South African youth radio station, 5FM, and Balwin Properties have announved that it is preparing to transform 2026 into a year of fitness, community and life-changing opportunity with the return of the Balwin Run Series, brought by 5FM, offering the chance to win a furnished apartment.

Effie South Africa has issued the call for entries for the 2026 Effie Awards South Africa, inviting agency and client partner teams to put forward the work that has delivered measurable impact in the market.

The world of SEO is shifting fast. With generative AI and LLMs now helping people get answers, content creators and businesses need to focus on clarity, usefulness and real human experiences. The future won't belong to the most keyword-filled pages, but to the most meaningful ones, says Nirav Dave, Co-Founder and Partner at
Capsicum Mediaworks.

The Mdzananda Animal Clinic and Shelter in Khayelitsha is urgently appealing to the public to open their homes and adopt a dog or cat, as the small shelter has reached full capacity and can no longer safely accommodate more animals.

Does a billboard actually make people walk into a store and spend money? The latest footfall data says yes — and the right DOOH in the right place can move feet faster than you think, says Ruchelle Mouton, Chief Marketing Officer at Glynt (Parent Company to Tractor Outdoor).

Venelize de Lange from media update unpacks how SA's record agricultural exports (despite declining US demand) highlight the importance of adaptive strategy, audience insight and diversified market positioning.

Independent South African media agency Juno has been recognised as the Leading Media Agency for Overall Client Satisfaction, following extensive research conducted by global agency research consultancy SCOPEN.

The Craft and Design Institute (CDI) has marked 25 years of championing South Africa's creative economy with "Making It 2026", a two-day celebration of design, craft and entrepreneurship in the Kramerville Design District from Tuesday, 24 to Wednesday, 25 March.

Avatar has announced the promotion of Nash Koosialee to Managing Director, effective from Thursday, 1 January. This strategic appointment has aimed to underscore the agency's commitment to sustainable growth and operational resilience amid a dynamic market landscape.

Anglo American and Kumba Iron Ore have launched the Impact Finance Facility (IFF), a catalytic funding facility designed to unlock growth capital for small and medium-sized businesses in under-served South African regions.