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“This isn’t the Wild West anymore”

Social Media

“This isn’t the Wild West anymore”

Issued by TDMC 3 days

Political objections not enough to ban Canik's firearm billboards, rules ARB

Advertising

Political objections not enough to ban Canik's firearm billboards, rules ARB

Karabo Ledwaba 3 days

Dr Pepper’s new ad shows why humans still matter in 2026

Artificial Intelligence

Dr Pepper’s new ad shows why humans still matter in 2026

Karabo Ledwaba 26 Jan 2026

#BizTrends2026 | ARB CEO Gail Schimmel: The year of industry self-regulation

Advertising

#BizTrends2026 | ARB CEO Gail Schimmel: The year of industry self-regulation

Gail Schimmel 22 Jan 2026

Advertising

Ithuba’s Lotto ads ruffle consumer feathers

Karabo Ledwaba 12 Dec 2025

Packaging battle brews between Eskort and Rainbow Chicken

Advertising

Packaging battle brews between Eskort and Rainbow Chicken

Karabo Ledwaba 3 Dec 2025

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Climate Change

TotalEnergies: French court ruling over false climate claims could boost African cases against polluters

Zunaida Moosa Wadiwala and Tracy-Lynn Field 27 Nov 2025

alcohol advertising is more regulated than people think, says Angela Russel, CEO of the Drinks Federation of South Africa (Image source: © 123rf )

Advertising

Alcohol advertising: Accountability not aspirational, but actionable

Angela Russel 21 Nov 2025

A screenshot of the advertisement on YouTube Shorts.

Advertising

Energy drink in hot water over 'drinking and driving' ad

Karabo Ledwaba 14 Nov 2025

Gail Schimmel, CEO of the Advertising Regulatory Board, talks about the need to regulate advertising of online gambling (Image source: © 123rf )

Advertising

A hot topic: Online gambling advertising regulation

Gail Schimmel 30 Oct 2025

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Media & Entertainment Law

Unpacking ARB code changes affecting the advertising of alcohol brands on vehicles

Sarah Suleman 27 Oct 2025

Knorr wants Imana to stop calling itself 'No.1 Soup'

Advertising

Knorr wants Imana to stop calling itself 'No.1 Soup'

Karabo Ledwaba 21 Oct 2025

Cover Bokkie pet insurance ad found confusing

Advertising

Cover Bokkie pet insurance ad found confusing

Karabo Ledwaba 17 Oct 2025

Marketing

Why more companies are having marketing report to finance

Emma Montocchio 15 Oct 2025

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Advertising

Why the proposed ban on alcohol advertising has a valid point

Corné Kritzinger 10 Oct 2025

Absolute Pets is the complainant. Source: YouTube.

Advertising

Pet food delivery exclusivity claim lands Checkers in ARB's crosshairs

Karabo Ledwaba 25 Sep 2025

Advertising

Hostile ad complaints, powered by AI, test the ARB

Serenta Lotz 16 Sep 2025

Advertising

ARB dismisses complaint against Cars.co.za radio ad

Karabo Ledwaba 15 Sep 2025

ACA launches white paper on AI: a call for informed, responsible adoption across the industry

Artificial Intelligence

ACA launches white paper on AI: a call for informed, responsible adoption across the industry

