NEWS RELATED TO social-media

World

Reddit files legal challenge to Australia social media ban

Celebs And Viral

‘Who in their right mind pays R800K for a handbag?’ Zille slams Mashazi’s luxury display, says Sars should investigate

News

Growing fears as experts warn social media is harming kids

Opinion

Africa needs social media ban, minister

News

TikTok teen urges SA to protect kids online

Celebs And Viral

TikTok star Junior King dies in tragic N1 collision

EDITOR'S CHOICE

Sport Soweto Marathon runner Dezirée du Plessis dies after being hit by taxi

Opinion A VIEW OF THE WEEK: Delusional ministers and flashy leaders gaslight as toddler burns

News Malema gives Ramaphosa his flowers over Trump response

Opinion Trump’s claimed peace victories fall apart

News NDPP interviews: Hermione Cronje says NPA dysfunction drove her to resign twice

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South Africa

SA government on the possibility of Aussie-style social media ban

Tech and Science

Will SA follow Australia and ban under-16s from social media?

World

Australia bans under-16s from social media in world-first crackdown

Entertainment

‘Social media is without doubt the biggest differential’ – veteran broadcaster Neil Andrews

Local News

Police to meet over viral ‘Middelburg Shutdown’ messages circulating on social media

Business

‘All we need is 4 UJ students’: Discovery moves to discipline employee over leaked WhatsApps

Business

Google to pay R688 million to SA’s media houses as Competition Commission report is released

Lifestyle

‘Bantu Holomisa does a perfect impersonation of Madiba,’ says Carolyn Steyn

Phakaaathi

Bafana coach Broos not fazed by ‘ridiculous’ comments

World

Nepal detains hundreds after deadly Gen Z uprising

Entertainment

TikTok’s Songs of the Summer reflect the fusion of audio and social media visuals

Entertainment

‘Do not donate’: Miss SA warns of scam linked to Luyanda Zuma’s name

Entertainment

‘We’re grateful to say that we are safely back home’ says ‘John Vuli Gate’ hit makers after being kidnapped

News

Muslim scholar ‘deeply concerned’ after being ‘falsely accused’ of rape

Entertainment

Tebogo G Mashego apologises to Maphorisa and other artists that he swore at

Entertainment

Mandisi Dyantyis shares album release date but reluctant to share more details

Entertainment

‘Many South African right-wingers see me as an enemy,’ says Nota Baloyi after revocation of his US visa

Celebs And Viral

‘I’m not ready to die yet,’ says Dolly Parton as sister calls for prayers

Entertainment

Organisers blame Summer Walker’s shortened performance on delays outside of their control

Entertainment

Hey Neighbour festival cancels 2025 edition as ticket holders await refunds

Entertainment

Tebogo G Mashego says ‘please forgive me’ to fans only after online outbursts

Celebs And Viral

Mixed reactions as Young Stunna defends DJ Maphorisa after Tebogo Mashego’s social media outburst

Celebs And Viral

‘Who was dumb enough to pay you R500k?’ – Sizwe Dhlomo on The Kiffness losing campaign over Charlie Kirk defence

Celebs And Viral

Penny Ntuli says sorry to truck drivers, but not to critics for twerking on N3 highway (VIDEO)

Opinion

Digital media is dumbing us down

World

At least 16 killed in Nepal protest over social media ban