Pretoria News
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| 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.
History[edit]
The Pretoria News was first published in Pretoria on 13 June 1898 by Leo Weinthal as an afternoon paper.[1] Roderick Jones edited it up until the beginning of the Second Boer War, ceasing publication on 30 September 1899.[1] It resumed publication on 8 December 1902, now owned by A.E. Reno's Pretoria Printing Works, with capital provided by the Transvaal Colonial government under Lord Milner.[1] Sir Ernest Chappell was its major shareholder when he sold his share to the Argus Group in 1929.[1] The rest of shares were owned by South African Associated Newspapers.[1] On the 7 September 1972, it was renamed the Pretoria News.[1]
Editors[edit]
- A.E. Reno (1902 - 1910)
- Vere P. Stent (1910 - 1920)
- W.S. Rayner (1920 - 1924)
- J.A. Gray (1924 - 1932)
- Rex V. Hall (1932 - 1941)
- J.S.M. Simpson (1941 - 1950)
- E.H. Howse (1950- 1955)
- D.D. Sargent (1955 - 1958)
- J.W. Patten (1959 - 1962)
- R.A. Gill (1962 - 1970)
- Tertius Myburgh (1971 - 1975)
Digital presence[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
- 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[edit]
- Business Report (Monday-Friday)[2]
- Tonight (Monday-Friday)[2]
- Workplace (Monday & Wednesday)[2]
- Motoring (Thursday)[2]
- Play (Once a month)[2]
Distribution areas[edit]
| 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[edit]
| Net Sales | |
| Jan – Mar 2015 | 31 687[4] |
|---|---|
| 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[edit]
| AIR | |
| January – December 2012 | 141 000 |
|---|---|
| July 2011 – June 2012 | 147 000 |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g D. J. Potgieter, M. A. (1973). Standard Encyclopedia of Southern Africa. Internet Archive. p. 113.
- ^ 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[edit]
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