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Open Chats racist podcast: Marc Lottering, coloured community hit back
August 11, 2025
The recent racist comments made on the popular "Open Chats Podcast" have ignited widespread outrage, prompting a strong and heartfelt response from members of the Coloured community and public figures alike.
IOL
Watch video of suspended IDT CEO offering a bribe to Daily Maverick journalist
August 11, 2025
The exclusive video evidence shows the Independent Development Trust’s (IDT’s) recently suspended CEO, Tebogo Malaka, and her spokesperson, Phasha Makgolane, attempting to bribe Daily Maverick investigative journalist, Pieter-Louis Myburgh.
Bizcommunity
Shein, Temu growth puts thousands of SA retail jobs at risk
August 11, 2025
A new report from the Localisation Support Fund says Shein and Temu have already cost SA over R1bn in local sales and 8,000 jobs since 2020. If their growth continues, over 34,000 jobs could be at risk by 2030.
IT Web
Driving attention and sustainability through media
August 11, 2025
Collaboration introduces first-ever Attention Economics brief into Red & Yellow’s flagship Brand Challenge.
The Media Online
Changes for people with Disney+ in South Africa
August 11, 2025
“This will create an impressive package of entertainment, pairing the highest-calibre brands and franchises, great general entertainment, family programming, and industry-leading live sports.” The company added that the integration will create a truly differentiated streaming offering, providing subscribers with more choice, convenience, quality, and enhanced personalisation.
MyBroadband
Major streaming service scraps full launch in South Africa
August 11, 2025
US video streaming subscription service Paramount+ will no longer be rolling out its standalone app in South Africa. Paramount confirmed to MyBroadband that the service’s content will remain available exclusively through DStv and Showmax due to the company’s distribution agreement with MultiChoice.
MyBroadband
Pick n Pay reports 4.3% rise in turnover
August 11, 2025
South African grocery group Pick n Pay on reported a 4.3% increase in group turnover, lifted by increased sales at its supermarkets and strong growth at discount chain Boxer, despite challenging consumer conditions.
Bizcommunity
South Africa’s ‘Chicken Wars’ redefining the fast food industry
August 11, 2025
Chicken has become the fastest-growing force in South Africa’s fast food market, driving innovation and competition as brands tap into its rising popularity amid shifting consumer habits and economic pressure.
Bizcommunity
The Brief: Real-time relevance with long-view insight
August 11, 2025
Television news station, eNCA premiered The Brief this past Sunday, 3 August, together with the Sunday Times, launching a bold new benchmark for Sunday morning journalism. A premium, fast-paced current affairs programme that brings together eNCA's broadcast power and the Sunday Times' editorial insight.
Bizcommunity
New board to steer SA’s R114m digital news initiative
August 11, 2025
A new R114 million initiative to support SA’s independent publishers will be led by an eight-member board co-chaired by Broadbrand CEO Vincent Maher and Dizindaba Media’s Anetta Mangxaba. The fund will back community and local-language outlets, key to democracy and development, says Mangxaba.
IT Web

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