SABC CEO Nomsa Chabeli said the broadcaster’s licence fee–based funding model no longer works, calling for a new approach. In its 2025 Annual Report, SABC reported a R253.29 million loss, up from R197.76 million the previous year.

Ster-Kinekor is making significant upgrades to its cinemas, with its sites in Blue Route Mall and the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, as well as The Zone in Rosebank, benefiting from major renovations. It also said it was in the advanced stages of conducting viability assessments for four new commercially attractive cinema sites.

Australia was the first to announce restrictions on people under 16 having a social media account. New Zealand may soon follow, and Denmark’s prime minister recently declared her country would ban social media for under-15s, accusing mobile phones and social networks of “stealing our children’s childhood”.

TymeBank has revealed plans to rename itself to GoTyme in the first half of 2026 as part of its efforts to evolve the brand.

According to data analytics company Euromonitor International, the luxury retail landscape is being reimagined, with brands moving beyond transactional spaces to offer curated lifestyle experiences.

South Africa’s gambling turnover hit a record R1.5 trillion in 2024/25, up from R1.1 trillion the year before, according to the National Gambling Board. Gross gambling revenue rose 26.5% to R75 billion, driven mainly by online betting, while casino revenue fell 4.1% to R16.6 billion

BusinessTech earned 17 million page views throughout September, while Daily Investor was in second place with 12 million page views.

The Southern African Freelancers' Association (Safrea) has launched its annual Freelance Rates Survey – a useful tool to obtain an accurate picture of what media, communications, and related freelancers are earning in the country.

Africa’s entertainment and media (E&M) sector is entering a decisive new era—one defined by digital acceleration, youthful audiences, and rapid mobile connectivity. PwC’s Africa Entertainment and Media Outlook 2025–2029 paints a picture of a continent that’s not merely catching up with global trends but actively shaping them

The Effie Awards South Africa have been announced, with TBWA\Hunt Lascaris and its client, City Lodge Hotel Group, winning the Grand Effie 2025.