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Empowering Research: SA Media (News Clippings) – A Wealth of South African Historical Information 

Mar 28, 2024 | Articles

Empowering Research: SA Media (News Clippings) – A Wealth of South African Historical Information 

Newspapers serve as powerful time capsules, offering a glimpse into the past and shaping our understanding of the present. They chronicle events, document opinions, and capture the zeitgeist of a particular era. For those seeking to delve into South Africa’s rich history, SA Media (News Clippings), part of Sabinet News Research Services, provides an invaluable resource. 

Explore a Vast Archive: 

Available on the Sabinet Discover platform, SA Media (News Clippings) caters to all researchers, offering valuable content and perspectives.  

Harnessing Technology for Deeper Insights: 

By leveraging technology and archived news, researchers can access comprehensive insights into South African news dating back 46 years. This living archive reflects historical events as they unfolded, providing a crucial resource for historians, educators, and learners alike. 

A Treasure Trove of Historical Newspapers: 

SA Media (News Clippings) covers mainstream publications from 1977 to the present, with thousands of historical newspaper articles scanned and made available online. Users can search over 5 million archived stories and explore newspaper clippings on specific subjects in detail, providing a unique perspective on the past.   

Continuously Expanding Archive: 

The resource continually grows, with the team digitising approximately 2,500 new articles weekly. These full-text PDFs offer comprehensive searchable content. 

Accessing SA Media (News Clippings): 

Users can subscribe for unlimited downloads, or purchase individual articles if they have a limited budget. Download packages with special options are also available for schools and individual researchers. 

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Opening a Time Capsule: 

Newspapers act as comprehensive records of the past, offering a front-row seat to history. They cover diverse topics, allowing you to explore cultural and economic development, local and national sports, diplomatic relations, and the evolution of the South African economic market. 

SA Media (News Clippings), and Sabinet’s greater Sabinet News Research Services, empowers you to embark on a journey of discovery, uncovering the stories that shaped South Africa. Whether you’re a seasoned researcher or simply curious about the past, this resource offers a wealth of information waiting to be explored. 

For more information: 

Click here for your free demo and to learn more about SA Media (News Clippings) and Sabinet News Research Services and subscription options.