South Africa

Boardmans & Red Square appoints Ireland / Davenport as communications agency

Boardmans and Red Square today confirmed that Ireland / Davenport has been appointed as the new communications and advertising partner for both brands. The Independent Agency Search & Selection company facilitated the tender process on behalf of Boardmans and Red Square. Susan Napier, Managing Director of Ireland / Davenport said the agency is thrilled with the appointment for two brands the stature of Red Square and Boardmans, not to mention to have the opportunity to work with Edcon – an ambition of the agency.  “We are so proud and honoured to have been awarded these two amazing brands. We are... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Thursday, March 22nd 2012 | Read Comments

South Africa: Former President, F.W de Klerk, supports “Ignoring a gut feeling?”

Physical gut feelings can become intuitive and should not be ignored. “Ignoring a Gut Feeling” can be fatal. Former president and Nobel Peace Prize F.W. de Klerk, had a close scare with cancer in 2006 and is lending his support to Be Cancer Aware as they launch a campaign to increase public awareness and get people talking about the sensitive issue of cancer, and more specifically Colorectal Cancer. A global initiative, this exciting awareness campaign for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month (CCAM), takes place annually in March. Locally, the theme for CCAM is “Ignoring a Gut Feeling?”. Colorectal cancer is the fourth... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Tuesday, March 20th 2012 | Read Comments

South Africa: Master Chef Judge hosts Nederburg Wine Class at Gugulethu Wine Festival

CAPE TOWN, GUGULETHU, 20 MARCH 2012 – The 2nd annual TOPS Gugulethu Wine Festival, happening on the Friday 25th May and Saturday 26th May 2012 on the rooftop of the Gugulethu Square Mall, is going to be bigger and better, with a touch of glamour, full of fun, with a celebrity or three in the mix, and over 300 great South African wines to taste and savour. Festival co-founders and high-profile local entrepreneurs, Mzoli Ngcawuzele and Lungile Mbalo from Mzoli’s Place, have promised visitors an impressive wine festival from the people for the people. Says Mzoli, “Our TOPS Gugulethu Wine Festival belongs to the people; it is... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Tuesday, March 20th 2012 | Read Comments

South Africa: Mercedes Benz fashion week Joburg 2012

GLAMOUR IN MOTION- Date & Designers set for Fashion Week Jo’burg – MORE than 25 designers in 20 Shows over four days will give the country a preview of Autumn/Winter collections when Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Joburg runs from March 7-10. South Africa’s pre-eminent Autumn/Winter fashion event, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Joburg presented by AFI is being held for the first time in an exciting rooftop venue at sophisticated Hyde Park Corner, Johannesburg’s most fashionable shopping experience. “Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Joburg, brought to you by AFI, showcases South Africa’s established and emerging designers, offering a platform of visibility, relevance and access to... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Monday, March 12th 2012 | Read Comments

South Africa: We hope you soar once more, velvet sky

Johannesburg, Pomona, Friday, 9 MARCH 2012 – First Car Rental wishes to inform all present, past and future customers that Velvet Sky is our airline partner, and that our partnership agreement is the only association we have with Velvet Sky. The low cost airline’s current predicament does not affect First Car Rental or CMH operations and we are carrying on as per usual. We are honouring all First Car Rental bookings made via the Velvet Sky website. Customers are able to amend or cancel bookings by means of the links provided on their voucher confirmation or via our Call Centre. We will also refund prepaid rentals done via the... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Friday, March 9th 2012 | Read Comments