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Will the Zoutpansberger succeed in keeping the light shining?

Have the scribes who so diligently recorded the highs and lows of the world we live in become obsolete?

By Anton van Zyl • 5 October 2025
Will the Zoutpansberger succeed in keeping the light shining?

Local newspaper faces closure due to dwindling ad revenue, despite rising digital readership. They plead for community support, highlighting journalism's vital role and the need for new revenue models beyond outdated advertising.

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Has society discarded its messengers? Have the scribes who so diligently recorded the highs and lows of the world we live in become obsolete? The watchdogs who attended more council meetings and sifted through more annual reports tha...

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