It plays a vital role in the community where it facilitates access to government information and open dialogue. Ziwaphi is a colloquial Nguni expression which means 'what's happening and where?' These are two most important journalistic questions when gathering news. Ziwaphi is a general interest top quality bi-weekly tabloid size newspaper with an estimated 40 000 readers per month. It specialises in local regional news coverage, but also offers a comprehensive package of provincial and national news. Along with news, lifestyle, sports and commentary, the newspapers also features a full complement of display and classified advertisement.