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Earle Holmes
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Afda win 3 awards at 10th Annual Simon 'Mabhuna' Sabela Awards - AFDA

Afda win 3 awards at 10th Annual Simon 'Mabhuna' Sabela Awards
[Earle Holmes] Afda Durban have won the Simon "Mabhunu" Sabela Best Student Award for eight years in a row...

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Danette Breitenbach
MARKETING & MEDIA
#Bookmarks2023: Legacy brands lead the way with digital excellence

Image supplied. Promise agency was named best digital agency at the 2023 IAB Bookmark Awards
Image supplied. Promise agency was named best digital agency at the 2023 IAB Bookmark Awards
[Danette Breitenbach] Two traditional insurance brands, Sanlam and PPS, outperformed the competition at the Bookmark Awards 2023, with ground-breaking digital work...

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Naresh Maharaj
AUTOMOTIVE
AMG Performance Tour pushes the track limits

Mecedes-Benz SL43 AMG. Source: Supplied
Mecedes-Benz SL43 AMG. Source: Supplied
[Naresh Maharaj] Local motoring scribes were treated to a track day for the ages with three AMG performance models to take around Kyalami...

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Sindy Peters
ENERGY & MINING
#WomensMonth: Linda Mabhena-Olagunju on transformation in the renewable energy sector

#WomensMonth: Linda Mabhena-Olagunju on transformation in the renewable energy sector
[Sindy Peters] Led by group CEO Linda Mabhena-Olagunju, DLO Energy Resources Group is fostering diversity and inclusion within the energy sector...

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Imran Salie
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
#StartupMentoring: Laura Thomas shares the value of humble leadership

Laura Thomas. Source: Supplied
Laura Thomas. Source: Supplied
[Imran Salie] In this #StartupMentoring story we chat with entrepreneur Laura Thomas pivoted from the corporate trenches to help other founders win their battles...

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Sindy Peters
PROPERTY & REAL ESTATE
#PropertyRevamped: 5-star Shawu's Hills Wildlife Estate offers refuge from city life

#PropertyRevamped: 5-star Shawu's Hills Wildlife Estate offers refuge from city life
[Sindy Peters] Bluegrass, the developer behind Shawu's Hills, is focused on rehabilitating and preserving the natural environment...

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Danette Breitenbach
MARKETING & MEDIA
#Bookmarks2023: The power of purpose-led campaigns - Does your brand have a backbone?

Image supplied. The Bookmakr Finalists Showcase panel with IAB South Africa CEO Razia Pillay (middle) and host, Accenture Song’s Mushambi Mutuma (end right). Thepanelist are: (l to r): Executive creative director at Ogilvy South Africa - Alex Goldberg, EssenceMediacom SA social media director - Luzuko Tena, head of group digital communications Sasol - MJ Khan, senior manager: digital at SuperSport - Rikashni Rangasamy
Image supplied. The Bookmakr Finalists Showcase panel with IAB South Africa CEO Razia Pillay (middle) and host, Accenture Song’s Mushambi Mutuma (end right). Thepanelist are: (l to r): Executive creative director at Ogilvy South Africa - Alex Goldberg, EssenceMediacom SA social media director - Luzuko Tena, head of group digital communications Sasol - MJ Khan, senior manager: digital at SuperSport - Rikashni Rangasamy
[Danette Breitenbach] One of three themes discussed by a panel at the first-ever Bookmarks Finalists Showcase was the power of purpose-led campaigns...

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Danette Breitenbach
MARKETING & MEDIA
#Bookmarks2023: 4 trends impacting the digital media industry

Image supplied. Head of IAB South Africa’s Agency Council and managing director of Machine_ Robyn Campbell examines four trends impacting the digital media industry
Image supplied. Head of IAB South Africa’s Agency Council and managing director of Machine_ Robyn Campbell examines four trends impacting the digital media industry
[Danette Breitenbach] Head of IAB South Africa's Agency Council and Machine_ MD Robyn Campbell examines four trends impacting the digital media industry...

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Lindsey Schutters
IT & TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Samsung launches Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5. Source: Supplied
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5. Source: Supplied
[Lindsey Schutters] Refreshed line of Samsung foldables lose the gap and bring key improvements for known pain points and a Flex Window...

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Karabo Ledwaba
MARKETING & MEDIA
#BehindtheSelfie: Nkosodumo Mfini, managing director of Superfoods at Tiger Brands

Nkosodumo Mfini is the managing director of Superfoods. Source: Supplied.
Nkosodumo Mfini is the managing director of Superfoods. Source: Supplied.
[Karabo Ledwaba] This week I chat with Nkosodumo Mfini, who is the managing director of Superfoods (Jungle, King Foods and Pulses) at Tiger Brands...

