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The Undercover Ad is a campaign of AI-generated songs which are secretly advertisements that don’t sound like advertisements at all (Image supplied)

Advertising

#BehindtheCampaign: The Undercover Ad

16 minutes

$South Africa’s first accredited shopper marketing course has launched. Iamge: From left to right: Ted Miller - corporate learning design team lead, Red & Yellow, Mary-Leigh Abramson - head of corporate relations, Red & Yellow, Kirsty Peters - senior business relationship manager, Red & Yellow, Di Wilson - managing director of Integer\Hotspot and founder of SHOP! SA (Image supplied)$

Education

SA’s first accredited shopper marketing course launches

14 hours

Atzaró Cape Town achieves 831% return on Google Ads investment with Cape Marketing Agency

Marketing

Atzaró Cape Town achieves 831% return on Google Ads investment with Cape Marketing Agency

Issued by Cape Marketing Agency 1 hour

In 2026, there will be changes to the Cannes Lions Awards (Image source: © Bizcommunity)

Cannes Lions

#CannesLions2026: A new Creative Brand Lions and other changes

1 hour

When a global powerhouse like the BBC ends up apologising for a “misleading edit” of Donald Trump’s speech - a move that’s now sparked resignations and a potential $1bn lawsuit - it shakes more than their newsroom. It shakes faith in journalism itself (Image supplied)

Media Freedom

The BBC-Trump saga: Questioning integrity in journalism and PR

Hayley Hillary 2 hours

"Belief economy" drives retail property investments in local communities

Commercial Property

"Belief economy" drives retail property investments in local communities

2 hours

Source: Reuters.

Banking

Standard Bank opens Egypt office to tap Gulf–Africa flows as outlook brightens

Mohamed Ezz 2 hours

Image supplied.

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Seshni Naidoo to engineer a new energy era at Engie South Africa

3 hours

Source: Solidariteit on X.

PR & Communications

Tlhogi Ngwato | You cannot fact-check your way out of outrage

Tlhogi Ngwato 3 hours

Rethinking AI-Generated advertising: How real people really react

Artificial Intelligence

Rethinking AI-Generated advertising: How real people really react

Ecem Erdem and Věra Šídlová, Issued by Kantar 1 day

How locally-driven hotels are driving West Africa's hospitality resurgence

Hospitality

How locally-driven hotels are driving West Africa's hospitality resurgence

1 day

Sola Oke is the managing director for Pernod Ricard Africa. Source: Supplied.

Advertising

#AfricaTechFestival: Sola Oke on technology, innovation and Africa’s cultural future

Karabo Ledwaba 1 day

Image source: rawpixel –

Trends

12 macro trends altering the employment landscape in 2026

1 day

Bursaries, Scholarships & Finance

10 bursaries up for grabs in Capsicum Hospitality & Culinary Leadership Challenge 2026

1 day

Sentech to showcase digital solutions at Africa Tech Festival in Cape Town

ICT

Sentech to showcase digital solutions at Africa Tech Festival in Cape Town

Issued by SENTECH 1 day

The University of Cape Town MBA cements its position as a global leader in teaching sustainability and impact

Higher Education

The University of Cape Town MBA cements its position as a global leader in teaching sustainability and impact

Issued by UCT Graduate School of Business 1 day

Matthew Nkala of Catalyst Africa

Sponsorship

How the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon cancellation tested brand empathy

Matthew Nkala 1 day

In the final RAPT BizTrendsTV episode of the year, we turn the tables on trends, as host (Left) Bronwyn Williams moves from host to guest, interviewed by Bizcommunity editor, (Right) Danette Breitenbach (Image composite by Ruth Cooper © Bizcommunity)

BizTrendsTV

RAPT BizTrendsTV | The Headline Act: Turning the tables

2 days

Bees essential for SA’s agriculture and economy, minister says

Agriculture

Bees essential for SA’s agriculture and economy, minister says

1 day

Lindiwe Maseko, Head of Human Resources at CMS South Africa

Employment Equity

Redefining inclusion: How SA workplaces can lead in LGBTQIA+ rights

Lindiwe Maseko 2 days

Where profit meets planet: The business of climate-resilient food production

Agriculture

Where profit meets planet: The business of climate-resilient food production

Daneel Rossouw 2 days

New Toyota Hilux unveiled with global debut

Dealers

New Toyota Hilux unveiled with global debut

2 days

Sappi reports Q4 and full-year 2025 financial results

Accounting & Auditing

Sappi reports Q4 and full-year 2025 financial results

Issued by Sappi 2 days

South Africa's Independent Agency Search & Selection Company (IAS) joined 34 global consultancies in closed-door sessions at AdForum 2025 in London (Source: © 123rf )

Marketing & Media

5 key trends from the AdForum Worldwide Summit 2025

2 days

Reckitt has appointed WPP Media to manage its media planning and buying across 21 European markets (Image supplied)

Media

Reckitt appoints WPP Media

3 days

Source: Supplied. Artist's rendition.

