Ad evolution: Digital overtakes traditional media

Source: www.unsplash.com The media landscape is evolving, presenting exciting new opportunities for brands to connect with consumers in fresh and innovative ways. Today, nearly everything on TV is available online within moments of airing, and instead of waiting for the radio to play your favourite song, you can stream it directly to your smartphone, anytime,…

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SAA pilots declare plan to strike from Thursday

SAA plane 1 minute South African Airways (SAA) pilots have reportedly declared plans to embark on a strike tomorrow over a wage dispute. The airline revealed that the South African Airways Pilots Association initially tabled a 30-percent wage increase demand when negotiations started in May. However, the Association has since reduced its wage demand to…

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Inquest into Chief Albert Luthuli’s death resumes

Chief Albert Luthuli. 2 minutes The re-opened inquest into the death of former African National Congress (ANC) president Chief Albert Luthuli is set to resume in the High Court in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, this morning. The Luthuli family is seeking to overturn the findings of the original inquest, which concluded that his death was accidental. Chief…

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Mkhwanazi reiterates suspicion that Mchunu was captured

KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi appears before the Ad Hoc Committee on 18 March 2026. KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi says he is still convinced that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, who has been placed on special leave, was not the mastermind behind the letter to disband the Political Killings Task Team. He is rounding up…

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DJ Warras murder case postponed to April 1

Empty benches inside a court. The case against two men allegedly involved in the assasination of Warrick “DJWarras” Stock has been postponed to April 1. Armindo Joaquim Pacula, the alleged shooter and Victor Majola, the alleged orchestrator made a brief appearance together for the first time, before the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court. The matter was postponed…

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Hormone‑disrupting chemicals found in sanitary pad brands sold in SA

Picture of sanitary pad and pantyliner A study by the University of Free State has found hormone-disrupting chemicals in every sanitary pad and pantyliner tested from brands sold in South Africa.   They include those labelled organic or chemical-free.   The university’s scientists have warned that millions of women face regular exposure.  They have called for clearer labelling,…

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Global investors overlook election uncertainties to double down on global equities and private equity

Source: Schroders Global Investor Insights Survey. The landmark survey – which encompasses almost 3,000 investors and some $74.5tn in assets across the full spectrum of institutions – instead found that the impact of central-bank policy (70%), high interest rates (68%) and a potential economic downturn (62%) usurped any concerns about this year’s election cycle. Specifically,…

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