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Ethics & Medicolegal

Why ChatGPT can’t get you out of a medical malpractice claim

Michael-John Damant 1 day

FNB Art Joburg returns with new Open City programme

Art

FNB Art Joburg returns with new Open City programme

22 Jul 2026

Isuzu invests R2m in AI, coding and robotics lab for 650 learners

Development

Isuzu invests R2m in AI, coding and robotics lab for 650 learners

17 Jul 2026

From classrooms to code: Expanding digital skills for South Africa’s next generation

Technology

From classrooms to code: Expanding digital skills for South Africa’s next generation

16 Jul 2026

Warc and TikTok say brands need community intelligence to win with AI

Advertising

Warc and TikTok say brands need community intelligence to win with AI

15 Jul 2026

Could AI give you back 5 –10 hours every week?

SMEs

Could AI give you back 5 –10 hours every week?

Issued by Edge Growth 14 Jul 2026

The 5th AuthenticA Series Lab, a screenwriters programme from South Africa-based non-profit Realness Institute, is now open for applications. The 4th edition's (last year) cohort at the first in-person workshop (left to right) Reem Morsi, Gamel Apalayine, Jolade Olusanya, Mona Ombogo (Image supplied)

Film & Cinematography

AuthenticA Series Lab invites applications from African screenwriters

10 Jul 2026

What it will take to secure digital education for Gen Alpha

Education

What it will take to secure digital education for Gen Alpha

Doros Hadjizenonos 10 Jul 2026

France's Kylian Mbappé celebrates scoring their first goal in the round-of-16 Fifa World Cup match between Paraguay and France. Image credit: Reuters/Kyle Ross

Sports Science

How Messi, Mbappé and Haaland use their brains (as well as feet) to gain a psychological edge at the World Cup

Eric Zillmer 10 Jul 2026

SA startup Float sets sights on UK growth

SMEs

SA startup Float sets sights on UK growth

8 Jul 2026

Sanra, backed by the Mastercard Foundation have granted about $9.3m in loans and grants to creative businesses in Kenya (Image @ Impact Newswire

Marketing & Media

Kenya backs creative economy with $9.3m funding

8 Jul 2026

Google has exceeded $1bn Africa investment target

Technology

Google has exceeded $1bn Africa investment target

Nqobile Dludla 2 Jul 2026

Your dashboard is lying to you: Why brands keep missing the 1 trillion rands township economy

Advertising

Your dashboard is lying to you: Why brands keep missing the 1 trillion rands township economy

Kabelo Kale, Issued by The Media Krate 29 Jun 2026

Cannes Lions

#Cannes2026 | Heineken is Creative Brand of the Year

28 Jun 2026

Gauteng to boost IT modernisation with R1.9bn digital investment

ICT

Gauteng to boost IT modernisation with R1.9bn digital investment

26 Jun 2026

Ring Magazine's campaign received a Silver Lion.

Cannes Lions

#Cannes2026 | Middle East secures Craft Lions as Africa misses out

Karabo Ledwaba 24 Jun 2026

3D structure of a melanoma cell derived by ion abrasion scanning electron microscopy. Image credit: on

Medical Research

SA scientists make breakthrough in decoding cancer’s most effective survival strategy

Kevin Naidoo 22 Jun 2026

Image credit: , , via Wikimedia Commons

Climate Change

UCT develops world’s first early biodiversity heat warning system

22 Jun 2026

Source: Supplied.

Infrastructure & Utilities

Fresh design flexibility opens doors for site-specific playgrounds

18 Jun 2026

Matla Media’s Nompumelelo Zwane asks how we can empower the next generation (Image supplied)

Youth Month

#YouthMonth | Marketing's role in empowering the next generation

Nompumelelo Zwane 18 Jun 2026

#YouthMonth | The Lab's Matthew Tyler on conscious consumption, resale culture and purpose-driven brands

ESG

#YouthMonth | The Lab's Matthew Tyler on conscious consumption, resale culture and purpose-driven brands

Evan-Lee Courie 15 Jun 2026

Stop chasing speed

Advertising

Stop chasing speed

Izak van der Walt and Scott Reinders, Issued by The Up&Up Group 12 Jun 2026

WPP has launched Hex, the company’s frontier studio built for the era of AI. The talent for Hex is sourced from WPP’s Creative Tech Apprenticeship programme (Source@ WPP

Artificial Intelligence

WPP launches Hex, the frontier studio built for the era of AI

11 Jun 2026

Supplied image: Talifhani Khubana (CFO, Protec), Munei Tshiovhe (GM Business Development, Protec) and Daniel Phukubje (Protec) with students at the official opening of the Science Resource Centre.

