Executive Summary

Mapepeza Community Newspaper (or ‘Mapepeza’) is a township-originated, digital-first media platform committed to empowering underserved communities in South Africa through access to timely, relevant, and informative news.

Co-founded in 2013 by the late Anatola Mofoka and Stephen Seakgwe, Mapepeza has evolved from a printed local independent newspaper into a hybrid model with a growing online presence and thousands of followers across social media platforms.

Mapepeza Online News is community-driven digital platform dedicated to delivering credible, relevant, and timely news to local audiences across Gauteng and across South Africa. We focus on issues that matter most to our communities, including service delivery, crime, business, opportunities, and service delivery, while giving a voice to underreported stories.

Township communities across Gauteng remain underserved by mainstream and national media. Our market includes over 15 million residents in high-density zones, most of whom access news via mobile phones. Township and peri-rural residents are hungry for localised content — especially updates on jobs, safety, education, housing, and service delivery.