MDNTV is an independent not‑for‑profit digital media organization headquartered in Bojanala, North West, South Africa. It produces solution‑focused journalism and community reporting across South Africa and the broader continent, publishing daily news, documentaries and analysis. Founded by broadcaster and faith leader Major Daughter, the outlet positions itself as people‑driven, centering voices from townships, rural communities and civic groups while aiming to strengthen democratic participation through accessible storytelling. MDNTV’s coverage spans politics, justice, public safety and social development, with a distinctive emphasis on live courtroom reporting designed to demystify legal proceedings for the public. Its programs combine live streams, interviews and explainers to build legal literacy around high‑profile trials and local cases. Distribution is multi‑platform through a WebTV service, a streaming app and live channels on YouTube and social media, alongside podcasts that extend reporting into on‑demand audio. Recognition has followed its community‑first approach. On 9 November 2024 MDNTV was named “Most Informative Online Publication” at the inaugural Behind The Scenes Awards in Johannesburg. In 2025 it was nominated for Online Media House of the Year at the North West Media Awards. In October 2025 the organization became an official non‑profit partner of GlobalGiving, aligning its newsroom with impact reporting and capacity‑building support. Through consistent, locally grounded reporting and public‑service storytelling, MDNTV serves audiences seeking credible, solutions‑oriented coverage of South African and wider African affairs.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Bojanala, South Africa
Year the organization started publishing:
2013
Languages:
English
Afrikaans
Type of coverage:
National

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Politics
Entertainment and culture
Law and crime
Society and human rights
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Opinion
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Explanatory journalism
Fact-checking
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Social media platforms
Podcast
Facebook
Instagram

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
393,000
Twitter number of followers:
334,000
Instagram number of followers:
95,700
YouTube number of followers:
106,000

Management and team

Founders

Female:
2
Male:
2
Founders:
Major Daughter
Directors:
Editor: Siphume Nene Assignment Editor: Lebogang Ncongolo Assistant Editor (Crimes and Courts): Steven Vollenhoven Assistant Editor (Investigations): Nozuko Mbulawa Assistant Editor (Politics and Business): Boikanyo Malepe Assistant Editor (Geo-Politics): Nonn Botha Assistant Editor Breaking News (International): Tshepiso Mofokeng Assistant Editor Breaking News (Local): Hlakaniphile Magadlela Digital Editor: Sammy Thang

Team

Full-time employees:
13
Part-time employees:
10
Freelancers or consultants:
10
Volunteers:
5

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
Non-profit

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