The IEC needs agreements with platforms like TikTok and Google in South Africa.

The entities involved

• South Africa →

  country in southern Africa

  • Matthew Chaskalson has been appointed as the chief evidence leader in a national inquiry in South Africa.Mon 17:53
  • Wildfire smoke is threatening business operations and health in South Africa.Mon 17:51
• TikTok →

  video-focused social media platform

  • PBS is leveraging social media platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok to grow its audience and attract top talent for future projects.Mon 17:13
  • The FBI is investigating election fraud in Los Angeles, following claims documented in a TikTok video.Mon 15:13
• Google →

  American multinational technology company, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.

  • Google referrals for publishers declined by 36%, according to Chartbeat data.Mon 17:38
  • A global center for quantum research is located in Goleta.Mon 16:53

Related events

• Underlying U.S. cloud infrastructure issues affecting TikTok's operations.Aug 26
• The Data Protection Commission may impose sanctions on TikTok for failing to comply with EU privacy rules.Jun 30
• Ryan Stannard used the TikTok platform on September 20, 2026, to share advice related to the service industry.Sep 20
• The TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is operating globally while facing U.S. scrutiny, having secured U.S. user data in Oracle's cloud.Jun 16