The Johannesburg Times is preparing to launch, bringing a new voice to the news landscape with coverage focused on the stories shaping South Africa, Africa and the world.
The main publication is expected to roll out before 27 August 2026, with readers set to receive coverage spanning politics, business, opinion, entertainment and trending news.
The Johannesburg Times will focus on stories affecting people, communities and businesses, while also keeping readers informed about major developments beyond South Africa.
The Johannesburg Times To Expand Into Key African Markets
Following the main publication rollout, The Johannesburg Times will extend its editions to cover leading stories from Botswana, Zimbabwe, Kenya, and Nigeria.
The editions will feature coverage across politics, business, opinion, entertainment, and trending news, giving readers access to developments from some of Africa’s key markets.
The publication will provide coverage across a range of news categories, including political developments, investigations, live coverage of trending news, business and economic stories, opinion, lifestyle, sports, technology, and entertainment news. The publication will also feature editorial games.
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The Times Post spoke to one of the editors of the publication, who confirmed that coverage will include major international developments relevant to its audiences alongside its South African and African coverage.
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With its main publication expected before 27 August, TJT, as it is fondly known, is preparing to establish a broader news presence, with additional African editions planned for subsequent rollout.
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