This article showcases our top picks for the best South Africa based Content & Publishing companies. These startups and companies operate a variety of Content & Publishing solutions. We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands. Regardless, they are all exceptional startups and companies well worth a follow.
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We selected these startups for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation
- Innovative ideas
- Innovative route to market
- Innovative product
- Growth
- Exceptional growth
- Exceptional growth strategy
- Management
- Societal impact
Top South Africa Content & Publishing Companies
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Daily Maverick
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The Daily Maverick is an online newspaper with news, information, analysis, newsletters, opinion pieces, and advertisements. Its sections include Wired World, Africa, South Africa, world, business, life, and sports.
The Daily Maverick was launched in 2009 and is operated from Johannesburg, South Africa.. .
Snapplify
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Snapplify is a content and media technology company focusing on content distribution and mobile publishing. We provide publishers and content producers with a platform for distribution, reading and retail of eBooks, magazines and newspapers.
We are the largest eBook aggregators in Africa with more than 250 leading publishers’ content, more than 100 000 aggregated titles, and over 600 resellers and online stores. We work closely with Macmillan, Penguin Random House, Oxford University, Pearson and others to aggregate their eBooks within our established distribution channels that includes leading retailers and academic institutions.
Snapplify formed from respected, pedigree technology company, Realmdigital, which has been servicing African markets for 15 years. Snapplify is backed by AngelHub Ventures, a Venture Capital company backed by former First National Bank CEO Michael Jordaan and the Harris family (RMB Co-Founder, Paul Harris’ family fund).
Our solutions are industry celebrated and globally recognised for their innovation in technology; the SnappBox has won multiple awards for revolutionising eBook distribution for schools.. .
Custos Media Technologies
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Custos uses imperceptible watermarking technology and the blockchain to protect digital media files from online piracy. Our SaaS solution, Screenercopy.com, helps filmmakers and distributors to securely distribute their content.
To date, over 120 000 movies have been distributed and protected with the technology, all without a single leak. Custos is already protecting ebooks too and is partnering with key market players to expand into music and sensitive document protection..
Hiphopza
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South Africa’s largest Mp3 Music Download website. Download latest 2020 Sa Amapiano Music
Over
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Over is a visual communication solutions provider that helps users create visual content without the need for any design experience. Available on iOS and Android, and with a library of hand-curated templates, layouts, videos, graphics and font collections, users can customize designs, or choose from integrated stock photography libraries or their own photos to create content from scratch.
Users can then post their designs on social media channels such as Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest. Over is designed to provide a platform for users to create inspiring content, build a brand, or grow their business, regardless of their design background.
The company was founded in 2011 in Silicon Valley, and has its main headquarters now in Cape Town, South Africa, with employees located all over the world.. .
Mimiboard
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Mimiboard is a virtual noticeboard and media owners all across the continent use it in the following way: Create a Mimiboard/s for their audience. Traffic, crime reports, sport, chat etc.
The media owner knows best what the audience wants. They then activate their current SMS lines, Twitter feeds and soon Facebook, Instagram, Mxit, and other communication channels on the board and now the audience can add notes to the noticeboard from any of these channels.
The media owner then embeds this virtual noticeboard with all the conversations into their Websites, Facebook pages and mobiles sites and or apps (coming soon) Now the conversation happens on the media owners’ site Monetization models happens in three ways: Board cover ad. This is a premium ad spot on the Mimiboard that our sales teams monetize.
We then share revenue back to the board owner (Live now) Network ads. We have signed an agreement with an Ad Network on API level.
This will automatically monetize the board. The ad will look like a note on the board.
(Live in Jan) We share revenue back to the board owner Featured notes: This is an exciting one. Gravity pushes notes down really fast if your board is active.
Tapsnapp
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Digitizing the photography services industry in Africa. We help people find and hire the photographers they need and we help photographers bid for the work they desire most.
Tapsnapp is designed to help businesses leverage photography for their specific needs, matched to location, speciality and budget. Users are able to receive shoots from multiple options, pay and manage their shoot from just one platform.
Tapsnapp also has a unique program to train new photographers who receive “Tapsnapp Certifications” that will allow them to improve their skills and build their photography business through Tapsnapp.. .
