Bushbuckridge News is a 100% Black owned weekly publication, which was established in 2009 by
two young female entrepreneurs from Langa Media in Bushbuckridge Municipality in the Mpumalanga
Province.
The newspaper closes a huge gap in the market as a collective voice that addresses the challenges
faced by the community of Bushbuckridge, Hazyview and Sabie.
Bushbuckridge News disseminates current affairs news to the people of the region to enable them to
empower themselves and change the course of their lives, while indirectly promoting the culture of
reading and writing with a special emphasis on telling their own stories in their own languages. The
content is split three ways: XiTsonga (40%), Sepulane (20%) and English (40%).
The publication has two innovations that enhance learning and pride amongst its communities.
Bushbuckridge News writing competition: this promotes writing in local languages. The
competition is for High School learners who write and submit essays and short stories in any
of the three chosen languages.
Ahichanchuleni: is an annual traditional dance competition hosted in September, during
heritage month, to showcase local traditions and customs.
The MDDA funds covers printing and distribution, stationery, bank charges, insurance,
telecommunications, personnel costs and website design and maintenance.