PinkDrive has recently held its annual Christmas in July fundraiser dinner at the Indaba Hotel in Johannesburg. Fairy lights, festive décor, generous giving and heartfelt stories aimed to create an atmosphere of hope, reminding guests that the greatest gift anyone can give is the chance to save a life.

Every August, Women's Month gives people an opportunity to celebrate the women shaping a stronger South Africa. It is also a reminder that some of the country's greatest opportunities for economic participation and entrepreneurship lie in sectors that are often overlooked, including the circular economy.

Tiger Brands has announced that it is accelerating the transition to a lower-emissions logistics network with the introduction of compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks into the Albany bread distribution fleet. 

For years, organisations have invested heavily in protecting themselves against cyberattacks and online misinformation. They are now confronting a different challenge, says Thelma Ngoma-Mavhunga, Senior Communications Specialist at Flow Communications.

This National Play Day, Toys R Us South Africa has enouraged families across the country to take the Pledge to Play, encouraging parents and caregivers to set aside time each day to reconnect through meaningful play.

Publicis Groupe Africa has appointed Jarred Trembath as Head of Influential, Sub-Saharan Africa, to lead the growth and evolution of the group's integrated creator marketing capability across the region.

On Friday 31 July, ASEZ and Faculty of College of Business have partnered in cleaning up the University of Johannesburg's (UJ) Auckland Park Kingsway (APK) campus in a Mandela Day event to kick-off a series of collaboration events between the two parties to address Climate Change Awareness and Environmental Preservation and create a cleaner and healthier environment. 

Women's Month is more than a mere celebration — it's a reminder to reflect on the unique qualities that make female leaders effective. In this month's Editor's Note, Kiara Ferreira from media update sheds light onto the qualities that are often undervalued in leadership and communication.

Afrika Tikkun has hosted the 2026 Mr and Miss Ability on Friday, 31 July, aimed at acknowleding and empowering young people with intellectual and learning disabilities, most of whom have never stood in front of an audience of any kind.

As Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa (PRISA) has entered a new leadership phase focused on strengthening professional standards across Africa, the Institute has extended the application deadline for PRISMS Young Voices 2026, aimed at giving aspiring communications professionals and final-year students under the age of 30 additional time to apply.