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.
As local policymakers consider whether SA should join the global rush to ban social media for children, we must consider the risks of a nanny-state mentality.
South African brands are increasingly unable to prove social media return on investment, shifting focus towards brand awareness and customer engagement.
Many TikTok finance advice videos created by influencers blur the line between education and potentially harmful financial promotion, warns an FXTM study.
The rise of finfluencers is a double-edged sword – representing unprecedented opportunities and challenges for the financial sector.
The tool enables social media users to showcase their key links in one place, under a branded domain name.
The competition watchdog recommends a regulatory framework for the establishment of a social media ombud.
Now rivalling word-of-mouth as top purchase driver, social media is shaping African consumers’ buying decisions, says Boston Consulting Group.
The video streaming platform agrees to pay US president Donald Trump a $24.5 million settlement over the suspension of his account.
Government warns of unverified job opportunities advertised online that exploit South Africa’s soaring youth unemployment.
South Africans spend over nine hours a day on screens, leading to depression, anxiety and attention problems, warns psychiatrist Dr Stacey Ochse.
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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.
ITWeb TV: Children’s rights must extend to digital world | Episode #86
Media Monitoring Africa’s Phakamile Madonsela delves into mechanisms for the protection of children’s digital rights and promotion of active participation online.