FoodForward SA (FFSA) has brought South Africans together in cities across the country to celebrate World Food Day 2025.

We live in a world that moves too fast. Between constant notifications, deadlines and digital overload, the mind rarely gets a moment's rest. And yet, one of the most powerful ways to unwind isn't found in silence — it's found in awe and laughter, says Larry Soffer, Africa's Leading Mentalist and Mindful Entertainment Advocate.

Cold calling has long been a common practice in the construction industry. Sales teams reach out to architects, engineers, or contractors with the hope of being considered for a project. Sometimes it works, but often it does not, says Amica-Jade Els, Sales Manager of Databuild.

The 'Values' in Values-Driven Marketing (VDM), as defined by Behavorial Science, refer to desirable — although often unarticulated — motivations that shape how people think and act. They are deep-rooted drivers of consumer behavior and are predictive of how individuals will respond to marketing stimuli.

Production powerhouse Stained Glass TV, the creative force behind Uzalo, Amalanga Awafani and the Umjolo film collection, proudly celebrates multiple nominations for the 2025 National Film & TV Awards (NFTA), an event honouring excellence across South Africa's film and television industry.

With inboxes becoming more overloaded as the days pass, PR pros must rethink their newsletter strategy.  Venelize de Lange from media update explores how publicists can keep newsletters relevant — from designing for AI summarisers to creating authentic, human-focused content that earns attention.

On Thursday, 16 October, SOS Children's Villages in South Africa has commemorated World Food Day. The child protection and alternative care organisation advocates for every child and young person to have the nourishment they need to thrive. 

The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) and partners are proud to present the Science Diplomacy Summer School, an initiative designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills and networks needed to leverage science-policy-diplomacy interfaces in addressing Africa's developmental and global challenges.

Rodents, which commonly inhabit urban environments, move between buildings, feed on discarded food and create nests within walls. To control their populations, many people use poison-based methods, often placing black bait boxes containing chemical substances designed to eliminate the pests.

"The most valuable real estate in the world isn't a penthouse or a sprawling estate; it's the graveyard. There lie millions of half-written books, ideas never launched and talents never developed. Most people die with everything still inside of them," quotes Derek Sivers.