South Africa, June 24 -- The announcement was made during a creator roundtable in Johannesburg and aims to expand opportunities within the creative sector while driving opportunities for youth across South Africa and the broader region.

The event brought together creators, media, and industry partners, as well as government leaders, including Deputy Minister Jane Sithole of Small Business Development.

The roundtable served as a powerful engagement platform, spotlighting Africa's growing creator economy and TikTok's continued efforts to unlock scalable, real-world opportunities for South Africans.

According to G20 Insights, the creative economy is on a strong growth trajectory and is expected to contribute up to 10% of global GDP by 203...