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Basetsana Kumalo, Bryan Habana and more to speak at the Mancosa Jacaranda FM Business Breakfast

Radio & Audio

Basetsana Kumalo, Bryan Habana and more to speak at the Mancosa Jacaranda FM Business Breakfast

Issued by Jacaranda FM 2 days

Castle Double Malt named title partner of Springboks-All Blacks rivalry

Sport

Castle Double Malt named title partner of Springboks-All Blacks rivalry

3 days

Insurance & Actuarial

The grey rhino

Tim Chadwick, Issued by Chadwicks Risk & Insurance 26 Jun 2026

Cheslin Kolbe named Nissan Africa ambassador in Navara Pro-4X deal

Dealers

Cheslin Kolbe named Nissan Africa ambassador in Navara Pro-4X deal

12 Jun 2026

#Orchids&Onions: Sixty60 taps into Fifa nostalgia, Liberty loses the message

#OrchidsandOnions

#Orchids&Onions: Sixty60 taps into Fifa nostalgia, Liberty loses the message

Brendan Seery 11 Jun 2026

Retail

Siya Kolisi named brand partner of Amazon South Africa

13 May 2026

SA Rugby and Canal+ renewed deal secures coverage for coming seasons

Sport

SA Rugby and Canal+ renewed deal secures coverage for coming seasons

11 May 2026

The Jester Group to represent Springbok star Steven Kitshoff

Sport

The Jester Group to represent Springbok star Steven Kitshoff

20 Apr 2026

South Africa is stepping forward when the world hesitates

Hospitality

South Africa is stepping forward when the world hesitates

Alan Campbell, Issued by ANEW Hotels & Resorts 31 Mar 2026

SA Rugby reaffirms SuperSport and Canal+ broadcast partnership

Sport

SA Rugby reaffirms SuperSport and Canal+ broadcast partnership

16 Mar 2026

LekkeSlaap, the local accommodation app, just released its latest TVC, a hilarious, high-energy tribute to the great South African road trip (Image supplied)

Advertising

“Local is indeed LekkeSlaap” says the brand's latest TVC

10 Mar 2026

Class of ’96: Rise of a Nation: Revisiting the victory that united South Africa

Sport

Class of ’96: Rise of a Nation: Revisiting the victory that united South Africa

Evan-Lee Courie 12 Feb 2026

Former Springbok Women's captain Lusanda Dumke passes away

Sport

Former Springbok Women's captain Lusanda Dumke passes away

17 Dec 2025

Google reveals South Africa’s top searches of 2025

Internet

Google reveals South Africa’s top searches of 2025

5 Dec 2025

Rennies BCD (SA) secures official travel agent status for Men’s Rugby World Cup Australia 2027

Travel

Rennies BCD (SA) secures official travel agent status for Men’s Rugby World Cup Australia 2027

Issued by Rennies BCD Travel 21 Nov 2025

Siya Kolisi and Adidas collaborate on sportswear line celebrating the spirit of Zwide

Fashion & Homeware

Siya Kolisi and Adidas collaborate on sportswear line celebrating the spirit of Zwide

3 Nov 2025

Q&A with Leezil Hendriks on the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025

Sponsorship

Q&A with Leezil Hendriks on the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025

Issued by Moonsport 3 Oct 2025

History in the making: What does it mean for women’s rugby in South Africa?

Sponsorship

History in the making: What does it mean for women’s rugby in South Africa?

Issued by Mscsports 17 Sep 2025

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Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

FOM, Kolisi Foundation’s new Drop Goal campaign empowers women’s rugby

14 Aug 2025

It's International Friendship Day and Castle Lager Shows us how the Springboks are truly made, with Springbok Rugby World Cup winners Damian Willemse, Cheslin Kolbe, Ox Nche and their real-life 'ride or dies' (Image supplied)

Marketing

Castle Lager's It's How We're Made shows Springbok friendships

30 Jul 2025

National Women's Rugby team sings the National Anthem. Source: FNB.

Mandela Month

#MandelaMonth: FNB's Brad Guymer on rugby's role in nation building

Brad Guymer 25 Jul 2025

Source: © The Post The second Castle Lager Incoming Series Test match broadcast live on SABC 2, SABC radio stations and on SuperSport (DStv) as part of Saru's celebration of the 30th anniversary of the historic Springboks 1995 Rugby World Cup victory

TV

Broadcasters unite to commemorate Springboks 1995 RWC victory

7 Jul 2025

Magazines

Kickoff back in print with new add-on Kickoff Rugby

1 Jul 2025

Former Springboks wing Cornal Hendricks, aged 37, passes away

Sport

Former Springboks wing Cornal Hendricks, aged 37, passes away

15 May 2025

The most-watched series on M-Net in 2024 was Chasing the Sun 2 – A Story for South Africa, surpassing international hit series in its category, such as White Lies, The Day of the Jackal, Penguin and FBI (Image supplied)

