Pretoria News
| Type | Weekly newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Broadsheet |
| Owner(s) | Independent News and Media SA |
| News editor | Piet Rampedi |
| Founded | 1898 |
| Language | English |
| Headquarters | 216 Madiba Street, Pretoria, South Africa |
| Website | www |
Pretoria News is a daily English-medium newspaper established in 1898 in South Africa's capital city Pretoria. It is distributed in the Tshwane Metropolitan area. Pretoria News covers a range of local news, as well as national and international news, comment and analysis by experts, sport, entertainment and lifestyle. It publishes a daily edition from Monday to Friday and also offers a weekend edition. Pretoria News is part of the Independent Media South Africa group and is available online via the Independent Online website.
Digital presence[]
Pretoria News has a number of daily supplements that cater to a variety of readers. These supplements are then placed on IOL online to reach digital audiences. The content is targeted at those who live and work in Pretoria and Tshwane.
Products[]
Pretoria News houses the Business Report newspaper (a widely-read financial newspaper in South Africa), as well as a carrier for the following supplements:
- Auctions
- Business Report
- Talent 360
- Drive 360
- Good Life
- Home
The mood shifts on Saturday, and Pretoria News Weekend offers a more leisurely read. It consists of a compelling mix of news and background features, previews and major sporting action at the weekend, top horse racing tips from an award-winning tipster, as well as a review of the week in brief.
Awards[]
- 2010 National Press Club – North-West University Journalist of the Year competition – Graeme Hosken
- 2012 SA Sports Awards – Excellence in Sports Journalism – Pretoria News rugby writer Vata Ngobeni
- 2013 - Society Upliftment Award through Newsmaker of the Year ceremony.
- 2018 - Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards – Bongani Shilubane
Supplements[]
- Business Report (Monday-Friday)[1]
- Tonight (Monday-Friday)[1]
- Workplace (Monday & Wednesday)[1]
- Motoring (Thursday)[1]
- Play (Once a month)[1]
Distribution areas[]
| 2008 | 2013 | |
| Eastern Cape | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free State | ||
| Gauteng | Y | Y |
| Kwa-Zulu Natal | ||
| Limpopo | Y | |
| Mpumalanga | Y | Y |
| North West | Y | |
| Northern Cape | ||
| Western Cape |
Distribution figures[]
| Net Sales | |
| Jan - Mar 2015 | 31 687[3] |
|---|---|
| Jan - Mar 2014 | 25 762 |
| Oct - Dec 2012 | 17 576 |
| Jul - Sep 2012 | 19 235 |
| Apr - Jun 2012 | 20 316 |
| Jan - Mar 2012 | 21 406 |
Readership figures[]
| AIR | |
| January – December 2012 | 141 000 |
|---|---|
| July 2011 – June 2012 | 147 000 |
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b c d e f "Pretoria News Website". Retrieved 18 June 2013.
- ^ Audit Bureau of Circulations (S.A)
- ^ a b "ABC Analysis Q1 2015: The biggest-circulating newspapers in South Africa •". 8 May 2015.
- ^ SAARF AMPS (Previous Presentations)
- ^ SAARF AMPS (Industry Presentations)
External links[]
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