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2 hrs agoSouth Africa’s digital landscape is evolving fast, and Solly Malatsi, Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, is urging a careful yet bold approach to its growth. Speaking at the recent SA Investment Conference, Malatsi highlighted the rising influence of digital platforms, especially podcasts, as engines of job creation and creative expression for young South Africans — but he also sounded a serious note on content responsibility.
Rather than simply championing rapid expansion, the minister emphasised the need to protect the dignity of audiences by tackling misinformation, disinformation and derogatory material circulating on new media channels. His call reflects growing concerns that without guidelines and ethical standards, the very platforms that empower voices could also mislead or harm communities.
In response, Parliament has given the podcast industry a six‑month window to establish its own self‑regulatory code of conduct, marking a significant step toward balancing creativity with accountability. Malatsi’s stance signals a government push to support innovation — but not at the expense of truth and social cohesion — as South Africa navigates the complex intersection of digital opportunity and public trust.