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Showmax is a flop
February 2, 2026
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.
MyBroadband
End of an era: Nissan to cease manufacturing in SA, selling factory to Chery
February 2, 2026
Nissan and Chery SA have reached an agreement for the acquisition of Nissan’s manufacturing assets in Rosslyn, South Africa. This follows speculation that the plant would be sold after Nissan announced a programme of factory closures worldwide.
Bizcommunity
Provantage positions its networks for a connected future with Broadsign
February 2, 2026
Provantage has ushered in a new era of out-of-home media in South Africa through a collaboration with global OOH ad tech leader Broadsign, unifying its digital and static operations on a single, future-ready platform
Bizcommunity
What SABC commercial has in store for 2026
January 26, 2026
New chief commercial officer supports ongoing transformation of SABC's advertising model.
The Media Online
South African film breaks box office record and beats new Spongebob movie in the US
January 26, 2026
South African animated musical David grossed $22 million (R367 million) at the US box office in its opening weekend, beating The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants for second place overall.
MyBroadband
Behind the Lesedi FM 2025 song of the year furore
January 26, 2026
Lesedi FM’s choice of Ya Itshepelang Modimo by Oufadafada, raised concern among listeners and quite rightly so. The song doesn’t feature anywhere near the top five songs played on the station over the 2025 year.
The Media Online
#BizTrends2026 | Provantage CEO Jacques du Preez: 5 Key (D)OOH / DOOH trends to watch
January 26, 2026
Here are five key Out of Home (OOH) and Digital Out of Home (DOOH) trends to watch this year.
Bizcommunity
Surge in South African e-commerce: Top brands drive 47% growth in 2025
January 26, 2026
According to a recent study be Omnisend, e-commerce orders across all channels in South Africa grew 47% in 2025, but that growth was uneven, with the top 5% of brands generating 44% of total order growth.
Bizcommunity
Plans to crack down on podcasts in South Africa
January 26, 2026
The South African government is considering regulating podcasts as it finalises the Draft White Paper on Audio and Audiovisual Media Services, with Minister Solly Malatsi noting they currently fall outside the Electronic Communications Act.
MyBroadband
Outdoor advertising crackdown in South Africa’s richest city
January 26, 2026
Musah Makhunga, the CEO of the Johannesburg Property Company (JPC), said that unlawful structures are a big problem in the city. He explained that these unlawful structures compromise public safety, disrupt infrastructure, and deprive the City of much-needed revenue.
Newsday

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