https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/669.html South Africa news 15 Social Media news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/669.html en-us Mon, 14 Sep 2026 06:06:39 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/onlyfans-in-south-africa-what-creators-say-about-sex-work-personal-safety-and-the-gigeconomy-631111a OnlyFans was established in 2016 as a platform for content creators to post images and videos or host live streams in exchange for money. But what began as a small and relatively quiet niche startup suddenly exploded. 1-271581 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Social Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-brand-memory-should-be-the-next-frontier-of-influencer-measurement-419909a For years, influencer marketing has been measured by the numbers platforms make easiest to see: reach, views, likes, comments, shares and engagement rates. 1-271565 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:31:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Social Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-the-all-blacks-are-using-south-african-culture-to-win-us-over-742662a With the Springboks and All Blacks set to face off at Johannesburg’s FNB Stadium tomorrow, the rivalry is playing out beyond the rugby field – and the All Blacks’ social media strategy is proving particularly interesting from a brand perspective. 1-271472 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Social Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/twitter-makes-a-comeback-but-not-under-elon-musk-853593a Twitter is making an unexpected return, with a former Twitter lawyer launching a new social platform using the name, branding and blue bird that disappeared when Elon Musk rebranded the platform as X in 2023. 1-271329 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Social Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/glenlivet-apologises-after-womens-march-campaign-sparks-backlash-186706a The Glenlivet has apologised and withdrawn a social media post featuring actress and influencer Dineo Langa after a campaign linking the whisky brand to the legacy of South Africa’s 1956 Women’s March sparked widespread criticism. 1-271278 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Social Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/beyond-the-scroll-creating-meaningful-digital-connections-297887a There’s always something competing for people’s attention and keeping them scrolling. That is why it is so easy for brands to fall into the trap of posting simply to fill a schedule. But true connection does not come from creating more noise; it comes from creating meaningful content that respects your audience’s time. 1-271260 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:31:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Social Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/style-id-africa-launches-official-whatsapp-channel-for-creators-419059a The new channel extends SIDA's trends analysis, creator insights and industry intelligence into the space where its community already spends its time 1-271225 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Social Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-african-creators-are-shaping-policy-and-governance-the-role-of-influencer-africa-742372a For a long time, people thought African digital creators were just here to sell products for brands. But as the first-ever Africa Mindset Reset Forum opens today in Kigali, Rwanda, things are changing. Digital creators are no longer just making advertisements, they are helping to make important rules and shape the future of the continent. 1-271212 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Social Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/meta-agrees-to-pay-r287bn-in-child-safety-settlement-308368a Meta has agreed to pay up to $18bn (around R287bn) to settle a landmark lawsuit brought by 47 US states, the District of Columbia and several US territories over claims that Facebook and Instagram contributed to teen social media addiction and harmed young users' mental health. The agreement is one of the largest settlements ever reached by a technology company. 1-271193 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Social Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-gentlemens-serve-first-brand-partnership-between-netflix-and-ab-inbev-308388a Stella Artois and Netflix have announced an integrated global partnership built around the highly anticipated second season of The Gentlemen. 1-271183 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Social Media South Africa