Should South Africa lift social media restrictions for under-16s?

Should South Africa lift social media restrictions for under-16s?

South Africa ranks among the countries with the highest daily internet use in the world, reflecting how deeply digital technology has become part of everyday life. However, this growing connectivity also raises concerns about the impact of excessive online activity on young people. As children spend more time on social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat, experts are warning about risks including cyberbullying, harmful content and declining mental wellbeing. With countries like Australia introducing a ban on social media for children under 16, the debate is now growing over whether South Africa should introduce similar measures or focus on stronger digital education and online safety protections.

The power of strategic podcasting

The power of strategic podcasting

South African organisations are increasingly using podcasts to reach audiences, build trust, and shape public conversations. Because people can listen while commuting, exercising, or working, podcasts make it easier to connect with audiences regularly and share messages clearly. Frayintermedia approaches podcasting as the starting point of a broader content strategy rather than the final product. Each episode becomes a rich source of insight, narrative, and messaging that can be thoughtfully adapted into multiple formats designed to extend reach, reinforce key messages, and engage different audiences. 

From boardrooms to zoom rooms

From boardrooms to zoom rooms

COVID-19 redefined how people meet, work, and communicate. What began as a global crisis soon became a turning point for connection and collaboration, pushing the world into digital spaces that reshaped everyday life. Virtual meetings and hybrid events replaced traditional gatherings, offering flexibility and inclusion like never before. In the workplace, hybrid models emerged as a new norm, blending the freedom of remote work with the collaboration of office life.