The Sunday Independent (South Africa)

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The Sunday Independent is a weekly English-language newspaper based in Gauteng, South Africa. It is one of the titles under the Independent News & Media South Africa group acquired by Sekunjalo Media Consortium and was owned previously by Independent News & Media. The paper is distributed mainly in the Gauteng region, but can also be found around South Africa.

Ownership[]

The Sunday Independent is owned by Sekunjalo Consortium, the controlling shareholder of the Independent Newspapers which owns a string of newspapers including Cape Times, The Star, Pretoria News, and Cape Argus among others.

• 2013–present: Dr. Iqbal Survé

Digital Presence[]

The Sunday Independent has a digital presence via Independent Online (IOL) where users can access local and international news stories, sports and entertainment news, as well as a strong social media presence, adopting a “digital first, print best” strategy across the group to ensure that all stories and breaking stories are carried on digital and print platforms.^{[citation needed]}

Content[]

The content published in The Sunday Independent focuses on daily national, local and international national news and analysis. Its leader and opinion page offers a platform for readers to submit their views on topical news.

Products[]

The Sunday Independent houses the Business Report newspaper (a widely-read financial newspaper in South Africa). The Sunday Independent is also a carrier for various supplements such as:

• Sunday Magazine (SM): SM offers readers entertainment news and coverage of music, film, books, tech, lifestyle and art.
• Classifieds

Supplements[]

• Business Report (Sunday)^[2]
• Life (Sunday)^[2]

Readership figures[]

See also[]

• List of newspapers in South Africa

References[]