ISOLEZWE journalist, Charles Khuzwayo, was honoured with the Best Journalist in the print category at the South African Traditional Music Awards (SATMAs) held at the East London International Convention Centre, on Saturday October 27, 2012. Khuzwayo has been contributing to Isolezwe for many years and his passion for and knowledge of traditional music has earned [...]
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Successful quarter for Isolezwe titles
Continuing its blaze of success, Isolezwe’s second quarter ABC results announced on 14 August show these three newspapers continue to grow in a difficult economy. “With many titles down this quarter we are grateful for our successes.” says Isolezwe editor . “At 90 092, Isolezwe ngeSonto has reached a new high – up 5.3% [...]
New editor for Isolezwe
Management of Independent Newspapers has announced the appointment of Sazi Hadebe as editor of Isolezwe, to succeed Mazwi Xaba. It will be effective from July 1 2012. Hadebe will be promoted from deputy editor, a position he has held for the past 18 months. “Sazi brings with him experience of more than eight years with our [...]
Funky lifestyle magazine launches in Isolezwe
Announcing another first for KwaZulu-Natal’s burgeoning isiZulu language daily, Isolezwe – a glossy lifestyle magazine titled, SiyaPhola! The first edition of the high quality mag appears this last Friday. As the English translation of its name – Chill Out, suggests, it’s all about fun, fashion and how to get a slice – at the very least – of the [...]
Sales rocket for Isolezwe
At Isolezwe, it is a case of the team keeping their feet on the ground while the isiZulu title reaches for the stars as circulation figures continue to push the outer limits. Latest ABC figures – for January to March this year – show the daily Isolezwe’s sales increasing to 117 226 from 103 467 [...]
Saturday Zulu newspaper launches
A quantitative survey among Zulu newspaper readers in KwaZulu-Natal has shown that there is a great thirst for a Saturday Zulu newspaper, particularly Isolezwe. Prior to the launch of , Independent Newspapers KZN commissioned a study to get a better understanding of the market demand for a Saturday edition of the popular Zulu daily. “During [...]
