Venelize de Lange from media update looks at the rise of positive education reporting in South Africa, and why success-driven reporting is resonating and driving engagement with audiences.

Cotlands is inviting corporates, individuals and running communities to take part in a fun race on Saturday, 14 March at the Johannesburg Zoo, in support of early childhood development for thousands of young, vulnerable children who don't have access to any early learning programme and need a strong start to their learning journeys.

PRCA Africa has announced the appointment of three new members to its Sustainability Committee: Adam Hunter, Managing Director of Hook, Line & Sinker; Kirtanya Maharaj, Manager of WWF-SASSI (Southern African Sustainable Seafood Initiative) at the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF South Africa); and Nabiella de Beer, Head of PR at Havas Red (part of Havas PR South Africa).

The organisers of the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon (TTOM) have announced Cipla as the official Recovery Partner, beginning a three-year partnership in 2026.

Mondelez International has been recognised by the Top Employers Institute as one of Africa's leading employers for the sixth consecutive year, achieving rankings across markets in the 2026 Top Employers Awards.

With the start of 2026, The Karoo Donkey Sanctuary has announced that it stands proud after facing a crossroads of heartbreak and hope. 

On Sunday, 25 January 2026, more than fifty ASEZ volunteers planted and their families 55 trees at Golden Harvest Park, Randburg, Johannesburg. 

In November 2025, News24 traced hundreds of fake news stories targeting South Africa back to a small marketing company in northern India. What they discovered was an unremarkable office wedged between a gym and a car dealership.

The Education + Graduates Summit (TEGS) has congratulated the Class of 2025 on reaching the end of their primary and secondary schooling journey, recognising the commitment of learners and the collective efforts of parents, teachers and the Department of Basic Education who have supported them over the past twelve years.

Fine Music Radio (FMR) has announced that it will introduce a revised programme line-up from Monday, 26 January, strengthening the station's core musical mandate and positioning it for growth.