The biggest circulating newspapers in South Africa

The tabloids really aren't doing well - the economy is biting and belts are being tightened all round - especially in communities where the tabloids find their primary market. Son fell to 86,837 from 96,598, Daily Sun fell sharply to 297,614 from 322,324, Sunday Sun fell to 177,257 from 184,417 and Sunday World to 116,659 from 130,656.

This company plans to build 1300 cinemas in South Africa's townships

In this interview, Nyasha Mboti of ReaGile talks about its plans to roll-out 1300 community cinemas across South Africa and describes how its pilot project in Kathelong, which is owned by a local co-operative, works.

Death by uninspired political posters

Imagine a world where political parties attempt to get creative when it comes to voting season. A place where thought is put into a tagline beyond the dull call to action: "Vote for me".

The biggest circulating consumer magazines in South Africa

Overall, circulation has fallen to 5,912,001 from 6,463,916 in the previous corresponding reporting period (and from 6,050,593 in the previous quarter). Single copy sales stand at 3,974,366 and total paid (includes subscription figures) stand at 4,754,642. Paid-for digital copy sales stand at 76,823 (up from 69,581 in 2013 Q3).

ABC Round-up: Newspaper decline slows

The passing of former President Nelson Mandela had a pronounced impact on newspaper sales, according to the ABC. The Mail & Guardian, in particular, was up 22% on Q3.

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