The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) and partners have announced a hybrid seminar to officially launch the 2025 Engaged Research Conference and Science Diplomacy Summer School. The launch has been held at the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), Boardroom 1, on Tuesday, 26 August.

In its continued commitment to ensure the highest standards of fairness, transparency and relevance of its judging process, the Telkom Radio Awards has appointed Grant Nash as Head Judge for its 15^th edition.

The National Heritage Council of South Africa (NHC) has announced that they will host the 2025 Women in Heritage event on Friday, 29 August 2025, in Stemford Hill, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, under the theme: Honouring her legacy, Women Shaping Our Heritage Future.

The role of emotion in public relations and marketing is a complex one. As a result, many brands avoid it altogether, preferring to stick to professional, detached messaging that signals competence and credibility, nothing more, says Nicole Mirkin, Founder & CEO of Omnia Strategic Counsel.

Avatar has announced the appointment of Nash Koosialee as its new managing partner, effective from the beginning of August 2025. Koosialee has more than 20 years of experience leading integrated marketing and communications for some of South Africa's most prominent brands.

Foskor, one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of phosphate-based fertilisers, has launched a new initiative to support agricultural education in South Africa.

Kumba Iron Ore has launched a maternity Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) initiative, becoming the first mining company to develop specialised safety apparel designed specifically for expecting mothers.

International bank and wealth manager, Investec, has announced professional footballer and Bafana Bafana midfielder, Teboho Mokoena, as its new ambassador.

MotionAds, South Africa's delivery bike advertising platform, has unlocked more than R20-million in supplementary advertising income for independent delivery drivers in just six years. This milestone, has nearly tripled campaign growth since 2022, and aimed to cement MotionAds' position as one of the country's fastest-growing media companies.

A new chapter in South Africa's entrepreneurial story has opened today with the launch of the Regenesys School of Entrepreneurship in Sandton. Positioned as a hub for innovation and growth, the school aims to bring entrepreneurs, corporates, funders and mentors under one roof to strengthen Africa's entrepreneurial ecosystem.