In keeping with the celebratory air surrounding our 143rd birthday and relaunch as a weekly newspaper, Grocott's Mail has won the MDDA/Sanlam award for the best local newspaper in South Africa! 

In keeping with the celebratory air surrounding our 143rd birthday and relaunch as a weekly newspaper, Grocott's Mail has won the MDDA/Sanlam award for the best local newspaper in South Africa! 

Editor Steven Lang accepted the prize, which was awarded under the "independent established newspaper over 5 years" category, at a ceremony held in Boksburg on Friday 24 May. 

"It is fantastic to have the hard work of the Grocott's team recognised on a national platform," said Lang.

Senior reporter Avuyile Mngxitama-Diko also made it as a finalist the Hard News category. The ceremony was held at Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre.

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