This is a list of newspapers in South Africa. List of South African newspapers
In 2017, there were 22 daily and 25 weekly major urban newspapers in South Africa, most published in English.[1] According to a survey of the South African Audience Research Foundation, about 50% of the South African adult population are newspaper readers and 48% are magazine readers.[2] Print media accounts for about 19.3% of the R34.4bn of advertising money spent in the country.
List of South African newspapers for news and information on sports, entertainments, politics, jobs, education, lifestyles, travel, real estate, and business.
List of South African newspapers
- Daily SunDaily Sun is one of the most widely circulated South Africa newspapers. List of South African newspapers
- CitizenTabloid format English-language daily owned by Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Limited.
- TimesSouth African top selling weekly newspaper owned by Avusa. The newspaper owned by 1906 and published on Sunday’s.
- Business DayBusiness newspaper based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
- City PressSouth African newspaper also distributed in Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, and Swaziland.
- WitnessDaily newspaper published in Pietermaritzburg, SA. Founded in 1846 the Witness is one of the oldest newspapers in South Africa.
- Daily NewsDaily English-language afternoon newspaper published in Durban, South Africa.
- Cape TimesDaily English-language newspaper published in South Africa. The newspaper was established in 1876 and owned by the Independent News and Media.
- PostEnglish-language news & information on politics, business, sports, and more.
- SowetanDaily newspaper was founded in 1981 and serving Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng Province.
- Die BurgerAfrikaans language daily broadsheet newspaper was founded in 1914.
- Mail & GuardianWeekly newspaper published in Johannesburg, SA. The newspaper was founded in 1985 and owned by M&G Media.
- Independent on SaturdayNewspaper published by Independent News & Media. The newspaper serving Durban, SA.
- MercurySouth African English language newspaper published in Durban, South Africa. The Mercury owned by Independent News and Media.
- StarDaily newspaper published in Gauteng, South Africa. The newspaper covering business, politics, jobs, entertainment, travel, sports (cricket, golf, soccer, tennis, etc), and more.
- Cape ArgusDaily newspaper based in Cape Town, South Africa. The newspaper owned by Independent News & Media in Cape Town, South Africa. List of South African newspapers
- IsolezweDaily Zulu-language newspaper published in Durban, South Africa.
- Herald (Nelson Mandela Bay)
- Die SonTabloid style newspaper published in Afrikaans-language.
- Dispatch
- Alberton RecordA local newspaper of Alberton.
- Grocott’s Mail
- Bedfordview Edenvale News
- Soccer Laduma
- Daily Voice
- Lowvelder
- George Herald
- Pretoria East Rekord
- Vaal Weekblad
- Bosveld Review
- South Coast Herald List of South African newspapers
- Berea Mail
- South Coast Sun
- Zululand Observer
- Potchefstroom Herald
- Krugersdorp News
- Chatsworth Rising Sun
- African Reporter
- Jewish ReportSouth Africa’s one of a few Jewish newspapers.
- Cape Business News
- Sedibeng SterFree newspaper serving the communities of Vaal Triangle.
- Polokwane Express
- Alex News
- Mayihlome News
- Letaba Herald
- Ballito News
South African news sites – List of South African newspapers
- Independent Online (IOL)News and information website based in South Africa.
- Eyewitness News
- eNCA
- Briefly
- South African
- Maroela Media
- Maverick
- ITWeb (IT news site)
- 702 (FM Radio Channel)
- NGO pulse
- Cape Talk
- Cape Town Etc
- Algoa FM
- South Africa Today
- Share Net
- SABC News
- Engineering News
- Politics Web
- Polity
- OFM
- Kempton Express
- R News
- Gremlin
- Tech Central
- iafrica.comOne of South Africa’s leading news and information site.
- IndianspiceIndian lifestyle news source in South Africa.
- South Africa: The Good News
- Zoutnet
- Announcer (Ndlambe region)
- Google news South Africa
- Yahoo South Africa news
South African student newspapers
South African news agencies
South African magazines
- HuisgenootWeekly Afrikaans-language general interest magazine. Huisgenoot is one of the largest selling magazines published in South Africa. The magazine covering celebrity, human interest stories, entertainment, and more.
