About Us
A Republic Africa Publication | National Media & News Group (PTY) Ltd
Cape Town Telegraph
Cape Town Telegraph is a bold, independent news publication serving the heart of the Mother City. Available in both print and digital formats, the Telegraph delivers sharp, reliable reporting on the stories that matter most to Cape Town's diverse and dynamic communities.
From the corridors of local government to the streets of the Cape Flats, from the boardrooms of the CBD to the beaches of the Atlantic Seaboard — Cape Town Telegraph covers it all. Our journalism is grounded in fairness, driven by truth, and committed to giving every corner of this city a voice.
In a media landscape increasingly dominated by national agendas and digital noise, Cape Town Telegraph stands apart as a publication that is genuinely of Cape Town, for Cape Town. Whether in print on your doorstep or on your screen in real time, the Telegraph keeps residents informed, engaged, and connected to the city they call home.
Published by
National Media & News Group (PTY) Ltd | Republic Africa
Format
Print & Digital
Coverage
General News & Current Affairs
Audience
Cape Town residents and the wider Western Cape community
Editorial Independence
We accept no government or political funding. Our journalism is guided solely by the Western Cape public interest.
Cape Town First
From the City Bowl to the Garden Route, we cover every corner of the Western Cape with depth, authority and local insight.
Premium Standards
Our journalists uphold South African Press Council standards of accuracy, balance and ethical reporting.
Subscriber-Supported
Telegraph Insider memberships fund our journalism, not advertising algorithms. Our loyalty is to our 1.2 million readers.
Cape Town Telegraph by Numbers
1.2M
Dedicated readers
85+
Staff journalists
8
Regional bureaus
Cape Town
First
Editorial Leadership
Leilani van der Berg
Editor-in-Chief
Over 24 years leading Western Cape newsrooms, shaping premium editorial standards and driving Cape Town's most trusted independent journalism.
Sipho Dlamini
Managing Editor
22 years managing award-winning editorial teams across South Africa, specialising in investigative journalism and digital-first publishing.
Anke Botha
Head of Digital & Growth
16 years of experience in audience development, digital strategy, and subscription-driven publishing for African media brands.
Riyaad Fortune
Cape Town Editor
20 years on the Cape Town beat, covering city politics, property, lifestyle, and the communities that define the Western Cape.