Access South Africa provides full text news articles (current and archived) which can be used to pinpoint sources, compare perspectives and track subjects historically and geographically. It includes more than 120 titles from seven provinces, including titles such as Mail & Guardian, Beeld, The Citizen, City Press, The Witness, Son, Daily Sun, Hermanus Times, Kouga Express, Ons Stad, Potchefstroom Herald, Stellenbosch Gazette, Vaal Weekblad and Volksblad, as well as Cape Argus, Mercury, The Star, Sowetan, Bolander and Isolezwe ngeSonto. Access South Africa offers detailed coverage of culture, sports, business, the arts, government, politics, finance, health, technology and much more. Daily updates keep users informed about the latest developments. Retrospective articles are ideal for comparing today’s issues and events with those that took place in years past. Access South Africa also includes a series of Special Reports— for example news articles, maps, images and videos grouped under specific topics and themes.

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