South African consumers are increasingly expecting their banking apps to do more than just work; they want them to understand, adapt and anticipate. This has been one of the key findings from the 2025 edition of SITEisfaction®, the annual digital banking satisfaction survey conducted by Human8, the global market research consultancy formerly known as Columinate.

Kagiso Media Radio (KMR) has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Mervyn Naidu as Commercial Manager of Time Out South Africa.

Noordwester Uitgewers, the publisher of cherished local papers like Noordwester and Oewernuus, has ceased operations, striking a poignant blow to South Africa's community media. Kiara Ferreira from media update explores the factors behind this closure and what it means for the future of journalism.

The Board of Directors of the Mastercard Foundation has announced that Sewit Ahderom has been selected to serve as its next President and CEO.

5FM has turned five decades old, and the station has celebrated the legacy of shaping South Africa's music, culture and youth identity with an October birthday month that aimed to be unlike any other.

The World Out of home Organization has expanded its global footprint to Brazil with the board appointment of Felipe Forjaz, former President of the Brazilian Out of Home Association (ABOOH) and the founder of media owners helloo and elemidia.

With the digital age, everything has changed — including the travel industry. Venelize de Lange from media update unpacks how PR pros can use digital hacks, data and storytelling to elevate travel campaigns in a post-pandemic world.

Following a three-way paid pitch, Pick n Pay has appointed creative agency Halo Advertising and its partner Second Rodeo as its new brand and retail advertising partners.

This Heritage Day, Vaseline South Africa struck a cultural chord and sparked nostalgia in many South Africans with a social media post that invited South Africans to reflect on the beauty of everyday rituals and the small acts of care and wisdom, passed down from generation to generation.

The logistics sector in South Africa is at a crossroads. Reliable, transparent and tech-enabled transport solutions have become the backbone of how our economy grows. For small businesses, in particular, the ability to move goods quickly and affordably can mean the difference between scaling up or standing still, says Skhibela Mohlala, Founder & CEO of BakkieHi.