Finally, all my township newspapers in one app!
"I used to follow 3 different Facebook pages to read local news. Now with PressPass, I just open one app. It’s like Netflix, but for real local stories I care about."
— Thuli, Umlazi
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Easy to read, even on my phone.
"The articles load fast, and I love that it’s mobile-friendly. I can read while commuting and catch up on what’s happening around me."
— Sipho, Khayelitsha
Supporting my community while staying informed.
"It feels good to know my clicks are helping local publishers earn. I’ve discovered so many small community papers I didn’t even know existed!"
— Zanele, Tembisa
Great design, but I wish I could save articles offline.
"The layout is simple and clean. It would be cool to download stories or get notifications by area. Still a must-have app though!"
— Mpho, Diepsloot
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