VoxComm has expanded its global footprint with the membership of the Association for Communication and Advertising (South Africa) and the Union des Agences Conseil en Communication (Morocco). All continents are now represented in the VoxComm network, affirming its role as the global voice for communications agencies.

Klipdrift has announced a renewed and expanded sponsorship deal with the South African Rugby Union (SARU). Under a new four-year agreement, the South African brand becomes the official brandy sponsor of the Springboks, Springbok Women and national Sevens teams.

Kfm 94.5 has announced that Cassidy Nicholson will be joining radio presenter Carl Wastie on the afternoon show, The Flash Drive. Nicholson is expected to bring new energy to the show, which airs on weekdays from 15:00 to 19:00.

HOT 102.7FM has announced that 18-year-old Isabelle Radford was surprised live on air with the announcement that she had been awarded the 2025 Hot Cares and Guvon Chef's Bursary.

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport South Africa (CILTSA) has announced a comprehensive programme and speaker lineup for its ESG Conference 2025, themed 'Measuring Impact, Managing Change'. The conference will take place on Thursday, 24 July at Focus Rooms in Longmeadows, Johannesburg.

PinkDrive has announced that on Saturday, 5 July, it will host a Christmas in July dinner at the Indaba Hotel in Johannesburg to raise funds for a life-changing cause, and everyone is invited.

5FM and Tyla have made a Joburg matriculant's dream come true: Tyla joining him at his matric dance. The station has also launched a new youth drive, #5FMPROMPOSAL. Going live on Monday, 30 June, the drive aims to help learners to ask their MD date in iconic ways. 

Today’s consumers don't just buy products. They seek to deeply understand their options and advantages before making decisions. That's why Education-Led Growth (ELG) is fast becoming one of the most effective, scalable and ethical strategies for building sustainable business success, says Michael Gullan, CEO of G&G Advocacy.

The Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa (PRISA) has announced the appointment of Bradly Howland as its President, ushering in a new chapter for the Institute as it strengthens its role as the professional home for communicators across the region.

Social media is instant, which means that the speed of a crisis is also instant. In this article, Saads Abrahams from media update unpacks the real-time nature of social media crises and how PR pros can protect — and even strengthen — brand reputation under pressure.