BBC Global News, CNN International and Euronews have come together to donate free airtime to public health bodies for the promotion of messages to combat the global coronavirus health crisis.

KFC Africa has indicated that, with the nationwide lockdown in full effect, it will continue to fully mobilise its Add Hope programme and network to support South African children in vulnerable circumstances.

Insurance provider 1^st For Women has increased its efforts in the fight against women abuse during the SA lockdown. The insurance has indicated that it has provided support to the National Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Command Centre.

Auto and General Insurance has announced that it will ensure that its neighbouring community of Diepsloot receives fresh produce during the national lockdown.

Nonprofit PR is rarely spoken about but is an essential part of ensuring that nonprofit organisations (NPOs) garner the awareness and funding that they need to make a philanthropic difference. Here, media update's Taylor Goodman gives you helpful tips on how to maximise your nonprofit's PR.

For many businesses, a communications plan has never been more important than now, with pandemics such as the Coronavirus making it impossible for some organisations to even operate. Now, companies are having to work through some of the most stringent measures.

FIVESTAR PR has announced that it has been appointed to represent In Residence luxury villa rentals. The consultancy specialises in luxury travel and hospitality PR and is preparing a communications strategy for the return of local and international travel post the COVID-19 crisis.

For a public relations professional, working from home will definitely be a huge adjustment. Why? Because working in this industry means a lot of face-to-face communication with the press, clients and other agencies. With most of the world in lockdown, now is the time to get the hang of remote working.

PRISA past president, and founder and managing director of Reputation 1^st Group — Tshepo Matseba — has sent a message to South Africans, encouraging them to refrain from creating or sharing fake news regarding COVID-19.

The SOS Children's Villages South Africa has made the following announcement in relation to the national lockdown and the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic in South Africa. The announcement sees the organisation calling on care professionals to prevent a 'care gap':