Just when we thought it was a downhill slide for the rest of 2021 after literally climbing mountains all year, the final rock climbing COVID insult presented itself on the cusp of the festive season. As a nation, we are a tenacious bunch. South Africans know how to roll with the punches, stand in […]
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The newest (and much anticipated) BRC RAMS audio listening data was released at the end of October, offering insight into listening trends across the country. The new dataset aims to deepen the level of understanding and insight into audiences for a medium that remains critical in the South African landscape. The SABC has
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One of the simple pleasures in life is connecting with someone. Be it a short greeting, an extended conversation or a complex sequence of events, the ability to talk to and understand each other remains central to our being. Language creates a sense of belonging, pride and identity, and in many instances is also linked
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COVID-19 has changed the way we live and work forever. The pandemic has heightened the need for businesses across the board to create digital strategies that afford more prominence to the role e-Commerce plays within their operations. The various lockdowns — on top of people being more afraid to spend excessive time in indoor
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What we love about music, is that it is truly a universal language for both the listener and the musician. Music unites, it stirs up emotion, it creates atmosphere and a sense of belonging. Music can be enjoyed by everyone who is fortunate to hear and by some who are able to feel the
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September is about Spring, warmer days and the unique smell that an afternoon thundershower leaves dwindling in the air. It’s about brown and yellow to green, cold to warm and the anticipation of change. The name of the season, Spring, says it all, it’s a jump or a leap to something else. As we approach
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When Nxolo Grootboom retired from the SABC as an isiXhosa TV News Anchor at the end of March this year, she bowed out with thirty seven years of experience at the Public Broadcaster. The final bulletin was so momentous that the President delayed his speech to the nation and colleagues at the SABC greeted her
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A colleague once shared a story that her Mom told about the early days of living with her Dad. It took place late in the 80s on a November afternoon. Her Mom asked her Dad to go to the local grocery store to buy bread for the house. The story has it that he left
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Johannesburg, 2 August 2021 – MediaHeads 360 wants to change the world. This is no small feat, but they believe that change, and empowerment, starts with a single act and a single person (or organisation). They believe that one of the most powerful ways to effect change is to invest in women, crediting education with
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It’s important to start good financial habits as soon as you start earning an income. Starting out with a mindful attitude and actively planning your finances will help you set up your finances for life. Here are the first 10 steps to get started: 1. Set up a budget Budgeting is habit-forming, and learning to
Managing your finances well is definitely not something that comes naturally to all of us but, by following a few simple guidelines, you can make sure that you create financial wellness for yourself right from the start of your earning career. We shared our first 10 steps to get started on securing your financial future
In its simplest form, research could be described as the process of gaining more knowledge on a subject. We grow up asking questions, reacting to the answers, asking more questions and forming opinions. As humans, we often choose to ignore the answers and fly in the face of tried and trusted methods. It is in this process
