Venelize de Lange from media update talks to Vanessa Baard about building credible corporate communication, preparing effective executive spokespeople and how to navigate a reputational crisis, especially when the path forward is unclear.

We see it time and time again, media companies pouring everything they've got into customer acquisition. It's the be-all and end-all, driving every KPI. And it works; they catch their customers, they make the sale — but then waste all of that effort by letting them slip away. It's pointless, says Satish Thiagarajan, Founder of Brysa.

Held annually on 1 August and now officially endorsed as a United Nations Ocean Decade Activity, the celebration of Marine Protected Areas (nature reserves of the sea) plays a vital role in protecting the ocean — and ultimately the planet.

As South Africa prepares to commemorate Women's Day on Sunday, 9 August, the Charlotte Mannya-Maxeke Institute (CMMI), in partnership with The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa and participating diplomatic missions, has launched The Portraits of Power.

Massmart has appointed Charmagne Mazhindu as its new Vice President of Marketing, aimed at strengthening the retailer's executive leadership team as it continues to accelerate its customer-centric growth strategy.

Cotlands has invited all runners, walkers, families and corporate teams to apply as entries officially open for the Cotlands Run to Play Race powered by Old Parks Sports Club.

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.

PinkDrive has recently held its annual Christmas in July fundraiser dinner at the Indaba Hotel in Johannesburg. Fairy lights and décor aimed to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere, reminding guests that the greatest gift anyone can give is the chance to save a life.

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.