Durban Local is a trusted and reliable news publisher in a community media platform which services the greater Durban area. Durban Local supports specialised content units providing a breadth and a depth of content in verticals that include hyper-local expert newsroom updates, sport, entertainment and opinion.
Published by Africa Community Media, with a long-standing legacy in community journalism, Durban Local is committed to reporting the news and telling people’s stories with empathy—because without empathy, community cannot thrive.
Your trusted community news hub, Durban Local covers civic updates, school news, community sport and local events from suburbs across Durban. Readers rely on in-depth reporting on civic challenges, infrastructure developments, service delivery, crime, protests and social justice, with a strong focus on everyday local life.
Stay informed with community sports coverage, including football, netball, running and youth leagues from Durban’s diverse neighbourhoods. Discover local arts and culture through coverage of music, theatre, drama productions, festivals and the city’s vibrant creative scenes.
Durban Local also features editorials, reflections and local debates that shape conversations and connect communities across Durban.
Content is created by trained, qualified journalists whose skills have been honed in all aspects of digital content creation. Our readers are at the heart of every strategic content decision and we live by our Just Cause of inclusivity and transformation. Durban Local content is written, edited and managed by a team of specialised journalists and editors.
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Acting Editor Yolande du Preez email: yolande.dupreez@acm.co.za
Content Manager: Tamlynne Thompson email: tamlynne.thompson@acm.co.za
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