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Learning Curve appointed as Canva’s first local reseller for Africa

Digital

Learning Curve appointed as Canva’s first local reseller for Africa

Issued by Learning Curve 3 hours

Two engines at Primedia Broadcasting – Co-CEO leadership to power next era of media transformation

Media

Two engines at Primedia Broadcasting – Co-CEO leadership to power next era of media transformation

Issued by Primedia Broadcasting 4 hours

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Dentistry

Digital dentistry tools are worth sinking your teeth into, says this dentist

5 hours

John Botha, joint CEO of Global Business Solutions

Labour Law & Unions

Cosatu protest: Why saving South African jobs must begin long before retrenchment notices arrive

John Botha 23 hours

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Noncommunicable diseases

79 deaths a day: South Africa’s diabetes crisis needs a new strategy

Patrick Ngassa Piotie 1 day

The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) has appointed Dr Shadrack Bokaba as chief executive officer,(Image supplied)

Film & Cinematography

A new chapter for the NFVF with CEO appointment

2 Oct 2026

Merissa Himraj will take over from Bonita Bachmann as managing director, MediaShop Cape Town from 1 January 2026 (Image source: @Modern Marketing

Media

Merissa Himraj to take over the reins at The MediaShop

1 Oct 2026

CMOs have shorter tenures than CEOs as their roles have become increasingly complex and tenuous (Image source: © 123rf )

Marketing

CMOs on shorter clock than the CEO as role is increasingly complex and tenuous

30 Sep 2026

Santam Syndicate 1918 new COO to grow Lloyd’s market presence

Insurance & Actuarial

Santam Syndicate 1918 new COO to grow Lloyd’s market presence

28 Sep 2026

Afda Cape Town welcomes Stephen Drake as new dean

Higher Education

Afda Cape Town welcomes Stephen Drake as new dean

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 29 Sep 2026

Social Development Minister Dina Pule speaking to Sassa beneficiaries during her oversight visit to the Delft office. Photo: Sindisiwe Tshona

Health & Social Welfare

Sassa: Pensioners complain to minister about deductions from their grants

Sindisiwe Tshona and Abonge Chiya 23 Sep 2026

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Bursaries, Scholarships & Finance

NSFAS restores funding for Nelson Mandela University students

22 Sep 2026

Woolworths to Pick n Pay: Spencer Sonn named CEO-designate

Retailers

Woolworths to Pick n Pay: Spencer Sonn named CEO-designate

22 Sep 2026

Riana Prins, the new Dean of Undergraduate Studies at IMM Graduate School

Higher Education

IMM Graduate School appoints new dean of undergraduate studies

21 Sep 2026

Kim Potgieter, Managing Director at Chartered Wealth

Law of Succession

What to consider before nominating your child as executor

Kim Potgieter 21 Sep 2026

Source: Supplied. Danie Matthee, new chairperson of the South African Insurance Association’s board.

Insurance & Actuarial

SAIA names new leadership as Matthee takes chair

18 Sep 2026

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Legislation & Regulation

Public Service Commission Bill enacted into law

17 Sep 2026

Source: Supplied. Roelof Botha, former Department of Finance policy advisor, Finmedia Economist of the Year, and for 28 years the resident economist at PwC, has been appointed economic advisor to BetterBond.

Financial Services

BetterBond taps veteran economist for property insights

16 Sep 2026

Darling has been owned by Godrej Consumer Products since 2011. Source: Godrej Consumer Products.

Media

Godrej Consumer hands global media duties to WPP Media, South Africa included

15 Sep 2026

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Insurance & Actuarial

Santam sets sights on global growth with new international leadership role

15 Sep 2026

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Law Practice

Adrian Mopp named new WC director of Public Prosecutions

15 Sep 2026

Megan Rodgers, managing partner of the CDH Cape Town office

Law Practice

#Newsmaker: Meet Megan Rodgers, CDH Cape Town's new managing partner

Shan Radcliffe 14 Sep 2026

Hospitality

Totalstay to operate Tricolt’s aparthotel rental pools at The Madison and Olympus Sandton

14 Sep 2026

Emma Chalwin has joined Accenture. Source: Linkedin.

Marketing

Accenture hires new global CMO

11 Sep 2026

Source: Supplied. Olympus Sandton brings hospitality management into focus as Totalstay takes rental pool operations.

