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.

The Organ Donor Foundation of SA (ODF) has announced that it can now see exactly how many people started filling in their online registration form, how far they got and how many submitted it.

Continuing its spirit of kindness, Riverside Mall has given back to the community, this time through a clothing donation that will aim to help local non-profit organisations continue their important work across the Lowveld.

In celebration of Mandela Month,, Xiaomi South Africa has partnered with the Community to Career Career Fair to invest in the future of underprivileged learners from various schools across Gauteng.

Kagiso Trust has announced the appointment of Zwoitwaho Nevhutalu as Chairperson of the organisation, effective Wednesday, 1 July. Nevhutalu succeeds Mankone Ntsaba, who has completed two consecutive terms and six years as Chairperson of the Board of Trustees.