Get your news in front of North West readers
North West Insider is a local news site for Klerksdorp and the wider North West Province. Share your business, charity, school or event news as an article on a public local news site, where readers and search engines can find it.
Why share your news here
Local businesses and organisations have good news that never gets told. A published article gives it a home that people can read, share and find later.
Local readers
Your story sits next to other North West news, so it reaches people who care about what is happening in their own towns.
Findable in search
Every article is a public web page with a clear headline, the facts in plain words and your name and town, so search engines can read it and people can find it.
A link you can keep using
Share the article on your own Facebook page, WhatsApp status or Google Business Profile, or send it to a customer or a funder.
Real news, plainly told
A press release works best as useful news: what happened, who it affects and why it matters to people nearby.
Why a published article helps you be found
More people now use Google’s AI features, such as AI Overviews and AI Mode, to look things up. Google says these features draw on pages from its Search index and show links to the pages that support an answer. So a clear, public, useful article about your business or event is the kind of page that can be found and linked to.
Your own news is original
Google says content with a unique point of view, from people who know the subject first-hand, is likely to matter more in the long run than its other suggestions. Your opening, your project or your event, told with real local detail, is exactly that.
Clear and easy to read
Google recommends content written for people, with headings and short paragraphs. A press release with the key facts up front and a good photo follows that advice.
A public page with its own link
To appear in Google’s AI features a page must be indexed in Google Search. A public article on a news site that search engines can crawl is the starting point, and it gives you a link to share.
How it works
- Choose an optionPick the one that fits your news from the list below. Community and school news are free.
- Send your press releasePaid options give you 24 hours to submit it, so have your facts and photos ready.
- Approval and your linkYour article is submitted for approval. After approval you will receive a message with a link to your article, which you can share with your clients. If you have a Facebook page, we will tag you in our Facebook post so you can share it with your clients too.
- Share your articleShare the link with your clients, followers and community.
Choose your option
Pick what matches your news. The business option is for companies, shops and service providers. The charity, school and event options are for non-profits, schools, markets, fun runs and community events.
Schools and Community
Submit a Press Release
You may select multiple levels from this group.
| Level | Price | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Business Press Release |
R 750.00 now. One-time payment. You have 24 hours to submit your press release. |
Select |
| Charitable Endeavours |
R 250.00 now. One-time payment. You have 24 hours to submit your press release. |
Select |
| School Events |
R 250.00 now. One-time payment. You have 24 hours to submit your press release. |
Select |
| Markets, Fun Runs & Events |
R 500.00 now. One-time payment. You have 24 hours to submit your press release. |
Select |
Who it is for
Businesses
New shop, new service, award, anniversary, milestone or an offer worth knowing about.
Charities
Fundraisers, projects, drives and the people you help.
Schools
Results, sport, events, achievements and announcements.
Markets, runs and events
Dates, venue, what to expect and how to take part.
What makes a good press release
Say what happened
Who, what, when and where, in the first two sentences.
Use real names and places
Business name, town and a contact person help readers and search engines understand who and where.
Add a good photo
A clear photo of the people, place or product makes people stop and read.
Keep it factual
Only include facts you can stand behind, with names, dates and places.
Questions people ask
Who can submit a press release?
Businesses, charities, schools, event organisers and community groups in Klerksdorp and the North West Province.
How long do I have to send my details?
Paid options give you 24 hours to submit your press release after you select them.
Is community and school news really free?
Yes. The Community and School News options are free.
Will my story appear on Google or in AI answers?
Nobody can guarantee that. A public article gives search engines a page they can read, but the search engines decide what they index and show.
Can I share the article afterwards?
Yes. It has its own link, so you can share it on Facebook, WhatsApp or your Google Business Profile.
Who do I contact with a question?
Email stories@nwinsider.co.za or message Maryke or Charles on WhatsApp using the buttons below.
Not sure which option fits?
Tell us about your news and we will point you to the right one.