GRAAFF-REINET NUUS - Dit is met 'n mengelmoes van emosies dat ek aankondig dat hierdie einste koerant van 27 Februarie 2025 wat jy nou in jou hande vashou, die heel laaste papieruitgawe van Graaff-Reinet Advertiser sal wees.

Maar, hier is die goeie nuus: dit is geensins die einde van die Graaff-Reinet Advertiser se paadjie nie!

Dié 165-jaar-oue publikasie sal in die kuberruim bly voortleef by www.graaffreinetadvertiser.com, asook op verskeie sosiale media platforms.

Die werklikheid is dat die manier waarop nuus deesdae verbruik word, verander het, en dat meeste lesers nou hul nuus op hul fone kry en ook video's en klank vereis. 

Daarom moet ons, die media, noodgedwonge aanpas by ons lesers se behoeftes.

Die Advertiser het vir die laaste 16-plus dekades, elke week getrou sy diens aan die gemeenskap gelewer en gaan dit in die toekoms bly doen - in digitale formaat.

Stygende kostes van papier, ink en brandstof, gekoppel met die verminderde vraag na gedrukte advertensies, het die bestuur genoop om - in lyn met talle ander publikasies wêreldwyd - die Advertiser 'n aanlynpublikasie te maak.

Baie lesers gaan dit mis om die koerant weekliks in hul hande vas te hou, maar aanlyn hou talle voordele in.

Daar kan regstreeks kommentaar gelewer word op berigte, lesers kan in debatte betrokke raak oor verskeie onderwerpe en nuus kan verskyn soos dit ontknoop.

Gelukkig het Graaff-Reinet Advertiser al jare gelede verskeie aanlynplatforms geskep en spog vandag met 'n webtuiste by www.graaffreinetadvertiser.com, 'n aktiewe Facebook-blad en hou lesers ook op hoogte op Instagram, X (voorheen twitter) en Tiktok.

Lesers wat nog nie aanlyn ingeskakel het nie, kan vinnig die QR-kode in die koerant skandeer en dadelik gratis toegang hê tot vars, plaaslike nuus, videos, foto's, dienste en produkte.

Wat bemarking en advertensies betref word die hele wêreld binne sekondes vir jou oopgemaak. 

Adverteerders kry toegang tot al ons lesers in 'n oogwink, asook kliënte wêreldwyd.

Onthou om julle stories, video's en foto's - lief en leed - met ons te deel via Facebook Messenger vir moontlike publikasie.

Comments

Group CEO at Group Editors Servaas de Kock:

"Graaff-Reinet Advertiser has a long and proud history, serving the community for many years. It has been more than just a newspaper; it has been a voice for the people of Graaff-Reinet and surrounds, a platform for sharing local stories, celebrating achievements, and keeping residents informed. 

Its pages have documented triumphs, challenges, and milestones, playing a crucial role in connecting the community. 

The impact of this publication cannot be overstated, and we recognise the deep emotional connection that so many have with it. 

Graaff-Reinet Advertiser may be changing, but its spirit and purpose will live on through its digital platform. 

Thank you to every team member - past and present - who has contributed to making it a pillar of the community. Your work has made a lasting impact, and we honour your efforts."

Previous editor Sonia Wahl (2022 - 2024):

"With time comes change and change can sometimes be hard to digest. It is with a sad heart that I heard that the print edition of Graaff-Reinet Advertiser will be closing its doors at the end of the month. 

The Advertiser has been a great learning curve in my career, for which I will be forever thankful. To a great legend, we say goodbye, but not farewell. 

To Graaff-Reinet Advertiser online, may you go from strength to strength, growing and serving the community like you have done for so many decades in print. My very best wishes."

Previous editor Hugo Redelinghuys (2021 - 2022):

For 165 years Graaff-Reinet Advertiser has played a critical role in informing, educating and entertaining the community. 

I was privileged to have edited the paper for just over a year. Living and working in one of South Africa's most beautiful towns and being in contact with genuine, caring people on a daily basis, was one of the highlights of my career in journalism. 

Graaff-Reinet and the weekly print edition of the Advertiser will remain etched in my memory for ever, while I take comfort from the knowledge that www.graaffreinetadvertiser.com will continue to play a vital role in the Karoo.

Former editor Arthur Knott-Craig (1959 - 2000):

"It is a sad day for Graaff-Reinet, but I will follow the Advertiser online and wish the publication every success."

Paper trail

4 April 1860 to 27 February 2025

In April Graaff-Reinet Advertiser will celebrate its 165th birthday!
The publication's long history started when John Powell purchased the Midland Province Banner (founded in 1857) from G Rook in April 1860.

Powell renamed the newspaper Graaff-Reinet Advertiser and more than a century and a half later, the Advertiser is still a trusted, local news source.

Thank you all!

A lot has changed in 165 years, and for many years our proudly local news reports and much more have been available online as well.

Breaking news unfolds on our website, readers share their thoughts on Facebook and Twitter, and our communities' stories are told in photographs on Instagram.

Graaff-Reinet Advertiser's success would be impossible without its loyal readers. 

From the locals who enjoy the weekly printed edition, to the loyal digital supporters - we appreciate each and every one of you.

To our readers across the Karoo, thank you.

We look forward to serving our communities for many years to come. 

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