Overview
Sowetan brings ‘The Soul Truth’ to readers who are ‘In the Know, On the Move’. Monday to Friday, this strong brand will bring you the best news complemented by need-to-know information from the world of politics, comprehensive local soccer coverage plus helpful consumer, relationships and lifestyle advice.
INTERNET ACCESS LOCATIONS

HOME: 19% |
WORKPLACE: 73% |
EDUCATION FACILITY/LIBRARY: 2% |
INTERNET CAFE: 2% |
SMART PHONES: 14% |
TABLET: 3% |
MONTHLY HOUSEHOLD INCOME BEFORE TAX

FROM 499 – 1599: 7% |
1600 – 11999: 23% |
12000 – 29999: 39% |
30000 – 70000: 13% |
WORKING STATUS

WORKING |
54% |
INTERNET STATS

UNIQUE BROWSERS: 3,147,585 |
PAGE VIEWS: 13,357,248 |
EDUCATION

18% | 28% |
MATRIC | TECHNICAL COLLEGE (UNDER) GRADUATE |
33% | 19% |
UNDERGRADUATE | POSTGRADUATE |
MARITAL STATUS

51% | 43% | 4% |
SINGLE | MARRIED | DIVORCED |
GENDER

MALE | FEMALE |
53% | 47% |
HOME OWNERSHIP

38% | 36% |
YES (INCLUDING, PAYING IT OFF) | NO, RENTING (PRIVATELY) |
AGE

20 – 24 | 25 – 34 | 35 – 49 | 50+ |
17% | 28% | 30% | 21% |
RACE

91% | 2% | 0% | 2% |
BLACK | COLOURED | INDIAN | WHITE |
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATIONS
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GAUTENG: 63% |
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KWAZULU NATAL: 4% |
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EASTERN CAPE: 2% |
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WESTERN CAPE: 4% |
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NORTHERN CAPE: 1% |
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FREE STATE: 3% |
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NORTH WEST: 7% |
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MPUMALANGA: 7% |
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LIMPOPO: 10% |
Source: Narrative (SA audience data) , Social Media.