This New Era signals a deliberate shift to relevant, emotionally resonant programming rooted in South African lived experiences. Confident in its audience and purpose, SABC 2 now unveils the first wave ahead of its full rollout on Monday, 9 February.

The recently published WARC Marketer’s Toolkit 2026 identifies the gap between brand and customer experience as a key trend impacting marketing effectiveness.

South African households can legally stop paying SABC TV licence fees by having a technician remove their TV’s tuner, making it unable to receive broadcast signals. Such “denatured” TVs are exempt from licensing, provided owners submit proof of removal and pay a R300 inspection fee, although the SABC says it currently has no active inspectors.

The South African consumer goods retail industry is nearing a turning point after years of inflationary pressure and fierce competition: value is still crucial, but it is getting harder for manufacturers and retailers to maintain "always-on" discounts.

A last-minute new multi-year deal on 31 December with Warner Bros. Discovery and Canal+ sees all 12 existing pay-TV channels from Warner Bros. Discovery to remain on DStv in South Africa and across sub-Saharan Africa.

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.

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

'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.

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.

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.