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SuperSport launches Real World Champions, a campaign celebrating real-world heroes & their incredible journeys

Issued by Nielsen Sports SA, 12/17/2024 9:46:00 AM
Johann Meintjes’ powerful story of Olympic redemption sets the tone as Your World of Champions launches Real World Champions with a five-part video series.
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The SA vs India T20 ‘Revenge Series’: SuperSport viewership soars amid a showcase of talent, pride and growing fan engagement

Issued by Nielsen Sports SA, 12/13/2024 1:20:00 PM
The South Africa vs India T20 series has cemented itself as a highlight of the cricketing calendar, delivering thrilling matches and a significant surge in audience engagement.
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Historic run of Proteas Women's cricket team shines with SuperSport viewers

Issued by Nielsen Sports SA, 11/13/2024 8:57:00 AM
In a record-breaking journey, the Proteas Women’s cricket team became the first senior South African team to reach a World Cup final, achieving this historic feat in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in February 2023. And they did it again in 2024.
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Dricus du Plessis draws thousands of SA fans in historic UFC showdown

Issued by Nielsen Sports SA, 11/11/2024 1:49:00 PM
South Africa’s Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight champion, Dricus du Plessis, has solidified his place as a viewer magnet.
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2024 Carling Currie Cup audience soars despite trends

Issued by Nielsen Sports SA, 11/7/2024 9:52:00 AM
Nielsen Sports SA has released its latest detailed audience data for the 2024 Carling Currie Cup Rugby tournament, revealing impressive growth across viewership metrics despite fewer broadcast hours and a reduced number of inserts.
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Nielsen Sports: Football fans expand interests across sports and lifestyle

Issued by Nielsen Sports SA, 10/23/2024 12:29:00 PM
Many South Africans would agree that sport is the nation’s great unifier, bringing people from all walks of life together to support a common team or hero.
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Vodacom United Rugby Championship shows significant growth in viewership, Nielsen Sports SA reports

Issued by Nielsen Sports SA, 10/10/2024 12:52:00 PM
Despite an overall decline in pay TV subscriptions, new Nielsen Sports SA data reflects a notable increase in viewership for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship (URC).
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Nielsen Sports SA appoints Duncan Stead as Business Development and Client Services Lead

Issued by Nielsen Sports SA, 9/12/2024 5:15:00 PM
Nielsen Sports South Africa has appointed Duncan Stead, formerly Operations Team Lead at Naked Financial Technology as Business Development and Client Services Lead.
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With the Betway Premiership set to kick off in mid-September, the 2023/24 season hit new football viewership heights

Issued by Nielsen Sports SA, 9/12/2024 10:38:00 AM
It’s no secret that sports-mad South Africans love soccer. According to Nielsen Sports SA data, national pride is still in the top spot, with the 2023/24 season of Betway Premiership dominating viewership.
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2024 Nielsen Sports SA trends round-up: A deep dive into sports, fan behaviour, and industry growth

Issued by Nielsen Sports SA, 9/9/2024 9:00:00 AM
On Friday, 23 August 2024, Nielsen Sports SA hosted the latest edition of its Annual Trends Breakfast.
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