As temperatures soar across South Africa, global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS is calling on pet owners to take proactive measures to protect their pets from the dangers of extreme heat. Pets are particularly vulnerable to heatstroke and dehydration and understanding how they cool themselves down is key to keeping them safe. 

The Betway Hope Ride, Sea to See, has raised over R1-million in profit for the LumoHawk Foundation, funds that will allow them to significantly extend their reach and help more young learners across South Africa to get the gift of sight.

Obsidian Systems has launched The Kernel, a new podcast series designed for the people building, securing and scaling technology across Africa.

Brandtech+, the global creative and technology "engine room" of The Brandtech Group, has announced that they have 100 global roles open for mid-to-senior talent and AI-aligned specialisations.

The Gerety Awards has announced that it is expanding for 2026 with Moments Cut, a new category created to honour campaigns that didn't wait for permission — ideas that reacted with instinct, capturing culture in real time.

As South Africa secures a R688-million media support deal from Google and YouTube, Venelize de Lange from media update looks at its potential impact on local newsrooms and the broader push to rebalance power between publishers and global tech giants.

Havas has announced the acquisition of Kaimera, an award-winning, independent media agency recognised for its expertise in simplifying media complexities and delivering tailored, impactful solutions. 

Semify, a white-label digital marketing software platform specialising in Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Paid Search Advertising (PPC), Paid Social Advertising and AI Optimisation (AIO), has announced the acquisition of Dragon Metrics, an international SEO /AI / PPC reporting software platform based in Hong Kong.

OFM has announced that Cycling Santa has won the Community Project Award at the 2025 Telkom Radio Awards, held on Saturday, 6 December at the Sandton Convention Centre.

The 2025 Greenovate Awards has marked a decade of student-driven sustainability innovation for the built environment. Created in 2015 by Growthpoint Properties (JSE: GRT) in partnership with the Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA), the awards continue to recognise the ingenuity of South African university students as they tackle real-world challenges in property and engineering.