrates ChatGPT directly into the browsing experience. The company says the move marks a major step in reimagining how people navigate, interact with and use the internet. Atlas is available now for macOS users worldwide, with versions for Windows, iOS and Android expected soon.
US tariffs drive strategy shifts at inaugural African Boating Conference Original
More... 2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies The inaugural African Boating Conference highlighted the challenges and opportunities that US tariffs present for South Africa’s leisure marine sector. The two-day event at the V&A Waterfront brought together boat-builders, maritime media, and other local and international stakeholders.
Meet South Africa's best-dressed team: Mphela & Associates Attorneys win the 2025 Imagemakers Award Original
More... 2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies Pretoria’s Mphela & Associates Attorneys has been named South Africa’s Best-Dressed Team 2025, taking home R100,000 worth of corporate clothing from Imagemakers one of the country’s leading corporate clothing suppliers in South Africa. Some teams simply radiate confidence the moment they walk into a room. Mphela & Associates has that quiet assurance that says, we take pride in what we do, and we dress the part.
Tseliso Rangaka among One Show 2026 jury presidents Original
More... Accenture Song's chief creative officer Tseliso Rangaka is confirmed to be one of the Jury Presidents for The One Show 2026. Rangaka will be leading the Interactive, Online & Mobile discipline. Tseliso Rangaka is the only African Jury President. Source: Supplied. These esteemed creatives will lead judging for each discipline, and have a vote on the work.
SA farmers urged to embrace offshore opportunities for growth Original
More... 2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies South Africa’s agricultural export market continues to grow, cementing the country’s position as a major player globally. In Q1 2025, exports reached $3.36bn, a 10% increase from the same period in 2024. Exports to the United States alone surged 26% in Q2, despite tariff challenges, reaching $161m. Source: Mirko_Fabian via Pixabay These figures illustrate the opportunities and complexities of modern farming.
SA farmers urged to embrace offshore opportunities for growth
More... 2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies South Africa’s agricultural export market continues to grow, cementing the country’s position as a major player globally. In Q1 2025, exports reached $3.36bn, a 10% increase from the same period in 2024. Exports to the United States alone surged 26% in Q2, despite tariff challenges, reaching $161m. Source: Mirko_Fabian via Pixabay These figures illustrate the opportunities and complexities of modern farming.
Arts leaders demand urgent government intervention to protect SA's creative sector Original
More... 2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies Arts leaders gathered at Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees in Stellenbosch have issued an urgent call to protect South Africa's creative sector amid growing funding uncertainty and a lack of clear policy direction. The Jobs Fund's Senior Technical Advisor and Team Leader, Lionel Kunene, speaks at the Toyota Woordfees discussion about the Festival Enterprise Catalyst.
AutoTrader Intelligence redefines the way South Africans buy and sell cars
More... 2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies A quiet revolution is unfolding in car shopping, as AutoTrader blends human insight with AI to make every decision simpler and smarter. A quiet revolution is unfolding in car buying and selling, as AutoTrader blends human insight with AI to make every decision simpler and smarter - for both buyers and dealers.
VML's new-look exco, with 2 significant appointments
More... 2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies VML South Africa has appointed Danelle Stiles chief operating officer and Insaaf Khan chief client officer. VML South Africa has appointed Danelle Stiles (left) as chief operating officer and Insaaf Khan (right) as chief client officer (Image supplied, composite: Bizcommunity © Lesley Svenson) Both Stiles and Khan are longstanding members of the VML South Africa leadership team.
What K-pop Demon Hunters can teach marketers about cultural connection Original
More... 2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies With Kpop Demon Hunters now Netflix’s most-watched series, marketers are getting a front-row seat to a cultural shift. The anime’s viral success shows that modern audiences crave belonging — and that true influence is found through connection, not controlled.
VML's new-look exco, with 2 significant appointments
More... 2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies VML South Africa has appointed Danelle Stiles chief operating officer and Insaaf Khan chief client officer. VML South Africa has appointed Danelle Stiles (left) as chief operating officer and Insaaf Khan (right) as chief client officer (Image supplied, composite: Bizcommunity © Lesley Svenson) Both Stiles and Khan are longstanding members of the VML South Africa leadership team.
What if graduating job-ready isn’t enough?
More... 2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies Discover how Richfield goes beyond job-ready to prepare students with the real-world skills, global credentials, and confidence to thrive in work, life, and everything in between. For many students, the goal of higher education is clear: get a qualification, get a job. But today, a qualification is no longer a guarantee. Industries are changing, workplaces are evolving, and careers aren’t built the way they used to be.
What if graduating job-ready isn’t enough?
More... 2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies Discover how Richfield goes beyond job-ready to prepare students with the real-world skills, global credentials, and confidence to thrive in work, life, and everything in between. For many students, the goal of higher education is clear: get a qualification, get a job. But today, a qualification is no longer a guarantee. Industries are changing, workplaces are evolving, and careers aren’t built the way they used to be.
What if graduating job-ready isn’t enough?
More... 2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies Discover how Richfield goes beyond job-ready to prepare students with the real-world skills, global credentials, and confidence to thrive in work, life, and everything in between. For many students, the goal of higher education is clear: get a qualification, get a job. But today, a qualification is no longer a guarantee. Industries are changing, workplaces are evolving, and careers aren’t built the way they used to be.
What if graduating job-ready isn’t enough?
More... 2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies Discover how Richfield goes beyond job-ready to prepare students with the real-world skills, global credentials, and confidence to thrive in work, life, and everything in between. For many students, the goal of higher education is clear: get a qualification, get a job. But today, a qualification is no longer a guarantee. Industries are changing, workplaces are evolving, and careers aren’t built the way they used to be.
Labour Court restraint of trade ruling hinges on time and territory
More... 2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies The Labour Court’s judgment in HR & Skills Market v Strydom & Another (Strydom case) is a tidy reminder of first principles. A restraint must be balanced against an individual’s constitutional right to practise a profession and to work. It must be reasonable, clear and no broader than necessary to protect a genuine proprietary interest. If you say a restraint is unreasonable, you carry the onus of proving it.
Labour Court restraint of trade ruling hinges on time and territory
More... 2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies The Labour Court’s judgment in HR & Skills Market v Strydom & Another (Strydom case) is a tidy reminder of first principles. A restraint must be balanced against an individual’s constitutional right to practise a profession and to work. It must be reasonable, clear and no broader than necessary to protect a genuine proprietary interest. If you say a restraint is unreasonable, you carry the onus of proving it.
Labour Court restraint of trade ruling hinges on time and territory
More... 2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies The Labour Court’s judgment in HR & Skills Market v Strydom & Another (Strydom case) is a tidy reminder of first principles. A restraint must be balanced against an individual’s constitutional right to practise a profession and to work. It must be reasonable, clear and no broader than necessary to protect a genuine proprietary interest. If you say a restraint is unreasonable, you carry the onus of proving it.
Labour Court restraint of trade ruling hinges on time and territory
More... 2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies The Labour Court’s judgment in HR & Skills Market v Strydom & Another (Strydom case) is a tidy reminder of first principles. A restraint must be balanced against an individual’s constitutional right to practise a profession and to work. It must be reasonable, clear and no broader than necessary to protect a genuine proprietary interest. If you say a restraint is unreasonable, you carry the onus of proving it.
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