Vuk’uzenzele (isiXhosa and isiZulu for 'Get up and do it yourself') is a free South African government newspaper, published semi-monthy, [1]by the South African government communication and information system (CGIS). [2] This GCIS flagship is intended to keep South Africans informed about the policies and activities of government [3]as well as enhancing access to socio-economic opportunities.[4]
| Type | Monthly newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Online newspaper |
| Headquarters | Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Website | www |
History edit
Vuk’uzenzele was originally, launched as a magazine in 2005,[5] as an alternative to the commercial publishers. The newspaper was inspired by the example of BRICS members and their respective state publishing houses, including Russia's Rossiyskaya Gazeta.
Distribution Channels edit
Vuk’uzenzele claims a print run of 850 000 copies per edition.[6] These numbers will have changed with the pivot to digital content delivery methods. Previously, Vuk’uzenzele used to be produced twice a month via two different channels. One edition was printed and distributed, while the other edition was published online at www.vukuzenzele.gov.za.[7] Readers could receive the printed paper via home delivery or pick one up at a bulk distribution point, such as a government offices, clinics, hospitals, municipalities, rural police stations, post offices and Thusong service centres.[8] Now they can download their government sanctioned news on the App Store or Google Play. [9]
From 2023 onwards, Vuks Talks podcasts have also been published twice a month. These intern produced and hosted shows,[10] are used to amplify stories that are published by this government-funded newspaper. These podcasts include GCIS campaigns around Gender-based Violence and Economic Reconstruction.[11] As of March 2024, Vuk’uzenzele is only available on digital platforms. [12] The Editor in Chief of Vuk’uzenzele is Zanele Mngadi [13]
References edit
- ^ "Rate Card Download | Vuk'uzenzele".
- ^ "GCIS Vuk'uzenzele".
- ^ "Products and Platforms | Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)".
- ^ "Government Communication launches podcast to complement its Vuk'uzenzele flagship publication, 29 Jun | South African Government".
- ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20240416073354/https://www.gcis.gov.za/sites/default/files/gallery/Part_2.pdf
- ^ "Products and Platforms | Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)".
- ^ "Mar 2024 Special edition | Vuk'uzenzele". Archived from the original on 16 April 2024.
- ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20240416073354/https://www.gcis.gov.za/sites/default/files/gallery/Part_2.pdf
- ^ "Vuk'uzenzele goes digital | Vuk'uzenzele". Archived from the original on 21 April 2024.
- ^ "Government Communication launches podcast to complement its Vuk'uzenzele flagship publication, 29 Jun | South African Government".
- ^ "Government Communication launches podcast to complement its Vuk'uzenzele flagship publication, 29 Jun | South African Government".
- ^ "Mar 2024 Special edition | Vuk'uzenzele". Archived from the original on 16 April 2024.
- ^ "Our Team | Vuk'uzenzele".
External links edit
- Vuk'uzenzele's official website is https://www.vukuzenzele.gov.za/
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