Partners

Publisher: Jerry Sokhupe
About the media product:

Website: www.sowetosunrise.co.za

Soweto Sunrise News, we have positioned ourselves as a positive content publication, seeking to uplift our immediate communities and beyond. We address to a broader scale issues pertaining to immediate ordinary lives and engage our participants so that they have a platform to make their voice heard. We have employed advanced ad innovative tools so our people can be better informed. We profile entrepreneurs with the opportunity to better sell and expose their products and services. We also highlight events that benefit growth and recognition presenting optimum marketing strategies that are advantageous beyond just advertising space. Through savvy corporate partnerships, companies vie for added value and need a proper functional brand representation. Our live coverages expose talent, musicians, poets, educationalists and sport ,etc, encouraging others to bring their diverse abilities forward. We have a good track record of covering the various campaigns drives including corporate and institutions. A solid reliable platform to channel gigs, invites and more as trusted sources both on small and larger scales. The 4th industrial revolution demands the use of advanced methods to revolutionize the media industry. Our content will be regulated media information rather than informal made up stories that usually circulate on social media platforms. While we enjoy recognition from credible stakeholders, we have ideally positioned ourselves to keep abreast with workable media innovations and grow to be as a competitive media house with a focus to positively influence our consumers.

Publisher: Langelihle Lucas Chagee

About the media Product: 

Website: www.izwinews.co.za

Izwi Lomphakathi Newspaper is 100 percent in IsiZulu and it was established immediated when the killer dicease Covid 19 plaqued the Globe. Publisher is an experienced Journalist with more than 21 years experience in the media fraternity. Publisher had worked for various newspapers such as The New Age,Daily Sun, Sowetan, Northern Natal Courier and other community newspapers. It aimed in promoting reading and to disseminate informatio or to inform the community at large about the news that is happening around them. It also aimed at promoting the culture of going back to basics and promote the reading using indigenous languages which is now fading. Going online will also help to educate, inform the public about news happening around them and nationally.

Publisher: Lulama Elvin Mpahla
About the media product:

Website: www.icamaguonline.co.za

Icamagu Media is an indigenous community news project that provides news in the form of current affairs, dialogues, content creation, and entertainment. The project utilizes print media and a digital radio station with the aim of reaching its clientele, which is mainly composed of rural communities. Through its newspaper, Icamagu Media encourages the use of indigenous languages, primarily isiXhosa, which is the most spoken language in the Eastern Cape Province. The project promotes linguistic programs aimed at promoting isiXhosa and other languages spoken in the Eastern Cape Province.

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Website: www.tshwanebulletin.co.za

Tshwane Bulletin Newspaper is a publication based out in Soshanguve, respected for its investigative journalism, independent thinking and unrivalled coverage of community news, opinion, entertainment, sports and local feature.

Publisher: Mfanzile Dlakude
About the media product:

Website: www.hconline.co.za

The Highveld Chronicle Newspaper is a local community newspaper based in the Mpumalanga Highveld Area. We cover at least 80% of the Nkangala District Municipality, with a population of over 1.5 million people. Highveld Chronicle is an affiliate of Myaba Media Tech, which was established in 2012 by an individual with a strong passion for business and driven by the desire to create economic value while remaining customer-centric. In May 2016, the newspaper publication was established under the Myaba Media Tech company. Over the years of our existence, we have positioned ourselves as one of the most consistently interactive and informative weekly newspapers, currently covering most parts of Nkangala District Municipality, with 90% of our coverage focused on black, previously disadvantaged communities. We are driven by the core values below, which align with our MOTTO: FIRST WITH THE PEOPLE, FIRST WITH THE NEWS Commitment: We are committed to creating employment and serving our communities with extremely thought-provoking and thought-leading news. Professional: We are a team of qualified and experienced journalists who deliver high-quality news in a fair and impartial manner. Trustworthy: We are committed to reporting the truth and earning the trust of our audience.

Publisher: Diphete Bopape Maphari 
About the media product:

Website: www.seiponemadireng.co.za

Philosophy that guides us

We believe that people are their languages … people are the languages that they speak! People and the languages that they speak are not two separate entities. Rather, people and the languages that they speak is one integrated entity. No language can exist of / on its own independent of people that speak it. Languages do not have bodies, minds and mouths that can create and express them on their own, but depend on those people that speak them to come into existence. People embody the languages they speak…they are the bodies that bring those language into existence. People and the languages they speak exist in a co-creative relationship wherein by speaking a language, speakers create a language that did not exist before they spoke. But by speaking a specific language, by providing bodies and minds that create that language and mouths that express it, language in turn creates a community of people that embody it by speaking it – its speakers who are also its owners. We, together with all the other speakers of Sesotho sa Leboa / Sepedi, are the owners of this language. Our language is a precious heritage bequeathed to us by our ancestors so that we must, without failure, pass it to our children and grandchildren. Because we are our languages, if our language is barbaric, then it cannot be the language per se that is barbaric but us, you and me, as speakers who are barbaric. If our language is backward, then it cannot be the language per se that is backward but us as speakers are the ones that are backward. Our language does not have capacity to stand up, create new terminology and promote itself – it is us who must take responsibility for the health of our language. Through this newspaper we want to make a humble contribution to the growth, development and promotion of our language in the knowledge that, in developing and promoting our language, it is not the language per se but ourselves as a people and speakers that we are developing and promoting. By breathing life into and uplifting our language, we know that it is not our language but ourselves that we are breathing life into and uplifting because we are our language.  

