Articles about TikTok

TikTok insists African creators are ‘coining it’ on the platform

It’s important to correct the notion that Africa has been deliberately excluded from the Creator Rewards Programme, says TikTok.

Another 75-day extension for TikTok in US

US president Donald Trump has again extended the deadline for the sale of TikTok to a non-Chinese buyer.

Minister calls for TikTok Creator Fund for SA

South African content creators deserve lucrative TikTok monetisation, says communications minister Solly Malatsi.

TikTok unveils enhanced parental controls for safer online experience for teens

TikTok expands its Family Pairing feature, giving parents more control over their children's online activity.

CompCom accuses X, Facebook of amplifying misinformation

X and Meta must introduce a level of liability for promoting misinformation and disinformation on their platforms, says the Competition Commission.

‘Forgotten’ African content creators lash out at TikTok

African content creators allege a bias in TikTok’s remuneration model, resulting in significantly lower payments and fewer opportunities in comparison to global counterparts.

Trump hints at TikTok acquisition through US Sovereign Wealth Fund

The US president signs an executive order for the US to establish a Sovereign Wealth Fund, hinting that it may acquire TikTok.

TikTok clean-up campaign removes over 900K videos

TikTok South Africa removed more than 900 000 local videos from the platform for guideline violations in Q3 2024.

Trump’s executive order delays TikTok ban in US by 75 days

President Donald Trump's executive action gives TikTok a 75-day lifeline, but the app's future in the US remains uncertain.

TikTok gets Trump reprieve after brief US ban

President-elect Donald Trump intervenes to save the short-video sharing app from a ban in the US, with services restored after a brief shutdown.

Survey reveals popular online news sources for South Africans

The Competition Commission publishes findings of a survey that investigates how South Africans engage with news across various online platforms.

TikTok launches Sub-Saharan Africa Safety Council

TikTok’s regional safety councils include experts in youth safety, free expression, and hate speech.