BusinessTech
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MyBroadband BusinessTech forms part of MyBroadband, the largest online IT publisher in South Africa.
MyBroadband
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MyBroadband is an IT website that features the latest technology and business technology. The website also offers discussion for its over 1 million unique monthly visitors to talk over topics of similar interest.
It covers telecoms, broadband, ADSL, wireless, cellular, hardware, software, gadgets, energy, business, hosting, smartphones, baking, and more. MyBroadband was launched by Rudolph Muller and is operated from Gauteng, South Africa..
African News Agency
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The African News Agency (ANA) is Africa’s first syndicated multimedia news service and strives to be the continent’s single source of reliable and credible news on government, politics, economies, markets, business, sports, and lifestyle. We are committed to accurate and balanced coverage 24 hours a day; to report what is in the public interest, and to meet the information needs of our readers and subscribers.
Whether you are a broadcaster, newspaper, digital customer, business, government or civil society organization, we can provide you with relevant and compelling content for your specific requirements. When news breaks, we will know and we will tell you immediately, helping you to make better decisions faster.
We aim to provide news you can use: information that is helpful and relevant to decision-makers, investors and ordinary people.. .
HD Agency
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HD Agency is specializes in advertising, media, mobile communication and sales & marketing.
TechCentral
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TechCentral is an online information resource that offers news, reviews, and comment on South Africa’s information and communications technology industry. TechCentral adheres to three policies in their selection and publication of news: free enterprise, the advocation of privatization and deregulation as tools to aid in the growth of the economy to benefit the citizens, and to provide readers with independent and balanced reporting and analysis that does not toe the corporate line.
TechCentral exists solely as an online news platform. The site is predominantly focused on multimedia and uses mediums such as photography and weekly podcasts.
The latest versions of Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer or Safari are recommended when accessing the site. Initially TechCentral’s readership was approximately 1000 readers.
Since its inception in 2009, the website’s readership has increased dramatically and currently has over 133000 readers. TechCentral was founded in 2009 by former Financial Mailtechnology editor Duncan McLeod..
New IT Solutions
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New IT Solutions Ltd is a mobile application developer company. It develops application for ther iOS users.
It creates applications through which you can upload.. .
SABC
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The South African Broadcasting Corporation is the state broadcaster in South Africa, and provides 19 radio stations as well as 4 television.
Mail & Guardian
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Mail & Guardian is an online newspaper that provides the latest local and international news. It offers news in the categories of opinion, arts and culture, business, politics, special reports, sci-tech, education, and more.
Mail & Guardian was founded in 1994 and is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Its editor is Chris Roper..
Ventureburn
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Burn Media is a multimedia digital publishing house that focuses on the intersection of technology and media, entrepreneurship, cars, and gadgets. Its objective is to showcase and celebrate entrepreneurship in emerging markets, from Africa to Asia while offering Tech startup news and introducing trends for emerging markets.
In 2011, Burn Media has launched several online platforms, including [Memeburn](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/memeburn), Gearburn, [Ventureburn](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/ventureburn), Motorburn, and Jobsburn. Its team of content writers consists of journalists, contributors, columnists, and key opinion leaders worldwide.
Burn Media was launched in 2012.. .
Media24
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Media24 is Africa’s publishing group and offers information and entertainment 24 hours a day. The group has interests in newspapers, magazines, internet businesses, book publishing, printing plants and distribution companies.
Many of these publications and businesses are award-winning leaders in their respective fields. Media24 also has many international and local sister companies in the media industry through its holding company, Naspers..
Pimp My book
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“The Pimp” enables students to ssttrrreeeettccch their rand. They have removed the ‘dinginess’ of buying and selling second hand textbooks.
Through their well fitted, equipped and easily accessible stores, getting cash for your books once you are done with them and picking up a second-hand copy couldn’t be easier. Did I mention this site? Yes, you can now browse through their stock and get your second-hand textbooks here and now! Even better sell your textbook on-line and get paid – they collect for FREE.
They started at the bottom in 2006, hustling for textbooks in a dormitory room back at varsity. Today they are at the top of the used textbook sector in South Africa, putting thousands of rands back into student’s pockets and saving them even more..
Okuhle Media
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Okuhle Media is an award-winning media and Production company based in Cape Town.
