Die Plattelander Newspaper

Die Plattelander newspaper is a newspaper focusing on community affairs in the Northern Cape area. The Newspaper has established a trademark by serving our local neighbourhood as the number one source of local news and advertising. Our unique way of creating an intimate relationship between the community itself and our readers, provides our advertisers with an active connection to their target audience.

Die Plattelander has already received a few notable rewards, with our latest achievement being the PMR.africa Diamond Arrow award for “Best Local Newspaper” in the district. We have garnered the loyalty of a dedicated staff that eat, sleep and drink Die Plattelander and ensure that our readers and advertisers receive a product and service, which speaks of commitment, effort and a clear love for its readers on a weekly basis. 

Our areas of distribution include Vredendal; Bitterfontein; Garies; Kamieskroon; Springbok; Nababeep; Okiep; Concordia; Kleinzee; Steinkopf; Port Nolloth; Alexanderbaai; Aggeneys; Poffadder; Kakamas; Keimoes; and Upington.

How to Advertise in Die Plattelander

Step by Step 

  1. Determine which area/suburb you want to target.
  2. Get the content of your advert ready (we will design it for you, free of charge
  3. We will size your advert and provide you with price and placement options.
  4. Once you have decided on your size and publication, we will forward you an invoice for payment.
  5. Once payment is received, we will finalize the placement and provide you with proof thereof in the form of a PDF page (after the day of distribution)

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Advertising Sizes

Advertise Size

Black and white

Full Colour

1 Spot Colour

Advertising Deadline*

¼ / Quarter Page ads

   

Every Monday at 10am

1/1 Full Page ads

    

½ Half Page

    

150mm  x 3 Columns

    

150mm x 4 columns

    

150mm x 2 columns

    

100mm x 4 Columns

    

100mm x  3 Columns

    

100mm x 2 columns

    

Business card size

    

 

Stats and Data of  Dei Plattelander

Circulation / How many are printed

2 700 copies

Frequency

Weekly

Distribution Day

Fridays

Black and white adverts

Yes

Colour ads

Yes

Readership

6 750

Language

Afrikaans and English

Distribution areas

Bitterfontein, Concordia, Garies, Kamieskroon, Kimberley, Kleinzee, Okiep, Pofadder, Port Nolloth, Springbok, Steinkopf, Upington, Alexanderbay, Kakamas, Okiep

Advertising Deadlines

Edition

Advertising Placement Deadline

Booking Deadline

Mondays at 10h00

Material deadline

Tuesdays at 15h00

 

Newspaper Contact Details

Contacts Details

Newspaper Advertising

Advertising Details

0828368164

Email address

[email protected]

Contact Person

Christel Schatz

Position

Advertising Sales Manager

Whatsapp Details

0828368164

Publication History of  Die Plattelander

Die Plattelander was Initially established in 2001 as the Namakwa Weekblad.  Name was amended to Die Plattelander, a more geographically correct description of our distribution and readership.  It started off as a small black and white community publication.

FAQ

Rates differ depending on the size, as well as the type of advert. Request a NO OBLIGATIONS FREE quote on YOUR advert here.

Mondays 10h00 am (Prior to Publication date)

Tuesdays 15h00 am (Prior to Publication date)

Bitterfontein, Concordia, Garies, Kamieskroon, Kimberley, Kleinzee, Okiep, Pofadder, Port Nolloth, Springbok, Steinkopf, Upington, Alexanderbay, Kakamas, Okiep

publication is distributed free of charge

You can pick up a copy of the print publication at major retailers and petrol stations.