Fossil fuels — coal, gas and oil — are the main drivers of climate change, leading to severe consequences for South Africa. The advertising and PR industry should be mindful of the enormous power it holds to make a positive move, by taking a stand against fossil fuel advertising, says Bradly Howland, CEO of Alkemi Collective. 

Reaffirming its commitment to education as a catalyst for long-term growth, Sappi has provided vital educational resources to schools in and around its communities neighbouring its mills and forestry sites as part of its 'Back to School' initiative.

Weber Shandwick has announced the appointment of Larry Khumalo-MacArthur as Managing Director and Market Lead for its Africa region. Based in Johannesburg, South Africa, Khumalo-MacArthur will lead the agency's operations across the continent.

On Sunday, 23 March, more than 50 ASEZ WAO volunteers gathered to remove invasive plants and trees at Golden Harvest Park in Randburg, Johannesburg. The initiative was held in partnership with Joburg City Parks and the City of Johannesburg Ward 101 Councillor, Ralf Bittkau. 

AI possibly replacing jobs has been the biggest topic of conversation ever since ChatGPT dropped. It has, understandably, caused some job anxiety in certain industries, including communication and PR. Joreke Kleynhans from media update evaluates whether ChatGPT and other generative AI tools can replace your PR skills.

Sappi has announced that it has celebrated its ReFibre division in honour of Global Recycling Day, observed on Tuesday, 18 March under the theme '#RecyclingHeroes'. Sappi's ReFibre division stands out as a trailblazer in transforming recycling into a powerful tool for economic and social upliftment.

Hook, Line & Sinker (HLS) has announced the promotions of Emma Rijkers to Deputy Managing Director and Crystal Slingers to Senior Account Director, in recognition of their leadership and contributions to the agency's ongoing success. These promotions come as HLS marks six years of strong growth, new client wins and a continued focus on delivering creative, digital-first solutions.

Thanda, a non-profit organisation based in rural KwaZulu-Natal has announced that the organisation is restoring dignity and creating opportunities through regenerative agriculture. Thanda supports local farmers to secure their futures and strengthen food security.

Publicis Groupe Africa and the Institute for Internal Communications Africa (IFICA) have launched Africa's first industry-wide internal communications benchmark survey. The survey's results will be published in a whitepaper by Publicis Groupe Africa and IFICA, providing internal communications specialists with open-source insights. 

In celebration of International Women's Month and Human Rights Month, the Bold Women Network has announced the distribution of essential items collected for 'The Campaign for Dignity and Courage'. This initiative aims to support women and children affected by gender-based violence.