About Rising Sun Newspapers
About Rising Sun Newspapers
When the founder and CEO of the Rising Sun Community Newspapers, Vijay Maharaj, decided to launch a newspaper in 1986, he did so with the intention of providing communities with free access to news and advertisements. Three and a half decades later this influential newspaper has become more than just a source of news and advertising. It serves as the mirror and voice of communities and is a trusted advertising platform for businesses.
While the brand is now a household name and an operation that holds great success, the history of the Rising Sun is built on humble beginnings along with countless hours of hard work, sacrifice and perseverance. The journey began when Maharaj identified a dire need for a free newspaper. Through his resilience and passion to help communities, he launched his first paper with a print order of just 6, 000 copies. With limited resources, he used his father’s bakkie and with the help of three casual workers, he walked the streets of Tongaat to deliver the first edition of the Rising Sun Newspaper. This marked the beginning of the Rising Sun’s remarkable journey.
Today, this formidable brand owns publications that cover the length and breadth of KwaZulu-Natal, and parts of Johannesburg, and has a readership of more than 1, 2 million on a weekly basis. The Rising Sun also holds the title of being the number one community newspaper with the highest readership in five out of the six areas that were included in the robust ROOTS survey. This achievement also placed the Rising Sun well ahead of a large number of local and mainstream newspapers which also featured in the survey.
With strong leadership and a dedicated and skilled staff contingent, The Rising Sun continues to outshine the rest.
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The Rising Sun is a complimentary weekly publication with a robust distribution network. We deliver 253,500 copies each week with a readership of more than 1, 2 million, covering areas from Hibberdene on the South Coast to Tongaat on the North Coast, including Lenasia, in Gauteng. Our commitment ensures widespread accessibility and reach.
To ensure our newspapers are delivered in an efficient and professional manner, we use our own fleet of vehicles which include trucks and delivery vans. This allows us to have complete control of our product from the time it leaves our printing press until it reaches your home. The distribution of our newspapers falls within the logistic wing of our operation which runs independently.
The Rising Sun is a prominent figure in the local newspaper industry, renowned for its well-rounded news coverage. Supported by a skilled news team, the publication tackles a wide array of topics, ranging from hard-hitting news to community-focused pieces. Committed to delivering cutting-edge journalism, the newspaper’s Editorial team maintains an impartial stance, providing factual information to its audience. With consistently updated content spanning a diverse range of subjects, the Rising Sun stands as the go-to source for information and insight. Whether accessed through traditional print or modern digital platforms, the Rising Sun serves as the authoritative voice and heartbeat of the varied communities it proudly represents each week, characterized by excellence and integrity.
Chatsworth 53 500 Copies
Distributed on Tuesday Weekly
- Arena Park
- Bayview
- Croftdene
- Silverglen
- Mobeni Heights
- Kharwastan
- Umhlatuzana
- Shallcross
- Montford
- Havenside
- Woodhurst
- Westcliff
- Crossmoor
- Moorton
- Malvern
- Hilary
- Buffelsbosch
Merebank 20,000 Copies
Distributed on Tuesday Weekly
- Wentworth
- Merewent
- Jacobs
- Clairwood
- Isipingo Rails
- Lotus Park
- Isipingo Beach
- Isipingo
- Merebank Central
- Merebank Ridge
- South Coast Road
- Orient Park
- Isipingo Hills
- Prospecton
- CBD
Mid-South Coast
Distributed on Tuesday Weekly
- Umzinto
- Shayamoya
- Esperanza/Sezala
- Park Rynie/Preston
- Scottburgh/South
- Freeland Park
- Umkomaas Village
- Pennington
- Malangeni/Dududu
- Amahlonga
- Ifafa
Lenasia 30,000 Copies
Distributed on Tuesday Weekly
- Lenasia
- Lenasia South
- Zakariyya Park
- Roshnee
- Azaardville
- Ennerdale
- Migson Manor
- Dadaville
- De Deur
- Bush Kopies
- Nancefield
Overport 45,000 Copies
Distributed on Thursday Weekly
- Asherville
- Cato Manor
- Clare Estate
- Hippo Road
- Newlands East
- Newlands West
- Overport
- Parlock
- Puntan’s Hill
- Reservoir Hills
- Sea Cow Lake
- Springtown
- Sydenham
- CBD Springfield Park
- Umgeni Business Park
- Mayville
- Bonella
- Effingham
- Greenwood Park
- Red Hill
- Avoca
- Duffs Road
- Kenville
- Avoca Hills
- Corovoca
- Sparks Estate
- Overport Central
- North Coast Road
- Sherwood
- Durban CBD
North Coast 65,000 Copies
Distributed on Wednesday Weekly
Incorporating Phoenix, Cornubia, Tongaat, Verulam & Ottawa
- Shastri Park
- Palmview
- Trenance Manor
- Woodview
- Foresthaven
- Grovend
- Stanmore
- Sunford
- Northcroft
- Brookdale
- Lenham
- Westham
- Whetstone
- Starwood
- Rydlesvale
- Clayfield
- Greenbury
- Rainham
- Stonebridge
- Centenary Park
- Phoenix Industrial Park
- Caneside
- Canehaven
- Redfern
- Eastbury
- Mount Edgecombe
- Mount Moriah
- South Gate
- Cornubia
- Mount Edgecombe
- Mount Moriah
- South Gate
- Cornubia
- Waterloo
- Buffelsdale
- Belvedere
- Watsonia
- Mitha Nagar
- Flamingo Heights
- Ghandi Nagar
- Fair Breeze
- Bur Breeze
- Ghandi’s Hill
- Truro Land
- Emona
- Sea Tides
- La Mercy
- Sandfields
- Everest Heights
- Ottawa
- Oaklands
- Redcliffe
- Trenance Park (Old Phase)
- Trenance Park (New Phase)
- Dawn Crest
- Mountview
- Verulam Centra
- Temple Valley
- Riyadh
- Parkgate
