Durban-based signage company Expand A Sign has announced that it has developed and secured orders for washable and reusable face masks that will help South Africa to stem the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

For some South African media practitioners, it’s business as usual, as they have been listed as essential workers during the lockdown. As a journalist, there are specific measures to put in place to make your job less stressful during this time.

The coronavirus pandemic has hit society, business and education; it has shaken foundations in ways that none could have anticipated, says Anna Collard, CEO of Popcorn Training, a subsidiary of KnowBe4. But she says that there is optimism in this time.

Being a freelancer in South Africa during the current lockdown might seem very intimidating. But, change can always bring forth new opportunities — especially in the world of freelancers.

The Shoprite Group has announced that its customers can now pay for groceries with their phones. This initiative falls part of the retailer's focus on finding new ways to keep its stores, customers and employees safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Advertising Week (AW), the world's largest annual gathering of brand, creative, entertainment, marketing, media and technology industry leaders, has announced that the maiden edition of Advertising Week Africa (AWAFRICA) will shift forward.

Multimedia LIVE — the producer of multimedia content for Arena Holdings' online titles TimesLIVE, SowetanLIVE, BusinessLIVE, DispatchLIVE, HeraldLIVE, Sunday Times and Times Select — has surpassed the 100 000 subscriber milestone on its YouTube channel.

Brent Lindeque's Good Things Guy platform is aiming to inspire and lend a lifeline to South African musicians during the COVID-19 period. The platform will live stream sessions titled Sessions for South Africa and a portion of the proceeds will go to the South African Solidarity Fund.

eNCA has released a statement to the public regarding its commitment to delivering factual news coverage and reporting to its viewers regarding COVID-19. The channel says that it has seen the importance of factual reporting around the disease and its impact.

Sometimes, PR professionals need to break the rules to ensure that they reach their goal. Being a little bit of a rebel will not only allow you to stand out from other PR pros, but it will also let you see certain opportunities that others might not see.