Construction & Engineering

Massive R2bn development project, The Granger, breaks ground in Cape Town

3 days

SA citrus exports surge 22% in 2025, setting new record

Agro-processing

SA citrus exports surge 22% in 2025, setting new record

3 days

NiCE and iNOVO named lead sponsor for CEM Africa Johannesburg and The CX Africa Awards 2025

CRM, CX, UX

NiCE and iNOVO named lead sponsor for CEM Africa Johannesburg and The CX Africa Awards 2025

Issued by CEM Africa Summit 3 days

Special Effects Media's Essi Koster examines how performance marketing can contribute to Black Friday success (Image supplied)

Marketing

Performance marketing: The key to #BlackFriday success

Essi Koster 3 days

How to build true cyber resilience for your business – beyond the backup

Digital

How to build true cyber resilience for your business – beyond the backup

Issued by Digicape 3 days

Artificial Intelligence

From SEO to GEO: How brands can stay visible in the age of AI search

Leanne Levine 3 days

Jaecoo J5 review: Chinese SUV impresses in SA

Launches & Reviews

Jaecoo J5 review: Chinese SUV impresses in SA

Imran Salie 7 Nov 2025

Source: frimufilms via

Agriculture

Absa and AGDA push for greater financial inclusion in SA agriculture

7 Nov 2025

Health & Safety

Rosond appoints Dr. Adwoa Boaduo as head of safety

7 Nov 2025

Giant Films' Emma Lundy named head of Clio Awards jury for film

Advertising

Giant Films' Emma Lundy named head of Clio Awards jury for film

7 Nov 2025

SanParks, Good Work Foundation partner to expand rural conservation education and jobs

Tourism

SanParks, Good Work Foundation partner to expand rural conservation education and jobs

7 Nov 2025

Tiisetso Masimula, director, Transcend Capital

Management & Leadership

SA competition authorities' role in promoting employee ownership

Tiisetso Masimula 6 Nov 2025

Thule Ngcese, creative partner & co-founder at Distrikt 9, a supplier development partner of VML South Africa, has watched from the jury room as work out of the Middle East increasingly dominates the Loeries. The South African creative industry, he says, needs to up its game (Image supplied)

Advertising

Thule Ngcese: "Time to lead, not follow. SA needs to up its game."

Thule Ngcese 7 Nov 2025

The Future of HR Awards 2025: Honouring trailblazers in human resources excellence

Management & Leadership

The Future of HR Awards 2025: Honouring trailblazers in human resources excellence

Issued by Topco Media 6 Nov 2025

Source: Julian Herzog via

Travel

SAA expands African network with new Joburg–Gaborone service

6 Nov 2025

Business logic vulnerabilities: The silent cyber threat lurking in South Africa’s digital economy

Cybersecurity

Business logic vulnerabilities: The silent cyber threat lurking in South Africa’s digital economy

Issued by Magix Security 6 Nov 2025

Dunlop Tyres SA welcomes Marcia Noxolo Veronica Mayaba as new commercial director

Manufacturing & Parts

Dunlop Tyres SA welcomes Marcia Noxolo Veronica Mayaba as new commercial director

Issued by Dunlop Tyres SA 6 Nov 2025

GC Now Johannesburg convenes President Ramaphosa and world leaders for a historic global turning point

ESG & Sustainability

GC Now Johannesburg convenes President Ramaphosa and world leaders for a historic global turning point

Issued by OnPoint PR 6 Nov 2025

Loyalty crisis: South Africans switching brands faster than ever

Branding

Loyalty crisis: South Africans switching brands faster than ever

Mosa Ntwampe, Issued by Brave Group 6 Nov 2025

Sustainable, positive social impact is redefining medical schemes

ESG & Sustainability

Sustainable, positive social impact is redefining medical schemes

Kevin Aron, Issued by Stone 6 Nov 2025

The Foschini Group's Fionna Ronnie appointed new MMA SA chair with international rebrand

Marketing

The Foschini Group's Fionna Ronnie appointed new MMA SA chair with international rebrand

6 Nov 2025

CFAO Healthcare South Africa achieves Level 3 B-BBEE status

Pharmaceuticals

CFAO Healthcare South Africa achieves Level 3 B-BBEE status

Issued by Stone 6 Nov 2025

East Coast Radio partners with Oliver Agency South Africa to elevate creative and strategy

Radio & Audio

East Coast Radio partners with Oliver Agency South Africa to elevate creative and strategy

Issued by East Coast Radio 6 Nov 2025