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HOT102.7FM has announced that its CSI arm, Hot Cares, has supported 18-year-old Kamogelo Lewatle by covering the cost of a wheelchair. In October 2024, Lewatle was in a car accident that left him paralysed from the neck down.
OFM, in partnership with John Deere, has announced the winner of the 'Lekker soos 'n Trekker' competition during Graan SA's NAMPO Harvest Day on Thursday, 15 May. Richard Carey, an instant lawn farmer from Bloemfontein, has won the competition.
Jacaranda FM has announced that radio presenter and actress, Philicity Reeken, is hosting a new podcast titled Love, Dating & Chaos with Philicity Reeken. The JacPod Original takes listeners on a journey through the messy realities of love in the digital age.
Jacaranda FM's Good Morning Angels initiative has rallied support for 10-year-old Eben Beukes, who suffered multiple strokes following a severe viral infection, leaving him blind, unable to walk or speak and in need of full-time care. Good Morning Angels and its partners have donated R160 000 to Beukes and his family.
The International News Media Association (INMA) has released a report on how 14 global news media organisations have evolved their use of data to strengthen journalism, grow audience relationships and drive business results.
The ACA has launched ADventures, a new podcast created to inform, inspire and ignite conversation across the South African marketing and communications industry. Hosted by Dineo Mashiane, the series brings together voices for insightful dialogue — starting with a conversation with ACA Executive Director, Gillian Rightford.
The BBC has published new research exploring the impact and influence of its work internationally. The Impact and Influence research demonstrates that, predominantly through the BBC World Service, the BBC is driving favourable impressions of the United Kingdom.
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Radio Thohoyandou 91.7 MHz has announced that the radio station will air live on channel 265 on DStv after partnering with Gautv.
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