South Africa's press in one place: News24, the Daily Maverick and Mail & Guardian, TimesLIVE and IOL, Business Day and Moneyweb, eNCA and SABC broadcasting, Afrikaans titles like Die Burger, and the Cape and Durban dailies.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was the first newspaper in South Africa?
- The Cape Town Gazette and African Advertiser, first printed in 1800, was South Africa's first newspaper.
- What are the most read South African news sites?
- News24 is the dominant news site, with Daily Maverick and TimesLIVE leading in quality journalism.
- Are there Afrikaans newspapers in South Africa?
- Yes — Die Burger, Beeld and Rapport are the main Afrikaans titles, with Maroela Media the top Afrikaans site.
South Africa has one of Africa's most sophisticated and diverse newspaper industries, with a vibrant media landscape shaped by the country's complex history, eleven official languages, and strong tradition of investigative journalism. South African newspapers serve a rainbow nation of readers across Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria and beyond — publishing in English, Afrikaans, isiZulu, isiXhosa, Sesotho, and other indigenous languages.
Among the most widely read South African newspapers online is News24, the country's largest digital news platform. Daily Maverick is internationally acclaimed for its investigative journalism, while the Mail and Guardian is South Africa's most respected weekly. For business news, Business Day and Moneyweb are essential reading for investors and professionals. eNCA and SABC News lead in broadcast journalism. In sport, SuperSport and Soccer Laduma dominate football coverage, while SA Rugby fans follow Springboks news on the official SA Rugby site. The Afrikaans press — led by Die Burger, Beeld and Maroela Media — serves a large and loyal readership across the Western Cape and Gauteng.
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