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Clinton Bosch appointed chief technology officer at Prescient Fund Services

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Tom Osborn on youth leadership, mental well-being

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How will AI shape African film storytelling

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Rise in e-commerce activity boosts SA’s supply chain sector

Rise in e-commerce activity boosts SA’s supply chain sector

Source: © 123rf The IAS Media Assurance Masterclass Series reveals that 70% of procurement professionals are
overwhelmed by marketing contracts, while agencies quietly exploit the gaps

Overwhelming marketing contracts, agencies quietly exploit the gaps

#WPRD2025 | Flow Comms Caroline Smith's 4 smart steps for PR graduates

#WPRD2025 | Flow Comms Caroline Smith's 4 smart steps for PR graduatesCaroline Smith

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#WPRD2025 | Hook, Line & Sinker’s Adam Hunter on building bridges: PR in a polarised world

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#WPRD2025 | Mango-OMC: PR and Comms, the 'truth' advocates

#WPRD2025 | Mango-OMC: PR and Comms, the 'truth' advocatesNicole Capper, MANGO-OMC

Food, convenience and loyalty redefine South Africa's fuel stops

Food, convenience and loyalty redefine South Africa's fuel stops

#WPRD2025 | Prisa president, Bradly Howland, on professionalising PR

#WPRD2025 | Prisa president, Bradly Howland, on professionalising PRBradly Howland

#WPRD2025 | JL PR's Jana Leonard: PR is a rewarding space to be in

#WPRD2025 | JL PR's Jana Leonard: PR is a rewarding space to be inEvan-Lee Courie

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Boundless and NSPCA ‘Jack the Durban July’ to expose cruelty in horse racing

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Record entries drive expansion of 2025 Effie Awards South Africa jury

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Why most loyalty programmes fail to turn customers into lifelong fans

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Advice for grads looking to break into advertising

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Tini Sevak, VP of audiences & data, CNN International Commercial, says credible news environments offer something rare and powerful: trust (Image supplied)

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After 42 years, Carol Wahler becomes executive director emeritus. Joe Newton steps in as executive director. Source: Supplied.

Joe Newton takes the helm as executive director of Type Directors Club

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Transport Minister dissolves RAF board over governance failures

Chery to launch new EV brand Icaur in SA in 2026

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Bitcoin payments startup MoneyBadger raises R7m

Bitcoin payments startup MoneyBadger raises R7m

R6.3bn budget tabled to boost sports, arts and culture in SA

R6.3bn budget tabled to boost sports, arts and culture in SA

SA car exports to US plunge as Trump tariffs bite

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Rise in e-commerce activity boosts SA’s supply chain sector

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Rise in e-commerce activity boosts SA’s supply chain sector

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#WPRD2025 | Flow Comms Caroline Smith's 4 smart steps for PR graduates

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#WPRD2025 | Flow Comms Caroline Smith's 4 smart steps for PR graduates

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Transport Minister dissolves RAF board over governance failures

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SA to hold a ‘critical‘ meeting with Formula 1

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SA to hold a ‘critical‘ meeting with Formula 1

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R6.3bn budget tabled to boost sports, arts and culture in SA

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R6.3bn budget tabled to boost sports, arts and culture in SA

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Marilize Jacobs wants African PR professionals to take charge of the African story. Source: Supplied.

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#WPRD2025 | VocalCord PR's Marilize Jacobs, on stereotyping African narratives

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Durban G20 talks will seek to deepen global ties in "turbulent times," German sources say

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#WPRD2025 | Mango-OMC: PR and Comms, the 'truth' advocates

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#WPRD2025 | Mango-OMC: PR and Comms, the 'truth' advocates

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Resilient, equitable healthcare demands smart integration

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Leave a legacy of giving, this Mandela Day

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Leave a legacy of giving, this Mandela Day

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BME names Meagan van den Berg its MD for Africa

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BME names Meagan van den Berg its MD for Africa

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ProfitShare Partners calls for measurable impact standards in fintech AI

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ProfitShare Partners calls for measurable impact standards in fintech AI

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Environment & Natural Resources

SA's tech-driven strategy to rebuild white rhino population

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Capital Hotels expands footprint with new developments across SA

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Capital Hotels expands footprint with new developments across SA

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SA Chef Conference 2025 to spotlight sustainable food business strategies

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SA Chef Conference 2025 to spotlight sustainable food business strategies

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Energy

Eskom aims to generate 32GW of renewable energy by 2040

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A first in South Africa: Pioneering Family and Child Forensic Unit to protect vulnerable children

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A first in South Africa: Pioneering Family and Child Forensic Unit to protect vulnerable children

North-West University (NWU) 3 hours

Reside Summit 2025 calls for bold investment in alternative residential sectors

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Reside Summit 2025 calls for bold investment in alternative residential sectors

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Sort out EMS shortages or face medical malpractice claims

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The art of impact: How Kena Outdoor reimagined a national icon

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The art of impact: How Kena Outdoor reimagined a national icon

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You mailed it! Celebrating South Africa’s slickest email campaigns of 2025

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You mailed it! Celebrating South Africa’s slickest email campaigns of 2025

Everlytic 3 hours

Jockey SA’s Quick Dry Range champions local manufacturing and modern functionality

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Jockey SA’s Quick Dry Range champions local manufacturing and modern functionality

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Machine wins 8 finalist spots across diverse categories at the 2025 Bookmark Awards

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Machine wins 8 finalist spots across diverse categories at the 2025 Bookmark Awards

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Labour Law & Unions

Reinstated: How long can you wait to take your job back?

Riona Kalua 5 hours

Proudly SA's Local Wine Expo returns to Mzansi this July

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Proudly SA's Local Wine Expo returns to Mzansi this July

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