Vision

Our vision is to create a society of truly proud African people who express that pride through their indigenous language of Sesotho sa Leboa (Northern Sotho) / Sepedi.

Mission

Our mission is to provide information, education and entertainment in a language that our target readers use and understand the best, their mother tongue. To achieve this, we produce a weekly newspaper in the indigenous language of Sesotho sa Leboa / Sepedi in order to give voice to this indigenous African language that currently enjoys no such expression in this manner.

The Newspaper

Seipone newspaper is published by Balaodi Publishers cc, a 100% black-owned and managed enterprise. The first issue of Seipone saw the light of the day on 13 August 2002 when the paper was launched as a trilingual newspaper publishing in Sesotho sa Leboa / Sepedi, Xitsonga and Tshivenda. In 2007, the paper dropped Xitsonga and Tshivenda and only remained with Sesotho sa Leboa / Sepedi as the only publishing language. The Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) provided seeding funding as part of a long-term plan to establish newspapers in African languages. In addition, PanSALB provided support for the paper through sponsorship of marketing efforts for the paper. Published as a monthly in the first year of its life, the newspaper became a fortnightly publication on its first birthday in August 2003 to date, and still aims to achieve her goal of being a weekly paper in the future.

How we differ from others

The newspaper is unique in that it publishes in an indigenous language of Sesotho sa Leboa / Sepedi in a country where the media is dominated by the colonial English language. Articles on various issues including education, health, culture, politics, sports, etc are written in that language. Adverts are published in languages that customers choose but the publication always advices clients to publish adverts and advertorials in the language of publication for better understanding and appreciation by readers.

Target market

Our primary target market is school-going youngsters between ages of 7 to 18 years. In the main, African languages have been reduced to merely spoken forms with little or nothing written and published in them besides school texts that are used as teaching and learning materials. In the absence of alternative published materials in our language, we believe that Seipone will serve as a critical teaching and learning resource that will go some way in helping with spelling, reading, comprehension and other language-related matters while simultaneously providing news, information and entertainment.  

Logistics & Distribution

Seipone is a fortnightly publication that is published in a tabloid format usually as an 8+ pages product. It features articles that cover politics, business, social issues such as education, health, agriculture as well as cultural matters including sport, music, literature, the environment, etc. Ten thousand (10 000) copies per issue are printed, that is 20 000 copies per month. The newspaper is circulated to the public by dropping copies at schools, supermarkets, restaurants, filling stations, spaza-shops while other copies are distributed by street vendors. The cost of buying a copy of Seipone has always been the same – R1.00. The newspaper is distributed at towns and major centres in four (4) of Limpopo’s five (5) districts. These are Capricorn District (Municipalities – Blouberg, Lepelle-Nkumpi, Molemole, & Polokwane); Sekhukhune District (Municipalities – Elias Motsoaledi, Ephraim Mogale, Fetakgomo-Tubatse and Makhuduthamaga); Waterberg District (Municipalities – Bela Bela, Lephalale, Modimolle-Mookgophong, Mogalakwena) & Mopani District (Municipalities – Letaba & Tzaneen).     

Services

The newspaper provides services that include media coverage, profiling of individuals, organizations, products and services in this beautiful and melodious language. The newspaper carries adverts and advertorials of various kinds and sizes written in that language and/or English and Afrikaans. Adverts could be written in any language. The newspaper is published in a tabloid format and ±80% colour.

Website: https://seiponemadireng.co.za or www.seiponemadireng.co.za

In 2018, Seipone initiated this website with a view to reaching and benefitting more speakers of our language and other people that may have interest in this language and its welfare.

Publisher: Andile Nomabhunga

The Informer is a trusted fortnightly community newspaper based in Matatiele, Eastern Cape, keeping readers informed and engaged with relevant local news and stories.

Our Reach: Connecting Communities

We print and distribute 5,000 free copies every two weeks across key towns, including:
📍 Matatiele, Mt Fletcher, Ugie, Tsolo, Qumbu, Mt Frere, Ntabankulu, Mt Ayliff, Bizana, and Kokstad.

