BackaBuddy has announced that as of June, it charges 0% platform fees on all campaigns, meaning every rand raised goes directly to the cause. For individuals, schools, charities and community groups, this shift has already helped more people raise funds, reach donors and uplift lives. 

Saudi Arabia's public relations industry is undergoing a fundamental shift driven by artificial intelligence — no longer merely a supporting tool, but a central force in strategic planning and impactful messaging, says W7Worldwide.

APO Group, the pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, has introduced WhatsApp into its distribution ecosystem. By leveraging Africa's most widely used messaging app, APO Group aims to enhance the speed, reach and accessibility of reliable news. 

The first pairs of donated running shoes from Discovery Vitality's 'Give2Move' initiative has been handed over to verified beneficiaries aged between 13 to 30 at an event hosted at the Afrika Tikkun Wings of Life Centre in Diepsloot. 

The City of Johannesburg, in collaboration with Breathe Cities, has launched an initiative that supports 14 cities in reducing air pollution. The #PauseAndBreathe activation aims to inspire public support and bridge the gap between concern and awareness. 

We're living through a seismic shift in how people search — and how brands get seen. Search engines no longer just deliver links. Increasingly, they generate direct answers. And the real disruptor here isn't just generative AI, says Ronelle Bester, Founder and Account Director at Red Ribbon Communications.

In celebration of Youth Day, CODE has introduced 'iCourt Yethu (Our Court)' — a campaign focused on community upliftment and youth empowerment. As part of this initiative, CODE has refurbished the basketball court at Isaac Morrison School in Soweto.

The Moti Cares Foundation has visited Soweto to distribute 2 000 blankets and bread loaves to residents in Dlamini and Orlando East, bringing comfort and dignity to families facing the bitter cold with limited resources.

The Riverbed Agency, a South African communications agency, has released its Care Barometer: Discovering What Women Care About 2025. The research sheds light on the critical challenges women face in aligning their aspirations with their daily realities.

Regent Business School's School of Healthcare Management, in collaboration with the KwaZulu-Natal Blind and Deaf Society, has launched a programme aimed at transforming how education and engagement are experienced by the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) community.