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
- Determine which area/suburb you want to target.
- Get the content of your advert ready (we will design it for you, free of charge
- We will size your advert and provide you with price and placement options.
- Once you have decided on your size and publication, we will forward you an invoice for payment.
- 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
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Newspaper Contact Details
Contacts Details | Newspaper Advertising |
Advertising Details | 0828368164 |
Email address | |
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.