Virgo
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Virgo specializes in Brand Identity Marketing, Web design, Social Media Marketing and Influencing.
Amrod
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Amrod is a supplier of promotional products and clothing, serving distributors in South Africa and neighbouring countries.
Outdoorphoto
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Outdoorphoto is the largest photographic retailer in South Africa, serving the local market with expert advice and quality service. With more than 10 years’ experience, our brand demands a strong presence among creative hobbyist and professionals alike.
We welcome you to visit us at our friendly, modern outlet in Pretoria and secure online shop at www.outdoorphoto.co.za that delivers nationwide. PHYSICAL STORE & ONLINE SHOP We pride ourselves on delivering excellent service, help and general advice both instore and online as proven by our customer feedback.
We’re well-stocked, so you can rest assured that, chances are, we will have what you need. We stock well-known and trusted brands like Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm, Sony, DJI and GoPro to name just a few.
PHOTOGRAPHIC GEAR RENTALS & USED GEAR / TRADE-INS In addition to our sales department, we also specialise in high-end photographic rental equipment, and in buying and selling second-hand (used) gear, allowing you to trade-in and trade up. FINE ART & PHOTO PRINTING, FRAMING & MOUNTING Art of Print (@artofprint.odp) specialises in quality fine art and photo printing, framing and mounting.
Our vision is to inspire and provide new décor opportunities to become showpieces at home, the office and event exhibitions. BLOG Our blog strives to inform, educate and inspire South African creatives – it is all about the photographic lifestyle.
COMMUNITY & FORUM Become part of our online community; and learn, share and engage with fellow photographers from all over the country. CONNECT WITH US Facebook @outdoorphoto Instagram @outdoorphotoshop.
InfoSlips
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InfoSlips offers document engagement services to its clients. Infoslip’s range of services consist of data consumption, data composition, contact detail updating, document distribution, and document delivery reporting.
It provides solutions for investments, benefits administration, billing, and telecoms. InfoSlips was founded in 2005 by Peter Koen and is based in Pretoria..
Moneyweb (Pty) Limited
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Moneyweb is the online portal for all type of news and information related to economic market including bankin
AI Media Group
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The AI Media Group are curators Of Africa’s largest business focused AI RPA & Data Science Community with 3000+ members. We are building an AI powered future for Africa and as such we are your gateway to understanding the 4IR landscape in the region be that finding African clients, partners, suppliers, investors and start-ups.
Our 4 main areas of focus are; 1) Synapse Magazine – Africa’s first AI & data science trade publication – Read our quarterly publications on ISSUU here https://issuu.com/aimediasynapse 2) AI TV – Africa’s first U Tube Platform charting the 4IR in Africa. Watch our content here http://www.youtube.com/c/AITVHQ 3) AI Expo Africa – The largest business focused AI community event in Africa with a community of 1000+ CxOs, investors, buyers, suppliers, innovators, SMBs and global brands in the region focusing on real world AI and Data Science business applications.
Learn more at www.aiexpoafrica.com 4) Analysis & Consulting – We are frequently asked to help organisations understand the local and regional detail of the African AI & Data Science market. Its one of the most rapidly developing sectors and we provide consulting support ranging from Ambassadorial Delegations and Investors to Start Ups and Corporates seeking clarity on the B2B / B2C and Investment climate across the continent.
We also provide analysis reports and introductions on a consulting basis.. .
Discover Digital
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Discover Digital is a dynamic, young business and one of only a few digital media companies in the world to offer total end-to-end technology and content solutions for the delivery of entertainment and educational digital video content through Internet Protocol Television (IPTV), Over-the-Top (OTT) internet television services and Off-line delivery solutions. Guided by a single great desire to make meaningful, quality content available to everyone, we seek to provide top-quality, family-friendly entertainment and educational content across Africa and beyond that speaks to the differing needs, challenges and dynamics of a mix of communities and markets.
Our goal is to re-invent the way content is accessed, which is underpinned, first and foremost, by choice.. .
WooThemes
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WooThemes designs and develops cutting-edge commercial themes & plugins for WordPress. A proudly bootstrapped business since 2008 WooThemes has firmly established itself as a leader and innovator in the commercial WordPress development and design space.
