The016 Magazine

Media Kit 2026

The016 Magazine

Reach, audience and advertising opportunities for partners and sponsors.

About The Magazine

Creative culture, wellness & entrepreneurship

The016 Magazine is a print and digital publication focused on creative culture, wellness, and entrepreneurship. We aim to inspire, empower, and spotlight voices that shape the culture of the Vaal with purpose and originality.

Founded

2019 (Digital)

Print Launch

2025

Founder

Reitumetse Shebe

Mission Statement

To empower emerging voices with a platform that inspires, informs and sparks creative change.

About The Founder

Reitumetse Shebe

A qualified Media Practitioner and seasoned Journalist, Editor, Content Producer, Social Media Marketing Manager and Copywriter. Reitumetse is passionate about storytelling, truth-telling, and building a life outside the matrix. With a strong background in journalism, she created The016 Magazine to bridge the gap between the local creative community and the stories that make the Vaal unique.

Reach & Demographics

Our Audience

Age Range

25–34 years56%
35–44 years21.3%
65+ years8.7%
18–24 years8.6%
45–54 years3.5%
55–64 years1.6%

Top Cities

Sebokeng48.1%
Vereeniging16.7%
Vanderbijlpark13.5%
Soweto4.8%
Johannesburg4.2%
Sharpeville2.9%

Countries

South Africa95.7%
United States3.5%
Lesotho0.2%
Botswana0.1%
Nigeria0.1%
Saudi Arabia0.1%

Distribution

Print & Digital Formats

Our print edition is distributed direct-to-customer via WhatsApp order, and stocked at curated locations including cafes, bookstores and salons across the Vaal. Digital issues and sponsored content reach our audience online and across social media.

Partnership Opportunities

Advertising & Sponsorship Rate Card

Print Magazine

Half-page adR700
Full-page adR1,500
Inside-cover adR700

Digital Media

Sponsored articleR700
Bundle — sponsored article + half-page adR1,000

Campaigns

Full creative campaign + monthly performance reportR1,500

Merchandise

Supporter Edition — magazine, branded tee, thank-you card, 2 stickersR120
Branded T-shirt onlyR80

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