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“They fired me.” With those three blunt words shared on X (formerly Twitter), radio personality Sol Phenduka confirmed that his time at Kaya 959 has come to an end.

Communications minister Solly Malatsi says his department has received three bids for its tender seeking a provider to develop a funding model for the SABC. Additionally, the minister says the bid evaluation committee is set to make a decision this week, after which the chosen provider will require roughly three months to finalise the funding model.

In a landmark deal, Primedia Studios and Denim Richards’ Opulent Entertainment will co-produce SA versions of four global TV franchises: Project Runway, The Voice, Dancing with the Stars, and Idols.

United Arab Emirates (UAE) government data has shown that South Africa is the UAE’s second-largest trading partner in Africa, accounting for nearly 8% of the UAE’s non-oil trade. Within the GCC, the UAE is now one of South Africa’s import partners, holding a 38% share of the region’s trade.

The judgment has immediate and far-reaching consequences. From 1 September 2025, designated employers across 18 economic sectors must submit revised equity plans that align with the sector-specific numerical targets.

e.tv has dumped its low-rated breakfast show The Morning Show after seven years and is replacing it from today with eNCA’s The South African Morning between 06:00 and 08:30 to save money.

The Definitive Guide to Social Media Trends, Strategy & Performance in South Africa.

The creative industry has expressed shock at the sudden passing of Haydn Townsend, with industry bodies, agencies and marketers paying tribute to him.

Nielsen has communicated its intention to exit the South African market within the next 12 months, a move that will impact on the country’s television audience measurement services. The Broadcast Research Council of South Africa (BRC) has announced its intention to lead a managed transition of the country’s TAMS.