Tracy McQuarrie, Founder of BarkingMad and Dogtown SA, has been named the winner of the Community category at the 10^th season of the Woman of Stature Awards. This marks the first time an animal welfare advocate has received this award, spotlighting the critical role of animal rescue in community development.

Re.Bag.Re.Use has spotlighted the power of turning waste into worth as International Upcycling Day approaches on Tuesday, 24 June. This community initiative, based in Hout Bay, brings together 21 women who repurpose discarded bread bags into multifunctional items.

On Monday, 16 June, The World Mission Society Church of God has held its 1678^th Worldwide Blood Drive to 'Give Life Through the Love of the Passover' in Waverley, Johannesburg. The drive has been held in partnership with the South African National Blood Services (SANBS) and Ward 74 Councillor Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku. 

Liberty Midlands Mall has launched the ARTopia School Arts Project, an initiative aimed at encouraging primary school learners in Pietermaritzburg to explore environmental issues through visual art. The 2025 edition, themed 'Sustainable Strokes,' features learners from Grades 1 to 7 who will express their thoughts on sustainability, climate change, conservation and renewable energy.

In today's business environment, integrating ethical values into public relations (PR) has emerged as a cornerstone of sustainable organisational success. With increasing consumer awareness and demand for authenticity, companies are compelled more than ever to demonstrate a genuine commitment to ethical principles, says Abdullah Inayat, Co-Founder and Director of W7Worldwide.

The African Public Relations Association (APRA) and the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) have unveiled the latest findings of their annual research into ethics and the public relations (PR) landscape across the continent. The research was conducted by Reputation Matters, and the results were presented at the APRA conference in Mombasa, Kenya. 

Re.Bag.Re.Use has announced its success at the SABRE Awards Africa (Superior Achievement in Branding, Reputation and Engagement) in winning the Fashion and Beauty Category in Mombasa, Kenya. Founder, Regine le Roux, showcased the initiative's craft on stage by wearing a full-length skirt crocheted from over approximately 200 repurposed bread bags.

African Bank has announced the appointment of Eloise Boezak as Head of Strategic Communications and Public Relations for the African Bank Group, effective Sunday, 1 June.

The Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa (PRISA) has announced the launch of PRISMS 2025, an evolution of Southern Africa's public relations and communication excellence. Entries for the PRISMS Awards are open until 7 August.

Pitching to journalists can be a challenge, but there are a few things you can do as a PR to make sure that your article goes from their inbox into their publication. Saads Abrahams from media update is sharing five insights into the power of the PR listicle — and why journalists still love it.