Jamie Thurston Wyngaard: South African innovator honoured at Global Forty Under 40 Awards
Jamie Thurston Wyngaard, Chief Experience Officer of Loop, has been awarded the Global Forty Under 40 Award in Dubai, recognising his contributions to innovation and economic inclusion in South Africa.
US President Trump grants TikTok additional time to find a non-Chinese buyer
Donald Trump has granted TikTok an additional 75 days to secure a non-Chinese buyer, amidst ongoing negotiations and national security concerns.
Add a soundtrack to your WhatsApp Status updates
WhatsApp is transforming Status updates with a new music feature, enhancing how users share life moments.
Gen G Engage app launched to empower youth against gender-based violence
In a groundbreaking collaboration, ACTIVATE! Change Drivers, Sonke Gender Justice, and Action Aid unveil the Gen G Engage app, designed to empower youth and civil society in combating gender-based violence across South Africa.
TikTok’s monetisation gap | Minister Malatsi calls for economic equity for South African creators
Minister Solly Malatsi has challenged TikTok on its exclusionary practices that deny 17 million South African users monetisation opportunities available to creators in the US, Europe and Asia. Speaking at the TikTok Safer Internet Summit, Malatsi argued that this inequity sends a damaging message: 'African creativity has reach, but not value. ' TikTok has now committed to address this feedback.
The rise of text abbreviations in South Africa: insights from Google search data
Discover how South Africans are embracing text abbreviations in digital communication, as revealed by Google search data for 2025. This analysis uncovers the most popular abbreviations and their cultural significance.
The legal implications of emojis in South African courts
Explore how emojis have transformed courtroom dynamics, becoming crucial evidence in legal proceedings. Discover insights from University of Western Cape researchers on the complexities of interpreting these digital symbols in a multicultural society.
Jamie Thurston Wyngaard: A young innovator from the Cape Flats flying the South African flag high on global stages
Jamie Thurston Wyngaard, who grew up on the Cape Flats, is revolutionising the payments industry and earning global recognition as a leader in technology and innovation.
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli set to launch GBVF mobile app to combat gender-based violence
To address the increasing levels of Gender-Based Violence in the province, KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli is set to officially launch the "GBVF Mobile App. " at the Durban University of Technology on Thursday.