Independent publisher Isikhova Media has announced that it has launched its SA Homeschooling magazine. The new publication is officially recognised by the department of basic education as a home education stakeholder.

Nedbank, Talk Radio 702 and CapeTalk, through Nedbank Business Ignite, have announced that they will be supporting five businesses to thrive during the pandemic. Nedbank and the two talk radio stations have concluded the eighth year of their small business mentorship and investment programme on-air.

OFM has announced that during the month of August, between 09:00 and midday on Mid-Morning Magic, Yolanda Maartens will prompt the ladies listening to the station to post a picture of their favourite pair of shoes on Facebook. This is to be posted alongside with the reason why they deserve to win a cash prize from the radio station. 

Media monitoring opens many doors for businesses, as it allows them to get a clear idea of how their audiences, other brands and competitors perceive them in the media, says the team at Newsclip Media Monitoring. This, in turn, allows them to build positive reputations for their brands.

PSG has announced that, following on the success of the first round of its Think Big webinars, it has added new speakers to the series line-up. The host of the Think Big webinar series is Bruce Whitfield, who aims to generate discussions with featured experts.

Thuli Zikalala has launched a YouTube channel under her company Yellow Owl, titled Good Vibes with Thuli. Zikalala is known for being the first person in South Africa to do a sign language interpreting podcast in collaboration with one of the country’s popular digital radio platforms.

Hot 91.9FM has shown its support for the '#LightSAred' campaign, which took place on Wednesday, 5 August between 18:00 and 20:00. The radio station's building and its studios, located in Northriding, was lit in red for the duration of the initiative.

1st for Women and Classic 1027 have partnered with the aim to showcase women whose approach to the world is 'absolutely fearless'. The campaign will be taking place during the month of August, which is Women's Month. 

SPARK Media and Caxton local newspapers have announced the launch of a new regional Ugu District News section, which will be implemented at the end of August. The new section will be inserted into South Coast Herald and SC Herald Mid-South Coast.

Being the first one to publish breaking news has always been encouraged in the world of publishing, but is it really the way to go? media update’s Talisa Jansen van Rensburg takes a look at why being late to the party might be more beneficial to your business.