Johannesburg radio station HOT 102.7FM has announced its success at the Best Of awards 2025. For the fourth consecutive year, HOT 102.7FM has been voted Best Radio Station in Joburg in the Best of Joburg Readers' Choice Awards, while also taking home Best Radio Station in Ekurhuleni for the second straight year. 

Artificial Intelligence is transforming creativity at its core, reshaping how stories are written, produced and shared. From scriptwriting to post-production, it is changing every layer of the film and TV production process. For young African storytellers, this isn't just a disruption; it is a new beginning, says Zenobia Simelane, Head of School, Media City Academy.

Ever heard of article schema markup? Venelize de Lange from media update explains what it is and how it helps writers, from journalists to bloggers, stand out on Google and reach wider audiences.

Radio remains one of the country's most trusted and far-reaching mediums, particularly within the middle market. Its accessibility in a data-sensitive environment, coupled with credible presenters and consistent presence, makes it a resilient and influential platform for brands, says Megan Walker, Head of Planning and Insights at Ultimate Media.

Artificial intelligence is everywhere, but understanding is scarce, an integrated motion, animation and innovation studio pioneering virtual production and AI-driven storytelling in South Africa, says Garon Campbell, Founder and AI Director at Breadbin Productions.

5FM has announced that, due to its efforts, listeners, partners and other companies who collaborated under the station's '#YB5' ('Young Blood 5') initiative, the learners at Thulasizwe School for Autism in Soweto have a brand-new, fully functional kitchen.

The Ifa Lethu Foundation of South Africa has spearheaded another landmark event in the country. This October, it partnered with the SABC as they came together to present Still We Rise, a landmark exhibition of artworks made during South Africa's Apartheid years.

5FM has announced that its new website is a powerhouse content hub — built for the always-on listener, the youth who move Mzansi.

African Media Entertainment Group Chief Executive David Tiltmann has been awarded the prestigious Media Executive of the Year (Male) title at the Broadcast Media Awards — Southern Africa 2025.

How the news media industry has embraced AI — from initial curiosity to a range of implementations within two years — has been the focus of a new report released by the International News Media Association (INMA).