About Us


May, 4 2024 Pravina Chetty

Welcome to Daily Wacek News

At Daily Wacek News, we believe that informed communities thrive. As your premier source for trusted news across South Africa, we’re here to bring you clarity amid the noise—delivering breaking stories, deep-dive reports, and thoughtful analysis that matters to you.

What We Do

Our mission is simple: to provide accurate, timely, and meaningful news that empowers South Africans to understand the world around them. Whether it’s politics, economy, culture, or local community developments, we cover the stories that shape our nation—with integrity and purpose.

Topics We Cover

We focus on the issues that impact everyday life in South Africa: national and provincial governance, economic trends, education and healthcare access, social justice, environmental challenges, and cultural happenings. We also highlight grassroots voices and underreported stories that deserve attention.

About the Creator

Daily Wacek News was founded by Talia Van Rensburg, a Cape Town-based journalist with over a decade of experience covering South African affairs. Talia began this project out of a belief that quality journalism shouldn’t be a luxury—it should be accessible to everyone. Her work has appeared in leading publications, and she’s committed to building a news platform that prioritizes truth over clicks.

Why This Website Exists

In a media landscape crowded with sensationalism and misinformation, Talia saw a need for a space rooted in accountability and depth. Daily Wacek News was born from late-night research, conversations with community leaders, and a quiet determination to do better. This isn’t just a news site—it’s a commitment to responsible storytelling.

Our Values

We hold ourselves to the highest editorial standards: accuracy over speed, context over clickbait, and fairness over bias. Every article is fact-checked, sourced transparently, and written with the reader’s understanding in mind. We don’t chase trends—we follow the truth.

Contact Us

We value your feedback, tips, and questions. Reach out to us at [email protected] or visit our office at 44 Long Street, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa. Let’s keep the conversation going.