Our growing digital presence ensures even wider engagement, reaching audiences on:
📲 Facebook | YouTube | X (Twitter) | TikTok

Our Content: Informative & Engaging

Published in English, The Informer covers a variety of topics relevant to our readers, including:
✅ Local and regional news
✅ Community events and affairs
✅ Business and economic updates
✅ Education and career opportunities
✅ Sports and entertainment
✅ Profiles of local changemakers

Why Advertise with Us?

Get your message in front of a targeted, engaged audience through our affordable advertising solutions:
📢 Print and digital ads
📢 Social media promotions
📢 Sponsored articles & advertorials
📢 Business listings & classifieds

Stay Connected

Follow us on Facebook, YouTube, X (Twitter), and TikTok for the latest updates and stories!

📧 Email: editor.informer@gmail.com
📞 Call/WhatsApp: +27 73 593 4313
🌐 Website: https://theinformer.africa/

The Informer is a trusted fortnightly community newspaper based in Matatiele, Eastern Cape, keeping readers informed and engaged with relevant local news and stories.

Our Reach: Connecting Communities

We print and distribute 5,000 free copies every two weeks across key towns, including:
📍 Matatiele, Mt Fletcher, Ugie, Tsolo, Qumbu, Mt Frere, Ntabankulu, Mt Ayliff, Bizana, and Kokstad.

Our growing digital presence ensures even wider engagement, reaching audiences on:
📲 Facebook | YouTube | X (Twitter) | TikTok

Our Content: Informative & Engaging

Published in English, The Informer covers a variety of topics relevant to our readers, including:
✅ Local and regional news
✅ Community events and affairs
✅ Business and economic updates
✅ Education and career opportunities
✅ Sports and entertainment
✅ Profiles of local changemakers

Why Advertise with Us?

Get your message in front of a targeted, engaged audience through our affordable advertising solutions:
📢 Print and digital ads
📢 Social media promotions
📢 Sponsored articles & advertorials
📢 Business listings & classifieds

Stay Connected

Follow us on Facebook, YouTube, X (Twitter), and TikTok for the latest updates and stories!

📧 Email: editor.informer@gmail.com
📞 Call/WhatsApp: +27 73 593 4313
🌐 Website: https://theinformer.africa/

Publisher: Jonathan Mathebula
About the media product:

Website: www.phethohonews.co.za

Bringing Communities Together Through Informed Discourse

Welcome to Phethoho News, your trusted source of local news and stories within the heart of Thabo Mofutsanyane District Municipality. Our dedication to the community is reflected in our coverage, spanning Ficksburg, Clocolan, Marquardt, Senekal, Paul Roux, Bethlehem, Kestel, Qwaqwa, Clarance, and Fouriesburg.

Local Roots, Global Reach

Phethoho News is deeply rooted in the fabric of these diverse communities, committed to delivering news that matters. Our bilingual approach sets us apart, offering content in both Sesotho and English to ensure that everyone can stay informed and engaged.

Comprehensive Coverage

Whether it’s local politics, cultural events, or human-interest stories, Phethoho News covers it all. We take pride in being the voice of the people, shedding light on the issues that impact our readers’ lives directly. From the bustling streets of Bethlehem to the serene landscapes of Paul Roux, we capture the essence of Thabo Mofutsanyane District Municipality.

Eight Pages of Vibrancy

Phethoho News is not just a newspaper; it’s a visual journey. Our 8-page color paper bursts with vibrancy, bringing the stories to life. The colorful pages mirror the diversity and richness of the communities we serve, creating an immersive reading experience.

Inclusive Journalism

At Phethoho News, we believe in inclusivity. Our reporting aims to bridge gaps, fostering understanding and unity. Whether you prefer reading in Sesotho or English, our commitment to clear, accurate, and unbiased journalism remains unwavering.

Your Window to the World

As your local window to the world, Phethoho News is more than a newspaper; it’s a community companion. We strive to empower our readers with knowledge, spark conversations, and celebrate the achievements of individuals and groups that make Thabo Mofutsanyane District Municipality a vibrant and dynamic region.

Phethoho News, where community and journalism converge. Stay connected, stay informed.

Publisher: Oratile Setae
About the media product:

Website: www.northwesttimes.co.za

North West Times is a media platform providing local people with both international and national content and awareness about various events happening around them to keep everyone well informed hence our slogan says “People Must Know”. We are also a tool used to help eradicate deprivation,crime and poverty also significantly contributing to human mobilization and development of the people of North West. Vision: : To become the best media platform and publication were everyone can rely on for latest updates around them. : To become the voice for the people living in rural areas of our province whom are sidelined by mainstream media. Mission: :To be the best source of information for the youth and people of North West. :To contribute to the eradication of unemployment by creating jobs. :To be a reliable communication tool for government, business, schools and the general public. : Provide services including but not limited to photography, printing and layout design and events management. : North West Times is committed to providing it’s clients with quality services at affordable prices. :Pride ourselves with promoting local arts and culture.