TV

Chasing The Sun 2 – A Story for South Africa: M-Net's 2024's most watched series

9 Apr 2025

Branding

Brand Finance report: South Africa’s soft power credentials on the rise

20 Feb 2025

The Marketing Achievement Awards has unveiled the 2025 qualifiers (Image supplied)

Marketing

Marketing Achievement Awards unveils 2025 qualifiers

3 Feb 2025

Seasonal marketing campaigns: Unlocking opportunities year-round

Marketing

Seasonal marketing campaigns: Unlocking opportunities year-round

Issued by Tradeway 29 Jan 2025

Chasing the Sun producers, T+W win top spot at 2024 Sport Industry Awards

Marketing & Media

Chasing the Sun producers, T+W win top spot at 2024 Sport Industry Awards

4 Dec 2024

South Africa’s Good Things Guy, Brent Lindeque hosts MTN Win-Win Summer campaign weekly show

Marketing & Media

South Africa’s Good Things Guy, Brent Lindeque hosts MTN Win-Win Summer campaign weekly show

2 Dec 2024

For advertisers, South African sports fanaticism presents a unique opportunity, as the country’s Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight champion, Dricus du Plessis proves (Image supplied: Picture: Jeff Bottari/Zuff LLC via Getty)

Sponsorship

Dricus du Plessis a viewer magnet for local sports fans; an advertising opportunity

13 Nov 2024

Celebrate the Springboks with Pick n Pay Clothing and Zapiro

Fashion & Homeware

Celebrate the Springboks with Pick n Pay Clothing and Zapiro

17 Oct 2024

The 2024 New Generation Awards took place recently on Thursday 26 September in Sandton (Image supplied)

Digital

SA Rugby steals the show at the 2024 New Generation Awards

1 Oct 2024

Connecting people through sport: A Moonsport story

Sport

Connecting people through sport: A Moonsport story

Issued by Moonsport 25 Sep 2024

Source: © SA the Good News Carrie Delaney, managing director, Mscsports (Pty) Ltd, says sponsorship isn’t just about a branding exercise; it’s about creating shared experiences that resonate with our collective identity

Sponsorship

Investing in unity: The true impact of sports sponsorships in South Africa

26 Sep 2024

Rugby icons launch Avante Cape Brandy Founders’ XV

FMCG

Rugby icons launch Avante Cape Brandy Founders’ XV

13 Sep 2024

Heritage Month Vibes: Watching the Springboks vs All Blacks

Sport

Heritage Month Vibes: Watching the Springboks vs All Blacks

Nicole Sherwin 12 Sep 2024

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Digital

All the New Generation Awards 2024 finalists

30 Aug 2024

Dis-Chem and Kolisi Foundation join forces to tackle GBV in SA

ESG

Dis-Chem and Kolisi Foundation join forces to tackle GBV in SA

30 Aug 2024

$Source: The Bookmarks The IAB SA Bookmark Awards' winners have been announced with TBWA \ Hunt Lascaris being the big winner on the night$

IAB Bookmarks Awards

#Bookmarks2024: All the IAB SA Bookmark Awards 2024 winners

Danette Breitenbach 16 Aug 2024

Source: © Sky News With several premium sports events occurring throughout the year, such as last year's Rugby World Cup, sports fans' attention is increasingly divided

Sponsorship

Premium sports events make brands work harder for fans attention

26 Jul 2024

Source ©: Sikuvile Awards The Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards were announced on Saturday evening, 20 July

Media Freedom

All the Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards winners

Danette Breitenbach 21 Jul 2024

Source: © SA Rugby Saru has backed the SABC’s suspension of coverage of Springbok matches

TV

Sports broadcasting rights challenge ends Springbok matches on SABC

12 Jul 2024

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IAB Bookmarks Awards

All the IAB 2024 Bookmark Awards' finalists

12 Jul 2024

Gen Z is spending less on TVs and buying a handful of devices that can do more things. Source: Tech Daily/Unsplash

Mobile & Apps

Maps finds load shedding accelerated the Gen Z shift to streaming

9 Jul 2024

Cheslin Kolbe launches foundation aimed at community outreach

CSI & Philanthropy

Cheslin Kolbe launches foundation aimed at community outreach

Issued by Moonsport 2 Jul 2024

Klipdrift launches "That's Gold" campaign: Celebrating golden moments with the Springboks

FMCG

Klipdrift launches "That's Gold" campaign: Celebrating golden moments with the Springboks

Issued by Heineken Beverages 1 Jul 2024

Siya Kolisi to retain Springbok captaincy

Sport

Siya Kolisi to retain Springbok captaincy

27 Jun 2024

Source: © 123rf PlayStation leads the way in Mzanzi in SA Top 20 Play Brandscape

Branding

Part 2: South Africa Speaks: BAV Top 20 Playtime Brands in 2024: PlayStation leads the way

Dono White 21 Jun 2024