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WPP's new leadership appointmetns include Laurent Ezekiel as global CEO of Ogilvy, Devika Bulchandani as COO and Laurent Ezekiel as Global CEO of Ogilvy
Floriane Tripolino was named CEO of WPP Open X, dedicated to The Coca-Cola Company (Image supplied)

Advertising

WPP announces key global leadership appointments

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FMCG

Laager Rooibos turns 80: A brand of heritage, health and heart

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Sex workers will have a respite from prosecution until a court case that will determine whether sex work should be decriminalised concludes. The case may take years. Photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

Criminal Law

No sex workers will be prosecuted while court process plays out

Liezl Human 13 hours

Clayton McCoy is the new MD. Source: Supplied.

PR & Communications

HKLM announces Clayton McCoy as new MD

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Win, lose, Springboks show why sponsors always score

Sponsorship

Win, lose, Springboks show why sponsors always score

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Media

BBC has a long history in Africa. New book offers a critical take on the broadcaster

Albert Sharra, Anthony Mavuto Gunde and Jimmy Kainja 13 hours

Official launch of the Standard Bank Centre of Excellence for Hydrogen Energy

Higher Education

VUT partners with Standard Bank to lead hydrogen energy innovation

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Mining

Financial woes force ARM to suspend Bokoni platinum mine operations

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Media

SA's commuters: The surprising market driving digital engagement

Wesley Dorning 13 hours

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NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise

#InternationalDayofCharity: The greater impact of NPOs in South Africa

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Medical Research

Breast cancer: new study finds genetic risk in African women

Mahtaab Hayat and Jean-Tristan Brandenburg 15 hours

Source: © 123rf Following the inaugural M20 Summit, the Johannesburg Declaration has been formulated with the aim of prioritising information integrity for the public good

Media Freedom

Johannesburg Declaration unapologetic in addressing threats to journalism

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Dr. Nkateko Munisi, new chairperson of MediCo, and outgoing chair, Adv. Barend Esterhuyzen, who founded MediCo CFI in 2015. Image supplied.

Financial Services

Medico appoints Dr Nkateko Munisi as board chairperson

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Open Chair: Stepping beyond the isolation of women in leadership

DEI

Open Chair: Stepping beyond the isolation of women in leadership

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Mining

African Rainbow Minerals' full-year profit falls 47%

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Tourism

SA Tourism Board challenge dissolution in court

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Advertising

Warc: Connected TV takes centre stage as linear TV declines worldwide

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Youth Employment

Nasi Ispani 2.0 to provide 45,000 job and training opportunities

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Tax Law

Call for public comment on the 2025 draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill

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Supply Chain

SA supply chains rethink strategy to tackle global disruption

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Branding

Joburg Tourism reveals new logo

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What is Travel Week and The Great South African Sale all about?

Tourism

What is Travel Week and The Great South African Sale all about?

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As the Africa Creator Festival turns three, founder Jolene Roelofse reflects on how South Africa’s creator economy has shifted. (Image supplied.)

Social Media

From influencers to entrepreneurs: How Africa's Creator Festival is reshaping the narrative

Jolene Roelofse 1 day

Marketing

Data shows creative drives up to 30% more sales

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Advertising

Gerety 2025 Grand Jury insights with Bizcommunity: Creativity is the golden thread

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Labour Law

Employers can't sidestep employee fund contributions despite business transfer

Mzwakhe Poswa 1 day

Cardi B asks if she is the drama. Source: Cardi B.

Marketing

Cardi B turns viral legal trial moments into album campaign

Karabo Ledwaba 1 day

The deadline for the phasing out of SASSA’s Gold Card has been extended for 15 months. Graphic: Lisa Nelson

Health & Social Welfare

New deadline for phase-out of Sassa Gold Cards

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Mining

Anglo American to sell last shares in Valterra for $2.4bn

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Markets & Investment

Eni and BP's joint venture to invest another $5bn in Angola

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Pharmaceuticals

Aspen's profits tumble with R1.1bn loss

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Women entrepreneurs urged to harness procurement opportunities

Entrepreneurship

Women entrepreneurs urged to harness procurement opportunities

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Refuse workers block the gates to Durban’s solid waste depot. Photo: Tsoanelo Sefoloko / GroundUp

Labour Law & Unions

Durban waste workers protest over salary cuts

Tsoanelo Sefoloko 2 days

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Bursaries, Scholarships & Finance

NYDA and NSFAS team up to enhance education access for SA's youth

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Financial Services

SA credit growth hits strongest quarter since Covid era

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Shoprite nears Africa consolidation finish line, with Mozambique under possible review

Retailers

Shoprite nears Africa consolidation finish line, with Mozambique under possible review

Nqobile Dludla 1 day

Voting open for V&A Waterfront People’s Choice Award

Retailers

Voting open for V&A Waterfront People’s Choice Award

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Euphoria Telecom's national marketing manager, Lauren Pybus.(Image supplied)

Marketing

5 B2B marketing strategies to outsmart AI and win your audience

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Digital

Google just dodged a major penalty in the courts – here’s what happens next

Rob Nicholls 2 days

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Legislation & Regulation

Key changes to rules regulating class action lawsuits

Jonathan Barnes and Bianca Masterton 2 days

Construction & Engineering

Rescue underway: Murray & Roberts Limited fortifies plans with additional R80m funding

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Environment & Natural Resources

Landslide devastates village in Darfur, over 1,000 feared dead

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Marketing

Nestlé CEO sacked for affair with marketing subordinate

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Loeries Creative Week takes place from 5 to 10 October in The City of Cape Town and (Image supplied)

Loeries Creative Week

Loeries Creative week: An opportunity for creative exchange

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Energy

Precious Edward takes the reins at Independent Power Producers Office

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Specialties

#ThrivebyWHX: How attitude and physiology play a key role in longevity

Maroefah Smith 2 days

New editor in chief for American Vogue

Magazines

New editor in chief for American Vogue

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Legislation & Regulation

Burkina Faso outlaws LGBTQ practices

Reuters reporters 3 days

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Affordable & Social Housing

From R595,000: Central Park City brings affordable elegance to Johannesburg

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Skills Development & Training

GirlCode bridges gender gap in tech with new skills programme

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