Where powerful conversations shape powerful brands.

The Comms Hub is Tishala’s podcast exploring the ideas, strategies,

and stories behind impactful communication. Featuring industry leaders, industry experts, and bold thinkers, it dives into what it truly takes to build brands that stand out, grow, and lead in their space.

Each conversation is designed to unpack real insights, practical strategies,

and the thinking behind powerful brand narratives — giving listeners a clearer understanding of how to communicate with purpose and intention. It’s a space where ambition meets strategy, and where brands learn how to be seen, heard, and remembered in a way that drives lasting impact.

Essential Episodes

Press Release

[PRISM AWARDS] Tishala Communications Honoured at SA PR Industry Awards

Tishala Communications, one of Africa's top boutique PR Agencies, has emerged as a new force in the PR industry after being honoured with two prestigious PRISM Awards at the recent PRISA Gala Event. Tishala was recognised for its outstanding achievements in the PR and Communications sector for two ground-breaking campaigns relying purely on unpaid earned-media coverage in the Technology Category for its Sumsub AI Deepfake Campaign, and in the Launch of a New Product or Servic

Sep 23, 20241 min read

[MEDIA STATEMENT] SARGF Calls for Responsible Gambling amid PSL’s Sports betting Sponsorship Deal

In the wake of the recent announcement that the PSL (Premier Soccer League) has inked a sponsorship deal with major online sports betting operator Betway, the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF) has called for heightened awareness around the pitfalls inherent in excessive gambling behaviour. While brand alignment between sporting events and sports betting is nothing new, the SARGF has noted the increased public interest the PSL’s sponsorship deal with Betway

Sep 5, 20243 min read

Sumsub welcomes South Africa’s National AI Policy Framework.

In light of AI deepfake frauds increasing by 500% in South Africa, the global transaction monitoring and fraud detection company at the forefront of detecting sophisticated AI deepfakes and fighting fraud has welcomed South Africa’s Artificial Intelligence Policy Framework and lauded the government’s emphasis on ethical AI practices. South Africa’s Department of Communications & Digital Technologies recently introduced a national policy framework for artificial intelligence (

Aug 22, 20243 min read

Celebrating Unsung Heroes - Dr. Lesley Ann van Selm Honoured with International Women Lifetime Achievement Award.

In the selfless field of social impact and community development, the driving forces behind many social initiatives often prefer to work in the background, their tireless efforts going largely unrecognised. Now, in celebration of Women’s Month, Khulisa Social Solutions’ Managing Director, Dr. Lesley Ann van Selm, has been awarded the prestigious ‘Women Lifetime Achievement - Africa 2024 Award’ by Prime Awards , a Dubai-based organisation. This distinguished honour recognises

Aug 8, 20242 min read

Changing Perceptions around Artisan Careers during Youth Month

In celebrating Youth Month, Allan Gray Makers aims to highlight the urgent need to double the number of artisans South Africa produces annually. The country currently only produces 15 000 artisans annually and falls short of the target of 30 000 artisans needed each year to tackle youth unemployment and growing workforce demands. To meet this target at least 60% of school leavers need to consider careers in the trades. “By highlighting these sobering statistics, we hope to

Jun 20, 20242 min read

Underage Gambling: South African Responsible Gambling Foundation Marks 20 Years of Pioneering Work During Youth Month

In the face of increasing access to mobile gambling platforms and the false allure of making easy money, football-crazy South African youths are especially vulnerable to the harmful effects of gambling. Underage gambling is a serious social issue harming youths and families across the country. As South Africa commemorates Youth Month the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF) is proud to commemorate its 20-year journey of promoting responsible gambling, resea

Jun 20, 20244 min read

Sumsub Expands Its Non-Doc Verification Solution to More Countries, Reaching Widest Coverage on the Market

Sumsub, a global full-cycle verification provider, today announced its Non-Doc Identity Verification solution is available in Norway and Denmark, making it now accessible to over 2.9 billion people across four continents – Africa, Eurasia, North and South America. Sumsub is currently the global document-free verification provider offering the widest coverage on the market while also maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and user-friendliness. Non-Doc Verif

