Cape Town · Community Media
Karoo Stem Publications brings honest local stories, music, and books to more than 50,000 Cape Town families — free, every time.
We started this because we wanted our community to have its own voice and share its own stories.
01 — What We Do
We gather the news, music, and books that matter to the people living right here — not the stories handed down from somewhere else, but the ones born in our own streets.
As a free community newspaper, we believe every Cape Town family deserves access to honest local journalism. No paywalls. No outsiders. Just neighbours telling their own story.
Gathering the stories that matter to Cape Town — not the stories filtered from elsewhere.
We serve local readers, families, and neighbours who love honest community media.
More than news — celebrating the local culture, music, and books that define our community.
A free publication for every Cape Town resident — because community journalism belongs to everyone.
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Reader Satisfaction
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Community Partners
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Years of Local Voice
02 — Who We Are
25+
Years
We are Karoo Stem Publications — a Cape Town-born media group built by the community, for the community. For over 25 years we have been the local paper on the kitchen table, the one that knows your street, your school, your local band.
Our readers trust us because we never trade honest neighbourhood stories for clicks or corporate agendas. We are community media in the truest sense: rooted, responsible, and completely free.
Real reviews from real customers
I absolute love the beautiful coffee table book about the Karoo I ordered last week. It arrived so quickly in Durbanville!
Anika E.
The local history books are incredibly well-priced and such great value for money. Highly recommend them.
Nomvula N.
The team was so friendly when I emailed with questions, and ordering my media bundle was incredibly easy.
Zanele R.
Great service and a fantastic selection of South African stories. I'll definitely be buying from them again.
Sipho J.
03 — Questions
04 — Visit Us
Address
Brackenfell Boulevard, Cape Town, South Africa
Office Hours
Mon – Fri: 08:30 – 16:00
Saturday: 08:30 – 12:00
Sunday: Closed
05 — Get In Touch
Whether you have a story to share, want to advertise with us, or simply want to learn more about what we do — we would love to hear from you. Reach out and one of our team will respond during office hours.
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