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$20tn club: How Magnificent Seven turned early investors into millionaires

The so-called “Magnificent Seven” stocks – Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, NVIDIA and Tesla – are worth more than China’s economy

CompCom wants govt to set up social media ombud

The competition watchdog recommends a regulatory framework for the establishment of a social media ombud.

Social media becomes new storefront

Now rivalling word-of-mouth as top purchase driver, social media is shaping African consumers’ buying decisions, says Boston Consulting Group.

CompCom orders social media giants to invest in SA media

YouTube, Meta, TikTok and X must significantly invest in SA’s media sector, as revenue-share compensation, says the watchdog.

Meta unleashes AI power to boost SA’s creator economy

Meta showcases AI-driven tools and monetisation features to help local creators produce content faster and build sustainable businesses.

SARS comes after social media influencers

The taxman calls on influencers to declare their earnings, warning that income received in cash, products or services is taxable under the Income Tax Act.

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.

Meta closes child abuse accounts after SA court order

The Facebook parent company closes several WhatsApp and Instagram accounts, and pledges cooperation with law enforcement.

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.

SA teens officially have Instagram Teen Accounts

Meta’s Teen Accounts on Instagram aim to provide a safer online experience for South African teens, with built-in protections and parental controls.

Meta intros tools to counter payment scams

Meta introduces a global initiative to help people avoid online investment scams, featuring new tools and partnerships to disrupt scam networks and empower users.