May 21, 20243 min read

Shesha Launches Revolutionary eHailing Service for Gauteng

Shesha, a dynamic South African-owned eHailing service, is set to disrupt the traditional landscape dominated by international giants like Uber. With a focus on safety, unique benefits for riders and drivers, alongside a commitment to understanding the needs of local commuters, Shesha is poised to revolutionise the way South Africans ride and drive. With an initial soft roll-out in Johannesburg on 1 May with other areas and provinces to follow later, the new eHailing Servic

Apr 18, 20243 min read

Mayibuye iAfrika Concert Returns with Legendary Musical Line-Up

Following rave reviews and sold-out inaugural show last year, Billy Monama’s Mayibuye iAfrika Concert returns this year on 24 and 25 May for an extended show featuring a legendary musical line-up including Ringo, Hotstix Mabuse, Mahotella Queens, Hope Masike, Simphiwe Dana and Siphokazi. The second edition of this popular concert, slated for the Joburg Theatre, commemorates 30 years of South African democracy and will showcase artists joining forces to engage in a reflective

Mar 25, 20243 min read

Sumsub Research: Global Deepfake Incidents Surge Tenfold from 2022 to 2023; South Africa shows a 1200% increase in Deepfake Fraud

With its updated solution, the full-cycle verification provider enables 44% growth in user pass rates across South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana. Sumsub, a full-cycle verification platform, today announced that its Non-Document Verification solution is now available in South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana, enabling clients to reach over 350 million potential users. With this launch, Sumsub pioneers document-free verification in Africa, helping companies stay compliant

Nov 30, 20233 min read

70% of Crypto Companies Report Deepfake Fraud Rise

New research on identity verification in the crypto industry by Sumsub finds the number of deep fakes in the sector increasing by 128% Sumsub, a full-cycle verification platform, today releases its State of Verification and Monitoring in the Crypto Industry 2023 report. The findings focus on crypto companies' regulations and verification practices, with highlights from verification performance and identity fraud statistics. The report intends to provide crypto businesses with

Oct 16, 20232 min read

African Cuisine Feast on the Menu at Joburg’s Ultimate Lifestyle & Music Expo

A celebration of food, drink and gastronomical delights awaits visitors to Joburg’s Ultimate Lifestyle and Music event on 10 & 11 November, when an array of chefs, sommeliers and food fundis show their skills to a hungry audience. The food fest will form part of an action-packed entertainment programme featuring a line-up of live performances from music stars like renowned singer and songwriter, Ami Faku, Zonke Dikana, Mi Casa and Shekhinah MC’d by Somizi, an exhibition ﬂoor

Oct 12, 20232 min read

Joburg’s Ultimate Music & Lifestyle Expo: Bigger, Better & Brimming with Entertainment!

Joburg’s ultimate lifestyle event returns this year as a standalone event when the Music & Lifestyle Expo expands its offerings to the public, sponsors and exhibitors with a superb line-up of artists, expo and happenings.A celebration of life, food and entertainment centred around the important role music plays in our lives, the Music & Lifestyle Expo features live performances from a stellar line-up of music stars like renowned singer and songwriter, Ami Faku, famed singer-s

Sep 22, 20232 min read

Mayibuye iAfrika Concert: A celebration of exiled South African musicians and composers

Renowned South African guitarist Billy Monama will bring us closer to our past to help us reimagine our future during Heritage Month in September when he joins a number of legendary South African artists like Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse, Judith Sepuma and Titi Luzipo live on stage in Johannesburg. During a one-night-only limited-tickets concert called Mayibuye iAfrika: The Freedom Songs, Monama will present a musical journey and conversation between two generations of ancestral ar

Jul 25, 20232 min read

South African Musician JRoss Wins Africa Legendary Award

South African Gospel Artist JRoss has been recognised for his entrepreneurial work across a number of disciplines with the Africa Legendary ‘Entrepreneur of the Year Award. The Africa Legendary Awards recognise the stellar achievements of icons and inspirational individuals who have made outstanding contributions towards the growth and development of Nigeria and the African continent at large. The award celebrates the exceptional leadership, innovation, and dedication of indi

Jul 16, 20232 min read

International Award-Winning Gospel Artist JRoss Plans Closer US-South Africa Faith Ties with Sowe...