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Regine le Roux
MARKETING & MEDIA
AI ai...ai...ai...

Source: © 123rf  Using an AI tool like ChatGPT will save you time
Source: © 123rf 123rf Using an AI tool like ChatGPT will save you time
[Regine le Roux] Regine le Roux, Reputation Matters gets curious about AI and it's relevance...

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Johan Botes
LEGAL
Too sick to work, but well enough to march? Not so fast...

Image source: tumsasedgars –
Image source: tumsasedgars – 123RF.com
[Johan Botes] Abuse of sick leave is neither novel nor rare. When revellers are having a blast in the wee hours of the morning and one of them bemoans the fact that they must report for work in a couple of hours, chances are someone will suggest that they just book off sick the next day...

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Danette Breitenbach
MARKETING & MEDIA
#Cannes2023: Creative Circle Full Circle focuses on SA's 2023 Cannes Lions performance

Creative Circle Full Circle panel: (L to R) Roanna Williams - Creative Circle chairperson, Loyiso Twala - McCann Joburg chief creative officer, Vaughan Croeser - SAB VP of marketing for South Africa, Khensani Nobanda - Nedbank group executive for marketing and corporate affairs, nd Ann Nurock - trend spotter (Image by Danette Breitenbach.)
Creative Circle Full Circle panel: (L to R) Roanna Williams - Creative Circle chairperson, Loyiso Twala - McCann Joburg chief creative officer, Vaughan Croeser - SAB VP of marketing for South Africa, Khensani Nobanda - Nedbank group executive for marketing and corporate affairs, nd Ann Nurock - trend spotter (Image by Danette Breitenbach.)
[Danette Breitenbach] The Creative Circle Full Circle event discussed SA's performance at this year's Cannes Lions...

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Eugene Yiga
LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT
The art of perfecting pottery with Chuma Maweni

The art of perfecting pottery with Chuma Maweni
[Eugene Yiga] Born in Port Elizabeth and raised in the Eastern Cape, Chuma Maweni loved drawing with pencils and crayons when he was a boy. Although he didn't know if what he was doing at the time counted as art, he is now glad that the people throughout his life supported his interests...

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Brendan Seery
MARKETING & MEDIA
#OrchidsandOnions: Switch Energy Drink switches things up

#OrchidsandOnions: Switch Energy Drink switches things up
[Brendan Seery] I doubt there are many other countries in the world - even those who famously praise their own sense of humour - which could turn a national tragedy into a funny gag and then turn that into a marketing pitch...

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Danette Breitenbach
MARKETING & MEDIA
#Newsmaker: Lindiwe Maduna, MD of Duma Collective

Image supplied. Recently promoted to MD of the Duma Collective, Lindiwe Maduna, says she stumbled into the creative communications industry
Image supplied. Recently promoted to MD of the Duma Collective, Lindiwe Maduna, says she stumbled into the creative communications industry
[Danette Breitenbach] New MD of Duma Collective, Lindiwe Maduna's primary objective is to drive strategic growth for the business...

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Andre Cilliers
FINANCE & INSURANCE
Rand surges in Asian markets this morning

Source: Reuters.
Source: Reuters.
[Andre Cilliers] Rand strengthens against major Far East currencies in morning trade amid ongoing recovery from oversold position...

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Karabo Ledwaba
MARKETING & MEDIA
#Cannes2023: Tseliso Rangaka on the Mount Olympus of advertising

Tseliso Rangaka is chief creative officer of FCB Joburg and Hellocomputer. Source: Supplied.
Tseliso Rangaka is chief creative officer of FCB Joburg and Hellocomputer. Source: Supplied.
[Karabo Ledwaba] Tseliso Rangaka, chief creative officer of FCB Joburg and Hellocomputer, takes us through his journey as jury president for the Radio & Audio Lions jury at Cannes Lions...

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Naresh Maharaj
AUTOMOTIVE
Road test: Toyota's expanded Urban Cruiser

Toyota Urban Cruiser shares a platform with the Suzuki Grand Vitara and is manufactured in India. Source: Supplied
Toyota Urban Cruiser shares a platform with the Suzuki Grand Vitara and is manufactured in India. Source: Supplied
[Naresh Maharaj] The second generation Toyota Urban Cruiser shares the Suzuki Grand Vitara looks, but outsells it...

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Sindy Peters
PROPERTY & REAL ESTATE
#PropertyRevamped: Wale Street Chambers responds to shifting market dynamics with upcycled office space

#PropertyRevamped: Wale Street Chambers responds to shifting market dynamics with upcycled office space
[Sindy Peters] What sets the Wale Street Chambers apart is that office space can be purchased at the same amount per month as the cost of rental...

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