Oct 22, 2022 · The Media Online is the definitive online point of reference for South Africa's media industry offering relevant, focused and topical news on the media sector.

Oct 24, 2024 · Consultancy Kepios indicates an increase in South African social media users — from 25.8 million in 2023 to 26 million at the start of 2024 — while research firm GWI reports that 78% of South Africans use social media to research brands and products/Freepik.com

Jun 18, 2024 · Media24 has confirmed it is closing the print editions of Beeld, Rapport, City Press, Daily Sun and Soccer Laduma, as well as the digital (PDF) editions of Volksblad and Die Burger Oos-Kaap, and the digital hub SNL24.

Sep 11, 2024 · Netflix has revealed a first look at its upcoming South African programming, as well as global content scheduled for the festive season. VP of content for the Middle East and Africa, Ben Amadasun, unveiled the diverse slate at MIP Africa, showcasing Netflix’s ongoing commitment to delivering authentic local stories from South Africa across a variety of …

Dec 5, 2024 · The pressures driving these processes are complex. Print media has faced a steady decline in circulation over the past five years, with the latest data from the Audit Bureau of Circulations of South Africa showing a 17% drop in overall newspaper circulation year-on …

Nov 30, 2024 · The Telkom Radio Awards, once again, demonstrated just how much South Africa loves radio. Congratulations to the winners from across the spectrum – commercial, community, campus and public broadcasting stations – whose talent, commitment and innovation keeps pushing broadcasting to be better.

Nov 27, 2024 · Example 2: Cheetos and Snapchat Cheetos captured all 1 440 frames of a TV ad into the Snapchat camera’s machine-learning software for a compelling augmented reality (AR) experience.When a user pointed their smartphone camera at the TV ad, a 3D hand in the Snapchat app appeared to steal a bag of Cheetos Crunch Pop Mix right out of the screen.

Jul 3, 2024 · I write this note after watching President Cyril Ramaphosa being inaugurated for a second term. All the stress, uncertainty and tension of the past year, leading up to this pivotal moment, dissipated under the clear blue Gauteng skies.

Jan 20, 2025 · South Africa’s political and economic landscape shifted significantly after the 2024 national elections. The ruling ANC’s dramatic loss of support resulted in a government of national unity – a pivotal moment in the country’s political history. It is still too early to assess the unity ...

Nov 12, 2024 · The newspaper: too unwieldy for my small frame to handle properly, but crammed with way more diverse information than I could process. As fascinating as an encyclopaedia, but with information about people, places and things that were more familiar.