Soweto Urban Newspapers was launched in 2005 after a move from The Citizen Newspapers by former CEO Kevin Keogh and current branch manager, San Lourens.
Lourens had conducted extensive retail research into Soweto and approached Johannesburg Properties who owned vast tracts of land in the area.
A portion of this land was parceled out to developers interested in building the first shopping mall in Protea. The paper has grown in leaps and bounds since those heady days and now service 11 communities in Soweto.
Soweto Urban Newspapers are distributed at no charge to residents who receive hyper-local news content exclusive to specific areas on their doorstep.
We are also into the digital sphere with ‘up to the minute’ local news content available online at www.sowetourban.co.za and www.westside-eldos.co.za.
Soweto Urban Newspapers have undergone a dramatic facelift, becoming bolder and more visually appealing to our reader base.
Below are before (left) and after (right) striking new look.
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Zola Before & After – launched back on 30 September 2005
Jabavu Before & After – launched back on 23 September 2005
Diepkloof Before & After – launched back on 24 June 2005
Dobsonville Before & After – launched back on 05 August 2005
Meadowlands Before & After – launched back on 09 September 2005
Orlando Before & After – launched back on 26 August 2005
Pimville Before & After – launched back on 29 July 2005
Protea Before & After – launched back on 29 April 2005
Chiawelo Before & After – launched back on 16 September 2005
Eldorado Before & After – launched back on 02 September 2005
Westside Before & After – launched back on 09 November 2007
Watch Exclusive Video:
- Listen to the Editor’s reaction about the new look of the papers;
Watch Exclusive Video:
Layout Artist Thobile Mazibuko discusses how papers are planned and who the role players are in the process;
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