Deadline for writing course on doorstep - Quo Vadis Communications
The days are ticking by before the highly interactive and exciting Organisational Communications Course run by Quo Vadis Communications begins in Durban. 21 Jul 2008 16:42

Moneyweb launches lifestyle section
Online business news source Moneyweb has launched a lifestyle section on its flagship website. MONEYWEBlife, which went live on Friday, 18 July 2008, is led by former broadcast journalist and award-winning brand marketer Mandy de Waal. 21 Jul 2008 08:32

Local artists release ‘Not in our Lifetime'
[Edwin Tshivhidzo] The song by local artists ‘Not in our Lifetime' has been released and will soon be played on radio stations around the country. The song was composed during the violent attacks on people from other countries and aims to discourage intolerance in South Africa. 15 Jul 2008 08:30

Is FIFA's ‘Plan B' an indication of a crisis of confidence in South Africa? - Crisis Communications Consultancy
The recent announcement by FIFA that it had a ‘Plan B' location for hosting the 2010 FIFAWorld Cup in case a natural disaster struck South Africa, has created unwelcome problems for the 2010 local organising committee (LOC) and for the country at large. 14 Jul 2008 10:38

The difference between PR success and PR disaster is skill and experience - Janine Lazarus Media Consultancy
PR success is not just about understanding your client's business and industry, having extensive media lists or client databases. It's about your audience. It's about knowing how to engage them, with factual and reliable messages through timeous and targeted interventions. 11 Jul 2008 10:46

SA's global media profile on the edge
South Africa's approval rating in international media has fallen to its worst levels since January 2007, according to new research by Media Tenor. Especially worrying is the emergence of critical news on the country's economic situation and its ability to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup. However, the potential exists for intervention, should national government, business and civil society mount a synchronised communication campaign which systematically tackles negativity in other countries. 11 Jul 2008 09:20

Foodcorp appoints Grapevine Communications - Grapevine Communications
Grapevine Communications has become further entrenched in the FMCG market by adding food giant, Foodcorp, to its portfolio. Foodcorp is Africa's largest black-owned food manufacturer and the world's fourth-largest wheat milling complex. 7 Jul 2008 15:37

Africa communicators to talk 2010
Communicators from across Africa will be in Johannesburg at the end of July 2008 to discuss how best to take advantage of the 2010 FIFA World Cup and project Africa positively to the world at the third annual 2010 National Communication Partnership Conference. 7 Jul 2008 13:57

Janine Lazarus in conversation with SAfm - Janine Lazarus Media Consultancy
Janine Lazarus will be discussing her much anticipated and upcoming workshops on SAfm on Sunday, 06 July 2008 with Tshepo Mongoai. 4 Jul 2008 15:15

Unleash your communication potential - Quo Vadis Communications
A specialist organisational communications course, to be held in KwaZulu-Natal next month, will equip participants in strategic and creative skills to ensure optimal ways in releasing the power of organisations. 3 Jul 2008 13:24

Face Off! Bridging the Communications Frontier - Janine Lazarus Media Consultancy
Any good marriage councillor will tell you the fundamental of any relationship is communication. If you want your union to work, you need to understand your partner and speak to them in a language they can grasp to get your point across. This simple rule applies to the dynamic relationship between the power trio consisting of the media, public relations practitioners and communications executives, also known as “the client”. 2 Jul 2008 13:01

Industrial theatre tackles xenophobia - P and P Communications
P and P Theatre, a division of P and P Communications, announces the addition of a new generic play to its range of customised theatre solutions. 1 Jul 2008 16:49

Celebrating The Write Co Cape Town's first birthday - The Write Co.
Writing a novel or a screenplay is a process that can never end, but you need to have a clear game plan and wrap up your first draft. That's according to The Write Co Cape Town head Sarah Bullen, speaking as the CT-based office celebrated its first birthday. 1 Jul 2008 11:42