Trusted Crisis, Issues & Strategic Communication Support

Reputation on the Line? We Lead With Truth. Crisis communication that protects your brand, your values, and your voice. Gravitas + Partners is South Africa’s leading ethical crisis communication firm. We help organisations, executives, and brands navigate reputational threats with clarity, speed, and truth.

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Why work with us +

In a world of noise and spin, Gravitas + Partners stands apart — combining deep media expertise, ethical leadership, and strategic communication rooted in truth. We provide 24/7 Crisis Communication Support, Executive Media Training and PR and Strategic Communication Advisory to navigate high-stakes challenges with confidence.

When reputations are on the line, our ethical reputation recovery approach ensures integrity guides every decision. Trusted for calm, courageous crisis management, we help leaders respond decisively — because in a crisis, clarity is power.

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Client Testimonials+

“As the agency of record for Property Point, Gravitas + Partners has provided comprehensive public relations advisory and publicity support, ensuring that our organisation maintains a strong and credible presence in the media and among key stakeholders.”

Desigan Chetty COO, Property Point

“Gravitas + Partners provided us with a comprehensive media strategy that has strengthened our ability to engage with stakeholders, shape public discourse, and enhance our visibility on key economic and policy matters.”

Khulekani Mathe CEO, Business Unity South Africa

“Gravitas has provided the BASA with communications and public relations and reputation management training, over the past three years... They were able to engage on challenges in BASA’s operating environment, the financial services sector, to ensure outcomes were relevant to the association.”

Paul Stober Head: Strategy and Communications, The Banking Association of South Africa

“Gravitas + Partners has provided JCCI with public relations advisory and media relations services over 2023 and 2024. Their team demonstrated an exceptional understanding of the economic and business landscape, crafting clear, impactful messaging that strengthened JCCI’s voice in critical conversations.”

Bernadette Zeiler CEO, Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI)

Our Services +

Let’s make your organisation crisis-ready, respected, and resilient.

24/7 Crisis Communications & Media Management

When reputations are on the line, time is everything. Our 24/7 crisis communications support ensures you’re never alone in high-stakes moments. From real-time media response and message development to stakeholder communication and damage control, we help you navigate reputational threats with speed, strategy, and integrity – anytime, anywhere.

World-Class Executive Media & Spokesperson Training

We prepare leaders to face the media with clarity and confidence. Our training combines real-world scenarios with practical coaching to help executives deliver strong, credible messaging under pressure. Whether it’s a live interview, press briefing, or crisis moment, we turn spokespeople into trusted, media-savvy voices of the organisation.

Expert Strategic & Corporate Communication Support

We provide strategic counsel that aligns communication with your business goals. From message architecture and reputation positioning to thought leadership and stakeholder engagement, we guide organisations in building influence, navigating complexity, and communicating with purpose – internally and externally.

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At Gravitas + Partners, we believe transparency and decisive action define true leadership—especially in times of crisis. As trusted advisors in crisis media management and strategic communication, we’re proud to share our latest insights, client successes, and industry recognition. From pioneering ethical reputation recovery to empowering leaders through executive spokesperson training, our work continues to set the standard for principled, effective crisis response. Stay updated with our most recent news below.

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