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Richards Bay Newspapers

AdvertiseHere lists 3 verified newspapers in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal: Eyethu Baywatch, Zululand Observer Friday and Zululand Observer Monday. Published by Caxton Local Media, they cover Richards Bay, uMhlathuze, Empangeni and Zululand. Press Request a quote on any title for 2027 advertising rates, colour or black-and-white print prices and contact details.

Titles
3
Publishers
1
Languages
2
Frequency
Weekly
Print order
55 650
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All 3 Richards Bay newspapers to advertise in

Every listing links to its 2027 rates section, contact details and a prefilled quote form.

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Richards Bay newspapers compared

Richards Bay Newspapers: coverage, language, frequency, publisher-stated print order and publisher (checked 13 October 2026)
TitleAreas coveredLanguageFrequencyPrint orderPublisher2027 rates
Eyethu BaywatchRichards Bay, uMhlathuzeisiZulu / EnglishWeekly30 700Caxton Local MediaRates for Eyethu Baywatch
Zululand Observer FridayRichards Bay, Empangeni, ZululandEnglishWeekly15 300Caxton Local MediaRates for Zululand Observer Friday
Zululand Observer MondayRichards Bay, Empangeni, ZululandEnglishWeekly9 650Caxton Local MediaRates for Zululand Observer Monday

Print orders are copies printed per edition as listed in Caxton’s Local Media publications table (14 October 2026); they are not audited circulation. “—” means the publisher does not publish a per-title figure.

What newspaper advertising costs in Richards Bay

Each Richards Bay title sets its own 2027 rate card, so AdvertiseHere quotes prices per booking rather than publishing estimates. Four things move the price most:

  • Size — full, half or quarter page, strips or column-centimetre display ads.
  • Colour print or black and white — full colour usually costs more than mono.
  • Position — front page, solus and early right-hand pages carry a premium.
  • Insertions — each edition is priced; ask whether a series rate applies.

Areas covered by Richards Bay newspapers

  • Richards Bay
  • uMhlathuze
  • Empangeni
  • Zululand

Planning a Richards Bay print campaign

  1. Pick the footprint. Match the areas above to where your customers live or shop.
  2. Choose language and colour. Titles here run in isiZulu and English; decide on full colour or black and white.
  3. Request one quote. Name every Richards Bay title you want in the description — the media desk confirms 2027 rates with Caxton Local Media.
FAQs

Richards Bay Newspapers: advertising FAQs

Which newspapers can I advertise in in Richards Bay?

AdvertiseHere lists 3 verified titles in Richards Bay: Eyethu Baywatch, Zululand Observer Friday and Zululand Observer Monday. They are published by Caxton Local Media.

How much does newspaper advertising cost in Richards Bay?

Print advertising prices in Richards Bay depend on the title, ad size, colour or black-and-white print, position and number of insertions. Request a quote on any title for its 2027 rate — prices are confirmed with the publisher, never estimated.

Can I advertise in more than one Richards Bay title at once?

Yes. Name the main title in the quote form and list the others (for example Zululand Observer Friday and Zululand Observer Monday) in the description; the media desk prices them together.

How many copies do Richards Bay newspapers print?

Caxton lists a combined print order of 55 650 copies for 3 of its titles in Richards Bay, led by Eyethu Baywatch (30 700), Zululand Observer Friday (15 300) and Zululand Observer Monday (9 650). Print orders are publisher-stated copies per edition, not audited circulation.

Where do I find advertising contact details for Richards Bay newspapers?

Each title's page lists its publisher, official website, the publisher's advertising sales desk and branch telephone number, and the AdvertiseHere media desk (ads@advertisehere.co.za). Send one brief and the desk contacts the publisher for availability and the 2027 rate card.