- YouSister magazine of Huisgenoot. You is a family magazine published in Cape Town by Media24. The magazine primarily popular among English-speaking readers in South Africa.
- SariePopular women’s magazine published in South Africa. The magazine published fortnightly and contains articles about society, lifestyles, latest fashion, relations, recipes, jewelry, markets, marriage, wedding, health, gossip, travel destinations, money, and more.
- Rooi RoseSouth Africa’s monthly women’s magazine. The magazine published by Caxton magazine covering health, relationships, career, money, family and fitness tips, weight loss advice, beauty & fashion, self-improvement, and more.
- Something WickedQuarterly magazine in South Africa about horror, science fiction, scary stories, and fantasy. The magazine published by Inkless Media Publishing. Something Wicked magazine was founded in 2006.
- AmandlaSouth Africa’s progressive magazine. The magazine featuring politics, current issues, economy, current events, film reviews, labor movements, book, culture, music, photography, economy, gender issues, and more.
- BrainstormLeading computer magazine published in South Africa. The magazine featuring latest IT market news, career in information technology, software, hardware, internet, multimedia, antivirus software, computer graphics, latest games, buyers guide and more.
- DrumSouth African’s family magazine featuring market news, entertainment, features, and more.
- Engineering NewsWeekly news magazine covering a wide range of South African industries including agriculture, automotive, chemicals, construction, defense, electricity, environment, steel, telecommunications and transport.
- WegAfrikaans language travel magazine. Weg magazine owned by the Media24 division of Naspers.
- FairladyModern South African women’s magazine. The magazine featuring fashion, love, health tips, relationships, hair & skin care, fitness, exercise, careers, book, community, and more.
- Destiny
- Getaway
- Hype
- Finding Fabulous
- SA Rugby Magazine
- Financial Mail
- JOY
- CapeTownMagazine.com
- Buzz South Africa
- Celeb Gossip
Newspapers by circulation
| Newspaper | Publisher | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday Times | Times Media Group | English |
| Daily Sun | Media24 | English |
| Rapport | Media24 | Afrikaans |
| Sunday Sun | Media24 | English |
| Sunday World | Times Media Group | English |
| City Press | Media24 | English |
| Isolezwe | INMSA | Zulu |
| Ilanga | Independent | Zulu |
| The Sowetan | Times Media Group | English |
| Die Son (daily) | Media24 | Afrikaans |
| Isolezwe ngeSonto | INMSA | Zulu |
| The Star | INMSA | English |
| Isolezwe ngoMgqibelo | INMSA | Zulu |
| Die Burger (Saturday) | Media24 | Afrikaans |
| Sunday Tribune | INMSA | English |
| The Saturday Star | INMSA | English |
| Beeld (daily) | Media24 | Afrikaans |
| Beeld (Saturday) | Media24 | Afrikaans |
| Ilanga Langesonto | Independent | Zulu |
| Die Burger (daily) | Media24 | Afrikaans |
| Weekend Argus | INMSA | English |
| Son op Sondag | Media24 | Afrikaans |
| The Times | Times Media Group | English |
| The Citizen (daily) | Caxton | English |
| Independent on Saturday | INMSA | English |
| Mail & Guardian | Independent | English |
| Johannesburg Times | Canvas Media | English |
| Sondag | Media24 | Afrikaans |
| Cape Times | INMSA | English |
| Sunday Independent | INMSA | English |
| Cape Argus | INMSA | English |
| Daily News | INMSA | English |
| The Mercury | INMSA | English |
| The Citizen (Saturday) | Caxton | English |
| Business Day | Times Media Group | English |
| Daily Dispatch | Times Media Group | English |
| The Herald | Times Media Group | English |
| Weekend Post | Times Media Group | English |
