This piece calls for safer South African roads through AI and smart technology — smart infrastructure, in-vehicle safety tools and proactive systems. By uniting government, private sector and communities, we can prevent accidents, save lives, and ensure safer journeys, especially during festive peaks, says Tendai Joe, CEO and Founder of RoadMind AI.

Bellville has taken a bold step towards a cleaner, safer and more sustainable future with the introduction of new public e-waste drop-off points at any of the official ERA bins to support the circular economy. 

Sesame Workshop South Africa has hosted its inaugural 'Bond Through Play' Community Soccer Tournament on Saturday, 6 December at Safe-Hub Jabulani in Soweto, in proud collaboration with Lenmed, Safe-Hub Jabulani, and the Social Masters Champions League. 

The Mdzananda Animal Clinic in Khayelitsha has introduced its '#MyFirstChristmas' campaign, inviting the public to share some Christmas kindness with homeless dogs and cats. In recent weeks, the nonprofit clinic and shelter has experienced a sharp rise in animals being surrendered or abandoned as the festive season approaches.

As temperatures soar across South Africa, global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS is calling on pet owners to take proactive measures to protect their pets from the dangers of extreme heat. Pets are particularly vulnerable to heatstroke and dehydration and understanding how they cool themselves down is key to keeping them safe. 

The Betway Hope Ride, Sea to See, has raised over R1-million in profit for the LumoHawk Foundation, funds that will allow them to significantly extend their reach and help more young learners across South Africa to get the gift of sight.

The 2025 Greenovate Awards has marked a decade of student-driven sustainability innovation for the built environment. Created in 2015 by Growthpoint Properties (JSE: GRT) in partnership with the Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA), the awards continue to recognise the ingenuity of South African university students as they tackle real-world challenges in property and engineering.

The Food and Wine Republic has announced that four new worldwide agencies have joined its global public relations network, including FiveStar PR from South Africa, PCATS Comunicación from Spain, Winelab Agency from Denmark, and Grapevine from Australia. 

Cell C and Joe Public have renewed their strategic partnership, reinforcing a creative alliance that has driven meaningful growth and brand transformation since 2021. This renewal comes at a defining moment for Cell C, as the company celebrates its recent listing and accelerates its trajectory toward sustainable growth.

Let’s be honest, PR has fallen head over heels for generative AI. Tools like ChatGPT, Grok, Copilot, and Gemini have become the go-to for everything from media statements to content calendars, says Rethabile Molehe, PRISMS Young Voice 2025, also voted the Best PR Student of the Year at the 2025 PRISMS Awards.