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Evan-Lee Courie

Social Media

#TikTok360Event | South African creators could win big as TikTok One rolls out

Evan-Lee Courie 24 minutes

Dyllon Randall co-founded a modular urine-to-fertiliser recovery system at the Cape Town Stadium, which recently collected 3,600 litres of urine during the South Africa vs New Zealand rugby game. Image supplied.

Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology

Cape Town Stadium urine-recycling innovator selected for 2026 Africa Prize

23 minutes

A2X CEO, Kevin Brady has welcomed Sibanye-Stillwater Limited's secondary listing on A2X Markets (Image supplied)

Markets & Investment

Sibanye-Stillwater Limited to list on A2X Markets

46 minutes

Net 75% of marketers plan to increase investment in AI visibility, including ads

Media

Net 75% of marketers plan to increase investment in AI visibility, including ads

Issued by Kantar 1 hour

Image: Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth | source:

Employment Equity

UIF, NEF launch R1bn fund to boost Black-owned businesses and job creation

2 hours

Malekane Mall opens its doors to the greater Tubatse community

Retail & Hospitality Property

Malekane Mall opens its doors to the greater Tubatse community

Issued by Catchwords 21 hours

The City of Cape Town has drafted a new by-law to apply commercial property rates to all properties available for short-term letting for more than half the year. Archive photo: Brent Meersman / GroundUp

Retail & Hospitality Property

Cape Town Airbnb hosts could pay triple rates

Steve Kretzmann 23 hours

Wind turbines on the Eastern Cape bushveld along the R350 road to Bedford, outside Makhanda. The area around has some of the country’s best wind power potential but is also among the Eastern Cape’s most ecologically sensitive landscapes. Photos: Aphiwe Ngowapi

Food, Water & Energy Security

Debate over new Makhanda wind farm

Gcina Ntsaluba and Asemahle Vumsindo 1 day

Algoa FM celebrates 40 years of broadcast excellence

Radio & Audio

Algoa FM celebrates 40 years of broadcast excellence

Issued by Algoa FM 1 day

NTT Data backs South Africa’s first national AI Awards as exclusive platinum partner

Artificial Intelligence

NTT Data backs South Africa’s first national AI Awards as exclusive platinum partner

Issued by Twofold Media 1 day

South Africa’s Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille has called for technology and innovation to help convert South Africa’s tourism appeal into more travel, investment, jobs and opportunities for communities (Image source: @ Facebook

Tourism & Travel

#TourismMonth | Patricia de Lille calls for technology to convert SA's appeal into tourist numbers

1 day

The future of law: Is South Africa's legal profession ready for the intelligence era?

Cyber Law

The future of law: Is South Africa's legal profession ready for the intelligence era?

Issued by Topco Media 3 days

Source: Pexels.

Economy

Borrowing costs rise again: SA’s fragile recovery comes under fresh pressure

Katja Hamilton 3 days

GEC+Africa 2026 connects the continent and celebrates Africa’s most promising entrepreneurs

Funding

GEC+Africa 2026 connects the continent and celebrates Africa’s most promising entrepreneurs

Issued by 22 On Sloane 3 days

Industrial transformation and electric vehicles gain the spotlight at Brics Summit

Commercial & Industrial

Industrial transformation and electric vehicles gain the spotlight at Brics Summit

Issued by The Electric Mission 25 Sep 2026

TikTok One is now live in South Africa. Pictured: US beauty and lifestyle influencers: Charlotte Palermino, Toni Bravo, Cyrus Veyssi, Golloria George(Image source@ WWD

Social Media

The creator economy shifts from influence to infrastructure: Why marketers need to pay attention