| Saturday Dispatch | Times Media Group | English |
| Volksblad (daily) | Media24 | Afrikaans |
| Weekend Witness | Media24 | English |
| Volksblad (Saturday) | Media24 | Afrikaans |
| The Witness | Media24 | English |
| Laudium Sun | Nismedia | English |
| Pretoria News | INMSA | English |
| Pretoria News (Saturday) | INMSA | English |
| News Everyday (daily) | Independent | English & Afrikaans |
| Celeb Gossip News South Africa | Celeb Gossip | English |
National publications
- Beeld [4] (in 5 of 9 provinces)
- Business Day
- City Press
- Daily Sun
- KwelaXpress
- Mail & Guardian [4]
- News Everyday
- Naweek Beeld[5]
- The New Age
- Rapport
- Soccer Laduma[5][6]
- Sondag (in 6 of 9 provinces)[5][7]
- The Sowetan [4]
- Sunday Independent
- Sunday Sun
- Sunday Times [4]
- Sunday World
- The Teacher
- Townpress
- Vuk’uzenzele
- The Zimbabwean
Publications by province
Mpumalanga
- DAILY SUN
- Ermelo Insight (Mpumalanga)|Ermelo Insig
- Kasi Express Community Newspaper
- News Everyday
- Ridge Times
- Standerton Advertiser
- Higvelder
- Ziwaphi
- 013NEWS
- Bulletin
Excelsior News
Gauteng
- The Citizen
- The Joburg Times
- The Jozi Chronicle
- The Laudium Sun
- The Lenasia Sun
- Pretoria News
- Pretoria News Weekend
- The Saturday Star
- Sowetan
- Spotlight News (Gauteng Provincial monthly newspaper)[8]
- The Star [4]
- Super Saturday Citizen[5][9]
- tame TIMES
- The Times
- Townpress Newspaper[10]
KwaZulu-Natal
- The Daily News
- Ilanga
- Ilanga langeSonto
- The Independent on Saturday
- Isolezwe
- Isolezwe ngeSonto
- Isolezwe ngoMgqibelo
- The Mercury
- Post
- The Rising Sun
- Sunday Tribune
- Tabloid Media
- UmAfrika
- Weekend Witness
- The Witness
- The Zululand Observer
- Isambane News
Free State
- Arts Ya Rona
- DumelangNews[11]
- Express
- Free State News
- Free State Sun
- Free State Times
- Indigo mag
- Issue
- The Media News
- Saterdag Volksblad[5]
- The Sports Eye[12]
- Volksblad
- Vista
- The Weekly
Northern Cape
- Diamond Fields Advertiser (DFA)
- Postmasburg Register
- FiND iT in Kimberley (FiND iT)
Eastern Cape
- Daily Dispatch and the Saturday Dispatch
- Go!&Express[13]
- Grocott’s Mail
- I’solezwe lesiXhosa
- The Herald
- Weekend Post[14]
Western Cape
- Breederivier Gazette
- Die Burger
- Die Burger Saterdag[5]
- Cape Argus
- Cape Times
- Daily Voice
- District Mail
- Drakenstein Gazette
- Eikestadnuus
- Helderberg Gazette
- Hermanus Times
- Paarl Post
- Die Son
- Son op Sondag[5]
- Stellenbosch Gazette
- Swartland Gazette
- Theewaterskloof Gazette
- Vukani
- Weekend Argus (Saturday edition)[5]
- Weekend Argus (Sunday edition)[5]
- Weskusnuus
- Weslander
- Worcester Standard
Student/university publications
- Activate – Rhodes University
- The Conduit – Durban University of Technology
- IRAWA Post – University of the Free State
- Journalismiziko – Durban University of Technology [15]
- Die Matie – University of Stellenbosch
- NMMYou – Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
- Nux – University of KwaZulu Natal
- The Oppidan Press – Rhodes University
- Perdeby – University of Pretoria
- Speculum – Central University of Technology, Free State
- UJ Observer – University of Johannesburg
- Varsity – University of Cape Town
- Wapad – North-West University[16]
- Vuvuzela – University of the Witwatersrand[17]
Online only publications
- 013NEWS
- ANC Today
- The Announcer
- Daily Maverick
- The Daily VOX[18]
- Eyewitness News
- FiND iT in Kimberley
- Ground Up[19]
- MatieMedia – University of Stellenbosch
- Mayihlome News
- News Everyday[20]
- Property Wheel News[21]
- SAMM News Online
- The South African[22]
- South Africa Latest News[23]
- South Africa Today
- TheWC[24]
Regional/community publications
These newspapers only serve small regions, towns, or communities within larger cities, or have a small circulation.