Managing Editor: Monwabisi Khininda

About the media Product: 

Website: www.ikhwezinews.co.za

Ikhwezi laseMthatha was established in March 2007.The newspaper is 100 % isiXhosa.The main objective is to promote and preserve the use of indigenous language in the media space. The newspaper is based in Mthatha covering the OR Tambo region. We cover towns like Mthatha,Tsolo,Qumbu,Libode,Port St.Johns and Lusikisiki.The newspaper is published twice monthly.The LSM is 3-9.

MARKETIG AND TECHNICAL: Sithembile Zondo

About the media Product:

Website: www.northcoastradio104.co.za

Publisher: Zinhle Cebekhulu
About the media product:

Website: www.inkundlayezindaba.co.za

Established in 2018 as a visionary fundraising project for Journalism students, Inkundla Yezindaba Newspaper has evolved into a prominent community publication that stands as a testament to dedication, growth, and a commitment to social responsibility. Initially conceived as an educational tour initiative, the newspaper garnered overwhelming support from colleges, prompting its transformation from A4 handwritten sheets to a vibrant A3 color community Newspaper. Inkundla Yezindaba is a monthly publication with a primary focus on serving the INK/PINK area, encompassing Kwa-Mashu, Ntuzuma, and Inanda, as well as broader distribution around Durban. Inkundla Yezindaba Newspaper stands as a beacon of community engagement, offering not only news and information but also actively participating in the social and economic upliftment of the regions it serves. As it continues to grow, the newspaper remains dedicated to its founding principles of quality journalism, community support, and the empowerment of young individuals in the field of journalism.

Publisher: Fanelo Maseko
About the media product:

Website: www.loxionnews.co.za

LOXION NEWS is a township to township newspaper aimed at revealing the brighter side of living in black townships.

Loxion News publishes its print publication on monthly basis while their LOXION NEWS NETWORK facebook page uploads cutting edge mini documentaries and stories on daily basis.

Publisher: Jonathan Mathebula
About the media product:

Website: Coming Soon

Publisher: Pamela Timakwe
About the media product:

Website: www.ecwmtelenews.co.za

The Eastern Cape Women’s Magazine is a bilingual (Xhosa and English )small commercial provincial magazine which was initiated by a community journalist with a mission to create platform for Eastern Cape Women to inform the public of their development initiatives .The magazine was established in 2006 and was officially launched in 2007 by the office of Executive Mayor of O.R.Tambo District Municipality by Mrs Zoleka Capa. Currently the project has two offices one in Lusikisiki in Zalu Hills Multipurpose Center donated by the Department of Public Works and the other at Mtata in the premises of the Walter Sisulu University (former Unitra). Currently the magazine is operating without a funder or sponsor but it has produced three issues with the assistance of business women who are keen to see it in the shelves .The main objectives of the magazine is to profile the work or initiatives done by women in the Eastern Cape especially those involved in rural development .Also to promote the culture of reading and writing amongst the people of the Eastern Cape .

Publisher: Mashile Phalane
About the media product:

Website: www.theeyenews.co.za

The Eye News Community Newspaper is a community newspaper in Limpopo, operating under Mambo Media Cooperative Ltd. It publishes content in Tsonga, English, and Sepedi within the Mopani District Municipality area. The newspaper offers high-quality content, with journalists who are well-trained in investigative reporting, focusing on issues such as service delivery shortcomings, corruption, and public procurement.

Publisher: Fraser Mtshali
About the media product:

Website: www.phumelelanews.co.za

Phumelela Community Newspaper

Phumelela Community Newspaper is an award winning IsiZulu language monthly founded 8 years ago in Durban. It aims to recapture the community touch which has largely disappeared in the IsiZulu publications currently in circulation. Many years ago that community touch did exist in those publications, but with the social media proliferation over the ensuing years, community news have been relegated while sensationalism and sauciness has become the order of the day to drive sales.
The secondary point is the increase of the importance of environmental issues globally and the need for the public to be made aware of them. Phumelela Newspaper is forming partnerships with community radio stations with the aim of conducting awareness campaigns on environmental issues. This subject is becoming more and more important, especially in a region such as KwaZulu-Natal, which has become a home of natural disasters in South Africa. Our target audience is across the board. In pursuit of our mission, we will use all relevant social media platforms while upholding the principle that Phumelela Newspaper must inform, educate and entertain.
Earlier this year, 2024, Phumelela Newspaper won the “Best Front Page” category in the newly established UMzansi Community Media & Creativesn Awards. This achievement led to the re-design of our front page with the new logo running vertically instead of across.