Mapepeza

Mapepeza News Media

Engaging, Educating and Empowering Communities

Who We Are

About Us

Mapepeza, established in 2013 in Heidelberg, Sedibeng, is an award-winning multilingual community newspaper and online news platform catering to townships and rural regions in Gauteng and Mpumalanga. The platform, which recently moved to Johannesburg, delivers a range of news from local government updates to community sports, striving to be the trusted voice for its communities.

With a vision rooted in the Media Development and Diversity Act 2002, Mapepeza promotes media ownership by historically disadvantaged communities. The newspaper collaborates with numerous institutions, is a proud member of the South African Press Council and the Black Media Owners Association (BMOA), and benefits from partnerships with the Media Development & Diversity Agency and the Google News Initiative. Company registration: 2015/028747/07.

What We Offer

Mapepeza Platforms

Print Media

We publish a multilingual community newspaper that is free to read. Access all the previous editions on this link too.

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Online News

Our digital platform offers real-time news updates and in-depth stories accessible anytime, anywhere.

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Social Media

Connect with us on our social channels for the latest buzz, community interactions, and instant news highlights.

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