Retailer Pick n Pay has received backlash for featuring American rapper William Leonard Roberts II, popularly known as Rick Ross, in its latest promotional advert after reportedly closing 32 supermarkets nationally. The ad, which also stars comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout, uses DJ Khaled's hit song All I do is win, which features Rick Ross, among other artists. Social media users have expressed disapproval at the retailer's decision to feature an international artist, particularly one who is not known to have any connection to the brand or the country. Lerato Mbele was joined by Groovin Nchabeleng, advertising & marketing guru and CEO of Blueprint Group as well as Nkgabisheng Motau, co-founder & chief creative officer at Think Creative Africa.

 

Retailer Pick n Pay has received backlash for featuring American rapper William Leonard Roberts II, popularly known as Rick Ross, in its latest promotional advert after reportedly closing 32 supermarkets nationally. The ad, which also stars comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout, uses DJ Khaled's hit song&nbsp;All I do is win, which features Rick Ross, among other artists. Social media users have expressed disapproval at the retailer's decision to feature an international artist, particularly one who is not known to have any connection to the brand or the country. Lerato Mbele was joined by Groovin Nchabeleng, advertising &amp; marketing guru and CEO of Blueprint Group as well as Nkgabisheng Motau, co-founder &amp; chief creative officer at Think Creative Africa.
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POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi. The show delves deeper into the news of the day along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day&rsquo;s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. Ndlozi also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.

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The Masterclass: The Art of Advertising While Considering Brand Alignment

To commemorate World Children's Day last year, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) published a Situation Analysis report detailing the wellbeing of children and adolescents in South Africa across various social sectors including, health, nutrition, education, water and sanitation and social protection. Alongside, we spoke to Bikos Manna who are a musical trio comprised of Biko Star (18), Manna Hero (15) and Tau Lion (10). This sibling band has taken the world by storm! A multi-talented group of musicians, collectively they play the guitar, 15 marimba, bass, drums, piano and more and love to dance. Their careers began over ten years ago busking in the markets of South Africa where they quickly developed a following resulting in television appearances, commercials, and live appearances.

To commemorate World Children's Day last year, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) published a Situation Analysis report detailing the wellbeing of children and adolescents in South Africa across various social sectors including, health, nutrition, education, water and sanitation and social protection. Alongside, we spoke to Bikos Manna who are a musical trio comprised of Biko Star (18), Manna Hero (15) and Tau Lion (10). This sibling band has taken the world by storm! A multi-talented group of musicians, collectively they play the guitar, 15 marimba, bass, drums, piano and more and love to dance. Their careers began over ten years ago busking in the markets of South Africa where they quickly developed a following resulting in television appearances, commercials, and live appearances.

Bikos Manna & Children's Rights

Today is Human Rights Day, and we commemorate a pivotal moment in history that highlights the struggles and sacrifices of those who fought for justice. On 21 March 1960, South African police opened fire on a peaceful crowd of 4,000 people in Sharpeville, protesting against the apartheid regime's discriminatory pass laws. This tragic event, known as the Sharpeville Massacre, has been misrepresented for over six decades. The research conducted by Nancy L. Clark, Dean and Professor Emeritus at Louisiana State University, and William H. Worger, Professor Emeritus of History at the University of California, Los Angeles, seeks to retell this story from the perspective of the victims, offering a clearer and more accurate understanding of the massacre.

Today is Human Rights Day, and we commemorate a pivotal moment in history that highlights the struggles and sacrifices of those who fought for justice. On 21 March 1960, South African police opened fire on a peaceful crowd of 4,000 people in Sharpeville, protesting against the apartheid regime's discriminatory pass laws. This tragic event, known as the Sharpeville Massacre, has been misrepresented for over six decades. The research conducted by Nancy L. Clark, Dean and Professor Emeritus at Louisiana State University, and William H. Worger, Professor Emeritus of History at the University of California, Los Angeles, seeks to retell this story from the perspective of the victims, offering a clearer and more accurate understanding of the massacre.

The Sharpeville Massacre: A Re-examination of the Event

The health ombud and the Office of Health Standards Compliance have urged the Gauteng Department of Health to take urgent action to address problems of poor infrastructure, staff shortages and unstable leadership at Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital. South Africa has over 3,000 public clinics and over 470 public hospitals, as well as over 1,500 private clinics and over 260 private hospitals. Among all the provinces, Gauteng has the most healthcare facilities due to its large population and major economic activity. In this conversation, we assess the state of hospitals and clinics in the country. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Health Ombud, Professor Taole Mokoena Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) Chief Operations Officer, Dr. Mathabo Mathebula Department of Health Deputy Director General for Hospital services, Dr Percy Mahlati. 

The health ombud and the Office of Health Standards Compliance have urged the Gauteng Department of Health to take urgent action to address problems of poor infrastructure, staff shortages and unstable leadership at Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital. South Africa has over 3,000 public clinics and over 470 public hospitals, as well as over 1,500 private clinics and over 260 private hospitals. Among all the provinces, Gauteng has the most healthcare facilities due to its large population and major economic activity. In this conversation, we assess the state of hospitals and clinics in the country. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Health Ombud, Professor Taole Mokoena Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) Chief Operations Officer, Dr. Mathabo Mathebula Department of Health Deputy Director General for Hospital services, Dr Percy Mahlati.&nbsp;

The Masterclass: The Art of Advertising While Considering Brand Alignment

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