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Are gambling advertisements putting minors at risk?
Minister Parks Tau reveals shocking non-compliance in gambling advertising practices, raising serious concerns about the protection of minors.
Gayton McKenzie hits back at detractors calling him a racist over job advert
Gayton McKenzie faces backlash for a job advertisement in his department that allegedly discriminates against Black applicants, prompting calls for his removal from the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture.
Cracking the case: ARB clears Woolworths' free-range egg ads after shopper complaint
The Advertising Regulatory Board dismisses a shopper's complaint against Woolworths regarding the transparency of its free-range eggs advertising.
Consumer wins against Spar over misleading school shoes advert
A consumer has successfully challenged Spar's television advert for school shoes, claiming it misled customers about size availability, leading to a ruling from the Advertising Regulatory Board
Brutal Fruit advert condemned for promoting illegal beach drinking
A recent complaint to the Advertising Regulatory Board has led to the withdrawal of a Brutal Fruit advert that allegedly encourages drinking on the beach
You’ve only got one shot (to lose your money) - Eminem sues Ford dealer in the US
This isn’t the first time that Eminem has sued a company in the automotive industry for the illegal use of this particular song.
This is what South African influencers earn per post
Discover how South African influencers are pricing their posts across platforms, from static content to high-cost reels, and the factors influencing their fees.
‘I got your back’: Cassper Nyovest rallies behind Drip Footwear founder Lekau Sehoana amid liquidation crisis
Cassper Nyovest showed public support for Drip Footwear founder Lekau Sehoana, whose business faces liquidation due to financial difficulties.
Sifiso Khanyile: Unpacking memory, telling stories, creating legacy | Listen To Your Footsteps Podcast
Listen To Your Footsteps is a podcast in which the host, Kojo Baffoe, delves into the journeys and lessons learned by Africans across various fields including art, culture, music, design, media, advertising, and business.
WATCH: All the feels! Latest Checkers advert pokes fun at everything ‘proudly’ South African
If you haven’t watched the latest Checkers advert, you’re missing out.
Vuyo Dabula talks about his healing journey and his return to the screen
Vuyo Dabula makes his comeback to the screen after a year of recovering from a gun shooting incident.
Icasa orders SABC to air DA’s burning flag advert, R500,000 fine sanctioned
The public broadcaster has been slapped with a R500,000 fine for refusing to air the DA’s flag burning advert, with the regulator saying the SABC had no basis to stop the advert airing.
Pikitup to advertise more waste picking jobs after protests
The City of Johannesburg and Pikitup management has announced they will advertise additional job opportunities to give casual workers an opportunity to after protests rocked the city of gold this week.
Uncollected trash inflames health hazards as Pikitup protest continues unabated
Residents of Randburg, Cosmo City, and Zandspruit informal settlement in Joburg north have expressed concerns about the foul smell from uncollected waste due to the ongoing protest by Pikitup volunteers.
Health hazard looms: Uncollected piles of trash raise a stink in Joburg north
Residents of Randburg, Cosmo City, and Zandspruit informal settlement in Joburg north have expressed concerns about the foul smell from uncollected waste due to the ongoing protest by Pikitup volunteers.
Gillian Schutte: Analysing the DA’s election ad flops
The four Democratic Alliance’s election videos are a masterclass in missed opportunities and artistic misfires. Filmmaker Gillian Schutte analyses why they’re so bad.
Discontent brews in DA-led Multi-Party Charter ahead of elections
OPINION: The Democratic Alliance (DA)-led Multi Party Charter (MPC) faces rising internal conflict in the weeks leading up to the upcoming elections, writes Bayethe Msimang.
Waste picking volunteers who have been overlooked for jobs at Pikitup demand to be hired
Services were disrupted at the Pikitup Randburg Depot as workers took to the streets to protest against the employment practices and alleged corruption and nepotism within the waste management company.
Mpho Popps wins big at the 11th Annual Savanna Comics Choice Awards
The 11th Annual Savanna Comics' Choice Comedy Awards brought together the shining stars of the South African comedy industry for a night to remember
Hisense is 2nd in Top TV Brand Worldwide 2023
Hisense Retains second place for Global TV Shipments for the second consecutive time.
GOOD Party calls out City of Cape Town for its new by-law
The GOOD Party has accused the City of Cape Town of this ill-treatment via its new outdoor advertising by-law that allegedly bars public display of Palestine flags and signs.
How Victorian ads shaped fiction
Anonymous personal advertisements made up the column in the mid- to late-19th century. Authors sometimes coded them using numbered ciphers and pseudonyms.
Treasury says no to R1. 5 billion handout for the SABC
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) was hoping to get R1. 5 billion in additional funding from government, but was rejected.
VW radio advert banned after consumer complains it was homophobic and promoted toxic masculinity
The Advertising Regulatory Board said the advert smacked of locker-room humour that sees snuggling between men as something unpleasant that should be avoided.
NSFAS slams Pretoria bar advert using its name for student night drink specials
The owners have since apologised, withdrew the advert from their posts and offered to issue a statement.