With this proven track record WooThemes is exploring new niche industries within the WordPress world. In 2011 WooCommerce was launched allowing anyone to turn their WordPress website into an online shop thanks to this free, open source eCommerce plugin.
WooCommerce is now one of the fastest growing eCommerce platforms available with a catalog of hundreds of commercial extensions and themes catering for all sorts of businesses and verticals.. .
Sheer publishing africa
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Sheer publishing africa provides a comprehensive range of copyright services to our clients, both domestic and international.
Netwerk24
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With their slogan “Everything in one place”, Netwerk24 offers the Afrikaners a platform from which they can access all their newspapers
Digital Outsource Services
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Online Media – A global team constantly seeking out new challenges, workable solutions and trailblazing innovations.
Payments Afrika
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Payments Afrika is an independent news site for professionals and executives. They focus on the continuing evolution and innovation of payments in Africa and abroad and report on the latest news around a wide range of electronic payments including card payments, ATMs, online payments, ecommerce, mobile payments, online banking, alternative payments, security and point of sale technology.
Readership includes professionals from a wide range of industries including merchants, start-ups, banking, payment service providers, regulatory bodies, government, solution providers, retailers, research companies and payment associations.. .
Bozza
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Bozza is a digital distribution platform that enables African musicians, poets, photographers, and film makers to promote and sell their digital content. The website offers several services such as mixing and mastering, digital campaigns, and video production to achieve a target number of views and shares.
Anyone can create a profile on Bozza and use it like a website to post various genres of video, music, photos, and poetry in African languages. Bozza received the AfriCom Social Media and Data Award in 2012..
iFashion
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iFashion is a company which work on fashion magazine.
On the Dot
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On the Dot is the most significant multichannel media logistics company in South Africa. The physical logistics footprint reach includes exports to 58 African countries on a monthly basis.
We currently operate from over 30 premises throughout South Africa and one in Windhoek, Namibia. On the Dot enjoys a customer base of over 200 outsourced partnerships ranging from large to small publishers and media owners.
More than 70% of all magazine distribution; 50% of newspaper distribution; almost 46% of book distribution; a growing share of consumer electronic products; and 36% of leaflet distribution in South Africa are handled by On the Dot. On the Dots’ subscription management expertise service around 35 million magazine and newspaper subscription deliveries per year.
On the Dot is also involved in the logistics of consumer electronic products which complement the content creation industry as media consumption devices. On the Dot delivers products to 22 000 outlets, 6 000 bookshops, distributors, educational departments, and millions of home addresses per year – just to mention some of the distribution markets we service.
Specialties Logistics, Subscription management, Contact centre management, Distribution services, Warehousing, Debt collection, Digital fulfilment, Business intelligence. .
Eyewitness News
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Eyewitness News is an independent, award-winning South African news organisation.
Sowetan LIVE
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Sowetan LIVE, an online platform that provides its users with news and information covering sports, entertainment, business, and much more.
SteadiDrone
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SteadiDrone develops and manufactures small, unmanned aerial systems and multirotor drones used across the globe with wide range of applications. The company is specialized in producing systems that are preassembled and ready to fly.
SteadiDrone is based in Cape Town, South Africa.. .
Times LIVE
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Times LIVE is the online version of The Times, a South African daily newspaper.
Now Novel
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Now Novel is an online writing website and community. We help aspiring authors, with a detailed story planning tool, online writing groups to get constructive critique from peers, private feedback and accountability from writing coaches, editing services, short courses and an educational blog.
Now Novel is headquartered in South Africa, and our coaches and members are international.. .
IT News Africa
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IT News Africa is a Johannesburg-based technology news website.
24.com
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24.com is an African network of digital publishing brands and online services across internet, mobile, applications, and interactive TV. Its online portal provides information on health, music, property, movies, shopping, current affairs, lifestyle, food, dating, automobiles, wines, restaurants, travel, cooking, children, beauty, and weather.
Additionally, the network also operates a blog where users can exchange ideas of mutual interest. 24.com is based in Cape Town, South Africa and operates as a subsidiary of Media24 Ltd..
