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Labour Law & Unions

Zero-tolerance policy revisited: Postive cannabis test is not enough for a fair dismissal

Jacques van Wyk 11 Dec 2024

Metropolitan's “No. 1 for our No. 1s” campaign, created by Grey South Africa, flips the script on customer service (Image supplied)

Advertising

#BehindtheCampaign: Metropolitan's No. 1 for our No. 1s shows what exceptional service is

13 Dec 2024

Sameer Kumandan, MD of SearchWorks

Corporate & Commercial Law

Are you flouting Fica? Sarb cracks down on non-compliance

Sameer Kumandan 4 Dec 2024

The African continent has five jury members represented on the Gerety Awards Grand Jury for 2025 - two from SA, and one each from Nigeria, Kenya and the Côte D'Ivoire (Image supplied)

Advertising

5 Gerety Awards Grand Jury members for 2025 from the African continent

3 Dec 2024

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Consumer Law

Dupe or deal? Navigating counterfeit goods and scams this Black Friday

Nishaat Slamdien 26 Nov 2024

Publicis Groupe makes its mark at 2024 Assegai Awards

Marketing

Publicis Groupe makes its mark at 2024 Assegai Awards

Issued by Publicis Groupe Africa 25 Nov 2024

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Climate Change

Spring snow in South Africa: A wake-up call for climate readiness

Karen King and Yolandi Meyer 20 Nov 2024

New Ford Mustang gallops into SA, blending legacy with modern flair

Launches & Reviews

New Ford Mustang gallops into SA, blending legacy with modern flair

Imran Salie 12 Nov 2024

Global triumphs as LIA 2024 honours Middle Eastern agencies

Advertising

Global triumphs as LIA 2024 honours Middle Eastern agencies

4 Nov 2024

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NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise

Final warning: NPOs that don't comply with regulations will be deregistered

25 Oct 2024

Global Ethics Day: Most employees say they don’t work in an ethical culture

Accounting & Auditing

Global Ethics Day: Most employees say they don’t work in an ethical culture

Issued by SAICA 16 Oct 2024

Roanna Williams, chief creative officer and co-founder of Boundless with Ben Wagner

Loeries Creative Week

Birdwatching at The Loeries Episode 3: The Energy Episode

12 Oct 2024

Neo Segola, chief creative officer, Le Pub / Publicis Groupe and Ben Wagner

Loeries Creative Week

Birdwatching at The Loeries Episode 2: The Emotion Episode

11 Oct 2024

Loeries has announced this year's international jury presidents (Image supplied)

Loeries Creative Week

Loeries 2024 announces global creative leaders jury presidents

27 Sep 2024

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Launches & Reviews

New car brand Jetour launches in SA with affordable, feature-packed SUVs

Aa-isha Hassiem 25 Sep 2024

The growing trend of workcations: Diversifying remote work settings

Employee Wellness

The growing trend of workcations: Diversifying remote work settings

23 Sep 2024

Prisa's 2024 Prism Award winners unveiled in Cape Town

PR & Communications

Prisa's 2024 Prism Award winners unveiled in Cape Town

22 Sep 2024

11th European Film Festival lineup revealed

Film

11th European Film Festival lineup revealed

19 Sep 2024

Image supplied. Post-merger, VML will operate two distinct brands in the market: the main VML agency, and The Hardy Boys, which will comprise The Hardy Boys and Grey South Africa. L to r: Dale Tomlinson, founder of The Hardy Boys and Jarred Cinman, CEO of VML South Africa

Advertising

Game-changing merger as The Hardy Boys and Grey form new creative agency

3 Sep 2024

False Bay TVET College students excel at 2024 Regional Allan Grey Entrepreneurship Competition

Higher Education

False Bay TVET College students excel at 2024 Regional Allan Grey Entrepreneurship Competition

Thomas Mvumvu, Issued by False Bay College 29 Aug 2024

At a meeting on 24 August, families of those who died in the Marshalltown fire, and survivors of the fire, decided to launch a class action suit against the City of Johannesburg. Photo: Kimberly Mutandiro/GroundUp

Public Liability & Personal Injury

Marshalltown fire survivors to launch class action against City of Johannesburg

Kimberly Mutandiro 26 Aug 2024

Volkswagen launches a new Polo Vivo in South Africa

Launches & Reviews

Volkswagen launches a new Polo Vivo in South Africa

Imran Salie 23 Aug 2024

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IAB Bookmarks Awards

IAB SA announces 2024 Front Row delegates

15 Aug 2024

Fairview label celebrates 50 years, introduces Lanner Hill Syrah from the Darling Hills

FMCG

Fairview label celebrates 50 years, introduces Lanner Hill Syrah from the Darling Hills

12 Aug 2024

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Finance

The shift from RMS to RM: What it means for South Africa’s debit orders

2 Aug 2024

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ESG

Funk up your feet for a worthy cause - Funky Socks Day 2024

1 Aug 2024

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DEI

WPP SA agencies recognised for LGBTQIA+ affirming work

19 Jul 2024

Tlhogi Ngwato is a public relations specialist. Source: Supplied.

