About Us

Ms. Nelisiwe Ndlovu - Managing Editor

Bushbuckridge News is a weekly community Newspaper available in the Bushbuckridge local municipality, Hazyview and some parts of Thaba Chwue local Municipality.

We cover general news, current affairs, community news and general interest news. The underlying motivation for Bushuckridge News is to tell our own stories, while addressing key issues such as Poverty, HIV/Aids, Unemployment & Crime – this makes us more than just a Newspaper, but a communication tool, which strives to stimulate dialogue amongst community members and bring about a positive change.

Bushbuckridge News Objectives

We shall strive;

• To be the chosen medium of communication for business, government and the community at large.
  
•  To educate, inform and inspire the people of Bushbuckridge through well researched, well written and relevant content.
  
•  To uplift, uphold and unearth talent in sports, the arts and crafts and business, through stimulating youth involvement in their chosen activities.
  
•  To be an independent, innovative and well respected grassroots media entity.
  
•  To close the communication gap within the region through story telling, extensive coverage and distribution.
  
•  To mirror the lives of the people of the region through telling the stories that are most important to them.

Ms. Princess Ndlovu - Events Co-Ordinator

Mission Statement

Bushbuckridge News strives to be a trusted grassroots newspaper which effectively narrates the issues of community stakeholders, allowing the communities to take ownership of the publication, actively contributing and participating in the Bushbuckridge News story of community development, youth empowerment and social activism.

Vision

Bushbuckridge News is a formidable and highly effective communication tool which strives for excellence in journalism and story telling.

The Publishers

Bushbuckridge News is published by Langa Media, a social marketing, communications and publishing Firm.

Langa Media is owned by Nelisiwe Ndlovu and Princess Ndhlovu, two young women who come from Bushbuckridge.