NOT JUST FOR THE BIG GUNS
A news clipping research database with affordable and flexible access for those on a budget
Sabinet’s SA Media (News Clippings) is a powerful tool designed not just for large corporations or academic institutions, but also for individual researchers, small businesses and schools. SA Media (News Clippings) brings the research of news articles printed in newspapers within reach, offering affordable, flexible options that make it accessible to everyone.
In today’s fast-paced world, access to accurate and relevant information is crucial for success. SA Media (News Clippings) vast archive, affordable access options, and specialised collections make it a must-have resource for anyone seeking to leverage the power of information. Whether you’re conducting detailed research, running a business, or teaching the next generation of thinkers, Sabinet ensures that South African news is just a click away.
Users can subscribe for unlimited downloads or purchase individual articles if they have a limited budget. This puts SA Media (News Clippings) within the reach of individual researchers and entrepreneurs running small, agile businesses.
Information at your fingertips
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Sabinet’s SA Media (News Clippings), dating back to 1977, contains over 100 historical titles and over 20 current printed South African newspapers.
Individual researchers, working independently, will find the service equally valuable. Newspapers often represent a variety of viewpoints, reflecting the diversity of opinion within a society. Researchers can use this diversity to explore different perspectives on an issue, gaining a more balanced and comprehensive understanding of the subject. Newspaper archives provide primary source material, offering accounts of events unfolding. This is crucial for researchers who need original, contemporaneous documentation to analyse historical events, social trends, and public opinion.
Many small, medium and micro enterprises operate within specific local or regional markets. Sabinet’s SA Media (News Clippings) covers a wide range of South African newspapers, including titles focused on regional news.
Education is another area where Sabinet’s SA Media (News Clippings) truly shines. Schools can significantly broaden their access to information, enabling learners to explore beyond their textbooks and classroom walls. With special download packages tailored for schools, these critically important institutions can offer teachers vast resources for their learners, fostering media literacy, critical thinking and a deeper understanding of the world around them.
Specialised collections for targeted research
For those needing specific types of content, Sabinet offers individual collections from major newspaper groups.
| Choose from among the following collections | ||
| Independent Newspapers | Among others, home to The Star, The Mercury, Pretoria News, Sunday Tribune, and Cape Times
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A one-stop shop, holistic research destination of the Independent Newspapers collection
Dates back to 1977 and regularly updated |
| The Citizen | The Citizen was founded in 1976 | SA Media (News Clippings) has been collecting news clippings from this publication since 1977 |
| Arena Holdings | Home to newspapers such as Business Day, Financial Mail, Sunday Times, and The Times | Articles date back to 1977 and are regularly updated
A one-stop shop for Arena Holdings titles |
| Sabinet News Clippings Archive
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Historical titles such as The Friend, Die Afrikaner, and African Armed Forces available online for your convenience | A collection of 100 titles, many of which are no longer being published.
Dates back to 1977 until each respective end date |
Comprehensive access to South African print news archives
SA Media (News Clippings) offers access to over 5.4 million archived news articles. Plus, with new articles being added regularly—around 2000 each week—users can stay up-to-date with the latest developments. New articles are added typically 3-6 weeks after publication. The ability to search for full-text PDFs of articles, with every word indexed and searchable, ensures that no detail is overlooked.
Users can explore selected articles on specific subjects. Sabinet Discover is user-friendly with tools to save the time of the researcher, such as Action Lists, Briefcases, and the ability to save searches and place alerts on searches available. Contact us for more information.