6.1 Overview of Coal City News Ms Lola Michelle Mashiane formed the publication in 2004 to provide the local people with relevant news and offer advertising space at an affordable rate to companies and local businesses. Coal City News is a 100% black owned newspaper that services the Kwa-Guqa township in eMalahleni. In November 2008, it was voted the best company run by young people at the eMalahleni Mayor's Awards and Ms Mashiane received the award for the "Best Young Entrepreneur."