Bruinou.Com

https://bruinou.com
Bruinou.com is a South African digital media outlet dedicated to stories, debates and culture from Coloured communities and their allies. Published by MixedPlanet Media, it blends reporting and commentary across civic life, identity and the arts. Coverage ranges from the under-representation of Coloured people in politics and media to analysis of B-BBEE’s uneven outcomes and the spatial inequality that still shapes Cape Town. The outlet highlights arts and entertainment through a consistent Cape heritage lens, documenting hip-hop legacies, new film and TV premieres, and festival circuits such as kykNET Silwerskerm and Showmax originals. It also runs interviews and Q&As with artists, activists and public figures, and publishes practical community information, from scholarships to local events. Beyond publishing, Bruinou.com engages directly with cultural organisations, at times serving as an official media partner for community programmes and memorial events. The platform frequently amplifies Khoi and San heritage issues, fashion entrepreneurship and small-business wins, reflecting a broad definition of culture that includes work, place and identity. Its tone often mixes English with Cape Flats Afrikaans, signalling a commitment to telling stories in the language people use every day. While national in outlook, the reporting stays grounded in Western Cape realities and shared experiences across South Africa’s Coloured communities, challenging stereotypes and opening space for voices often missing from mainstream media.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Cape Town, South Africa
Year the organization started publishing:
2005
Languages:
English
Afrikaans
Type of coverage:
National

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Politics
Technology
Sports
Economy and business
Lifestyle
Health and well-being
Entertainment and culture
Society and human rights
Entrepreneurship
Ethnic minorities
DEIA: Diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Opinion
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Live coverage of events
Crowdsourcing
Explanatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Messaging service
Social media platforms
Podcast
YouTube
WhatsApp
Twitter
Facebook

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
31,000
Twitter number of followers:
257
YouTube number of followers:
594

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
2
Founders:
Charles Ash Lester Ash
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
2
Freelancers or consultants:
2
Volunteers:
2

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
Hybrid model (more than one nonprofit or for-profit)

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