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UK introduces landmark junk food advertising ban
January 19, 2026
The UK government has introduced a landmark ban on junk food advertising, marking a major regulatory shift aimed at reducing children’s exposure to HFSS food marketing through strict limits on when and where ads can appear.
Bizcommunity
Proposal to raise drinking age to 23 in South Africa
January 19, 2026
A South African organisation has urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to raise the legal drinking age from 18 to between 21 and 23, citing concerns over alcohol abuse and public safety
Top Auto
AMF backs Pulse Media Leadership Conference
January 19, 2026
'It will speak to a bold direction that media is trying - leadership beyond advertising.' Sandra Gordon spoke with three well-known AMF board members, Koo Govender, Chris Botha and Karen Phelan.
The Media Online
14-Million people searched “How to delete Facebook” in six Months
January 19, 2026
New MyTelescope analysis shows a surge in users wanting to leave Meta platforms, with Facebook and Instagram each logging over 14 million “how to delete” searches between June and November 2025, up 40% and 27% respectively.
Media Update
Goldman Sachs expects South Africa’s rand to extend gains as conditions improve
January 19, 2026
The rand may clock another year of gains supported by easing interest rates, with firmer public finances also boosting South Africa's domestic economy, Goldman Sachs said in a research note.
Bizcommunity
Telkom Radio Awards 2025 honours best in broadcasting
December 15, 2025
This Saturday, 6 December the 2025 Telkom Radio Awards named Hot102.7 (Commercial), Ikwekwezi FM (PBS), Groot fm 90.5 (Community) and Tshwane FM 93.6 (Campus) as the Station of the Year.
Bizcommunity
South African views on the cost of living, economic stability, health, and climate change
December 15, 2025
Insights from PwC’s Voice of the Consumer Survey 2025.
PWC
Trace Africa rebrands to Trace Ngoma
December 15, 2025
In a move to strengthen its connection with South African audiences and offering content that mirrors their sound, their languages, and their lived experience, the Trace Africa channel on DStv has rebranded to Trace Ngoma, which means drumbeat, celebration, unity and heritage.
Bizcommunity
All set for MultiChoice delisting
December 15, 2025
The shift marks one of the most significant shake-ups in the country’s media and broadcasting landscape in years, signalling the end of MultiChoice’s long run as a publicly traded local giant and the beginning of a new era under the French pay-TV powerhouse.
IT Web
EXCLUSIVE: IAB South Africa releases the first Bookmarks Digital Rankings 2025
December 15, 2025
In a landmark moment for South Africa’s media and marketing landscape, and a culmination of 17 years of industry data and award-winning work, the IAB South Africa has released the Bookmarks Digital Rankings 2025, the first official ranking system recognising excellence across the country’s digital ecosystem.
Bizcommunity

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