Mandela Day. A time when boardrooms empty and teams roll up their sleeves to "do good." The sandwiches are packed. The murals are painted. The cameras are rolling. While corporate social initiatives are often well-intentioned, the line between purpose and performance can blur, especially when PR is involved, says Siki Msuseni, Founder and Director of Amplified PR.

Why the everlasting obsession with rom-coms? Venelize de Lange from media update gives you the ins and outs of the rom-com storytelling magic and how digital creators can use it too. 

The Eclipse Communications Group of Companies has announced that Devlin Brown is rejoining Eclipse as Managing Partner to lead its revamped corporate division, FFWD Eclipse. Brown returns after five years, in which time he launched and grew a successful communications consultancy and honed his strategic business acumen.

Shop! South Africa has confirmed an esteemed panel of judges for the 2025 Shopper Marketing Awards, now in its third year. As South Africa's leading trade association dedicated to enhancing shopper and retail environments, Shop! SA is committed to driving excellence, collaboration and innovation across the shopper marketing value chain.

In a move to address the expanding green economy, integrating small and medium-sized business suppliers within the value chain, the inaugural Sustainable Hospitality Expo has announced that it will debut as a pivotal "show within a show" at the acclaimed Organic & Natural Products Expo Africa.

Is it too late now to say sorry? In this article, Saads Abrahams from media update, will explore how PR professionals can help brands say sorry — sincerely, effectively and in a way that earns back trust.

Durban has experienced a busy winter period with several events coinciding during the school holidays. These included horse racing at Greyville, surfing activities at Ballito and the East Coast Radio House + Garden Show held at the Durban Exhibition Centre.

The 'Build-A-Backpack' Campaign has announced that, during Mandela Month, the Rosebank Districts are reaching out to community members, corporates and partners to join the third annual campaign — a simple yet powerful way to bring hope and practical support to the homeless community.

Capegate Shopping Centre has announced that it has partnered with The Dogbox Project for one of its annual Mandela Day events, set to take place on Friday, 19 July from 10:00 to 12:00 in the Centre Court.

Machine_, a creative solutions agency, has clinched Best Internal Email at the 2025 You Mailed It Email Marketing Awards for its 'Earth Hour' email campaign. This marks the second consecutive year the agency has taken home the accolade — cementing its position as a leader in purpose-driven internal communication.