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🚨 DEADLINE EXTENDED! 🏆✨Need a little more time to get your 2026 MACE Excellence Awards entry over the finish line? We’ve...
04/09/2026

🚨 DEADLINE EXTENDED! 🏆✨

Need a little more time to get your 2026 MACE Excellence Awards entry over the finish line? We’ve got you!

If you’ve already received your invoice, you now have until:

📅 9 September 2026
⏰ 23:59

to complete your payment and submit your entry.

This is your final opportunity — polish it, submit it and let your work shine! 🌟

🔗 Head to the link in our bio for more Excellence Awards information.

Marketing Advancement Communications

✨ Meet the Women of MACE | Tayla JonkerWe’re wrapping up Women’s Month by introducing another of the newest members of t...
31/08/2026

✨ Meet the Women of MACE | Tayla Jonker

We’re wrapping up Women’s Month by introducing another of the newest members of the MACE National Board — Tayla Jonker! 💜

A marketing and higher education professional at the University of Pretoria, Tayla is passionate about marketing, branding and finding fresh, creative ways to tell stories that haven’t been told before. She loves challenging the expected and creating content that connects with people in meaningful and memorable ways.

As we close our Women of MACE series, we celebrate not only the incredible women on our Board, but all the women across our sector who lead, create, communicate, support and inspire every day. ✨

Swipe through to get to know Tayla and what inspires her.

✨ Meet the Women of MACE | Mosima MehlapeA strategic communicator with a passion for positioning, reputation and the pow...
31/08/2026

✨ Meet the Women of MACE | Mosima Mehlape

A strategic communicator with a passion for positioning, reputation and the power of communication to create meaningful impact — meet Mosima Mehlape, one of the newest members of the MACE National Board! 💜

As Manager: Marketing and Communication at Sol Plaatje University and a Chartered Public Relations Practitioner, Mosima is passionate about ensuring communication is recognised for what it truly is: a strategic profession, not simply a collection of tactics and outputs.

We’re excited to have her voice and perspective on the MACE Board. ✨

Swipe through to get to know Mosima a little better!

✨ Meet the Women of MACE | René van der BergJournalist turned communications specialist and storyteller, René van der Be...
29/08/2026

✨ Meet the Women of MACE | René van der Berg

Journalist turned communications specialist and storyteller, René van der Berg knows that great content is about more than simply getting a message out — it’s about making people feel seen. 💜

As Social Media Coordinator at Stellenbosch University and a MACE Board Member, René brings fresh ideas, quick thinking and a passion for knowledge-sharing and mentoring within our ever-evolving higher education landscape.

Swipe through to get to know René and what inspires the storyteller behind the screen. ✨

✨ Meet the Women of MACE | Lebohang MokhomathaFrom marketing and fundraising to alumni engagement and stakeholder relati...
29/08/2026

✨ Meet the Women of MACE | Lebohang Mokhomatha

From marketing and fundraising to alumni engagement and stakeholder relations, Lebohang Mokhomatha brings a wealth of experience and a passion for creating meaningful, sustainable impact within higher education.

Currently Head of Faculty Administration in the Faculty of Law at the University of Johannesburg, Lebohang believes in the power of strong relationships to drive institutional growth and positive change. 💜

Swipe through to get to know Lebohang, her journey and what inspires her.

✨ Meet the Women of MACE | Lacea LoaderA respected strategic communication and marketing specialist, Lacea Loader brings...
28/08/2026

✨ Meet the Women of MACE | Lacea Loader

A respected strategic communication and marketing specialist, Lacea Loader brings extensive higher education leadership experience and expertise in reputation management, stakeholder engagement and executive communication.

A former MACE Board Chairperson and the current coordinator of the MACE Excellence Awards, Lacea’s award-winning career reflects a deep commitment to communication excellence and the higher education sector. 💜

Swipe through to get to know Lacea, her insights and the woman behind the expertise.

✨ Meet the Women of MACE | Catherine CloeteDynamic, warm and unapologetically passionate — Catherine Cloete brings more ...
28/08/2026

✨ Meet the Women of MACE | Catherine Cloete

Dynamic, warm and unapologetically passionate — Catherine Cloete brings more than 34 years of experience in Higher Education and a longstanding commitment to the MACE community.

A former MACE National Deputy Chairperson and current Board Member, Catherine is a leader, survivor and inspiring force who approaches life with resilience, humour and authenticity. 💜

Swipe through to get to know Catherine, her journey and the woman behind the role.

27/08/2026

📣 SAVE THE DATE | MACE ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2026 🌊☀️

Durban is calling! 🇿🇦

The MACE Annual Conference is heading to Durban, and we’re excited to officially invite you to save the date!

📅 17–19 November 2026
📍 Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani

🌊 Save the date.
🤝 Bring your ideas.
💡 Join the conversation.
✨ Let’s turn visibility into impact.

More conference details & the programme coming soon, keep an eye on your inbox📥 !
Peep our board members’ reaction 😎

Marketing Communications Advancement FromVisibilityToImpact Durban SouthAfrica

🏆 to MACE Excellence Awards training at the University of Pretoria!Our very own MACE Deputy Chairperson, Sashlin Girra...
21/08/2026

🏆 to MACE Excellence Awards training at the University of Pretoria!

Our very own MACE Deputy Chairperson, Sashlin Girraj, recently spent some time with UP colleagues, helping us better understand the MACE Excellence Awards and, importantly, how to put together a strong entry. 🙌

Now we want to know… have YOU entered yet? 👀
How are those entries coming along?

⏰ The next deadline is 28 August 2026
💰 Early Bird entries are R1 000 per entry

There’s still time to get your work together and showcase the excellence happening at your institution! 🏆

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