PR & Communications

Why PR isn't just about good news - A case for proactive planning

Tlhogi Ngwato 17 Jul 2024

Top winter eyewear trends

Fashion

Top winter eyewear trends

16 Jul 2024

Ford Ranger Tremor review: Blending daily driving with off-road grit

Launches & Reviews

Ford Ranger Tremor review: Blending daily driving with off-road grit

Imran Salie 12 Jul 2024

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Residential Property

The rise of the sustainable neighbourhood - an alternative approach to property development

12 Jul 2024

Source: © 123rf The mandarins of government communication cannot afford to be bystanders in the evolving narrative of SA's maturing democracy says Motalatale Modiba, chief director communication: Gauteng Department of Health

PR & Communications

Reassessing government communication in the evolving narrative of SA's maturing democracy

Motalatale Modiba 5 Jul 2024

The beer was launched in the outdoors. Source: Supplied.

Advertising

SAB's Corona Cero the first alcohol-free beer for the Olympics

Karabo Ledwaba 4 Jul 2024

IAB SA’s content marketing committee relaunches as branded entertainment and content committee

Advertising

IAB SA’s content marketing committee relaunches as branded entertainment and content committee

Issued by IAB South Africa 3 Jul 2024

Pictured: Ronelle Bester, account director.

Taxation & Regulation

Red Ribbon Communications drive FICA compliance awareness for fintech company DocFox

Issued by Red Ribbon Communications 2 Jul 2024

2024 Creative Strategy and Transformative Business Impact jury.

Events & Conferencing

LIA announces 2024 Creative Strategy and Transformative Business Impact jury

27 Jun 2024

Consumer mind mapping: how to become a splash of hot pink in a sea of grey

Retail Marketing

Consumer mind mapping: how to become a splash of hot pink in a sea of grey

Vanessa Bosman, Issued by Just Design 25 Jun 2024

Nkateko Mabaso has passed away. Source: MultiChoice.

Media

MultiChoice mourns the death of Nkateko Mabaso

Karabo Ledwaba 20 Jun 2024

5 things Temu can teach e-commerce businesses

E-commerce

5 things Temu can teach e-commerce businesses

Issued by TDMC 20 Jun 2024

Source: © LLLLITL More Grand Prix and Gold winners have been announced by CannesLions

Cannes Lions

#Cannes2024: Day 2: Grande Prix and Gold winners announced

19 Jun 2024

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Markets & Investment

Understanding cross-border investments: A guide for South Africans

7 Jun 2024

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IP Law

Don't be duped: Tips to protecting fashion IP against replicas

Gaby Meintjes 30 May 2024

Illegal used car imports: Costing the country and consumer dearly

Dealers

Illegal used car imports: Costing the country and consumer dearly

Issued by AutoTrader 28 May 2024

The 62nd annual D&AD Awards’ first shortlist has been announced

D&AD Awards

D&AD Awards announce first shortlist

21 May 2024

Prime Meridian Direct (PMD) steps up with exciting rebrand and new name

Safety

Prime Meridian Direct (PMD) steps up with exciting rebrand and new name

Issued by Prime South Africa 20 May 2024

Care beyond service – The palliative care standard

Palliative care

Care beyond service – The palliative care standard

Issued by Association of Palliative Care Centres (APCC) 7 May 2024

Higher Education

SU collects and diverts more than 1 000 tonnes of waste each year from its campuses

Issued by Stellenbosch University 29 Apr 2024

Sbu Sitole is the founder of The Odd Number. Source; LinkedIN.

Cannes Lions

#Cannes2024: 11 SA creatives on Cannes Lions' Shortlist Jury

Karabo Ledwaba 3 May 2024

Finance

A steep climb ahead as South Africa races to delist from FATF greylisting

Rufaro Nyakatawa and Milton Osborn 3 May 2024