Issued by Association for Communication and Advertising 8 Sep 2025

Burger King's 'taste on fire' put to the test

Advertising

Burger King's 'taste on fire' put to the test

Karabo Ledwaba 29 Aug 2025

Heineken vs SAB: The “demi-sec” dispute

Advertising

Heineken vs SAB: The “demi-sec” dispute

Karabo Ledwaba 21 Aug 2025

Pineapple Insurance faces backlash for stereotyping taxi drivers

Advertising

Pineapple Insurance faces backlash for stereotyping taxi drivers

Karabo Ledwaba 7 Aug 2025

Advertising

OpenSky billboard deemed sexist and offensive

Karabo Ledwaba 31 Jul 2025

ARB and TBWA launch campaign against false advertising

Advertising

ARB and TBWA launch campaign against false advertising

Karabo Ledwaba 28 Jul 2025

Cell C 'now on South Africa's best network'? MTN bristles at claim

Advertising

Cell C 'now on South Africa's best network'? MTN bristles at claim

Karabo Ledwaba 7 Jul 2025

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Media & Entertainment Law

What influencers and brands need to know about #sponsored disclosures

Sarah Suleman 4 Jul 2025

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Legislation & Regulation

Legislative compliance: How retailers can reach net zero

Emily Gammon and Paula-Ann Novotny 2 Jul 2025

Lovisa called out for advertising jewellery you can’t buy

Advertising

Lovisa called out for advertising jewellery you can’t buy

Karabo Ledwaba 25 Jun 2025

Advertising

Chicken Licken accuses KFC of ad imitation

Karabo Ledwaba 2 Jun 2025

Advertising

Consumer disputes LinkedIn R7k job ad charge

Karabo Ledwaba 23 May 2025

The future of influencer marketing - Not in the loudest voice, the most trustworthy one

Social Media

The future of influencer marketing - Not in the loudest voice, the most trustworthy one

Bronwyn Abrahams 16 May 2025

Advertising

Liqui-Fruit's local sourcing claim found misleading by ARB

Karabo Ledwaba 7 May 2025

ARB Ruling: Cape Flair called out for marketing as local

Advertising

ARB Ruling: Cape Flair called out for marketing as local

Karabo Ledwaba 25 Apr 2025

Source: © 123rf A new report by the IAB South Africa, SA Content Creator Charter and the Influencer Marketing Perceptions Report examines the challenges and the massive untapped opportunities that exist in this market and has identified six trends

Digital

IAB SA: 6 key trends impacting influencer marketing

Casey Mantle,Dashni Vilakazi,Jolene Roelofse & Sanesh Maharaj 17 Apr 2025

Advertising

ARB says complaint against Department of Health TV sugar ad holds merit

Karabo Ledwaba 4 Apr 2025

Advertising

Counting chickens before they’re dunked? ARB rules in favour of KFC in "wings" dispute

Karabo Ledwaba 24 Mar 2025

Pineapple's ‘caveman’ ad found offensive by advertising board

Advertising

Pineapple's ‘caveman’ ad found offensive by advertising board

Karabo Ledwaba 10 Mar 2025

RCL vs Berkley: Bumpy legal battle over smooth mageu packaging

IP Law

RCL vs Berkley: Bumpy legal battle over smooth mageu packaging

Nishaat Slamdien 3 Mar 2025

The two mayo brands look similar in packaging. Source: ARB.

Advertising

ARB rules Bellisima mayonnaise packaging mimics Hellmann’s

Karabo Ledwaba 24 Feb 2025

Advertising

No room for picky eaters? ARB rules in favour of KFC in chicken wing complaint

Karabo Ledwaba 17 Feb 2025

ARB ruling | Should alcohol brands advertise on the beach?

Advertising

ARB ruling | Should alcohol brands advertise on the beach?

Karabo Ledwaba 7 Feb 2025

Chicken Licken is not making fun of OCD, says the ARB.

Advertising

Chicken Licken, Joe Public 'not making fun of OCD,' says advertising regulator

Karabo Ledwaba 23 Jan 2025

Food & bev. services

King Charles III ends royal warrants for Cadbury and Unilever

24 Dec 2024

Advertising

iStore advertising complaint dismissed by ARB

Karabo Ledwaba 13 Dec 2024

Advertising

ARB releases simplified appendix as it aims to clean up gambling ads

Karabo Ledwaba 5 Dec 2024

Advertising

ARB rules Melon Mobile's 'unlimited' plans are misleading: here's why

Karabo Ledwaba 7 Nov 2024

Debate over artistic freedom as ARB orders withdrawal of property ad

Advertising

Debate over artistic freedom as ARB orders withdrawal of property ad

Karabo Ledwaba 1 Nov 2024

The complainant said the ad is violent.

Advertising

Ad watchdog rules Coastal Hire did not promote GBV

Karabo Ledwaba 18 Oct 2024