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Beginning of the end for the SABC TV licence
July 21, 2025
The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies has published a request for proposals for a suitable service provider to develop a sustainable funding model for South Africa’s public broadcaster.
MyBroadband
Streaming platform eVOD reports 70% YoY growth
July 21, 2025
Ramatsui says the goal isn’t to compete directly, but to lead by offering premium, free local and international content tailored to South Africans—something global streamers can’t match.
IT Web
News is not a risky environment for advertisers
July 21, 2025
Credible news environments offer something rare and powerful: trust.
The Media Online
Leading the charge: Dentsu secures elite Google Partner status
July 21, 2025
This strategic partnership grants dentsu exclusive access to Google’s most advanced tools, insights and support, capabilities typically reserved for a select few. For brands, this means accelerated innovation, smarter campaigns and more measurable performance.
Bizcommunity
With ‘trial and error’ SABC moves Afrikaans news again – now to 5:30pm on SABC3 on weekdays and 7:30pm on weekends
July 14, 2025
The SABC now admits that its shortsighted scheduling moves with its Afrikaans TV news bulletin were done without any market research, with the public broadcasters moving it yet again from this month: Now to 17:30 on weekdays and from SABC2 to SABC3, and to 19:30 over weekends on SABC3.
TV with Thinus
ABC: Authentic brands connect
July 14, 2025
Brands are seeking to connect with ears and eyeballs while people are displaying ad fatigue. Content, consumption and consumer trends in media have changed – as has the audience’s approach to advertising.
The Media Online
All the 2025 Bookmark Awards finalists
July 14, 2025
These selected front-runners represent the full spectrum of the digital economy, from emerging talent and new platforms to legacy brands that are driving forward-thinking ideas.
Bizcommunity
Trump tariff bombshell: US–South Africa trade relations hit new low
July 14, 2025
US President Donald Trump has confirmed that a sweeping 30% tariff will be imposed on all South African goods entering the United States, effective 1 August 2025.
Bizcommunity
DStv’s secret YouTube giant
July 14, 2025
MultiChoice has released its annual integrated report for the 2024/25 financial year, reporting that the SuperSport YouTube channel has grown to 4.82 million subscribers.
MyBroadband
Saving and investing choices of the SA consumer class
July 14, 2025
BrandMapp 2024 shows that 80% of South Africa’s 13.5 million-strong consumer class - those earning R10k+ monthly - have savings or investments.
Bizcommunity

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