Retail & Hospitality Property

Tricolt’s rental-pool play: A new property investment model?

11 Sep 2026

Terry McKenna will be leading Lobengula Advertising's creative work. Source: Supplied.

Advertising

Lobengula Advertising appoints Terry McKenna to top creative role

10 Sep 2026

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Corporate & Commercial Law

Special Tribunal declares eThekwini low cost housing contracts unlawful

9 Sep 2026

Jaco Oosthuizen, MD and Co-founder of YuLife South Africa

Employee Wellness

Beyond gym perks: Why employee benefit packages are missing the mark

Jaco Oosthuizen 8 Sep 2026

Windows at CPUT’s Cape Town campus, damaged by rocks thrown by protesting students. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

Higher Education

CPUT’s chaotic second semester ends

Emihle Ngwane 7 Sep 2026

Justice Sharise Weiner appointed as ARB Final Appeal Chair. Source: YouTube.

Advertising

ARB appoints Justice Sharise Weiner to lead appeals body

7 Sep 2026

Hyphen appoints Karen Nadasen as chief client officer

Financial Services

Hyphen appoints Karen Nadasen as chief client officer

Issued by Hyphen 4 Sep 2026

Building what's next: Rehema Chege joins dentsu Kenya

Advertising

Building what's next: Rehema Chege joins dentsu Kenya

Issued by Dentsu 4 Sep 2026

Martina Biene leaves Volkswagen Group Africa for Škoda Auto

Dealers

Martina Biene leaves Volkswagen Group Africa for Škoda Auto

3 Sep 2026

Advertising

Publicis takes PepsiCo global media role from Omnicom’s OMD

3 Sep 2026

Law Practice

New head of the Special Investigating Unit appointed

2 Sep 2026

#WomensMonth | Nomtha Twala champions confidence and authentic leadership in luxury hospitality

Tourism & Travel

#WomensMonth | Nomtha Twala champions confidence and authentic leadership in luxury hospitality

Robin Fredericks 31 Aug 2026

#WomensMonth | Building a legacy measured in people

Women's Month

#WomensMonth | Building a legacy measured in people

Issued by Provantage 31 Aug 2026

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Management & Leadership

Turning an exit into advantage: How smart boards protect market value during executive transitions

Thabiso Legoete 28 Aug 2026

Source: Supplied. Bode Abifarin, chief executive officer and managing director of MoMo Payment Service Bank (PSB).

Fintech

Bode Abifarin to lead MoMo PSB as managing director and CEO

28 Aug 2026

Congratulations on the promotion. Sorry your house is part of the deal

Insurance & Actuarial

Congratulations on the promotion. Sorry your house is part of the deal

Tim Chadwick, Issued by Chadwicks Risk & Insurance 26 Aug 2026

Hook, Line & Sinker secures Jobjack PR account

PR & Communications

Hook, Line & Sinker secures Jobjack PR account

Issued by Hook, Line & Sinker 26 Aug 2026

Penquin has announced the appointment of Albert De Andrade as chief creative officer (right)and Lerato Moleko as strategy director (left)b(Image supplied)

Advertising

Brand and communications agency Penquin appoints CCO and strategy director

26 Aug 2026

Mondelēz names Vijay Ameta to drive Central and East Africa growth

FMCG

Mondelēz names Vijay Ameta to drive Central and East Africa growth

26 Aug 2026

Volkswagen Group Africa appoints new production director

Dealers

Volkswagen Group Africa appoints new production director

25 Aug 2026

Tracy Mkhize to take over as TMACC managing director

Tourism

Tracy Mkhize to take over as TMACC managing director

24 Aug 2026

SADiLaR inaugurated new honorary fellows, strengthening a growing network of expertise

Higher Education

SADiLaR inaugurated new honorary fellows, strengthening a growing network of expertise

Issued by North-West University (NWU) 24 Aug 2026

Baadaye and BAE Agency appointed exclusive commercial sales partner for iDiski Media

Marketing & Media

Baadaye and BAE Agency appointed exclusive commercial sales partner for iDiski Media

Issued by Branded African Entertainment 24 Aug 2026

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Banking

Absa to oversee R3.5tn GEPF assets

21 Aug 2026

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Coal, Oil & Gas

#WomensMonth | First woman to lead Engen’s Langlaagte is fuelled up to break more barriers

Maroefah Smith 21 Aug 2026