Ashleigh du Sart has been appointed as Group CEO of Ren-Form CC Group. This marks a new chapter for the business, which has every confidence that her vision and leadership will continue to drive the Ren-Form Group forward. ‘We look forward to supporting you as you lead the group into its next era of innovation and success,’ the company said, ‘As we celebrate this milestone, we also extend our sincere gratitude to Tommy du Sart for his remarkable leadership and the legacy he has built. Thank you for paving the [...]

The Africa Print Johannesburg Expo, where industry meets opportunity, is taking place from 8-10 September 2026. Experience opportunities in inks, consumables and coatings, paper, board and print media. Visitors can also see opportunities in: – Wide format and industrial printing. – Commercial printing, digital label and packaging print. – Finishing, binding and converting. – Paper, board and print media. – Laminating and surface protection. – 3D printing and 3D milling. – Screen, pad and specialty printing. – Textile and apparel printing. – Software, automation and AI. – Colour management and [...]

Printing SA hosted the 2026 Women in Print event on 7 August at The Chosen Convention & Expo Centre in Johannesburg, bringing together women from across the printing, packaging, signage and visual communications sectors. Sign Africa, Africa Print and Modern Marketing were proud media partners. Celebrating its fifth anniversary, the event centred on the themes ‘Women Who Lead’ and #PressHERForward, combining professional development, networking and industry engagement through panel discussions, exhibitions and interactive experiences. The event reinforced Printing SA’s commitment to recognising women’s contributions to the industry while creating [...]

Zünd will demonstrate how intelligent prepress automation, versatile digital finishing and connected production technology can help print and signage businesses increase productivity, reduce waste and take on a wider range of applications. At the Print Show 2026 visitors will see a complete finishing workflow built around PrimeCenter, the control centre for print-and-cut prepress, alongside Zünd Cut Center (ZCC), Zünd Connect and the S3 digital cutting system. PrimeCenter will demonstrate how print-and-cut jobs can be prepared for production in just a few clicks, creating optimised nested layouts and production-ready print and [...]

The ‘Women Who Lead’ panel at Printing SA’s 2026 Women in Print event on 7 August in Johannesburg focused on women’s participation in the printing industry, leadership, career development and the sector’s future. Hosted by keynote speaker Christina E. Foxwell, the panel featured Ayanda Shabangu of Bidvest Paperplus, Charnia Yapp of Practical Publishing, Teresa Adinolfi of Redfern Labels and Alinah Fosi of Government Printing Works. The panellists discussed the importance of women participating actively in the industry, making their voices heard and recognising the value of their contributions. They also [...]

The Africa Print Johannesburg Expo, where industry meets opportunity, is taking place from 8-10 September 2026. The event will feature live on-stand demonstrations, conducted by product experts from all the leading brands and companies. They will also advise you about the latest and most relevant products to help streamline and grow your business. https://youtube.com/shorts/6MuIeWTRbgk The event is a platform for visitors to get their fingers on the pulse of this vibrant, ever-evolving industry. It will assist with your digital technology investments and allow you to research product diversification as [...]

Roy Mahabier recently retired after 53 years in the packaging industry. His most recent role was Factory Manager at Nurscon. Mahabier, who is now 71 years old, shares his career highlights, advice and more. Mahabier was born and raised in Pietermaritzburg and completed his matric certificate at Woodlands Indian High School in 1972. How did you get into the packaging industry? I was forced to urgently find employment when my father had fallen ill and I was faced with the challenges of providing for my family, and getting my [...]

As South Africa continues to search for solutions to unemployment, entrepreneurship stands out as one of the most practical and powerful drivers for income and success. According to SA’s new Entrepreneur of the Year, Taryn Hunter Sharman, business success is possible if you are willing to embrace the realities of the journey. ‘Building a business takes more than a good idea, passion, or a strong social media presence,’ she said. ‘It takes discipline, commercial thinking, consistency, and the ability to keep going when cash flow is tight, deals fall [...]

The Change 1 Woman (C1W) networking event, held on 28 May at the Durban ICC, had a great turnout and allowed attendees to make valuable connections. The event was sponsored by: Kolok Graphic Supplies, NUtec Digital Ink, DTF Printing Africa, Avery Dennison, Graphix Supply World and Durban ICC.  C1W is an initiative dedicated to empowering women through connection, conversation and support. It aims to bring women together in the print, signage and branding industries, building a community where ideas, experiences and support can be freely shared and put in [...]

Tertius van Eeden, CEO of Print on Demand, discusses why South African SMEs are shifting from print suppliers to print partners. South African SMEs continue to operate under immense pressure. Rising operating costs, cash flow constraints, infrastructure instability, slower economic growth and reduced consumer spending have forced businesses to rethink how they spend, store and scale. One area increasingly under review is print. Despite the rapid shift toward digital marketing and communication, print remains an essential part of day-to-day business operations. From brochures, catalogues and training manuals to business [...]