About South Coast Weekly
South Coast Weekly is a free digital newspaper dedicated to delivering timely, relevant, and community-focused news across Ugu and surrounding regions.
We aim to bring the familiar feel of a traditional newspaper into a modern, easily accessible digital format—giving our readers a reliable source of local news every week, wherever they are.
Our coverage spans local developments, business, politics, community events, lifestyle, opportunities, and the stories that matter to everyday people. We are committed to providing accurate, meaningful journalism that reflects the people, businesses, organisations, and communities that make our region unique.
South Coast Weekly also provides affordable advertising and promotional opportunities for local businesses and organisations. By offering an alternative to conventional newspaper advertising, we help businesses reach a wider audience while keeping their marketing costs accessible.
Our Mission
At South Coast Weekly, our mission is simple:
To inform, inspire, and engage our community through responsible, independent journalism.
We believe an informed public is essential to a healthy and vibrant democracy. Our role is to provide readers with factual, balanced, and meaningful information so they can make informed decisions and participate actively in their communities.
We are committed to asking important questions, reporting on issues that affect our communities, and holding those in positions of power and responsibility accountable.
At the same time, South Coast Weekly aims to contribute to the economic wellbeing of our region by providing a platform where local businesses, entrepreneurs, community organisations, and other institutions can connect with the communities they serve.
Through accessible advertising and promotional opportunities, we seek to support local enterprise and encourage economic growth throughout Ugu and surrounding areas.
Editorial Principles & Trust Standards
Trust is at the heart of journalism. South Coast Weekly is committed to maintaining high standards of accuracy, fairness, independence, and accountability in everything we publish.
Accuracy First
We make every reasonable effort to verify information and facts before publication. Where an error is identified, we are committed to correcting it transparently and promptly.
Independence
Our editorial decisions are made independently. Our newsroom is committed to operating free from political, corporate, commercial, or advertiser influence.
Advertising and sponsorship do not determine our editorial coverage, and advertisers do not receive editorial control over the stories we publish.
Diverse Perspectives
Our communities are made up of people with different experiences, opinions, cultures, backgrounds, and interests. We strive to reflect that diversity in our reporting and provide a platform for a broad range of legitimate perspectives.
Accountability
We believe journalism carries a responsibility to the public. We welcome feedback, questions, and legitimate concerns about our reporting and will continually work to improve our standards.
Our Commitment to the Community
South Coast Weekly is more than just a news publication. We want to be a community platform—one that celebrates local achievements, highlights important issues, supports local businesses, and gives communities a voice.
As we grow, our commitment remains the same: to serve our readers, support our communities, and provide journalism that people can trust.
South Coast Weekly — Local news. Local voices. Your community.
