As the country winds down for its December break, it's worth pausing to assess the communications environment we have been navigating, says Bradly Howland, President of PRISA (Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa).

Five schools in Mitchells Plain have competed in a dynamic recycling competition in September, aimed at uplifting local communities, reducing waste and building long-term recycling awareness among young learners, with support from Petco, Grandmaster Ready D and his programme G-CAP.

The SPAR Carols By Candlelight Presented By Jacaranda FM dazzled audiences once again this year, proving to be a resounding success with a sold-out crowd, stellar performances, and a fundraising initiative that spreads festive cheer far and wide. 

As South Africans prepare for the festive season, global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS has asked shoppers to make compassionate choices when buying gifts. 

Sustained improvements to infrastructure, environmental conservation, and the revitalisation of local municipalities require a collaborative effort. Such cooperative models, as seen on the KZN Mid-South Coast, are making a real impact by creating safer, more welcoming destinations for investors.

Tractor Outdoor's Net Zero Project, in partnership with Billboard Management Technologies (BMT), has transformed digital billboards at schools into solar-energy micro-generators that reduce grid reliance, support learning environments and boost energy security for advertisers.

Jeni-Anne Campbell, Founder of JAW Advertising and Author of Feeding Unicorns, has announced that she is inviting South Africans to nominate purpose-driven women who are changing lives through business.

Anglo American's enterprise and supplier development programme, Zimele, together with its implementation partner Sigma, have been named amongst six global winners at the 2025 PUM Impact Awards for their collaboration with PUM in the Northern Cape Solar and Energy Transition Programme.

This piece calls for safer South African roads through AI and smart technology — smart infrastructure, in-vehicle safety tools and proactive systems. By uniting government, private sector and communities, we can prevent accidents, save lives, and ensure safer journeys, especially during festive peaks, says Tendai Joe, CEO and Founder of RoadMind AI.

Bellville has taken a bold step towards a cleaner, safer and more sustainable future with the introduction of new public e-waste drop-off points at any of the official ERA bins to support the circular economy.