The CitizenHow can SA Tourism market the country without a chief marketing officer?
Key executive positions remain vacant at SA Tourism.
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BizcommunityMore channels, more complexity: Clockwork rethinks how modern marketing gets made
South African independent agency formalises a new operating model as brands face rising complexity across channels, markets, audiences and technology.
BizcommunityTime Out Market Cape Town shakes up summer menus
Time Out Market Cape Town has introduced a seasonal menu running from October 2026 to March 2027, adding new dishes across its kitchens as the food hall enters the summer trading period.
BizcommunitySecurex Africa 2027 puts African market access at the heart of new show strategy
Securex Africa 2027 is set to take place at Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa from 1-3 June 2027, with a stronger focus on connecting international, regional and local suppliers with buyers and decision-makers from across Africa.
BizcommunityThe marketing accountability gap every CEO and CFO should be asking about
Most CEOs and CFOs do not wake up worrying about click-through rates. They worry about growth. Margin. Cash flow. Forecast accuracy. Capital allocation. Whether the business is spending money in the right places and whether those investments are producing measurable returns.
Bizcommunity25 years in sponsorship marketing: Why human connections matter more than ever in a changing world
If you had told me 25 years ago that Playmakers would be where it is now, I wouldn’t have believed you. Our founding team was young and had no experience in the sponsorship industry. We had some great ideas but, more importantly, we had the energy and belief that we could disrupt the industry.
The CitizenCapitec plans to enter the international market
Capitec is the youngest and the only bank in the country's Big Five that does not operate retail branches abroad.
BizcommunityStanbic IBTC Bank’s Together4ALimb tops AMC Awards
Stanbic IBTC Bank’s Together4ALimb initiative was named Campaign of the Year and Best Cause-Related Campaign at the 2026 African Marketing Confederation (AMC) Awards. The Bank was also named Brand of the Year.
BizcommunityCappi launch: Tailored edtech built for the South African curriculum
Purpose-built for the local market, the newly launched Cap.π (pronounced Cappi) platform offers teachers, parents, and learners access to educational support grounded in the Caps curriculum. It is also available in Independent Examinations Board (IEB) Mode where applicable.
BizcommunityZuru’s new Mini Brands Vinyl, with a working player, lands in SA this week
Zuru is expanding its collectables offering into licensed music with Mini Brands Vinyl, a range of miniature records that play real music, tapping into the overlap between nostalgia, blind-box collecting and the growing adult collectables market.
BizcommunityProudly SA targets 1,000 spaza shops to boost local manufacturing
Proudly South African has partnered with Next Door Spaza Shop Management Company to expand access to township and rural retail markets for local manufacturers through a planned network of 1,000 branded spaza shops in Gauteng during its first year.
News24 BusinessSA’s spam call registry: Why submit your ID?
If you want to create an account to block direct marketing calls, you will need to give your ID number to the National Consumer Commission. It believes this is an important verification mechanism, but that remains a live question.
BusinessTechSay goodbye to these 2 cars in South Africa after 15 years
German carmaker Audi will discontinue the A1 and Q2 from its showrooms in South Africa after more than a decade in the local market.
BusinessTechXiaomi launches Robot Vacuum 6 series in South Africa
Xiaomi has introduced its three Robot Vacuum 6 models in South Africa, bringing game-changing cleaning, navigation, and automation features to the local market.
The CitizenIs Sanlam too late to the bank party?
There are real risks to entering the market nearly eight years after Discovery
The CitizenLayoffs spread to head office at Sun International
Various functions, including marketing and ops, will be centralised
The CitizenWho sold my phone number?
A real-world look at how difficult it is to trace and remove personal information from marketing databases - and why Popia is falling short.
The CitizenStandard Bank overtakes FirstRand to become Africa’s most valuable bank
Standard Bank's market capitalisation has remained above R500 billion over the past few days.
The CitizenSA regulators permitting sale of vehicles with lower safety standards
The same vehicle sold in all other major markets has higher mandatory safety standards than in SA, according to the Automobile Association.
The CitizenHere’s what Kenny Fihla has done for Absa since taking the lead
Absa’s market value currently stands at R211 billion.
The Citizen48 years later, American Polo to acquire South African Polo – will prices rise?
The Polo brand that has been sold in South Africa is not a dupe, however it differs from the luxury Polo Ralph Lauren brand sold in international markets.
The CitizenBanxso and AfriMarkets reborn under different names?
UMarketPro and Protea Markets use Mixirite’s FSCA licence, but multiple factors point to links with the banned platforms.