In rural KwaZulu-Natal, nonprofit organisation Thanda has expanded its Food Security & Economic Development (FSED) Initiative with a renewed focus: supporting youth to build dignified, sustainable livelihoods through agroecology. 

Opera Mini has launched 'Data Dance', a national campaign focused on data affordability and digital access for South African youth. Bringing South Africa's dance culture online, Opera invites users to post their dance routine on TikTok under the #operaminidatadance hashtag and stand a chance to win up to five years' worth of airtime. 

Google has announced a series of new Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered innovations at Google Marketing Live (GML) 2025 — Google's annual event showcasing its latest product advancements in advertising and commerce. 

From nano-influencers just starting out to full-time creators scaling their brand empires, one thing is clear: creativity has been democratised. Thanks to tech tools that level the playing field, today's creators don't need a film crew or a Fortune 500 budget; they just need the right apps and platforms in their arsenal, says Pieter Groenewald, COO of Nfinity Influencer. 

You're scrolling through TikTok, watching someone peel an orange to music, and suddenly an hour has passed. Or maybe you're deep into a 20-minute YouTube vlog where someone just remodelled their kitchen. This is the split screen of modern content: quick hits versus long masterpieces, says the team at Famesters. 

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) South Africa has commemorated Menstrual Health Day 2025, observed annually on 28 May, with a nationwide advocacy campaign championing menstrual dignity and inclusive dialogue. The campaign highlights persistent challenges around menstrual health in South Africa and highlights how menstruation intersects with HIV vulnerability and mental health. 

While the earliest buildings were purely functional, architecture has evolved over the centuries to serve a much deeper purpose. Architecture has become a powerful branding tool, shaping how companies, institutions and cities are perceived. In fact, the built environment plays a pivotal role in storytelling, says Sasha Maharajh, Project Architect at BPAS Architects. 

Long gone are the days of social media being a place to solely upload selfies or cute pictures of your cat — it is now an effective tool for businesses, brands, marketers and PRs. Saads Abrahams from media update is sharing insights on how to leverage social media for an impactful PR strategy.  

The International News Media Association (INMA) has launched an advertising initiative, aimed at equipping media leaders with practical guidance on first-party data activation for advertising, premium ad products, revenue diversification strategies, measurement and attribution, AI, navigating brand safety and evolved selling approaches. 

Dove Men+Care has assembled a five-a-side team to take part in the Clicks BroScape Fives Championship. The team is captained by comedian Donovan Goliath and includes Primo Baloyi, DJ Naves, Zamani Mbatha, Arno Greeff and Sweet Guluva.