Student Living South Africa is a dynamic news platform tailored to the needs of tertiary institution students across South Africa. We are dedicated to providing reliable, relevant, and engaging content, from campus events and academic updates to insights into student life and essential information that impacts their daily lives. Our mission is to empower students with knowledge that enriches their academic and personal journeys.
Published by MeD8 Media, based in Pretoria and operating nationally, Student Living South Africa serves as a hands-on training platform for journalism students. Through our programme, final-year journalism students gain valuable, real-world experience while building their professional portfolios. This initiative ensures students are published in a credible newspaper adhering to the Press Council of South Africa’s Code of Ethics and as an active member of the Association of Independent Publishers (AIP).
The vision behind Student Living South Africa is to bridge the gap between academic learning and professional journalism. By enabling students to create content for their peers, we foster a culture of collaboration, credibility, and growth. Our mission extends beyond journalism students, with a long-term goal to integrate students from disciplines like marketing, graphic design, and communications into the publication.
Founded by Christopher Mcinga, the publication initially began as a print newspaper. It has since evolved into a digital-first platform, with an option for print on demand, ensuring adaptability in the modern media landscape. Our ultimate aim is to partner with universities nationwide through Memorandums of Understanding, creating a sustainable ecosystem where students can gain practical experience while delivering trustworthy news to their peers.
The Team - Meet the team behind the platform
- Lesiba MachakaLesiba Francis Machaka has been doing this since 2014-not because the road was easy, but because the story demanded to be told. A journalist, editor, and mentor living with disability, he has built his career on the belief that the press belongs to everyone, including those the system tries to sideline. At Student Living SA, Lesiba serves as Editor and Mentor, shaping editorial strategy while investing directly in the next generation of South African voices. At Seipone Newspaper, he operates as a senior journalist and website administrator-keeping the digital newsroom running and the stories flowing. Armed with a background spanning Media Studies and Journalism, Business Administration, IT, and Finance Management, he approaches every story the way a craftsman approaches a machine: with precision, purpose, and no wasted motion. When he is not in the newsroom, he is in the classroom of life-mentoring young journalists to write with courage and publish with integrity.
- Luvolwethu NganiLuvolwethu Ngani is an editorial contributor for Student Living SA. Ngani is a Journalism graduate from Tshwane University of Technology (TUT). His news story articles on topical issues have appeared on The Reporter, Highveld Chronicle, Sunday World, Kasi Voice News, Joburg Gazette, Soweto Sunrise, The Political Playground, Tshwane FM, Unomathotholo, Dizindaba, Icamagu Radio and NewsroomZA. He has a keen interest in the governance and politics of the country, with a focus on local government, service delivery, youth and gender-related current affairs. Ngani was awarded certifications by the Thomson Foundation, a UK-based journalism training organisation, upon successful completion of its News Writing and Storytelling, African Stories: A guide for journalists on how to tell better stories about Africa, and AI in the Newsroom: The Ethical Approach programmes.
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Founded in 2018 by Neo Mcinga, MeD8 Media emerged with a clear mission: to address communication challenges faced by businesses and publishers in South Africa. Boasting a collective experience of 25 years, our team comprehends the significance of identifying our clients’ pain points and providing effective solutions to address them. We are committed to delivering tailored remedies that empower our clients to thrive in their respective domains.
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