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Maria McCloy is pictured in her Johannesburg apartment which is often used for film and television productions like Kings of Joburg. Source: Supplied.

PR & Communications

Tributes pour in for Maria McCloy ahead of Joburg Theatre memorial

Karabo Ledwaba 18 May 2026

Film

May the 4th be with you: The internet celebrates Star Wars Day

Chloe Posthumus 4 May 2026

Music

SA bids farewell to opera legend Mimi Coertse

29 Apr 2026

X3M Ideas created a Nollywood series called Don’t Burn Their Future. Source: X3M Ideas.

Advertising

X3M Ideas leads Africa as a top force in sustainable creative campaigns

15 Apr 2026

Rayyan died at age 73. Source: Al Jazeera.

Media

Al Jazeera mourns the loss of its first on-air anchor, Jamal Rayyan, at 73

16 Mar 2026

A legacy of love… and red dresses

Law of Succession

A legacy of love… and red dresses

Issued by Capital Legacy 11 Feb 2026

Source: Pexels.

Healthcare

Tributes pour in for Gauteng's former Health MEC, Brian Hlongwa

29 Dec 2025

Famous faces who left us in 2025, and the legacies they leave

Law of Succession

Famous faces who left us in 2025, and the legacies they leave

Issued by Capital Legacy 18 Dec 2025

DJ Warras speaking on The Shady Podcast. Source: Supplied.

Media

Father, friend, icon: South Africa pays tribute to the late DJ Warras

Karabo Ledwaba 17 Dec 2025

NWU to host colloquium honouring Professor John Makhene

Higher Education

NWU to host colloquium honouring Professor John Makhene

Issued by North-West University (NWU) 10 Sep 2025

Matchbox reveals the future of urban mobility

Environment & Natural Resources

Matchbox reveals the future of urban mobility

Issued by The Vibe Media 3 Sep 2025

Tshidi Madia passed away at the age of 42. Source: YouTube.

Media

Sanef, Presidency and colleagues pay tribute to Tshidi Madia

Karabo Ledwaba 28 Aug 2025

Tributes continue to pour in for actress Nandi Nyembe

Film

Tributes continue to pour in for actress Nandi Nyembe

25 Aug 2025

Source: © 123rf Paul Reynell, vice-president of Prisa and founder of Paddington Station PR says Women’s Month invites us to reflect

Women's Month

#WomensMonth | Prisa's Paul Reynell: “I Ask—Who Is She?”

Paul Reynell 19 Aug 2025

Andrew Trench has passed away. Source: LinkedIn.

Media

Remembering a formidable journalist and editor, Andrew Trench

4 Jun 2025

Koo celebrates Mzansi mothers with nationwide 'A Song for Ma' competition

FMCG

Koo celebrates Mzansi mothers with nationwide 'A Song for Ma' competition

Issued by OrchardOn25 30 May 2025

Source: Supplied. Brad Bing, founder of Sporting Chance.

Sports Science

Tributes pour in for Brad Bing, champion of youth sports in South Africa

26 May 2025

Candlelight Concerts expands to Gqeberha and Durban

Music

Candlelight Concerts expands to Gqeberha and Durban

19 May 2025

Art

Zeitz MOCAA announces passing of executive director Koyo Kouoh

14 May 2025

Winners of the South Africa Restaurant Awards 2025

Food & Wine

Winners of the South Africa Restaurant Awards 2025

11 Apr 2025

South African playwright Athol Fugard passes away

Theatre

South African playwright Athol Fugard passes away

10 Mar 2025

Paddy Harper has died. Source: Facebook.

Media

Veteran journalist Paddy Harper honoured by colleagues and leaders

Karabo Ledwaba 27 Jan 2025

Michelle Botes has passed away. Source: Facebook.

