Independent Newspapers, a wholly owned subsidiary of Independent News and Media (South Africa) Limited, is the leading newspaper group in South Africa, publishing a total of 14 daily and weekly newspapers in the country's three major metropolitan areas. All of the company's newspaper titles are constantly reviewed to ensure that they are strategically positioned to serve the needs of their readers and advertisers in clearly defined key markets. With aggregate weekly sales of 2,8 million copies in Gauteng, KwaZulu Natal and the Western Cape, the group currently receives 48% of the total advertising spend in the paid newspaper market (more than twice that of any other newspaper group) and reaches 63% of English newspaper readers in these areas. The company also publishes 13 free delivery weekly community newspapers in Cape Town and holds a number of profitable commercial printing and distribution contracts in all areas. The group also has interests in magazines, book publishing, radio and broadcasting and electronic media. International Advisory Board membership: Ben Bradlee (Chairman) Dr A J F O'Reilly Kenneth Clarke David Dinkins Ivan Fallon Jakes Gerwell Ted Harris Liam Healy Shaun Johnson Eric Molobi Brian Mulroney Wiseman Nkuhlu Anthony Sampson Sir Wilson Whineray Andrew Young |
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