Kagiso Publishing House
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Kagiso Publishing House owns and operates a publishing house that publishes literary materials in South Africa
Biztechafrica
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The voice of Africa’s ICT sector. Latest ICT, Technology, Telecom, Mobile, Government sector news.
Wabona
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Wabona (Sotho for You See & pronounced Waa-Bo-Nah) is an online subscription video streaming service. Wabona delivers African and international video content to markets in the African Diaspora (Diaspora referring to Africans living outside of their home countries in Africa) and Pan-Africa.
Wabona is currently a division of Afrikan Dust Media Group (ADMG), which is a privately held Media Company incorporated in South Africa.. .
CNBC Africa
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CNBC Africa is the Africa’s first and most powerful business media brand. Available through DSTV and multiple terrestrial networks across Africa, we reach decision makers, CEO’s, policymakers and entrepreneurs across the continent.
CNBC Africa has a number of bespoke product offerings online, on TV and through a series of events conducted through the year. Explore this section of the site in depth or contact us to speak to a rep.
CNBC Africa is Sub-Saharan Africa’s #1 business media brand. Broadcasting over 8 hours of live business content from our bureaux network across Africa, CNBC Africa’s multi-platform coverage is a winning platform for your brand and your message.
Founded by Rakesh Wahi and Zafar Siddiqi, CNBC Africa is Africa’s most powerful multiplatform business media brand. CNBC Africa, owned by Africa Business News and headquartered in Johannesburg, is part of the global CNBC family, reaching audiences in over 100 countries.
CNBC Africa together with its companion site CNBCAfrica.com focuses on business, money, finance and economic news originating from Sub Saharan Africa.. .
360 Degree Pro
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We work from the street level into your building, making any viewer feel as if they are there in person. Whatever advanced photography solutions your company needs now, we can assist you best with: Google Street View Imaging Virtual Tour 3D Tours Real Estate Photography Google My Business Services Aerial Photography Vehicle Listing Photos Google Certified Photographers And more camera specialist solutions When your business deserves a better class of photos, it’s difficult to beat three-dimensional images that your customers can trust.
See the difference a Google certified expert can make for your listings and contact us. Address – 360 Degree Pro, Edgeworth Lane, Darrenwood, Johannesburg.
Personera
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Personera is a technology company focused on the development of Facebook applications and personalized products. Personera’s unique platform allows brands to offer their communities a variety of branded print products or digital downloads, easily ordered directly from the brand’s Facebook fan page and fully personalized with their social network content.
Personera’s platform is white-labeled and completely customizable for any unique brand identity. Products include calendars, photobooks, cards, and posters, and are available in professional print versions or digital downloads.
All of their products include shared content between the brand and the individual consumer, creating a one of a kind keepsake or merchandise piece for every customer. Implementing Personera on websites or Facebook fan pages (or both) is easy.
All it requires is installation of an app by adding a new tab to a fan page or embedding a line of code onto a website. Personera handles payments, printing and delivery via their global network.
Personera’s business model works on a per-sale revenue share basis, so there are zero setup fees for clients. They have a global network of commercial print partners that manage physical production and delivery of the products, ensuring high quality, fast and reliable service worldwide.
Personera makes it easy for brands to monetize their Facebook page while engaging their fans with personalized product offerings. The Personera personalized products platform has been used by a variety of brands including leading magazines, musicians, celebrities and consumer focused companies..
Novus Holdings
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Novus Holdings, previously known as the Paarl Media Group, is a market leader in the printing and manufacturing sector. With its headquarters in Cape Town, the Group operates 11 plants across South Africa.
The Group services the country and customers across the African continent through its print production of all medium to long run requirements of magazines, retail inserts, catalogues, books, newspapers, commercial work, labels, educational materials, as well as digital printing and tissue product manufacturing.. .
Trudon
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Trudon is a South African company that delivers the best local commercial search in South Africa.
Memeburn
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Memeburn is a website that is focused on digital news and events in the emerging markets. It covers various subject areas, including innovation, mobile technology, startups, general tech culture, and online business.
The site also pays attention to the web, mobile, social media, online media, and social networking fields. In 2011, Memeburn expanded to launch Gearburn.com, an online platform that features news and reviews related to gaming tools, devices, and gadgets..
One Page Love
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One Page Love showcases single-page website designs from around the web.
