We believe that technology should improve and simplify our lives. 24.com is committed to creating innovative digital infrastructure to facilitate the stories that matter most.
As the developers of leading South African digital publishing brands across the web, 24.com is driven by our commitment to innovation and technology across our four main divisions, which include Advertising Technology, Mobile App Engineering, Web Engineering and Data Science. We focus on developing and using cutting-edge technologies to enhance our offerings and create new opportunities for engagement with our audiences.
By constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible, 24.com aims to stay ahead of the curve and lead the way in South Africa’s digital media landscape. We dedicate ourselves to the creation, maintenance and sustainability of our partner online platforms. Our expansive portfolio of sites aims to provide local audiences with a diverse range of content, from breaking news to expert opinions and helpful information, reaching millions across the globe.
Our Tech
News24 and its family of news sites attract millions of readers and our audience views, on average, over 10,5 million pages daily – the most in South Africa by a large margin (IAB South Africa). Their success grows from creating high-quality, trustworthy and timely content – ‘Trusted News. First’ is the News24 slogan – and behind the scenes, 24.com ensures they are also first in using fit-for-purpose technology.
Read more about our techWe keep our fingers on the pulse of the ever-evolving world of technology, from the newest software to the most cutting-edge of breakthroughs. We are inspired by the idea of using technology and media to connect people and foster community.
Product Manager Nivani Bhimsan is driven by her desire to make an impact on people’s lives. With the world of AI creating new avenues to do so, Nivani is using every opportunity to learn and grow. Here, she takes us through the ins and outs of her role at 24.com, and her work at their first-ever AI hackathon.
Creativity, craftiness and clever coding defined our first-ever AI hackathon. We’re no strangers to artificial intelligence at 24.com, but the advances in the technology have presented so many more opportunities to play. And play we did when we challenged ourselves during our first AI-focused hackathon – with spectacular results.
Discover how true this adage is for 24.com employees.
I love working with a great team of people that share the same love for technology, and we can effectively work from anywhere in the country.
I love that we work on maintaining the most accessible news site in South Africa. We keep people informed more than any other company.
We at 24.com put time, effort and love into what we do - and we do it with attention to detail. I am grateful to be a part of such a wonderful team.
24.com maintains a very flexible and friendly working environment where we are allowed to try new things to push the boundaries of what is possible.
At 24.com we have a broad mix of exciting projects that are all enjoyable because of the people we work with and how we work together.
The work we do in IT creates the platform that news editors need to tell the important stories we need to read, see and listen to every day.
I love the company culture, the flexibility in working and the care they show towards the employees.
I love the people I work with - they have great attitudes and are always willing to assist each other.
The work that each of us does is important as it adds to overall improvements in the company and the data we collect can be used for business decisions.
I've always maintained it's the people that keep me going at 24.com. We inspire and support each other, stay positive during difficult times and maintain a great sense of humour.
24.com helps to better people's lives through technology. Tech is the future and 24.com makes this happen for media24.com.
I love that each project is different and that we keep learning and evolving throughout our career at 24.com.
Our websites and apps are used by millions of users to get information about our country and the world.
From our leadership team down, people will always have the highest priority. I am inspired by my colleagues, their knowledge and abilities.
Free and independent media is the backbone of democracy and the work we do furthers the democratic cause.
We enable a sustainable media business which keeps independent journalism alive in South Africa. It has been an exciting journey filled with many great experiences.
I love the people that I work with - they feel like family. The team inspires me and I love the type of work I do. I find my work very inspiring and interesting.
I love working on the technical challenges that come with hosting a website for the public interest, while still being able to innovate with the latest technologies.
The diverse culture and technologies of Media24, touch the lives of millions of people and as such we at 24.com always strive to make technology inclusive for everyone.
Creating sites where millions of people can just pick up a phone and know exactly what's going on in the country is an amazing thing that can't be understated.
In creating superb user experiences, creating subscription products to existing digital products and doing so have unlocked additional opportunities for 24.com.
I love our team culture. Flexibility, being able to work from home. Awesome management team. They are very approachable, understanding and supportive.
I love working from home and have the most kind and friendly colleagues I get to work with making work less "work"
I work in a creative and supportive team that always strives to create the best product possible.
24.com implements a business model that facilitates sustainable general access to independent journalism, which serves the public interest.
At 24.com there is a mutual respect embedded in our division and our leadership team goes above and beyond to ensure that the team can remain focussed on the task at hand.
The data we process tell stories that can help the whole of 24.com and stakeholders to use it in a way that adds so much value to the whole company.
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