About us – Brenn
For over 80 years, the South Coast Herald has proudly served and remains as the ‘Leader in Local News’ on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast. Established in 1935 as the South Coast Reveille with a cover price of just two pence, this newspaper has a rich history of trust and reliability. Renamed shortly after its inception, the Herald has continuously evolved to keep the South Coast informed and entertained.
Renowned as one of South Africa’s top local newspapers, the Herald delivers a diverse mix of news, photographs, letters, community insights, sports, and entertainment. Its excellence has been recognised multiple times with the Caxton group’s “Best Sold Newspaper” award.Our dedicated editorial team sets the Herald apart. Our award-winning journalists are deeply rooted in the community they serve. Many of our staff members have been with us for decades, and they bring passion, dedication and care to their reporting. We take pride in our unwavering commitment to delivering local news every week, even during holidays.
The Herald is available every Thursday across the coastline from Mtwalume in the north to Port Edward in the south, and inland to Harding. Our adaptation to the digital age has seen our website attract significant digital audiences every month, and our social media pages are flourishing with a committed following of local engagement. We are committed to continue to innovate, while embracing a modern blend of mobile, digital, and print media to stay connected with and serve our readers.
Boost your business with the South Coast Herald’s unparalleled reach – our advertising sales team is on hand to provide the premier choice for businesses on the KZN South Coast. Our experienced sales representatives have an unparalleled understanding of the local market. They are on hand to offer tailored advertising solutions that maximise your business’ reach and impact. With a blend of print, digital, and mobile media options, we ensure your message gets to the right audience to drive real results. Partner with us and leverage our trusted reputation and extensive community connections to elevate your brand and achieve your business goals. Choose the South Coast Herald – where local businesses thrive! Having recently added the South Coast Fever under our umbrella of local newspaper titles, and armed with a highly valued Zulu-language title in Ugu Eyethu, the South Coast Herald remains a pillar of the community, constantly evolving to meet the needs of our vibrant and dynamic region.
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6 Station Road, Port Shespstone
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PO Box 1263, Port Shepstone, 4240
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039 682 0155
Editorial
Sales Team
AUDIENCE DEMOGRAPHICS
Local Readership
of shoppers use advertising in the local paper to help with shopping decisions
Classifieds Sales
of people on the Lower South Coast eat out at least once a month
Use advertising in the local paper to help with shopping decisions
of shoppers plan their shopping
of people have used the internet in the past 4 weeks
of the community are employed
of people in Highway get take out food at least once a month
of people have done home renovations in the past year
of people have security
Admin Team
Production Team
Distribution
Areas: Scottburgh | Mtwalume | Ifafa | Hibberdene | Umzumbe | Pumula | Southport | Anerley | Sea Park | Umtentweni | Port Shepstone | Oslo Beach | Shelly Beach | St Michael’s on Sea | Uvongo | Manaba | Margate | Ramsgate | Southbroom | Marina Beach | Port Edward | Izingolweni | Paddock | Harding | Kokstad
Interesting facts about South Coast Herald decision makers surveyed
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- 21 768 households were surveyed, reaching 31 213 purchase decision makers
- 63 percent of the decision makers are women
- 71 percent are English speaking
- 85 percent have cellphones
- 75 percent buy takeaway meals at least once a month
- 52 percent are employed full time, while 19 percent are retired
- 86 percent own a car
- 28 percent connect to the Internet at least once a week
- 25 percent have children at school
- 36 percent are aged 50 years or older
* Statistics obtained from Roots Survey 2013
