New research warns online marketplaces pull thousands of threatened animal, plant and fungal species into illegal trade.
The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies plans sustained engagement with TikTok to secure better earning opportunities for local content creators.
The social media platform rolls out new AI transparency tools and education initiatives for South African users.
South African brands are increasingly unable to prove social media return on investment, shifting focus towards brand awareness and customer engagement.
South African brands shift budgets, as LinkedIn and TikTok gain momentum while Facebook steadily loses influence.
Many TikTok finance advice videos created by influencers blur the line between education and potentially harmful financial promotion, warns an FXTM study.
TikTok removed millions of videos and over 500 000 underage accounts in Q4 2025, as it intensified efforts to protect users.
Local voters will enter the 2026 elections with fewer safeguards against online manipulation and discriminatory political adverts than their global counterparts, says CODE.
The rise of finfluencers is a double-edged sword – representing unprecedented opportunities and challenges for the financial sector.
The worker, who posted dozens of defamatory videos, narrowly avoids activating a suspended 30-day prison sentence.
Second-screen viewing now dominates global media habits, reshaping entertainment, says Flux Trends.
The US database software giant plans to achieve its funding objective by using a combination of debt and equity financing.
ITWeb TV: What TikTok monetisation looks like in Africa | Episode #109
In this episode of ITWeb TV, Boniswa Sidwaba, head of content operations at TikTok in Sub-Saharan Africa, discusses monetisation opportunities, programmes available for African content creators, and how TikTok is empowering creators to take their skills to the next level. #TikTok #ITWebtv
ITWeb TV: Psychiatrists raise alarm over excessive screen time in SA | Episode #103
In this episode of ITWeb TV, Dr Stacey Ochse, psychiatrist member at the South African Society of Psychiatrists, talks about the alarming effects of excessive screen time on children's mental health. She also shares expert tips on how to mitigate the risks. #ScreenTime #DigitalWellness #KidsAndTechnology
In the news: Talking TikTok, ITWeb Africa’s editor on SABC’s The Week Ahead
Discussing the difficulties surrounding TikTok in the United States and its global impact, ITWeb Africa editor Samuel Mungadze spoke to Thulasizwe Simelane on SABC's flagship show, The Week Ahead. Listen to his perspective as he delves into the latest developments around TikTok’s ownership, national security issues, and the future of social media. Video courtesy of SABC News.