NEWS RELATED TO social-media

Celebs And Viral

WATCH: Bianca Coster says she continues to suffer financially and personally due to Chris Excel

Time to clean up social media’s dark side

Technology and Science

Zuckerberg downplays Meta’s alleged abuse of power to acquire Instagram and WhatsApp [VIDEO]

Social media sites should adhere to ‘national laws and prescripts’, committee hears

Fashion And Beauty

WATCH: ‘Social media followers have no significance’ — Miss SA as familiar names enter pageant

Technology and Science

TikTok ban deadline looms as US seeks non-Chinese owner

EDITOR'S CHOICE

South Africa Seven Mangaung prison officials suspended after murder of inmate [VIDEO]

Courts Joshlin Smith trial: Accused says he was hung up and beaten by police before confession

TV ‘He always created magic out of the script’: A look at Don Mlangeni Nawa’s memorable TV roles

Courts Free State asbestos trial: Sodi challenges state capture evidence as Magashule complains about witness list

Politics Macpherson accused of being ‘weak’ after saying he’s being sidelined over Parliament fire

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Content creators welcome Solly Malatsi’s call for TikTok to pay them

The death of fact-checking is a global crisis

‘Heartlines’ series returns nearly 20 years after sparking national conversation with 8 key values [VIDEO]

Department condemns ‘brutal physical’ fight at KZN school (VIDEO)

Personal Finance

Tempted by unqualified finfluencers and social media investment ads? Here’s why it’s a bad idea

Technology and Science

TikTok’s new features makes it easier for parents to keep track of kids

Content creators to gather at Cape Town’s Roeland Street for the GoLive event [VIDEO]

Clicks to conversions: A social media strategy that delivers

News

The Impact AI, Social Media, Google Search is having on news in SA

No Grade 13: Basic education department dismisses claims as fake news

South African graphic designer in disbelief that Samuel L. Jackson loved his Super Bowl illustration

Technology and Science

TikTok returns to Apple, Google app stores after Trump delays ban

TikTok removes nearly one million videos in SA for violations

Ayoba and TikTok join hands to integrate content on app

Love or lies? Catfishing and the red flags to look out for this Valentine’s Day

Ramaphosa leading on X among government leaders, report finds

Data Privacy Day: These apps collect your data — How to protect yourself

Celebrations outside court as Gogo Maweni granted R5 000 bail [VIDEO]

News

KZN police slam ‘poorly plotted allegations’ against commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi

Musa Khawula remains in custody after another postponement, media granted permission to film court proceedings

Technology and Science

WATCH: TikTok restores US service as Trump promises executive order to pause ban

Technology and Science

TikTok: Time runs out as app shuts down in US before ban kicks in [VIDEO]

Technology and Science

TikTok set to shut down app in US on Sunday – 170m users to be affected

Courts

Musa Khawula remains behind bars until next court date

Celebs And Viral

‘It was just a joke’: TikTok sensation Ndoyisile Sibindi apologises after Mall of Africa rant backlash

Technology and Science

WATCH: Meta’s decision to end fact-checking is a ‘reckless and dangerous gamble’, says SA ethics group