The Witness (previously The Natal Witness) is a daily newspaper published in Pietermaritzburg. It mainly serves readers in Pietermaritzburg, Durban and the inland areas of KwaZulu-Nataland is South Africa’s oldest continuously published newspaper.
The Witness, plays an outstanding role in informing the community, shaping public opinion and as a watchdog of power and authority focusing on Pietermaritzburg and KwaZulu-Natal. The Witness strengthens society through its purpose.
The Witness is a broadsheet morning newspaper that’s published Monday to Friday in KwaZulu-Natal. Weekend Witness is a tabloid which appears on Saturdays and provides a mix of news, commentary, sport, personal finance, entertainment and a popular weekly property sales supplement.
The digital editions are the exact replicas of The Witness and the Weekend Witness publications. They can be accessed online, anytime, and anywhere.
How to Advertise in The Witness – 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 | 2 days prior 12:00 | |||
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 The Witness
Circulation / How many are printed | 27 456 copies |
Frequency | Daily |
Distribution Day | 5 days a week |
Black and white adverts | Yes |
Colour ads | Yes |
Readership | 339 000 |
Language | Afrikaans |
Distribution areas | Newcastle, Dundee, Glencoe, Vryheid, Estcourt, Ladysmith, Bergville, Drakensberg, Winterton DBN Central, DBN South, DBN North, Phoenix, Chatsworth, Overport, Pinetown, Hillcrest North Coast, Verulam, Tongaat, Stanger, Mandini, Eshowe, Ulundi, Empangeni, Richards Bay, Pongola Amanzimtoti, Winkelspruit, Umkomaas, Scottburgh, Mtwalume, Hibberdene, Port Shepstone, Margate, Port Edward Bulwer, Donnybrook, lxopo, Underberg, Matatiele, Creighton, Kokstad, Boston, Richmond, Baynesfield Pietermaritzburg, Howick, Merrivale, Ashburton, Haniville, Edendale, lmbali, Hilton |
Advertising Deadlines
Edition | Advertising Placement Deadline |
Booking Deadline | 2 days prior 12:00 |
Material deadline | 1 day prior 12:00 |
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 The Witness
The Witness are the oldest continuously published newspaper in South Africa, having first been published on 27 February 1846
FAQ
Rates differ depending on the size, as well as the type of advert. Request a NO OBLIGATIONS FREE quote on YOUR advert here.
Daily 5 days a week
2 days prior 12:00
1 days prior 12:00
Newcastle, Dundee, Glencoe, Vryheid, Estcourt, Ladysmith, Bergville, Drakensberg, Winterton DBN Central, DBN South, DBN North, Phoenix, Chatsworth, Overport, Pinetown, Hillcrest North Coast, Verulam, Tongaat, Stanger, Mandini, Eshowe, Ulundi, Empangeni, Richards Bay, Pongola Amanzimtoti, Winkelspruit, Umkomaas, Scottburgh, Mtwalume, Hibberdene, Port Shepstone, Margate, Port Edward Bulwer, Donnybrook, lxopo, Underberg, Matatiele, Creighton, Kokstad, Boston, Richmond, Baynesfield Pietermaritzburg, Howick, Merrivale, Ashburton, Haniville, Edendale, lmbali, Hilton
No, The Witness is a paid title
You can pick up a copy of the print publication at major retailers and petrol stations.