Inews Ermelo (Insight News)

https://www.inews.co.za/
inews.co.za is a South African digital news platform that delivers a broad range of news and information to readers across the country and beyond. It covers national and international current affairs, politics, business, economy, sport, lifestyle and entertainment, offering timely reporting on issues that affect everyday life. Its news output addresses both breaking stories and in-depth developments, giving readers access to updates on elections, government policy, economic trends and events shaping society. The site also includes coverage of business and finance, providing summaries of market trends, corporate news and economic insights that help readers understand financial and commercial developments. Sport is a major focus, with regular reports on local and international competitions, player news and match analysis. Lifestyle and culture content offers features on travel, health, fashion, food, relationships and popular culture, appealing to a wide audience with varied interests. inews.co.za serves as a central news source for individuals looking for comprehensive coverage of South African and global events. Its breadth of reporting makes it relevant for readers who want up-to-the-minute updates alongside commentary and feature writing. The platform seeks to balance hard news with accessible, engaging content that reflects the country’s diverse interests and concerns. Through its mix of news categories, it aims to inform, engage and connect readers with the major stories of the day.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Ermelo, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Year the organization started publishing:
2019
Languages:
English
Afrikaans
Type of coverage:
Hyperlocal
Area of coverage:

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Environment
Politics
Sports
Economy and business
Entertainment and culture
Law and crime
Journalism genres:
Essays
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Investigative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Live coverage of events
Data journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Messaging service
Social media platforms
Podcast
WhatsApp
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Tiktok

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
44,000
Twitter number of followers:
13
Instagram number of followers:
1,174
YouTube number of followers:
94
Tiktok number of followers:
1,668

Management and team

Founders

Female:
1
Male:
1
Founders:
Deo Botha
Directors:
Eugene Smith - Editor Gideon Muteb - Journalist Tyrone Gilbert - Ads & Graphic

Team

Full-time employees:
3
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

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