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, South Africa. It is one of the titles under the Independent News & Media South Africa group acquired by Sekunjalo Media Consortium and was owned previously by

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. The paper is distributed mainly in the Gauteng region, but can also be found around South Africa.

Ownership

''The Sunday Independent'' is owned by Sekunjalo Consortium, the controlling shareholder of the Independent Newspapers, which also owns ''

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Digital presence

''The Sunday Independent'' has a digital presence via ''

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'' (''IOL'') that provides local and international news stories, sports and entertainment news, as well as a social media presence. Its publisher follows a “

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, print best" policy, seeking to ensure that all stories are carried on digital and print platforms. The content published in ''The Sunday Independent'' focuses on daily national, local and international news and analysis. Its leader and opinion page offers a platform for readers to submit their views on topical news.

Products

''The Sunday Independent'' houses the Business Report newspaper (a widely-read financial newspaper in South Africa). ''The Sunday Independent'' is also carries supplements such as: * ''Sunday Magazine'' (SM): SM offers readers entertainment news and coverage of music, film, books, tech, lifestyle, and art. * Classifieds

Supplements

*Business Report (Sunday) *Life (Sunday)

Readership figures

References