Articles about TikTok

Social media talent sourcing: How to find top candidates where they spend their time

If you want to reach South African talent, you need to understand how they use digital platforms.

Trust becomes currency as LinkedIn gains ground

More local corporations turn to the Microsoft-owned professional network service, surpassing social media engagement app Facebook.

TikTok’s #LevelUpAfrica programme to empower 3k creators

The eight-month programme will provide tailored training and strategic mentorship through a series of monthly virtual masterclasses, Q&A panels and in-person events.

SA social media users face highest risk of finance ad scams

South Africa is ranked globally as the most vulnerable to fraudulent and high-risk financial advertisements on social media platforms.

Social commerce reshapes SA’s car buying process

South Africa’s younger vehicle buyers turn to TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to research and make their purchase decisions.

TikTok insists African creators are ‘coining it’ on the platform

It’s important to correct the notion that Africa has been deliberately excluded from the Creator Rewards Programme, says TikTok.

Another 75-day extension for TikTok in US

US president Donald Trump has again extended the deadline for the sale of TikTok to a non-Chinese buyer.

Minister calls for TikTok Creator Fund for SA

South African content creators deserve lucrative TikTok monetisation, says communications minister Solly Malatsi.

TikTok unveils enhanced parental controls for safer online experience for teens

TikTok expands its Family Pairing feature, giving parents more control over their children's online activity.

CompCom accuses X, Facebook of amplifying misinformation

X and Meta must introduce a level of liability for promoting misinformation and disinformation on their platforms, says the Competition Commission.

‘Forgotten’ African content creators lash out at TikTok

African content creators allege a bias in TikTok’s remuneration model, resulting in significantly lower payments and fewer opportunities in comparison to global counterparts.

Trump hints at TikTok acquisition through US Sovereign Wealth Fund

The US president signs an executive order for the US to establish a Sovereign Wealth Fund, hinting that it may acquire TikTok.