NEWS RELATED TO Social Media

South Africa

Here’s which social media platforms are most used in South Africa

Tech and Science

WhatsApp rolls out usernames: Here’s how to claim yours before everyone else

Tech and Science

Meta unveils Teen Accounts, parental tools as youth month highlights online risks

Celebs And Viral

‘There were technical challenges’: Credo V Daniels’ team responds to backlash following first live performance

World

UAE bans social media accounts for children under 15

Celebs And Viral

Current affairs commentator Amahle-Imvelo Jaxa to take break after receiving death threats

EDITOR'S CHOICE

Motoring Petrol and diesel prices drop for July – here’s what you’ll pay

News Khan shooting: Was it a hit?

News Mbeki slams Ramaphosa’s ‘jaundiced’ views on migration and crisis

South Africa ‘Do not test the state’s resolve’: Natjoints warns protestors ahead of 30 June marches

News Alleged drug trafficker details Aeroton drug bust after ‘hard chat with spiritual leader’

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World

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces social media ban for under-16s [VIDEO]

News

Cartrack explains circumstances around employee’s death at Rosebank offices

Lifestyle

Why happiness has been over curated on social media

Tech and Science

TikTok tightens safety measures, deepens Africa partnerships

News

KZN police warn social media incitement will face cybercrime charges

Lifestyle

Why the smoking aesthetic is being resuscitated by Gen Z

Fashion And Beauty

Viral makeup artist Painted by Esther is coming to SA, but why is she trending right now?

Tech and Science

Sita denies cyber breach allegations, calls out misinformation

Entertainment

SABC deletes Drake ‘Iceman’ promo following backlash over local artist support

Lifestyle

Fuel cost pain changes how South Africans shop, travel and survive

Celebs And Viral

Tyla addresses viral Met Gala clip amid speculation that Rihanna ignored her

Opinion

Our attention spans are now shorter than a squirrel on crack

Lifestyle

‘Without content creation, influence doesn’t exist’: The difference between digital content creators and influencers

Celebs And Viral

Jacinta Ngobese declines cow donation after backlash

Tech and Science

Why your work WhatsApp groups are a major risk

Lifestyle

7 wellness red flags hiding in plain sight

Lifestyle

Beauty is a trend, not a truth

Lifestyle

Why the Soft Life aesthetic is a myth

Tech and Science

A turning point in accountability? SA expert hails ‘landmark’ R51m child harm ruling against Meta and YouTube

World

UK teens to trial social media bans and digital curfews

Celebs And Viral

WATCH: ‘She’s been fed with evil by her mother’: Dumisani Dlamini breaks silence following Doja Cat’s social media meltdown

Celebs And Viral

‘Those are numbers for second-hand’: Sizwe Dhlomo responds after his watch was estimated at R800k

Education

Nsfas debunks ‘R630k payment’ claim as fake and misleading

Education

North West education department dismisses viral ‘murder’ claim as fake news

Lifestyle

How old social media posts could cost you your next job

News

Standard Bank under scrutiny over ‘unauthorised transactions’