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KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi

The poisoned chalice: How RBM’s ‘political protection’ became a brand liability

Radical transparency and careful reputation rebuilding are crucial for detoxification

Vodacom demonstrates that anchoring identity in the physical world still matters. Photo: File

Your Vodaship: No brand loves itself quite like Vodacom

The company’s pervasive self-branding, from its corporate park to its physical address, is a masterclass in brand immersion, shaping consumer loyalty and perception

The red beret and EFF leader Julius Malema reflect the image of the party. Photo: File

The ‘unbranding’ of parties has political consequences

Colours, logos and slogans are losing power in the Age of Personalities – and social media

Investing in both branding and marketing is likely to boost business. Photo: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg/Getty Images

Why it’s vital to know the difference between branding and marketing

Being able to distinguish between the two concepts, and investing in both, could be the key to sustainable business growth

Epitome of poise: The work of Cynthia Sifa Mulanga is hot property in the art market right now, as evidenced by her recent collaboration with luxury brand Gucci. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

In the bag: Artist Cinthia Sifa Mulanga, Gucci and Princess Diana

Congolese-born, South Africa-based artist Cinthia Sifa Mulanga collaborated with Italian luxury fashion brand Gucci in a tribute to the late Princess Diana

Full circle: Sindiso Nyoni’s design commissioned for In The Paint, a global series of artistic collaborations based around basketball in the community. Nyoni worked with the NBA and Hennessy brands on the project

The Portfolio: Sindiso Nyoni talks brands, values and nostalgia

The bulk of Sindiso Nyoni’s work involves brands. Making the concept translate is a tight balancing act

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The pros of Myself (Pty) Ltd

"I’ve been using a company name and have played with the idea of talking to clients about “us here at the office”… but I’ve realised it’s just me. "

In an increasingly multi-connected global world, UbuntuLab connects Africa to the world and to itself. (Photo: Moshopyadi Heil)

Transparency in the age of oversharing

Chief executives can make or break a brand

Moshopyadi Hannah Heil of Reputation House

Q&A with Moshopyadi Hannah Heil of Reputation House

It’s absolutely vital to know what drives the reputation of the industry one is in

On parade: Some of the 12 urgent tasks the ANC has set itself are costly

ANC take heed: Even big brands die if they abandon their founding values

The brand of South Africa’s ruling party, the 104-year-old ANC, is in serious decline. The party needs to act decisively to stop this.

Then deputy attorney general Sally Yates speaks during a press conference at the department of justice on June 28 2016 in Washington

​Will Trump trash Brand America?

US President Donald Trump could tip his country’s global image back into the negative if he continues to spout his campaign rhetoric.

Vodacom turning red

One of those brand promises Vodacom is making right now is that its colour change also signals positive change elsewhere.

It’s a brand new world, baby

A successful brand management strategy is one that makes people pay remarkably high prices for products that are inherently cheap to make.