Multi-Award-Winning Gospel Artist JRoss is planning a Soweto worship concert that will not only foster closer ties between the South African township gospel scene and international worshippers, but also see the winners of a globally-acclaimed gospel competition showcase their talents in the Soweto Theatre. The Gospel Music Sector is the biggest genre of popular music in South Africa. It has a dedicated following whose appeal cuts across various sub-genres and inter-faith disc

Jul 5, 20232 min read

Youth Day Career Hookup Event - Unleash Your Job Potential and Gain Knowledge about In-Demand Job...

In celebration of Youth Month, the All4Youth is hosting a Youth Career Hookup event on 14 June 2023 in Nelspruit Mbombela. The event is designed to expose South African youth to the job market and introduce them to careers available in-demand sectors such as Climate Change, Robotics, Artiﬁcial Intelligence, Finance and Entrepreneurship. The event will be held at TUT - Mbombela Campus - Madiba Dr & Techno Dr, Sonheuwel, Mbombela, 1201 and for those youths unable to attend, th

Jun 10, 20232 min read

Tech Sector Skills Can Address Rising Youth Unemployment in South Africa

As South Africa commemorates Youth Month this June, it provides a period to reflect on the importance of young people in shaping society and the significant role they played during the Soweto uprising on June 16, 1976. A major obstacle to South Africa’s youth fulfilling their promise, is the rising unemployment rate. The most recent unemployment figures from Statistics SA’s Quarterly Labour Force Survey are sobering: The youth unemployment rate, measuring job-seekers between

Jun 5, 20233 min read

Introducing Tishala Communications' Digital PR Shop: A One-Stop Solution for Bespoke PR Services

Tishala Communications, a pioneering, woman-owned South African public relations and marketing agency, is excited to announce the launch of its innovative digital PR shop, further expanding its portfolio of bespoke communications solutions. Recognizing that not every PR need calls for a full-fledged campaign, Tishala Communications has taken an innovative step by creating the PR Shop. This one-stop solution is designed to cater to businesses seeking specific, targeted PR serv

May 22, 20232 min read

May is World Fair Trade Month: A Time to Support Sustainable and Ethical Consumer Habits

As we indulge in our favourite brand of coffee, tea or glass of wine, World Fair Trade Month gives us an opportunity as responsible consumers to pause and reflect upon these products and the journey they have taken to our kitchen tables. It also gives us an opportunity to take action by supporting those brands that hold environmental and social good above profits. As consumers, we hold immense power and responsibility in shaping the world we live in. Our choices of what we bu

May 17, 20233 min read

Thought Leadership Insights for Powerful Brands

My journey of leaving the newsroom for PR.

I did not foresee that my professional journey would lead me to PR. I was committed to journalism – print journalism specifically. I was so committed that I married a fellow journalist. Having said that, there were things about journalism that didn’t work for me. As a young hack working for a daily publication, I’d look at the mothers in the newsroom and the difficulty they experienced with the irregular work hours. Long hours were not the problem, it was the fact that you co

May 134 min read

World PR Day: The Work Behind the Story

PR isn’t just about headlines — it’s about the authentic, creative process that happens long before.

Jul 16, 20251 min read

The power of PR: Your business’s hidden superpower

If you've wondered what drives business growth and fuels trust and positive relationships, the answer lies in Public Relations (PR) says Nomsa Mdhluli, Founder of Tishala Communications. Mdhluli highlights the untapped potential of PR as a key driver of business growth and reputation. In today's competitive and ever-changing business landscape, companies are constantly looking for ways to build credibility, expand their reach and connect with their audiences in meaningful way

Mar 12, 20252 min read