By NewsSA Editor-in-Chief:
The new kid on the block in the online news stakes in the form of this Johannesburg-based news outlet, News SA, along with its talented young journalists, Katlego Rammusa who is based in Pretoria and Rorisang Rampheteng, from Bloemfontein in the Free State, have been nominated for prestigious awards as Best Journalist of the Year in separate awards events. NewsSA has been nominated inthe category of the Best Online Publication of the Year at the 2026 North West Media Awards scheduled to take place at Sun City on 10th December.
Launched only early last year with no staff but only a passion for news and storytelling, News South Africa, or NewsSA, as it is popularly known, bucked the trend of emerging common online media by opting to report incisive news profiles of celebrities, business individuals and political figures, among others. It soon emerged as a leading thought-leader platform for political opinions, analyses, international and geopolitical issues by experts in their fields of expertise.
Within no time, it was joined voluntarily by individuals with a passion for entertainment, lifestyle, and a spice of gossip from the halls of fame. They came to strengthen music and theatre and brought to our pages well-crafted sports news and analysis cutting across sporting codes, mostly with a particular slant towards soccer in addition to general and breaking news. This news magazine is available online on www.newssa.co.za, and it’s worth visiting here and on social media platforms.
For both Katlego Rammusa, our passionate author and writer on entertainment and music with his special passion for the Motswako genre, and Rorisang Rampheteng, a young student from the University of the Free State with a burning passion to report on professional football and general news from his hometown, their nominations mark a special moment in their careers and their journey through the challenging modern journalism, where news travels rapidly like wide fire. We are proud of them. They both understand that, as in Hollywood, where a mere nomination for an Oscar or a Grammy in Los Angeles not only enriches your artistic CV but makes you an instant celebrity of world acclaim. In the film and music honours, you still maintain the nominee title even if you don’t win the final – that’s the spirit they have adopted.\
Katlego Rammusa Secures Prestigious Nomination At Home to Propel Him Higher
The highly anticipated North West Media Awards return on 10th December 2026 at Sun City Superbowl, North West. Our literary talented journalist Katlego Rammusa has officially been announced as one of this year’s outstanding nominees, having been nominated for Best Journalist of the Year and Best Publication House of the Year for News South Africa, a publication he is dedicated to.
The North West Media Awards, celebrate innovation, storytelling, and excellence within North West’s creative industries, particularly in the media. This year’s nomination list features trailblazers across journalism: Photographers of the Year, Best Podcasts of the Year, Best Social Media Influencers, Best Radio Presenters of the Year, Best Community Radio Stations, and more. Among these cultural changemakers, Katlego’s name stands out as a powerful symbol of creativity, discipline, and artistic impact.
A Rising Creative Journalist Achieves a Milestone
Katlego Rammusa is a gifted a South African poet, storyteller, journalist, and creative thinker whose literary work has captured the attention of readers, audiences, and industry figures alike. Known for his deeply expressive writing style, Katlego explores themes of identity, resilience, community, and the lived African experience. His journey reflects the true spirit of the North West Media Awards.
As a boy born and bred in North West — honouring him is uplifting an individual whose rise is through talent, originality, and purpose. Katlego’s creative contributions extend beyond writing; he is also involved in youth development, cultural expression initiatives, and artistic advocacy, making him one of the most promising literary figures of his generation. His nomination affirms his growing influence and the positive impact his work continues to make within the North West storytelling landscape.
Rammusa’s nomination is a significant achievement in his journalism journey and positions him among South Africa’s most promising journalistic voices. His inclusion in the 2026 North West media awards honours not only his talent but also the growing recognition of young journalists shaping the province’s cultural landscape. He deserved to win in December.
Rorisang Rampheteng’s Journey: A Top Nomination honours Young Journalist With Passion For Storytelling
For Rorisang Rampheteng, journalism has never been just a career. It has been a calling shaped by perseverance, passion and an unwavering commitment to telling stories that matter. That dedication has now been recognised with a nomination for the Free State Sports Journalist of the Year award, an achievement that reflects years of hard work and determination in sports journalism and news reporting.
Rampheteng’s journey into the media industry began while he was still a high school learner. He took his first steps behind the microphone at Bergman Square FM, now known as BBT Radio in Bloemfontein, where he worked as a sports presenter and newsreader. It was there that he discovered his passion for journalism and developed the foundation for a career that would continue to flourish.
He later joined CUT FM, the radio station of the Central University of Technology, where he spent two years as a stand-in broadcaster. The experience broadened his broadcasting skills and strengthened his confidence as a radio presenter. His career then took him to Free State Live Radio, where he continued presenting sports programmes while expanding into general news reporting. His commitment to becoming a versatile journalist saw him cover both sport and community news, demonstrating his ability to report across multiple beats.
Versatility and passion for sports journalism are his game
Rampheteng later joined NewsSA, where he further developed his career by reporting on sport, hard news and general news. The experience equipped him with the versatility to cover a wide range of stories while maintaining a passion for sports journalism.
Today, he serves as a sports journalist at Sports Eye and as a journalist at the University of the Free State, where he continues to tell stories that celebrate sporting excellence, student success and the broader achievements of the university community.
Reflecting on his nomination, Rampheteng said the recognition represents much more than professional success, but a major milestone in his career. “This nomination means more than an award to me. It represents every challenge I have faced, every setback I have overcome, and every moment when I considered giving up. It reminds me that perseverance, consistency and faith eventually lead to opportunities.”
He said the nomination would serve as a source of motivation throughout his career. “Whenever I face difficult moments in the future, I will look back at this nomination as a reminder that hard work does not go unnoticed. I hope my journey encourages young journalists to believe in themselves, remain committed to their craft and never stop pursuing their dreams.”
For Rampheteng, the nomination is not the destination but another milestone in a journey defined by resilience, continuous learning and a passion for telling stories that make a difference. – @NewsSA_Online
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