Send it
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Send it was built during the height of the COVID19 outbreak as a side project of event WiFi company Quick Connect Wireless. Send it launched with the aim of assisting those struggling to make ends meet in the creative and eventing economy which was highly affected due to the global pandemic.
Send it is a one-stop-shop for those seeking to deliver live, interactive content to their audiences.. .
BDlive
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BDlive is an online and offline national daily newspaper in South Africa that is focused on providing business news. It provides news, insights, articles, and information related to the African economy, business, companies, markets, and global trends and opinions.
It also provides articles related to industries in the African region and globally. The platform also provides video clips and images related to its categories.
BDlive was launched on May 1, 1985.. .
Lazygamer
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Lazygamer is a gaming news website based in South Africa.
3D Forms
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3D Forms is a company that provides professional 3D Printing services in South Africa.
ANA Publishing
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ANA Publishing is a boutique publishing house.
Creative Nestlings
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Membership based creative network + community focused on nurturing inspiring, empowering, connecting & celebrating young African creatives.
Vibio
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Vibio is a direct booking marketplace for the hotel and lodging industry.
Pangolin
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Pangolin is africas first permanent photo safari company.
Entrepreneur Magazine South Africa
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Entrepreneur Media SA (Pty) Ltd, Entrepreneur magazine is a premium South African business magazine. Launched in 2006, it is published under license from Entrepreneur US, America’s top-selling business magazine.
Targeted at business owners and key decision makers, the monthly South African publication is the “how to” handbook for building companies.. .
Highbury Safika Media
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Highbury Safika Media is one of the largest independent magazine publishers in Southern Africa.
The Citizen
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The Citizen in print is a compact tabloid daily newspaper focused on bringing strong, easy to read news and information to our readers in a way that suits their busy lifestyles. Appearing on weekdays and on Saturdays, The Citizen covers a large variety of reader interest subjects such as news, sport, business, politics, entertainment and leisure, motoring, health, analysis, auctions and horse racing just to name a few.
This philosophy is also the cornerstone of our electronic platforms where we provide easy to digest, up to date news and information to our online community. In the words of former editor, Martin Williams: “Editorially we strive to serve our readership which covers a broad range, racially and politically.
Our aim is to be clear, forthright and lively, with up-to-date news and opinion, including much input from The Citizen readers. Items are generally short and crisp, allowing busy people to keep up to speed, while also providing longer features for those who have more time to relax with the paper.” Started in 1976, The Citizen has grown and evolved in the years that followed.
In 1998 it was bought by Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Limited, which is recognised as one of the largest publishers and printers of books, magazines, newspapers and commercial print in South Africa. The company is involved in various fields of publishing and printing such as newspapers, magazines, commercial print, book printing, stationery, packaging and labels, as well as manufacturing ink for web presses.
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Independent Media South Africa
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People are at the heart and soul of Independent Media. Together with our growing unique online audience of nearly three million, our print publications have a loyal readership in excess of six million while our star magazines, GQ and Glamour, in partnership with Condé Nast International, offer a combined readership of 17,1 million local and international readers.
Independent Media is one of South Africa’s leading multi-platform content companies. Our stable of fine, quality publications include 20 of the country’s most prominent newspapers with The Star in Johannesburg, Cape Times and Cape Argus in Cape Town and The Mercury in Durban firmly entrenched in millions of households throughout South Africans.
African Independent is the only title which serves the African continent and I’solezwe lesiXhosa provides daily news to the 3.5 million literate Xhosas in the Eastern Cape.Business Report is South Africa’s largest business newspaper with 1.2 million readers. Independent Online, popularly known as IOL, is Independent’s current digital offering and brings millions of readers breaking news as events happen in the country and around the world.
With a growing daily unique online audience, iol.co.za is one of the largest news and information websites in South Africa. Independent Media’s established loyal base is due to its uncompromising approach to delivering fresh, original content to its audiences, with the aid of cutting edge journalism from South Africa’s most talented news staff.
People trust our brands. With diversity being our key objective, we offer news and information suited for every South African.
Independent Media is geared for growth. With the adoption of best global practice, investment in state-of-the art technology and the employment of highly skilled individuals, the company aims to become the leading content provider across media platforms in Africa..
