Ottery based no-fee school, Christel House South Africa has welcomed the release of From Classrooms to Life, a new documentary produced by an award-winning team of international filmmakers that explores how long-term investment in children, families and communities can create pathways to inclusion, opportunity and upward economic mobility.

Matrix Communications Group, a Pan-African integrated marketing and communications group, has announced the launch of its new consultancy practice — a step that aims to position the group at the forefront of strategic business transformation.

Wednesday, 24 June has marked the point where the world surpasses its recommended annual meat intake under the Planetary Health Diet, according to calculations by global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS.

Guided by the philosophy, "I Learn. I Earn. I Teach," the Clover Mama Afrika programme has recently hosted hat-making training in its quest to create sustainable opportunities for women and their communities. The project aims to do this through practical skills development initiatives designed to generate income, foster entrepreneurship and strengthen local economies.

In a display of community solidarity, the Lightshedding Africa Foundation, in collaboration with the Greater Soweto Bikers (GSB) and friends, have distributed essential supplies to over 120 homeless individuals across the inner city.

The Content Creator Awards has extended the entry deadline for the 2026 campaign from Sunday, 28 June to Sunday, 5 July, giving creators an additional week to submit their work.

Ogilvy, in partnership with TikTok Shop, has launched the Live-Fluence League, a live commerce competition in Singapore which has brought together eight social sellers to compete in real time, driving measurable sales for featured brands through a live, trackable leaderboard.

As media channels have multiplied, consumer behaviour has evolved and accountability expectations have grown, South Africa's media industry has been facing a new challenge: ensuring that talent development keeps pace with the realities of modern media planning.

South Africa's FMCG landscape has been undergoing a structural shift and private brands are no longer a side story. They have started becoming central to how retailers compete, how manufacturers allocate production capacity (and shelf space) and how shoppers make decisions under financial pressure.

This World Upcycling Day, Re.Bag.Re.Use has been reflecting on the initiative that began in 2021 and has grown into community initiative involving 21 women who have helped upcycle almost 200 000 bread bags, turning discarded materials into something functional.