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Wednesday, May 14, 2025

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.

Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published

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.

AFP|Published

Add a soundtrack to your WhatsApp Status updates

WhatsApp is transforming Status updates with a new music feature, enhancing how users share life moments.

IOL Reporter|Published

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.

Zamayirha Peter|Published

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.

Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

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.

Staff Reporter|Published

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.

Quinton Mtyala|Published

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.

Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published

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.

Mthobisi Nozulela|Published