Tiso Blackstar Group

Tiso Blackstar Group is a global company with its roots in Africa, operating market-leading media, broadcast and retail marketing properties. The group has strong exposure to the rapidly growing digital, broadcast and mobile markets, with a leading position in South Africa and a broad footprint across Kenya, Ghana and Nigeria.The company is South Africa’s largest national English publishing group and its the second-largest digital publisher. It owns the largest music and independent film catalogues on the African continent and operates unique TV channels. The Hirt & Carter group is the biggest marketing solutions company for the retail sector in Africa. We are the proud custodians of iconic brands that include the Sunday Times, Sowetan, Business Day, the Financial Mail, The Herald, Gallo Music and Uniprint. Our online presence includes TimesLIVE, SowetanLIVE and BusinessLIVE.