System1 and Effie, have published a new book, The Creative Dividend, that has aimed to bring together large-scale creative measurement and effectiveness case evidence to demonstrate how creativity and media work best together.

Venelize de Lange from media update unpacks how South African freelancers can navigate pricing in 2026, by looking at updated benchmarks, common mistakes and practical strategies for setting sustainable rates.

For 17 years, Creative Week has been an annual gathering for the advertising and design industries to come together and celebrate the creative excellence showcased in three of The One Club's global awards shows — The One Show, Art Directors Club ADC Annual Awards and Young Ones Student Awards — and discuss the latest AI creative trends and issues.

Jacaranda FM's Good Morning Angels initiative has raised over R4-million in assistance for flood-stricken communities in Limpopo and Mpumalanga, which form a part of Jacaranda FM's broadcast footprint spanning four provinces. This followed a week of torrential rains that claimed at least 37 lives and displaced thousands.

2026 has marked a milestone in the Free State, Northern Cape, North West and Southern Gauteng. OFM, a commercial radio station in the region, has celebrated 40 years of broadcasting, aimed at reinforcing its legacy as the "Sound of Central South Africa".

Venelize de Lange from media update looks at the rise of positive education reporting in South Africa, and why success-driven reporting is resonating and driving engagement with audiences.

Cotlands is inviting corporates, individuals and running communities to take part in a fun race on Saturday, 14 March at the Johannesburg Zoo, in support of early childhood development for thousands of young, vulnerable children who don't have access to any early learning programme and need a strong start to their learning journeys.

PRCA Africa has announced the appointment of three new members to its Sustainability Committee: Adam Hunter, Managing Director of Hook, Line & Sinker; Kirtanya Maharaj, Manager of WWF-SASSI (Southern African Sustainable Seafood Initiative) at the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF South Africa); and Nabiella de Beer, Head of PR at Havas Red (part of Havas PR South Africa).

The organisers of the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon (TTOM) have announced Cipla as the official Recovery Partner, beginning a three-year partnership in 2026.

Mondelez International has been recognised by the Top Employers Institute as one of Africa's leading employers for the sixth consecutive year, achieving rankings across markets in the 2026 Top Employers Awards.