Film

Remembering Michelle Botes: A beloved actress and iconic villain

Karabo Ledwaba 23 Dec 2024

BrandMapp's Stuart Lowe passes away, industry pays tribute

Media

BrandMapp's Stuart Lowe passes away, industry pays tribute

Danette Breitenbach 31 Oct 2024

SU celebrates 2024 Templeton Prize Laureate Prof Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela

Higher Education

SU celebrates 2024 Templeton Prize Laureate Prof Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela

Issued by Stellenbosch University 7 Oct 2024

Celebrated South African actor, Sello Motloung passes away at 53

Film

Celebrated South African actor, Sello Motloung passes away at 53

16 Sep 2024

Beloved South African educator William Smith passes away

Education

Beloved South African educator William Smith passes away

22 Aug 2024

Advertising

2024 ACT Good Report: Recognising leading social and environmental responsibility campaigns

12 Apr 2024

Source: Image from an by Kevan Aspoas, in 2012 on marketers understanding Africa

Advertising

Kevan Aspoas, The Jupiter Drawing Room co-founder and CEO passes away

15 Feb 2024

Andy Rice, a true legend in our industry, passes away

Marketing

Andy Rice, a true legend in our industry, passes away

Danette Breitenbach 7 Feb 2024

Rofhiwa Rampfumedzi has died. Source: SABC.

Radio & Audio

Phalaphala FM sports presenter Rofhiwa Rampfumedzi has passed away

Karabo Ledwaba 9 Jan 2024

Source: © Algoa FM Well-known broadcaster, Roi Simpson, passed away in Cape Town this week

Radio & Audio

Heart FM's golden voice, Roi Simpson passes away suddenly

29 Dec 2023

Cape Malay Cooking Queen, Fatima Sydow passes away

Lifestyle

Cape Malay Cooking Queen, Fatima Sydow passes away

Evan-Lee Courie 20 Dec 2023

South African songstress Zahara passes away, aged 36

Music

South African songstress Zahara passes away, aged 36

12 Dec 2023

Jermaine Craig died on Monday. Source: X.

Publishing

Tributes pour in for renowned sports journalist Jermaine Craig

Karabo Ledwaba 6 Dec 2023

Retail pioneer, Raymond Ackerman dies

Retail

Retail pioneer, Raymond Ackerman dies

Evan-Lee Courie 7 Sep 2023

Derek Watts has died. Source: MNet.

TV

Carte Blanche presenter Derek Watts has died

Karabo Ledwaba 22 Aug 2023

Teboho Mahlatsi has been instrumental in local TV and film production. Source: Bomb Productions.

Film & Cinematography

Shaka Ilembe and Yizo Yizo co-creator Teboho Mahlatsi passes away

Karabo Ledwaba 4 Jul 2023

Eusebius McKaiser. Source: 702.

Radio & Audio

Eusebius McKaiser played a transformative role in talk radio in a democratic South Africa

Sisanda Nkoala 5 Jun 2023

Political and social commentator Eusebius McKaiser suddenly passes away

Media

Political and social commentator Eusebius McKaiser suddenly passes away

Danette Breitenbach 30 May 2023

Advertising

The Good Report 2022 reveals top campaigns for sustainability

20 Apr 2023

Media

Tributes pour in for late journalist and apartheid activist Rafiq Rohan

28 Feb 2023

South African wine industry pays tribute to its flag bearers for the future

Food & Wine

South African wine industry pays tribute to its flag bearers for the future

Issued by FusionDesign 23 Feb 2023

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Music

Legendary guitarist Jeff Beck dies

13 Jan 2023

Events

JBX Content Market and Joburg Film Festival programme announced

4 Jan 2023

Mandisa Ntsinde. Source: Instagram.

Media

Zkhiphani editor-in-chief Mandisa Ntsinde has died

Karabo Ledwaba 16 Nov 2022

Pearl Shongwe has died. Source: Instagram.

Media

Radio and TV presenter Pearl Shongwe has died

9 Nov 2022

Jeremy Mansfield has died. Source: Facebook.

Radio & Audio

Radio legend Jeremy Mansfield has died

Karabo Ledwaba 31 Oct 2022