Mthatha Express Newspaper

Mthatha Express is a local newspaper in English and isiXhosa that’s distributed free of charge to residents in Mthatha every Wednesday.. This newspaper contains information on community affairs, school news, events and entertainment news are also covered extensively.  It has a diverse readership of 208 285 readers.

Mthatha Express is a free newspaper that is distributes in Butterworth, Elliotdale, Libode, Mqanduli, Mthatha, Ngqeleni, Port St Johns, Qumbu, Tsolo

Advertising in the Mthatha Express is great way to build brand awareness.  Advertisements will be seen by thousands of readers in the Mthatha region and will help build brand visibility which will increase advertiser’s consumer base.

How to Advertise in the Mthatha Express –  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 Friday at 10am

1/1 Full Page ads

 

 

 

Every Friday at 10am

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  the Mthatha Express

Circulation / How many are printed

69 995 copies

Frequency

Weekly

Distribution Day

Wednesdays

Black and white adverts

Yes

Colour ads

Yes

Readership

209 285

Language

Isixhosa and English

Distribution areas

Butterworth, Elliotdale, Libode, Mqanduli, Mthatha, Ngqeleni, Port St Johns, Qumbu, Tsolo

Advertising Deadlines

Edition

Advertising Placement Deadline

Booking Deadline

Fridays 10h00

Material deadline

Mondays 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  the Mthatha Express

The Mthatha Express has been synonymous with premier quality community news since it was established in 2018.  

FAQ

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

Fridays 10h00 am (Prior to Publication date)

Mondays 15h00 am (Prior to Publication date)

Butterworth, Elliotdale, Libode, Mqanduli, Mthatha, Ngqeleni, Port St Johns, Qumbu, Tsolo

Yes, the Mthatha Express is distributed FREE of charge

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