About us
A premium magazine with a South African heartbeat.
Headlinx.org is an independent digital magazine covering the celebrities, television personalities, musicians, sports stars and creators who shape South African popular culture. We combine the polish of an international entertainment title with a distinctly local voice.

Our story
We started with a simple belief: South Africans deserve entertainment journalism that celebrates local talent without cutting corners. From award-winning actors and presenters to rising amapiano artists, Springbok heroes and digital creators, our country is full of stories that deserve thoughtful telling.
Our editors write original features, profiles and interviews, and we work only with properly licensed photography. Sponsored content is always clearly labelled so that independent editorial and advertising never get confused.
Readers can enjoy selected stories for free, or join our premium membership from R49 a month for exclusive features, extended interviews and ad-free reading.
What we stand for
Editorial standards you can trust
Clear sourcing
We separate verified facts, attributed statements, personal opinion and speculation, and we never present rumours as established fact.
Respect for privacy
We handle personal information responsibly and in line with South African data protection principles, including POPIA.
Proudly local
Every story is rooted in South Africa: its people, languages, stages, stadiums, studios and communities.
Our team
Our editors are the best in the business.
Writers, photographers and producers who know South African entertainment inside out and care about getting every story right.

Thandiwe Mokoena
Editor-in-Chief

Pieter van der Merwe
Managing Editor

Naledi Dlamini
Entertainment Editor

Sipho Ndlovu
Music & Culture Writer

Aisha Patel
Lifestyle & Fashion Editor

Lwazi Khumalo
Sports Features Editor

Chantelle Jacobs
Photo Editor

Themba Zulu
Newsletter Producer