Engineering News
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Engineering News provides up to the minute news on real economy developments in South Africa.
Publisher’s Toolbox
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Powerful products for a digital world
Kultur Magazine
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Kultur Magazine is a magazine dedicated to artists, fashion designers, photographers, musicians, and actors and to exposing new creative talent. The objective of this site and magazine is to bring like minded creatives from all over the world to exchange ideas and maybe even talent trade.
To build the alternative community of creatives that people tend to overlook. We are here to support and promote the best in our community and watch them grow.
It’s all about networking and bringing the community together.. .
Media Update
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An online news platform dedicated to publishing the latest South African Advertising, Marketing, Media and Social Media industries news.
TechSmart
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TechSmart magazine is a monthly technology lifestyle magazine focusing on consumer electronics such as notebooks, smartphones, tablets.
OctoBytes
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OctoBytes is a digital solutions development company that provides an extensive range of structured services to Entrepreneurs, Startups and Enterprises in the aim helping them build their ideas or digital business. At Octobytes, it is all about pushing the creative boundaries.
Our web professionals are technical go-getters who believe in delivering the best of creative solutions to help you thrive on the web. We offer extensive range of services like responsive web design, UI/UX design, web development, app development, internet marketing, content development, search engine optimization and many others to not only provide mind blowing user experiencebut also to empower your business in the market.
Working round-the-clock, we are experts in customizing websites and apps that are interactive, responsive and user friendly, all, but within your budget.. .
Kagiso Media
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Kagiso Media is the largest black-owned media corporation in South Africa.
Tuluntulu
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Tuluntulu is a mobile content platform targeting audiences in Africa and globally with African focused content. As at August 2017, the platform has over 40 x 24/7 streaming TV channels and over 30 radio stations.
Tuluntulu is designed to work on mobile devices connected via low bandwidth connections.. .
Jonathan Ball Publishers
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Jonathan Ball Publishers was started in 1976 and is the leading publisher and distributor of English general books in South Africa. We specialise in South African history, politics and current affairs and also publish some fiction.
We also act as agents for British and American publishers, marketing and distributing books on their behalf in southern Africa. Among the many and varied titles distributed in South Africa by us are the Harry Potter series, probably the biggest success story ever in the field of children’s literature.
We are also the sole distributors of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, and C.S.
Lewis’ popular stories in The Chronicles of Narnia series. Jonathan Ball Publishers have won the Sunday Times Alan Paton Award on eight occasions with The Dead will Arise by Jeff Peires, The Scramble for Africa by Thomas Pakenham, Mandela by Anthony Sampson, The Seed is Mine by Charles van Onselen, Mouthful of Glass by Henk van Woerden and Thabo Mbeki: The Dream Deferred by Mark Gevisser.
Jonny Steinberg is the only author to have won the prize twice for Midlands in 2003 and for The Number in 2005.. .
Upweeks
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Upweeks is an online platform that is aimed at informing and teaching you about the latest trends in Technology and the movie industry. We cover topics that range from Tech news, Reviews of Gadgets, softwares, Apps, Movies and TV Shows.
Our primary focus is the African Continent.. .
Bridge Books
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Bridge Books is an online and offline bookstore that sells new and second-hand books of African literature.
Jacaranda FM
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Jacaranda FM is a radio channel providing entertainment services like music, news etc.
Shuter & Shooter Publishers
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Shuter & Shooter Publishers publishes both educational and general books. Shuter & Shooter Publishers are actively involved in the development of educational materials for the Southern Africa market.
Shuters’ products include textbooks and teacher guides, literature works, supplementary readers and resource material for school, library and retail.markets.. .
Bandwidth Blog
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Bandwidth Blog is a leading technology South African media house publishing breaking tech news, gadget reviews, incisive opinions, and industry insight. Our aim is to keep our readers abreast of all developments in the technology world, through a uniquely South African context.
Founded in 2006, we continue to bring the latest technology news directly to our audience through informative and incisive news pieces, reviews, roundups, video segments and our weekly podcast, Bandwidth Blog On Air.. .
Click Africa Digital
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Click Africa Digital was founded by Jade Wyngaardt in 2016, just a few months after being diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer. Jade was 3 months pregnant with twins at the time of her diagnoses, her resilience, drive and strength was soon to become the fabric of our company.