Roonie Mutsinze 25 Sep 2026

Afda Hatfield expands

Higher Education

Afda Hatfield expands

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 21 hours

Design & Manufacturing

#HeritageMonth | Local bag brand Sak.Sak sees opportunity in Mzansi's pride

Evan-Lee Courie 25 Sep 2026

Beyond likes: Dentsu School of Influence brings one big week to Cape Town

Digital

Beyond likes: Dentsu School of Influence brings one big week to Cape Town

Issued by Dentsu 25 Sep 2026

Africa tourism awards spotlight policy, aviation and youth innovators

Tourism

Africa tourism awards spotlight policy, aviation and youth innovators

25 Sep 2026

Engen to offer free health screenings to truck drivers

Logistics & Transport

Engen to offer free health screenings to truck drivers

25 Sep 2026

Source: Tom De Decker via

Agriculture

Land Bank pauses blended finance applications

23 Sep 2026

Propak Cape highlights latest advances in sustainable plastics and recycling

Packaging

Propak Cape highlights latest advances in sustainable plastics and recycling

Issued by Propak Cape 25 Sep 2026

WPP has launched Devon’s Point, the first facility of its kind launched by a marketing services company in the UK (Image supplied)

Production

Growing the creator economy: WPP's flagship production hub opens in East London

23 Sep 2026

Africa cannot afford another decade of potential

Digital

Africa cannot afford another decade of potential

Issued by Dentsu 23 Sep 2026

#HeritageMonth | Nehanda Design is scaling local craftsmanship without losing its soul

Design & Manufacturing

#HeritageMonth | Nehanda Design is scaling local craftsmanship without losing its soul

Evan-Lee Courie 23 Sep 2026

Why Open Day matters

Higher Education

Why Open Day matters

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 23 Sep 2026

Joburg Tourism and Satsa launch bookable city itineraries

Tourism & Travel

Joburg Tourism and Satsa launch bookable city itineraries

23 Sep 2026

Bridgement named App of the Year at the Xero South Africa Awards

Fintech

Bridgement named App of the Year at the Xero South Africa Awards

Issued by Bridgement 22 Sep 2026

Source: Pexels.

Finance

French investment in SA hits R166bn as forum opens next week

22 Sep 2026

Outside the brief

Media

Outside the brief

Kabelo Kale, Issued by The Media Krate 22 Sep 2026

R1.8bn unlocked for SA SMEs as funding network expands

Funding

R1.8bn unlocked for SA SMEs as funding network expands

22 Sep 2026

Mental health

Burnout is costing South Africans mental and financial peace of mind

22 Sep 2026

Source: Archive

Tourism & Travel

Cape Town cruise season opens with 1,397 passengers

22 Sep 2026

The cost of coping is changing the way township consumers shop

Marketing

The cost of coping is changing the way township consumers shop

Issued by Rogerwilco 22 Sep 2026

Travel

Singapore Airlines named World’s Best Airline at 2026 awards

22 Sep 2026

Higher fuel costs make convenience pricier for South African shoppers

Retail

Higher fuel costs make convenience pricier for South African shoppers

Nonhle N. Luthuli 22 Sep 2026

Image supplied.

Packaging

Beyond the bag: What makes paper packaging more sustainable?

21 Sep 2026

Source: Supplied

Tourism & Travel

#ATMDubai | Asia-GCC growth as travel barriers are removed

21 Sep 2026

Hotel 247 expands in Mpumalanga after R3.5m in funding

Tourism & Travel

Hotel 247 expands in Mpumalanga after R3.5m in funding

21 Sep 2026

CANEX WKND 2026 brings Global Africa’s creative economy to Lagos this November

Events & Conferencing

CANEX WKND 2026 brings Global Africa’s creative economy to Lagos this November

Issued by Red Flag Media 21 Sep 2026

Image source: melpomen –

Bursaries, Scholarships & Finance

NSFAS 2027 application cycle opens

18 Sep 2026

Sentech to showcase digital infrastructure and connectivity capabilities at GovTech 2026

Technology

Sentech to showcase digital infrastructure and connectivity capabilities at GovTech 2026

Issued by SENTECH 18 Sep 2026

Image supplied.

Health & Safety

#HeritageMonth: Building a strong heritage within mining communities

Albert Kokota 18 Sep 2026

Source: Supplied. John Mukomberanwa, Head: Digital Insights at Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking.

Fintech

AI’s business opportunity comes with a catch – Standard Bank and Stellenbosch University respond

17 Sep 2026

Innovex 2026: Where South Africa’s next big opportunities are being built

SMEs

Innovex 2026: Where South Africa’s next big opportunities are being built

Issued by Brandscapers Africa 17 Sep 2026

Source: Reuters.

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

South Africa's first offshore wind farm delayed as World Bank highlights potential

17 Sep 2026