South African Press Association

Founded in 1938 South African Press Association ( Sapa ) is a South African news agency based in Johannesburg, with additional offices in Bloemfontein, Durban and Cape Town. It employs 40 people and serves broadcasters, newspapers, pictures and web pages with text and photos.

Sapa is supported by the four major media groups Caxton, Independent Newspapers, Johnnic Communications and Media24. Despite this background, there is the news agency for a long time in financial difficulties - the workforce was reduced compared to the year 2000 to half.

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