Our team consists of a small but highly skilled group of digital experts who have worked in the advertising industry for many years before embarking on this new agency venture. Our goal is to strengthen our position by resolving critical challenges faced by clients, consumers and community.
Our core competencies include Digital Marketing Strategy, SEO/SEM, Social Media Marketing, Web Design, and Hosting & Consulting. Oh and we like to think outside of the box.
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PhoneReport
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PhoneReport is an online publication that focuses on telecommunications. It addresses the general public with news and reviews on mobile phones, mobile software, manufacturers and network operators.
It employs seven journalists, two whom are the co-founders of the publication.. .
City Varsity
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City Varsity is a school for media and creative arts.
My Gaming
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MyGaming is a gaming news website catering to the needs of the South Africa gaming community. It carries both local and international news about the latest games, consoles, PC gaming hardware as well as reviews.
The website was launched in early 2009 and has grown to become South Africa’s premier destination for locally-relevant gaming news, reviews and discussions.. .
WtheJournal
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W for Watches, Journal for information: the WtheJournal.com website is a unique source of information about the world of fine watches in 5 languages – English, Spanish, Chinese, German and French. Offering magazine articles, trade events, latest news, brand news, videos, practical know-how and information, pages are constantly refreshed to keep this dedicated space updated with the latest watch industry developments.
Launched in 2011, WtheJournal.comhas rapidly become the favorite meeting place of watch lovers from all over the globe. .
Circle 7 Media
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Circle 7 Media is a specialist production and media company that develops and produces a broad bouquet of premium.
Management
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Management is the most wide-ranging, stimulating and engaging source of no-nonsense management insight and advice available anywhere.
City Press
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City Press is among the top agenda-setting publications in SA.
Cape Business News
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Cape Business News provides business readers with comprehensive news on a monthly basis. It covers Cape’s general business trends, events, statistics, new products, services, and projects.
The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa.. .
Primedia Broadcasting
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Primedia Broadcasting is a company for commercial music and talks radio stations and provides eyewitness news service.
Urban Brew Studios
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Urban Brew Studios offers tv production, outside broadcasting, content generation, video editing and audio recording services.
Real Meal Revolution
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Real Meal Revolution Online Program uses the Banting Diet to make low-carb simple, effective & delicious with the best meal plans & recipes.
Cryptanalysis
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CRYPTANALYSIS is a complete CRYPTO Ecosystem. The only place on the web you will need to visit in order to get the latest News & Market information.
As well as having all the tools you need and expect in one place, from instant cryptocurrency swapping to links to tools and other sites of interest.. .
BizNews.com
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Marine Biologist turned Webmaster. Jumping between learning about sharks and learning about online publishing.
Loves to learn. .
Junk Mail
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Place your free ad now and start selling in minutes. There are no deadlines for online ads, you can place your ad at any time.
Place as many ads as you like. Add pictures to your ad.
Your ad goes live instantly… A company that originated from a garage and now the leading classified publisher in South Africa..
eHealth News
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The leading source of healthcare news for the South African eHealth community.
Kaytie Identity Promotions.
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Kayti Embroidery specialises in the multimedia printing industry with core focus on textiles. Their services and expertise extend to embossing, embroidery and silk-printing.
These include t-shirts, caps, overalls, jackets, sweaters, bags and leather garments. Another edge to our business extends to full 3-D engraving done with state of the art technology..
hummba.com
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Hummba.com is a social and travel networking website that uses a mobile application to let travellers download free travel audio guides and share travel experiences directly from their mobile phones. Hummba.com’s unique audio-based guides play localized content, giving you a personalised walking tour on your smartphone.
We currently have guides to over 100 locations worldwide. The social sharing platform which is integrated with Facebook and Twitter allows you to share your travel experiences as they happen in a unique and exciting way, with breadcrumbs, footprints and groups.
The Hummba mobile application is available for iPhones and Android and is available in the app store. .
Creativeoverflow
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Creativeoverflow is an online magazine for anything creative.
This article was written by James Jackson from Boove. The editor for this article was Tess Page. If your company is featured in this article and you want to have amendments made please contact us on: [email protected].
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