Sanlam has announced that the 50^th Sanlam Group Excellence in Financial Journalism Awards has attracted a record number of entries. The total number of entries for the competition received from African financial journalists across the continent was 237, compared to 171 in 2024. 

If we told you one of the most effective marketing tools in South Africa lives right next to your "Braai Squad" group chat, you'd probably laugh, but here we are, says Louise Krog, Executive Head of Sales and Marketing at Everlytic. 

The International News Media Association (INMA) has announced the media professionals who make up the inaugural class of the INMA Africa Elevate Scholarship. The scholarship aims to accelerate careers and foster community through the mentorship of young professionals. 

Air France-KLM has turned discarded onboard items into a force for good through a sustainability initiative that reimagines waste as a resource. By collecting unused and left-behind comfort kit items from flights arriving in Johannesburg and Cape Town, the airline group is aiming to create a meaningful impact in South African communities.

Altron's story began over 60 years ago in Boksburg and continues to evolve, fuelled by purpose and resilience. On Tuesday, 1 April, Altron launched a new chapter of this story not just for its brand, but for Johannesburg, says Marisa Jansen van Vuuren, Chief Marketing Officer at Altron. 

OFM and Round Table Southern Africa's fundraising drive, 'The BIG Cover Up,' has raised R295 000 in winter aid for central South Africa. Listeners and businesses were encouraged to tune in on Wednesday, 4 June, from 06:00 to 18:00 and donate. The campaign aimed to raise R150 000 in cash donations to help NPOs provide blankets and food to older people and children.

SuperSport has announced that it is the official broadcaster of the HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Cup 2025, bringing coverage of the Southern African football spectacle to viewers across the continent.

OMO has partnered with the 2025 Comrades Marathon under its '#StayUnbeatable' movement — a movement that celebrates the resilience of everyday South Africans who push forward, no matter the odds.

In today's cluttered digital media world, brands have mere seconds to capture attention before users scroll past. To stand out, they need short, engaging content that delivers key messages quickly — before the next viral trend takes over, says Tanika Corneleus, Digital Campaign Lead at midnight, the innovation agency of iqbusiness.

Not all content creators are influencers, and not all influencers are content creators. media update's Venelize de Lange unpacks what sets UGC creators apart from influencers to help you figure out what social media role fits you best.