SABC 2 has announced that it is entering a New Era — a renewed chapter defined by authentic South African storytelling, cultural familiarity and a deeper connection to everyday life.

South African organisations are accelerating their adoption of Artificial Intelligence, but many are overlooking the single factor that could derail efficiency gains, expose them to regulatory scrutiny and damage brand trust, says Alkemi Collective CEO Bradly Howland.

New analysis from MyTelescope of global search behavior has revealed a surge in users seeking to abandon Meta's platforms, with Facebook and Instagram each recording over 14-million "how to delete" searches between June and November 2025, representing increases of 40% and 27% respectively.

Gordon McTavish, an architect and car enthusiast from Kloof in Durban, has won a brand-new Jetour X70 Plus Momentum SUV in Reach For A Dream Foundation's 30^th annual Dream Raffle. He received the keys to his vehicle during an official handover at Jetour South Africa in Centurion.

At CES 2026, Havas has announced the upcoming launch of AVA, its global LLM portal built to provide secure, centralised access to the world's most advanced AI models. AVA takes its name from the heart of Havas itself, reflecting the Group's global connectedness and the evolution of its Village model, which brings together a wide range of expertise under one roof.

How can brands build trust and loyalty across diverse audiences? media update's Venelize de Lange continues the conversation with Eben Keun, unpacking what meaningful success looks like in multilingual marketing.

The global Art Directors Club, part of The One Club for Creativity, has announced the more than 220 top global creative professionals from 44 countries who will serve on the jury for the prestigious global ADC 105^th Annual Awards, a continuously-running global competition celebrating excellence in craft and innovation in all forms of advertising and design.

Search has shifted, and clients have changed with it. With AI tools at their fingertips, they now arrive with sharper questions and higher expectations, says Richard Frank, CTO of Flow Communications.

The South African automotive landscape is clearly evolving, not only through technology or electrification, but in the mindset of the customer behind the purchase. The modern buyer is moving away from a transactional interaction and toward a more personal, purpose-driven relationship with mobility, says Adheesh Ori, Senior Director within Accenture Song, South Africa.

As Africa's creator economy continues to grow, global platforms are being challenged to rethink how they operate on the continent. Venelize de Lange from media update speaks to Canva's Marketing Lead for Africa about the thinking behind its regional approach.