Defenceweb

https://www.defenceweb.co.za
Established in September 2008, DefenceWeb is Africa's leading online publication dedicated to defence and security news. It offers professionals, specialists, and the general public a consolidated source for news, information, research, and insight on aerospace, defence, and security matters across the continent. The platform covers a wide range of topics, including military operations, industry developments, and technological advancements. DefenceWeb also organizes events and conferences, such as the Public-Private Partnerships for Defence & Security Conference, to foster collaboration and address challenges in the defence sector. The publication is part of the ITWeb family and is headquartered in Rivonia, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Johannesburg, South Africa
Year the organization started publishing:
2008
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
National

Content

Editorial coverage:
A single topic (such as education, environment or criminal justice)
Type of content produced by theme:
Politics
Economy and business
Law and crime
Society and human rights
Refugees
Migration
Journalism genres:
Chronicles and non-fiction
Information services
Opinion
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Live coverage of events
Crowdsourcing
Solutions or constructive journalism
Explanatory journalism
Cross-border journalism
Fact-checking
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Newsletter
Social media platforms
Podcast
YouTube
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
5,400
Twitter number of followers:
12,200
Instagram number of followers:
2,100
YouTube number of followers:
2,150

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Leon Engelbrecht
Directors:
Robert Mace Kim Helfrich Guy Martin Angela Mace

Team

Full-time employees:
4
Part-time employees:
3
Freelancers or consultants:
3
Volunteers:
3

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

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