Entrepreneurship has been recognised as one of the most important pillars of the South African economy. However, many budding entrepreneurs grapple with the challenge of identifying promising opportunities. A course of action toward this sort of challenge lies with Buy-back centres that serve the glass recycling industry, according to Shabeer Jhetam, CEO of The Glass Recycling Company.

The Brave Group has announced its achievements in the 2023 SCOPEN evaluations. The group earned the title of one of the most awarded agencies in South Africa.

inDrive has announced the launch of 'Layita Khayelitsha' — a campaign aimed at bringing light, safety and hope to the Khayelitsha community through the power of music and community support.

iSchoolAfrica has announced the 2023 cohort of eight from the iSchoolAfrica Deaf Developers Programme have graduated. This programme emerges as a pioneering effort, inviting businesses to embark on a journey that not only addresses the pressing need for tech talent but also aims to create more inclusive work environments.

OFM has announced that its journalist Olebogeng Motse has been named a 2023 national winner for the Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards. The winners were announced at a ceremony in Johannesburg. Motse is the presenter of the Business Hour on Mondays to Fridays, 18:00 to 19:00.

As South Africa marks the 25^th anniversary of 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children, the Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation has called for increased support for vulnerable children.

Levergy, a South African leading marketing agency, has announced that it walked away with the Specialised Agency of the Year at the Financial Mail AdFocus Awards. It also won the Agency of the Year title at the Hollard Sport Industry Awards — a double feat achieved for the second consecutive year.

South African customer experience company Helm and long-standing partners DStv were honoured at a gala event held by the Mobile Marketing Association. AI-powered solution DStv Assist took home a Smarties Award in the Customer Experience covering Europe, Middle East and Africa.

TEARS Foundation has announced it is hosting a range of capacity-building activities to increase awareness of violence and abuse against women and girls. The foundation's activities support the delivery of its 16 Days of Activism 'Act Now' initiative and promote advocacy for those who need a voice.

The Mdzananda Animal Clinic in Khayelitsha has launched its '#MyFirstChristmas campaign', which aims to give a shelter pet a Christmas day. The NPO animal clinic and shelter has seen an enormous increase in pets being handed over or abandoned at its clinic leading up to the festive season.