Six Continents, One City: What Cape Town's Tourism Campaign Means for Destination PR

media update's Venelize de Lange analyses Cape Town's latest tourism push to unpack how integrated storytelling, global visibility and measurable engagement are reshaping destination PR.

Canva On Building Africa's Creative Future: A Q&A With Bianca Sibiya — Part Two

How can South African creators turn creativity into sustainable careers? media update's Venelize de Lange continues the conversation with Bianca Sibiya, unpacking where income, influence and new creative opportunities are emerging.

How to Market Higher Education to Today's Students

As the paths to success become more diverse, higher education institutions face new demands on how to communicate value. Venelize de Lange from media update looks at the strategic shifts influencing education marketing in an increasingly complex media environment.

Education, Engagement and the Stories That Travel

Venelize de Lange from media update looks at the rise of positive education reporting in South Africa, and why success-driven reporting is resonating and driving engagement with audiences.

From South Africa to Europe: The Strategy Behind Mr Price's R9-Billion NKD Acquisition

Venelize de Lange from media update examines Mr Price's R9.66-billion NKD acquisition, exploring what the retailer's European expansion reveals about scaling value brands, localisation and the growing role of data-led marketing execution.

Inside the Dispute Over Google's AI Training Practices

As we enter the age of AI and its unwavering impact on content creation, search and discovery, Kiara Ferreira and Venelize de Lange from media update explore an economic problem posing as a technical controversy.

Speaking to the Heart of South Africa: A Q&A With Eben Keun — Part Two

How can brands build trust and loyalty across diverse audiences? media update's Venelize de Lange continues the conversation with Eben Keun, unpacking what meaningful success looks like in multilingual marketing.

The South African Freelancer Conundrum: How Much Do I Charge? — A 2026 Update

Venelize de Lange from media update unpacks how South African freelancers can navigate pricing in 2026, by looking at updated benchmarks, common mistakes and practical strategies for setting sustainable rates.