This report analyzes media and internet market concentration in South Africa from 2017–2024 across 16 industries, combining qualitative and quantitative data. It finds persistent dominance in telecoms, broadcasting, and core internet services—such as Telkom in wireline, Vodacom and MTN in mobile, MultiChoice in pay-TV, and Media24 in print—while disruptive technologies, international platforms (e.g., WhatsApp, Starlink, Netflix), and rising internet access are gradually challenging these entrenched players.

Recommended citation: Mukhudwana, R., Potgieter, P., & Nkuna, J. (2025). “South Africa’s Network Media Economy: Growth, Concentration and Upheaval 2017-2024.” Global Media and Internet Concentration Project, Carleton University. https://doi.org/10.22215/gmicp/2025.09.710.