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

Taking Risks Wisely, Tertiary Edition Across South Africa

The South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF) is deeply concerned about the rise in online betting among tertiary students, who are wagering state-funded bursary allowances on betting platforms. This trend is exposing financially vulnerable students to escalating debt, anxiety, and severe gambling harm, while directly undermining public investment in higher education. While South Africa lacks exhaustive national empirical data on this emerging crisis, the warning

Jul 163 min read

[Radio 702] A Growing Concern Around Online Gambling in South Africa

Aubrey Masango speaks Lebogang Seoheng, Advocacy, Communications and Prevention Manager at the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF) to break down what the study tells us about how gambling habits are shifting, and why experts are warning that the line between entertainment and financial harm is getting thinner.

Jun 221 min read

[ITWeb] Offshore online gambling drains over R50b from SA

Two-thirds of South Africa’s R74.5 billion annual gross gambling revenue is being siphoned by illegal offshore online operators based in jurisdictions such as Curaçao, Malta, Gibraltar and the Philippines. This is according to the South African Bookmakers Association (SABA), which says more than R50 billion in gross gambling revenue is diverted offshore each year, with an estimated 16 million South Africans having engaged with illegal platforms in the past year.

Apr 11 min read

Breaking the silence with an online support group for gambling addiction

The South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF) has revealed a landmark success in its National Responsible Gambling Programme (NRGP), announcing that over 400 individuals have benefited from its innovative online support group in its first year. As gambling addiction tightens its grip on individuals and families across South Africa, the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF) is responding with a pioneering digital support programme aimed at breaking

May 26, 20253 min read

The SARGF’s NRGP Support Group Unites 400+ Members, Redefining Recovery Through Collective Strength

Johannesburg, 29 April 2025 - In a groundbreaking demonstration of community-powered recovery, the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF) today announced that its National Responsible Gambling Programme (NRGP) online support group has empowered over 400 individuals overcoming gambling addiction in its first year. As the first initiative of its kind in the sector, this pioneering platform leverages the Ubuntu ethos “I am because we are” to dismantle isolation an

May 1, 20253 min read

South Africa to Host Responsible Gambling Summit 2025

The Responsible Gambling Summit 2025, a landmark event dedicated to advancing ethical gambling practices, will take place on 13–14 November 2025 at Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng. Organised by the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF) in collaboration with leading regulatory bodies—including the Eastern Cape Gambling Board, KwaZulu-Natal Economic Regulator Authority, Limpopo Gambling Board, Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board and the National Gambli

Apr 7, 20252 min read

[702] How gambling tear families apart.

Gambling addiction is a mental health condition. Click on the audio for more details.

Aug 5, 20241 min read

[Motseding FM] Problems with gambling addiction.

One major issue with gambling addiction is the ease of access to online betting platforms. The rapid and flexible nature of these platforms makes it all too simple for individuals to place bets at any time, increasing the risk of developing problematic gambling behaviors. For more details, click on the audio below

Jul 20, 20241 min read

[LESEDI FM] Gambling addiction in SA

Alpheus Matlala from South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF) discussing the importance of gambling and setting limits to protect your finances and well-being. Click on the audio for more details.

Jul 19, 20241 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