Welcome to the digital home of Sowetan, one of South Africa’s most iconic news brands - bold, fearless, and deeply rooted in the stories of our people.
We bring you the latest breaking news, lifestyle, entertainment, sport, and opinion with soul, and street smarts. From local trends to national headlines, we reflect the voice, hustle, and hope of ordinary South Africans.
Sowetan speaks to a generation that is connected, conscious, and proud - telling stories that celebrate identity, confront injustice, and spark change.
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Contact us
Tel: +27 11 280 3000
Physical address: Hill on Empire, 16 Empire Road, Johannesburg
Subscriptions call centre: Tel: 0860 52 52 00 or helpdesk@sowetan.co.za
7am–4pm SA time (GMT +2) on weekdays or 7am–12pm on Sundays
What would you like to do?
- Contact the newsdesk: newsdesk@sowetan.co.za or Tel: +27 11 340 9648.
- Contact the website: Gugu Phandle on phandleg@sowetan.co.za or Tel: +27 11 280 3732.
- Ask about a print subscription: View our FAQs page or contact Tel: 0860 123 600 or helpdesk@sowetan.co.za.
- Submit a marketing query: Lorraine Mofokeng on lorrainem@arena.africa or Tel: +27 11 340 9519.
- Report a technical problem: email feedback@sowetan.co.za with as much detail as possible about the problem.
- Republish our material in print or online: syndication@arena.africa or Tel: +27 11 280 3916.
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To advertise online or in print, email our sales team on websitesales@arena.africa.
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Arena Holdings BEE credentials
Arena Holdings is the publisher and owner of Sowetan and SowetanLIVE, among others. It is a Level 4 contributor to broad-based black economic empowerment on the generic scorecard set out by the Department of Trade and Industry.
View our B-BBEE verification certificate.
Press code
Sowetan proudly displays the “FAIR” stamp of the Press Council of South Africa, indicating our commitment to adhere to the Code of Ethics for Print and online media which prescribes that our reportage is truthful, accurate and fair.
Should you wish to lodge a complaint about our news coverage, please lodge a complaint on the Press Council’s website, alternatively email the complaint to enquiries@ombudsman.org.za or contact the Press Council on 011 484 3612.
Arena Holdings is also a member of the IAB SA, the non-profit, non-government organisation helping SA’s leading media companies, advertising agencies, brands and technology firms excel in digital marketing and related activities.