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A new private members’ bill has been tabled in parliament seeking to introduce a complete ban on the advertising of alcohol in the country. It broadly aims to prohibit the advertisement, promotion or product placement of liquor in South Africa, also calling on the state to make deliberate attempts to “counter the normalisation of alcohol and liquor usage.”

The self-proclaimed “OG Influencer” has taken over digital out-of-home (DOOH) with lines like “You stretch, I reach” in gyms, “All eyes on me, literally” in malls, and “More followers than your feed. I just call them the population” across roadside screens. The campaign is unapologetic, disruptive and unmissable.

“We’re thrilled to have secured a primetime slot on the country’s biggest free-to-air independent broadcaster and its complementary channels, known for serving world-class entertainment to its multitude of viewers. And, we can’t wait to meet all the contestants who’ll whip up the new season’s must-watch moments.”

The South African industry is at a turning point as marketer-agency relations are reshaped. That’s what is emerging from Agency Scope 2025.

Financial Mail, one of South Africa’s most respected weekly financial titles, will publish its final edition on 30 October 2025, drawing the curtain on a 65-year legacy of hard-hitting financial journalism. Arena Holdings announced the decision in a note to staff on Monday, saying the title’s editorial expertise will be folded into Business Day as part of a strategic integration.

Kershnee Pillay has been promoted to managing director of Starcom. In addition, Brian Muguto joins Publicis Media as head of strategy, and Kevin Ndinguri takes on the role of chief investment officer.

The Broadcast Research Council of South Africa (BRC) has appointed GfK (an NIQ company) to design and deploy the country’s new Total Video Measurement service, aligning the market’s currency with the way South Africans actually watch television and video today.