The Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA) has unveiled South Africa's first Braille coastal environmental education signage at Blaauwberg Nature Reserve's Eerste Steen, aimed at marking a significant step towards creating more inclusive coastal experiences for all.

New agency, Danger Point, an agency built entirely around crunch time, has launched. Open from Thursday to Monday, it has aimed to exist for the moments when balls may have been dropped, capacity stretched or deadlines pushed up.

The Mdzananda Animal Clinic and Shelter in Khayelitsha is urgently appealing to the public to open their homes and adopt a dog or cat, as the small shelter has reached full capacity and can no longer safely accommodate more animals.

South Africa is right to prioritise doctors, engineers and scientists. But if skills alone built national competitiveness, countries like Cuba and Iran would already be global powerhouses, says Rethabile Molehe.

Clover Mama Afrika has launched an income-generation initiative for its Mama Afrikas and their staff. "Business in a Box" is a concept aimed at equipping Mamas and trainees with practical, market-ready skills that enable immediate economic participation within their communities.

Africa.com has announced a new knowledge partnership with The Education Collaborative, a pan-African network dedicated to strengthening education systems through locally grounded research, collaboration and leadership development.

This year's Teen Suicide Prevention Week (Sunday, 8 February to Saturday,14 February), the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) has launched its national campaign, 'We Hear You — Silalele'. This call to action has urged parents, teachers, caregivers and friends to listen, without judgement, create safe spaces for conversation and support teens who may be at risk.

Venelize de Lange from media update considers how audience insight can guide Valentine's Day campaigns, showcasing why relevance and brand alignment matters more than simple participation in seasonal marketing.

Mastercard has welcomed its 2026 Youth Employment Service (YES) cohort, aimed at reinforcing its commitment to unlocking opportunities for young South Africans and strengthening the country's future talent pipeline as part of the YES initiative.

At the end of 2025, the Clover Mama Afrika project stepped in and replaced Mama Zakhe's borehole as well as the pump and it has had a huge impact on her food garden. This food garden is essential in providing food and nutrition to her community in Princess.