Limpopo
- Bonus Review
- Capricorn Voice
- Daller
- Die Bosvelder
- Die Pos
- Die Zoutpansberger
- Far North Bulletin
- Hoedspruit Herald
- Letaba Herald
- Mopani Herald
- Phalaborwa Herald
- Polokwane Review
- The Review
Mpumalanga
- Echo/Ridge Times
- Ermelo Insig
- Highlands Herald
- Highvelder
- Lowvelder
- Middelburg Observer
- Mpumalanga News
- Standerton Advertiser
- Steelburger
- White River Post
North West
Gauteng
- Alberton Record
- Alex News
- Bedford and Edenvale News
- Benoni City Times
- Boksburg Advertiser
- Brakpan Herald
- Cosmos Gazette
- Fourways Review
- Germiston City News
- Kempton Express
- Krugersdorp News
- Leisure Options
- Lenasia Times
- Midrand Reporter
- North Eastern Tribune
- Northcliff Melville Times
- Randburg Sun
- Randfontein Herald
- Rekord Central
- Rekord Centurion
- Rekord East
- Rekord Far East
- Rekord Mamelodi
- Rekord Moot
- Rekord North
- Rekord Noweto
- Rekord West
- Rising Sun Lenasia
- Roodepoort Northsider
- Roodepoort Record
- Rosebank Killarney Gazette
- Sandton Chronicle
- Southern Courier
- Southern Echo Lenasia
- Streeknuus
- tame TIMES
- Tembisan
- West Rand Window
KwaZulu-Natal
- Berea Mail
- Estcourt & Midlands News
- Highway Mail
- Ladysmith Gazette
- Mid South Coast Mail/Mid South Coast Rising Sun
- Midlands Herald
- Newcastle Advertiser
- Newcastle Sun
- Northglen News
- Rising Sun Chatsworth
- South Coast Herald
- South Coast Sun
- Thisability
- uMlozi Wezindaba
- Village Talk
- Vryheid Herald
- Zululand Observer
Free State
- Bloemnuus
- Bloemfontein Courant
- Kasi News
- Kroonnuus
- Maluti
- Masilonyana News
- Ons Stad
- Vista
- Vrystaat
Northern Cape
- Gemsbok
- Kuruman Bulletin
- Noordkaap
Eastern Cape
- Aliwal News/Nuus
- Barkly East Reporter
- Grocott’s Mail
Western Cape
- Atlantic Sun
- Bolander
- Breederivier Gazette
- City Vision
- Constantiaberg Bulletin
- CXpress
- Die Courant
- Die Hoorn
- DistrictMail
- Eikestad Nuus
- George Herald
- Graaff-Reinet Advertiser
- Helderberg Gazette
- Hermanus Times
- Idinga
- Knysna-Plett Herald
- Mossell Bay Advertiser
- Oudtshoorn Courant
- Overberg Venster
- Paarl Post
- People’s Post
- Southern Suburbs Tatler
- Suid-Kaap Forum
- Swartland Gazette
- The Edge
- TygerBurger [25]
- Tygertalk[26]
- Village News
- Weslander
Defunct
These newspapers are no longer published.
- Rayton News/Nuus
- The Friend
- Hoofstad
- The Indian Views [de][27]
- The Lantern
- New African
- New Nation
- Nova
- Oggendblad
- Oosterlig
- Rand Daily Mail
- South
- Sunday Express
- ThisDay
- Die Transvaler
- Die Vaderland
- Vrye Weekblad
- Weekend Mirror
- The Zingari
