South Africans are not making fewer purchases overall, but they are making different purchases, such as using smaller baskets, travelling more frequently, and selecting brands more carefully.

Canal+ Africa CEO David Mignot says the company won't cut Afrikaans or Zulu content on M-Net, kykNET, or Mzansi Magic.

In debates about South Africa’s media future, two claims often surface at the same time: that the future of broadcasting lies entirely in streaming, and that “Nobody watches the SABC anymore”. Both arguments overlook something important. They fail to recognise how the public broadcasting ecosystem actually works, and the role it continues to play in South Africa’s media landscape.

The United Stations has announced that it has welcomed Candy Dempers as Commercial Manager, and Mingi Makhubele as Brand Manager of Kaya959

March 2026 marks a monumental milestone for Gagasi FM as the station celebrates 20 years of servicing and connecting with people of KZN. The anniversary follows the unveiling of “The Sound of KZN” as the station’s refreshed payoff line towards the end of 2024, reinforcing its deep connection with the people, culture and vibrant energy of the province.

Google's head of advertising in Sub-Saharan Africa discovers the factors hampering brand growth.

Canal+'s Showmax will end subscriptions for its doomed video streaming service from 1 April 2026 as Showmax content will temporarily be moved to DStv Stream, and later Canal+'s app, also known as Canal+.

Dentsu X has launched the Creator Catalyst for Africa, strengthening its position as one of the continent’s most connected media networks, with teams on the ground who understand how influence really works across African cultures, platforms, and communities.

NielsenIQ (NIQ) South Africa has released its State of the Retail Nation analysis* for the calendar year of 2025, showing healthy growth in retail sales value and volume. South African consumers spent nearly R683.3bn on fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) through traditional and modern trade channels during the year under review. This represents year-over-year value growth of 5.7%, with unit sales increasing by 6.7%.

An overview of retail advertising investment in South Africa from October to December 2025, including ad spend levels, media mix, and competitive activity across major retailers. Get the report here.