HOT 102.7FM has celebrated Mandela Day by devoting 67 hours of service to the refurbishment of Johannesburg-based soup kitchen, Fred and Martie's Soup Kitchen. The radio station says that after the refurbishment, the soup kitchen is in a better space and infinitely more equipped to meet the needs of its community.

Good Hope FM has announced that to highlight its turning 59 and to celebrate, the station will be taking Hanover Street by storm on Friday, 26 July. This event will comprise a live broadcast from 22:00 until 01:00 at Hanover Street, GrandWest Casino in Goodwood, Cape Town. 

Newsrooms worldwide are battling. Publications are closing down. Online platforms are becoming "noisy" with irrelevant adverts or almost entirely inaccessible because of paywalls. Readership is dropping. But why? asks Brent Lindeque, South Africa's Good Things Guy. 

Election fatigue is already setting in, and we still have a few elections to go. As we are making our way through the 64 national elections happening in 2024, it is clear that the media will forever be connected to politics. But what role does the media play in shaping the political landscape? Find out here!

The Solid Gold Podcast Studios has announced that 18 of its clients have been nominated for the African Podcast and Voice Awards. The finalists for the 2024 awards will be announced on Saturday, 28 September. 

CapeTalk 567 has announced that it is offering audiences a sneak peek of its new logo, elevating listener engagement and modern appeal. The station says it is proud to announce a significant milestone in its journey as a leading talk radio station. The station is starting the rollout of a refreshed logo with a campaign aimed to spark attention on social media. 

While children may have short attention spans and a preference for visual media, radio can still capture their interest, says Karabo Makwetla, communications specialist at Brains Behind Media. Makwetla adds that there are benefits to including children in radio shows and that there are ways for radio stations to find innovative ways to include children in their busy programmes. 

Good Hope FM has launched Saaiman Says Live Sessions on the GO. Good Hope FM says that it is taking the live music show on the road to bring people's favourite artists to them. Saaiman Says Live Sessions on the GO is an hour-long music showcase, spotlighting a blend of emerging talents and established artists. 

Glasfit, a leading supplier and installer of glass and glazing products, has announced that in celebration of Nelson Mandela International Day, it has partnered with Jacaranda FM's Good Morning Angels special initiative to support New Hope School. 

Media Host Group has announced that it has been named the Best Female Owned Media Company by Acquisition International magazine at its annual Influential Businesswoman Awards. The United Kingdom-based awards have recognised the 'best of the best' of women-led businesses from around the world.