South African media expand digitally with Newsday growth, Daily Sun app

Newsday, relaunched in June 2026, quickly attracted one million readers and now reports 1.3 million active monthly readers and 3.5 million page views, with more than 100 000 paid subscribers. The publication credits its centrist editorial stance, data‑driven reporting and partnerships with brands such as Samsung and Brenthurst for the rapid uptake.

In late July 2026 Media24 launched a new Daily Sun mobile app, adding a video‑first, community‑driven news channel for its large, loyal audience. The app offers personalised content, direct access to stories on local life, sport and entertainment, and promises advertisers richer audience insight after the brand recorded over 5 million page views in June. Executives highlighted the platform as a way to deepen reader engagement and expand advertising opportunities in South Africa’s digital media market.