https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/545.html South Africa Services news 15 Services news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/545.html en-us Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:41:38 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-african-marketers-enter-a-new-era-of-social-media-as-ai-becomes-business-as-usual-064595a Artificial intelligence has moved beyond experimentation to become a core part of marketing in South Africa, but according to the South African Social Media Landscape Report 2026, technology alone is no longer what separates successful brands. 1-269577 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/hunting-for-unicorns-the-real-reason-it-recruitment-is-stalled-408359a As Africa’s digital economy continues to expand, the demand for technology talent is growing. A report from SAP has found that, across the continent, this sector’s contribution is expected to increase from 5.2% of GDP in 2025 to 8.5% by 2030, while, in South Africa, it is already estimated to contribute between 15% and 20% of GDP. 1-269425 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/trusting-sars-auto-assessments-could-cost-taxpayers-refunds-286907a South Africans receiving Sars auto-assessments ahead of Filing Season 2026 are being urged not to accept them at face value. 1-269340 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/namibia-communication-regulator-dismisses-starlink-appeal-over-license-rejection-953504a Namibia's communications regulator said on Monday, 22 June, it dismissed an appeal by Starlink against the rejection of its license applications, reaffirming that Elon Musk's satellite internet provider failed to meet local ownership requirements. 1-269224 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/communications-and-digital-technologies-minister-to-deliver-social-media-summit-keynote-064085a The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, will deliver the keynote address for the 2026 Social Media Summit for Government on 30 June 2026, which is observed annually as World Social Media Day. 1-269147 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ukiyo-launches-gssp-for-youth-student-support-funding-and-job-opportunities-on-one-app-408429a South African edutech and youth development organisation, Ukiyo has officially launched the Global Student Support Platform (GSSP), a mobile application designed to centralise education, funding, career opportunities, and student support services into a single digital ecosystem. 1-269145 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/is-your-website-stuck-in-2001-enter-now-to-win-your-share-of-a-r50000-makeover-408729a Is your website slower than a Home Affairs queue? Less reliable than a Gauteng traffic light? Look like it was built using a YouTube tutorial from 2009? HostAfrica wants to see it. And with just 7 days left to enter, time is running out. 1-269045 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fnb-uj-partner-to-deliver-free-accredited-app-development-skills-programme-067875a Through a strategic partnership with the University of Johannesburg’s Business School, FNB's App Academy 2026 will enable student access to a university-backed, accredited learning experience that combines practical app development, entrepreneurship thinking, innovation leadership and future-focused digital skills development. 1-268957 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/1000-retirement-schemes-on-notice-after-shock-widower-eviction-defeat-390428a A 78-year-old widower nearly lost his Alberton home after a missing signature triggered an eviction dispute in a life-right retirement scheme. The High Court ultimately ruled against the scheme’s decision, reinforcing the legal protections afforded to spouses in such arrangements. 1-268773 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-moves-closer-to-new-payments-regulatory-regime-734422a The South African Reserve Bank has released the third draft of proposed amendments to South Africa’s payments regulatory framework, signalling a significant shift in how payment activities could be regulated. 1-268382 Mon, 25 May 2026 08:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Services South Africa