5FM has secured three standout nominations in the 2026 Best of Joburg Awards, underscoring the station's growing impact on air, online, on social media and across South Africa's successful events.

As South Africa's creator economy continues its rapid rise, some of the country's brands are increasingly recognising the influence, reach and commercial power of digital creators.

Every August, Women's Month gives people an opportunity to celebrate the women shaping a stronger South Africa. It is also a reminder that some of the country's greatest opportunities for economic participation and entrepreneurship lie in sectors that are often overlooked, including the circular economy.

Every Mandela Day, Hot Cares has set out in pursuit of organisations where a single investment can create a lasting ripple effect. This year, that search has led to the Frida Hartley Shelter in Yeoville.

Venelize de Lange from media update talks to Sony's Suchismita Bhattacharjee about what sustainable marketing means and how businesses can create lasting opportunities for women in visual storytelling.

From trusted newsrooms to trusted voices, authority in media is taking on a new form. Emma Mendes from media update explores why audiences are progressively following people over platforms, and how that shift is reshaping credibility in the digital age.

TBWA — The Disruption Company® has unveiled a new visual identity created by DXD, its global design discipline. 

Tiger Brands has announced that it is accelerating the transition to a lower-emissions logistics network with the introduction of compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks into the Albany bread distribution fleet. 

For a long time, the entertainment industry believed viewers were most interested in stories either from their own backyard or from Hollywood superstars. Anything with subtitles was seen as niche, "arthouse" fare, says Elouise Kelly, Country Manager at Viu South Africa. 

For years, organisations have invested heavily in protecting themselves against cyberattacks and online misinformation. They are now confronting a different challenge, says Thelma Ngoma-Mavhunga, Senior Communications Specialist at Flow Communications.