Reputation, the study suggests, is now shaped as much by delivery and peer credibility as by visibility.

In an era where 80% of senior leadership teams lack alignment on digital strategy, dentsu sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is doubling down on its 'Growth Transformation' mission. We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Ansa Leighton-Buys and Matthew Landon to our Business Transformation (BX SSA) division.

As South Africa’s e-commerce landscape continues to mature, 2026 is shaping up to be a year defined by keener value expectations, mobile-first behaviour and experience-led shopping.

Trends covered - Let’s get phygital/ Treatonomics hit the sweet spot/ Connectioneering turns ‘mehs’ into must haves/ First-party flex: get to know your customers IRL/ Cultural intelligence – the new brand currency.

The SABC is stepping up its digital strategy with SABC Plus, introducing artificial intelligence (AI), gamification and expanding zero-rated content across the streaming platform. This is in an effort to make public broadcasting more accessible, engaging and inclusive, it says.

"Our purpose is clear: to champion jazz and classical music in a way that is relevant and sustainable. This line-up allows us to focus our resources, strengthen consistency on-air and create space for future growth, while remaining true to FMR's identity."

84% of South Africans use fashion and personal care to boost confidence and well-being, not vanity — KLA/YouGov survey.

Digital Law Company founder and CEO Emma Sadleir says a ban on social media use by young South Africans would be a good idea, but she doesn’t believe it would be effective. Sadleir stated that unless South Africa gets brave enough to block such platforms from operating locally unless they comply, no such ban would be effective. “That’s the only big stick we’ve got.

For years community stations survived on the mercy of contributions from good Samaritans to stay afloat. But community matters more than the “poor cousin” tag, given the relationship they have cemented with listeners over the years. Its survival and success depend on its ability to report and verify clients’ advertising, offering comprehensive reporting, much to the delight of media planners and strategists.

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