Political context
Government, elections, public policy, courts, diplomacy, and civic institutions.
News Websites in South Africa
AfricaEnglishZuluXhosaAfrikaans
Country facts
South Africa at a glance
Capital
Pretoria, Bloemfontein, Cape Town
Population
Approximately 63.1 million
Official languages
Afrikaans, English, Northern Sotho, Southern Ndebele, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu
Currency
South African rand
Region
Africa
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Internet domain
.za
Calling code
+27
Why this country matters
Why South Africa matters in the news
South Africa, with Pretoria, Bloemfontein, Cape Town as a key national reference point, is part of the Africa news region, where coverage often connects to regional politics, development, trade, climate resilience, public health, security, culture, and cross-border migration. Its population is listed as approximately 63.1 million, and news in South Africa is commonly read through Afrikaans, English, Northern Sotho, Southern Ndebele, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu sources. Local reporting can reveal how national decisions affect communities. The current directory includes 18 listed sources across Digital Media, Business, Newspaper, TV News.
AfricaAfrikaans, English, Northern Sotho, Southern Ndebele, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, ZuluCurrency: South African rand
Country overview
South Africa news and media context
Africa. 18 listed outlets across Digital Media, Business, Newspaper, TV News.
Economic context
Markets, trade, employment, public budgets, and household costs in South African rand.
Geographic context
Regional links with Algeria, Angola, Benin shape cross-border coverage.
News consumption trends
Public broadcasters, TV, radio, newspapers, online outlets, and social video.
Languages used in news
Afrikaans, English, Northern Sotho, Southern Ndebele, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu.
Search and discovery
Outlet name, city, region, language, category, and coverage type.
Current directory mix
Digital Media: 7Newspaper: 4TV News: 3Business: 2Radio: 1
South Africa Source Guide
Best for breaking news
Newzroom Afrika
TV and digital news
Best public broadcaster
SABC News
Public broadcaster news
Best business source
Moneyweb
Business, markets, investing, and finance
Best local source
GroundUp
Public-interest and community reporting
Business: 13National: 8Local: 7Investigative: 5Independent: 1Government: 1Public Broadcaster: 1Diaspora: 1
Media landscape
How news is organized in South Africa
South Africa's media landscape includes national outlets, broadcasters, private publishers, local reporting, and digital-first sources where available.
News languages
- English
- Zulu
- Xhosa
- Afrikaans
Regional and local notes
Regional and city-level coverage can be important for public services, courts, weather, infrastructure, elections, and community reporting.
Editorial notes
How to use this South Africa page
Directory purpose
This page is a source-finding guide. It helps readers reach publisher websites, compare source types, and understand available language and coverage signals.
Inclusion limits
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Review status
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Listed News Outlets
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18 of 18 listings
amaBhungane
amabhungane.org
Independent investigative journalism centre focused on corruption, money, politics, corporate power, governance, and accountability.
South AfricaDigital MediaEnglishInvestigative journalismVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
BusinessTech
businesstech.co.za/news/
South African business and technology publication covering economy, companies, finance, telecoms, property, careers, and government policy.
South AfricaBusinessEnglishBusiness, economy, technology, and policyVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
City Press
www.news24.com/citypress
South African Sunday newspaper brand covering politics, business, society, culture, sport, opinion, and public debate.
South AfricaNewspaperEnglishSunday newspaper and digital newsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Daily Maverick
www.dailymaverick.co.za
South African digital publication with politics, investigations, analysis, opinion, business, climate, culture, and accountability journalism.
South AfricaDigital MediaEnglishInvestigative digital news and analysisVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
eNCA
www.enca.com
South African television and digital news outlet covering breaking news, politics, business, Africa, world affairs, sport, and video.
South AfricaTV NewsEnglishTV and digital newsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Eyewitness News
www.ewn.co.za
South African radio and digital newsroom covering breaking news, politics, crime, business, sport, and Johannesburg/Cape Town public affairs.
South AfricaRadioEnglishRadio-backed digital newsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
GroundUp
groundup.org.za
South African public-interest news outlet covering housing, education, courts, social justice, local communities, and accountability reporting.
South AfricaDigital MediaEnglishPublic-interest and community reportingVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
IOL
www.iol.co.za
South African news portal carrying national, provincial, business, sport, lifestyle, entertainment, and newspaper-brand coverage.
South AfricaDigital MediaEnglishNational and regional digital newsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Mail & Guardian
mg.co.za
South African weekly and digital publication known for politics, investigations, analysis, opinion, business, education, arts, and Africa coverage.
South AfricaNewspaperEnglishWeekly newspaper and digital newsVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28
Moneyweb
www.moneyweb.co.za
South African business publication covering markets, companies, personal finance, investing, economy, property, and financial news.
South AfricaBusinessEnglishBusiness, markets, investing, and financeVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28
MyBroadband
mybroadband.co.za/news/
South African technology publication covering telecoms, broadband, mobile, IT, business technology, consumer tech, and market analysis.
South AfricaTechnologyEnglishTechnology, telecoms, broadband, and business techVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
News24
www.news24.com
Large South African digital news publisher covering national affairs, politics, business, sport, lifestyle, investigations, and regional news.
South AfricaDigital MediaEnglishNational digital newsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Newzroom Afrika
www.newzroomafrika.tv
South African television news channel providing live news, politics, public affairs, business, interviews, analysis, and video coverage.
South AfricaTV NewsEnglishTV and digital newsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
SABC News
www.sabcnews.com
News service from South Africa's public broadcaster covering national news, politics, provinces, Africa, world, business, and sport.
South AfricaTV NewsEnglishPublic broadcaster newsVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28
SowetanLIVE
www.sowetanlive.co.za
Digital home of the Sowetan, covering national news, politics, communities, sport, lifestyle, entertainment, and opinion.
South AfricaNewspaperEnglishNational and community newspaper brandVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
The Citizen
www.citizen.co.za
South African newspaper and digital outlet covering national news, politics, crime, sport, lifestyle, motoring, entertainment, and opinion.
South AfricaNewspaperEnglishNational newspaper and digital newsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
The South African
www.thesouthafrican.com
Digital outlet covering South African news, politics, sport, lifestyle, entertainment, travel, and diaspora-relevant stories.
South AfricaDigital MediaEnglishSouth Africa news for local and global readersVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
TimesLIVE
www.timeslive.co.za
South African digital news source from Arena Holdings covering national affairs, politics, crime, business, sport, lifestyle, and opinion.
South AfricaDigital MediaEnglishNational digital news and newspaper brandsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28