SA Good News is an independent South African media outlet dedicated to reporting constructive developments across the country. Founded and edited by author and public speaker Steuart Pennington in Western Cape, it pursues a clear mission: correct the information imbalance by foregrounding solutions, progress and civic initiative while acknowledging persistent challenges. The newsroom publishes original editorials and blogs, curates credible reports on business and public-interest topics, and runs SA Heroes—profiles of people, NGOs and community projects making measurable impact. A bi‑weekly newsletter carries analysis and commentary from guest contributors, while the SA Fast Facts section distills statistics and rankings that track economic, social and environmental trends relevant to South Africa. The platform’s editorial roots lie in Pennington’s Good News book series, including South Africa: The Good News; South Africa: More Good News; and South Africa @20: for Better or for Worse?, which assembled data and essays from dozens of contributors. Over the years, SA Good News has attracted corporate support (including Discovery, with earlier sponsorship from FNB) and a broad readership among business leaders, educators and civil‑society practitioners who want a factual, hopeful narrative backed by numbers. Beyond publishing, Pennington has delivered hundreds of talks domestically and abroad, reinforcing the outlet’s role as a hub for evidence‑based optimism about South Africa.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Plettenburg Bay, South Africa
Year the organization started publishing:
2007
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
National

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Journalism genres:
Reviews
Essays
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Opinion
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Solutions or constructive journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Newsletter
Social media platforms
Podcast
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
14,000
Twitter number of followers:
23,300
Instagram number of followers:
831

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Steuart Pennington
Directors:
Steuart Pennington

Team

Full-time employees:
1
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
10
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

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