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Contrary to a gloomy view of the country, adult South Africans are flourishing in many ways that mirror the broader world.

Human8’s research, conducted with more than 13,000 consumers across 16 markets, including 800 South African respondents, reveals a world defined by contrasts.

Amazon has officially launched Amazon Lens in South Africa, bringing its visual shopping tool to more customers seeking a faster, easier way to shop online.

Canal+ says it is working on a plan to turn Multichoice’s subscriber numbers around, with the South African broadcaster bleeding customers in recent years. The group is working on a “Strategic Update” that will be published alongside its full-year results, which will detail its plan of action and initiatives.

Woolworths South Africa has taken top honours at the International Content Marketing Awards in London, winning the Grand Prix Gold for Best In-house Agency, recognised for its integrated brand storytelling and long-standing partnership with Media24 Advertising and Content Marketing.

Announced by International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola at Davos, the decision recognises Africa’s most industrialised economy as a strategic convenor of global leaders tackling shared economic and geopolitical challenges and development priorities.

Outdoor advertising is evolving faster than ever, and 2026 will redefine how the medium is planned, bought and seen.

The South African Revenue Service’s (SARS) latest Tax Statistics show that South Africa has only 7.7 million personal income taxpayers. This stands in stark contrast to the country’s number of social grant recipients, which is north of 28 million as of the latest reading.

Canal+ CEO Maxime Saada says MultiChoice’s streaming platform, Showmax, was not a commercial success and that the company will cut further investments into the service.