Meals on Wheels SA (MOWCS) has celebrated the graduation of 35 participants from its biodiversity economy programme. In partnership with SANParks and Wabtec SA, the initiative equips youth, ex-offenders and community members with sustainable living skills.

VML South Africa has named Ryan Campher as its new South Africa Data Lead. Previously the agency's Head of Data Strategy, Campher's role now expands to encompass full leadership of the agency's data business — including operations, governance, architecture and revenue responsibility.

Blitong, pap en wors and a braai — we all know that local is lekker, but do you know how to market to local audiences? Saads Abrahams from media update is sharing insights into marketing to Mzansi and understanding South Africa's cultural nuances.

Sanlam has announced that veteran journalist and media trainer Lizeka Mda has joined the independent judging panel of the Sanlam Group Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism.

For World Environment Day, Re.Bag.Re.Use has spotlighted the power of turning waste into worth. The community initiative, based in Hout Bay, brings together 21 women: 15 crocheters and six cutters who repurpose discarded plastic bags into multifunctional items.

APO Group has earned two accolades at the 2025 Davos Communications Awards held in Davos, Switzerland. The group has won a Gold Award for Canon's 'World Unseen' campaign at GITEX Africa and a Bronze Award for the '10 Years of Miraisha' celebration.

Vukawanele, a creative marketing and communications agency, has announced two partnerships — one with The People Potential Institute (TPPI), a consultancy focused on Narrative and Change Management, and another with Asante PowerCRM, a sales-and-marketing Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform.

The One Club for Creativity has opened the call for entries for Young Guns 23, a leading global competition which celebrates international creative professionals age 30 or younger. Entries are open, with the reduced-fee early deadline of Thursday, 14 August, regular deadline of Thursday, 28 August and final deadline of Thursday, 18 September. 

Elouise Kelly, Country Manager at Viu South Africa, says the emerging market streaming playbook should be centred on access, adaptability and relevance. As global streaming subscription growth slows, Africa is emerging as a key growth market. 

5FM has partnered with Redhill School for #RedFest2025. From Friday, 13 to Monday, 16 June, Redhill School will host #RedFest2025 — a celebration of the arts, creativity and community.