Primary & Secondary Education

New Science Resource Centre opens at Masiqhakaze Secondary School

8 Jun 2026

How a Covid lockdown phone call sparked a local biotech triumph

2026 Western Cape Economic Innovation Awards

How a Covid lockdown phone call sparked a local biotech triumph

Issued by Cape Chamber 4 Jun 2026

Supplied image (L-R): Adri Marais, CEO of Christel House South Africa; David Maynier, Western Cape Minister of Education and Wendy Viljoen, Senior Manager: Edu Invest (Wesgro)

Primary & Secondary Education

Christel House SA celebrates 25 years by opening new high school campus

26 May 2026

NIQ research reveals new rules of commerce: AI is beginning to decide what consumers buy

Research

NIQ research reveals new rules of commerce: AI is beginning to decide what consumers buy

Issued by NielsenIQ 22 May 2026

UP academics receive National Orders for reshaping South Africa’s future

Higher Education

UP academics receive National Orders for reshaping South Africa’s future

Issued by University of Pretoria 20 May 2026

A Congolese health worker checks the temperature to screen a traveller at the Grande Barrier border following confirmation of an Ebola outbreak involving the Bundibugyo strain, at the border crossing point between Congo and Rwanda, in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo. Image credit: Reuters/Arlette Bashizi

Infectious Diseases

Cross-border Ebola threat sparks Africa CDC alert as SA urged vigilance

19 May 2026

Primary & Secondary Education

New Soweto tech hub a leap toward closing SA’s 4IR gap

14 May 2026

ESG

Local brand, The Lab is redefining sustainability through fashion care

14 May 2026

Supplied image - front L-R: Inga Javu, Limise Kalolo, Mesuli Meneze and Shaun Ngubo (all Joe Slovo High School).
Back L-R: Joe Slovo High School learners Minenthle Ngweni, Lultho Daniso, Maude Modise (Director of the Shoprite Foundation), Alulutho Mnyobe, Anam Kalman, Kungawo Mkhalali, Xoliswa Mahlangu (Head of Digital Learning and Technology at Sifiso EdTech) and Lisolethu Fana

Primary & Secondary Education

Khayelitsha high school receives new robotics lab

11 May 2026

A person in protective clothing walks next to an ambulance during an evacuation operation of suspected hantavirus patients, following an outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius, in Praia, Cape Verde. Image credit: Reuters/Danilson Sequeira

Infectious Diseases

South Africa traces 62 contacts after fatal Andes hantavirus found

7 May 2026

Tourism

Bushtec unveils unified brand to deliver 'the value of remarkable experience

Issued by Bushtec 6 May 2026

Minister announces withdrawal of Draft AI Policy

4th Industrial Revolution

Minister announces withdrawal of Draft AI Policy

28 Apr 2026

How Lumico and Lava Lamp Lab built a high-impact website for the Tygerberg Hospital Children’s Hospital

CRM, CX, UX

How Lumico and Lava Lamp Lab built a high-impact website for the Tygerberg Hospital Children’s Hospital

Issued by Lumico 24 Apr 2026

Retail Marketing

Fashion care brand, The Lab’s latest campaign reframes 'care as culture'

24 Apr 2026

Advertising

This alcohol brand’s “low calorie” claim didn’t hold up, rules ARB

Karabo Ledwaba 21 Apr 2026

Podcasts

Resonate Podcast Festival is coming to South Africa - Applications open for residency

15 Apr 2026

From left, Shoeshoe Qhu (MDDA CEO), Prof Pamela Maseko (Executive Dean) and Moipane Malefane, MDDA Board Member. Source: NMU.

Media

NMU launches an industry ready media agency lab

13 Apr 2026

Image supplied.

Nutrition

How MetaLab is transforming protein from gym essential to pantry staple

Maroefah Smith 8 Apr 2026

Advertising

Spotify releases new ad formats

1 Apr 2026

The future of African healthcare unfolds at WHX 2026

Public Health

The future of African healthcare unfolds at WHX 2026

1 Apr 2026

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Bursaries, Scholarships & Finance

Real student support is more than just funding

Nokuthula Siqebengu 24 Mar 2026

The winners will be announced in June. Source: Supplied.

Media

African finalists shine in Wan-Ifra's 2026 Digital Media Awards

20 Mar 2026

DBSA and Shoprite Foundation launch first joint robotics lab in Mpumalanga

Education

DBSA and Shoprite Foundation launch first joint robotics lab in Mpumalanga

Issued by Sifiso Learning Group 19 Mar 2026

Realness Institute has announced a new Board and Alumni Advisory Council aimed at strengthening sustainability, mentorship and industry development for African screenwriters and producers. (Image supplied)

Film & Cinematography

Realness Institute expands leadership to strengthen African film and television storytelling

9 Mar 2026

How everyday users and AI experts are experiencing the state of AI right now

Artificial Intelligence

How everyday users and AI experts are experiencing the state of AI right now

Ari Ramkilowan and Stef Adonis, Issued by Helm 9 Mar 2026