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.

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.

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.

Weber Shandwick has announced the appointment of Ipelegeng Thibedi as the new CEO of its African operations. Weber Shandwick Africa, with offices in Johannesburg and Nairobi and more than 13 partners in Africa, is a growing network within the firm's EMEA region.

Janine Hills — one of South Africa's reputation management experts — has bid farewell to Vuma Reputation Management, 15 years after founding Vuma Reputation Management in 2005.

BCW (Burson Cohn & Wolfe), a leading global communications agency, has announced that it has scooped four Gold Awards and five Certificates of Excellence at the 2020 SABRE Awards Africa. The winners were selected from among more than 150 entries.

Reputation Matters has launched a free ebook outlining 40 tips and tricks to manage brand reputation and communication during the lockdown. 

Social listening is important to public relations professionals now more than ever before. With COVID-19 affecting every aspect of the world, PR pros need to ensure that their clients' brands stay afloat on all platforms — especially social media. Enter social listening.

The SDI Force has called to the public and has indicated that it requires an urgent injection of cash from external parties, and in particular, from the corporate environment.

BBC Global News, CNN International and Euronews have come together to donate free airtime to public health bodies for the promotion of messages to combat the global coronavirus health crisis.