Ownership & Funding Transparency

Gauteng.News is committed to transparency about who owns, operates, and funds our publication. We believe readers have a right to understand how our newsroom is structured and how it is sustained.

Ownership

Gauteng.News is an independent digital news publication based in Gauteng, South Africa.

The publication is privately owned and operated. We are not owned, controlled, or funded by any political party, government institution, or public office.

All editorial decisions are made independently by our editorial team, in line with our Editorial Policy.

Funding & Revenue Sources

Gauteng.News is funded through a combination of:

  • Advertising and display ads
  • Sponsored content and advertorials (clearly labelled)
  • Brand partnerships and commercial collaborations

These revenue sources allow us to operate sustainably while continuing to provide free access to news and information for our readers.

Editorial Independence & Financial Influence

Our funding sources do not influence editorial content.

  • Advertisers and partners have no control over news coverage
  • Editorial decisions are never made in exchange for payment
  • Sponsored or paid content is clearly separated from newsroom reporting

This separation ensures accuracy, fairness, and credibility across all content published on Gauteng.News.

Transparency in Sponsored Content

Any sponsored, advertorial, or paid material published on Gauteng.News is:

  • Clearly identified and labelled
  • Produced separately from editorial news reporting
  • Governed by our Advertising & Sponsored Content Policy

Accountability & Public Trust

We take responsibility for the information we publish and aim to be open with our audience about how our newsroom operates.

Readers who have questions regarding ownership, funding, advertising, or editorial practices are encouraged to contact us via our Contact Us page.