Chappies has announced Khuliso Mudau as its new Brand Ambassador, bringing together one of South Africa's brands with one of the country's  football talents. 

For years, communicators have been told that data is the answer. Measure, track and monitor more. Today, thanks to advances in technology and the rapid adoption of AI, we have access to more information than ever before, says Wynand Coetzer, Head of Strategy at Razor PR.

Time Out South Africa has announced Rory Petzer as its new Culture Connector covering sport. The collaboration brings together Petzer's passion for sport and his ability to find humour in everyday South African life. 

The Temba Bavuma Foundation has partnered with KFC to expand the FHS Lunchbox Project, a nutrition initiative run by the Frida Hartley Shelter (FHS) that currently provides around 200 meals a day to vulnerable schoolchildren in Yeoville.

This September, Rodney Trudgeon marks 50 years in broadcasting, a career that has included senior roles and presenting positions at the SABC, Classic FM and Fine Music Radio. 

The Content Creator Awards, sponsored by Samsung, are taking their commitment to growing South Africa's creator economy beyond the annual celebration with the introduction of two free Creator Labs designed to educate, connect and equip creators with practical skills for building sustainable careers in the industry.

Digital advertising gets more crowded as Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) keeps growing into a flexible and measurable medium. Venelize de Lange from media update talks to Remi du Preez about what marketers misunderstand about outdoor advertising and how to use it more strategically. 

Good Hope FM has announced the launch of the 2026 Warrior Woman Awards during a live broadcast and event at the SABC's Sea Point studios. It's a celebration of women who are putting in the work to build a better city, province, and nation.

In recognition of 50 years of design, branding, and communications leadership, Apple has been selected as the first brand to be inducted into The One Club for Creativity's newly established Brand Hall of Fame, part of the global Creative Hall of Fame.

South African news creators are drawing audience attention on par with traditional outlets. Venelize de Lange from media update looks at how independent creators are rivalling legacy media for reach and whether the industry's fears around algorithms and misinformation hold up locally.