Accuracy first
We check facts, name our sources and correct mistakes openly. A good story is only worth telling if it is true.
About us
About PenPortix.net
A premium digital magazine devoted to South African celebrity culture, entertainment and lifestyle, made for readers aged 18 and above.
Our story
PenPortix.net began with a simple idea: South Africa has world-class talent and deserves a magazine to match. We bring the polish of an international entertainment title together with the warmth, humour and pride of Mzansi.
Our writers and photographers cover television presenters, actors, musicians, footballers, rugby and cricket stars, influencers, designers and entrepreneurs. We publish interviews, profiles, galleries and behind-the-scenes features, all written in natural South African English.
We are preparing the magazine for future editions in Afrikaans, isiZulu and isiXhosa so more readers can enjoy it in their own language.
What we stand for
Respect for people
Public figures are people too. We cover careers, creativity and public moments, and we keep private lives private.
Proudly South African
From Soweto to Stellenbosch, our writers celebrate the voices, languages and talent that make Mzansi entertainment unique.
Our editorial standards
Readers should always know what kind of statement they are looking at. That is why every story separates four things.
- Verified information
- Facts we have confirmed with reliable sources or official records.
- Attributed statements
- Claims made by a named person or organisation, clearly credited to them.
- Personal opinion
- Views from our writers and columnists, always marked as opinion.
- Speculation
- Unconfirmed talk is labelled as such, and we never present rumours as established fact.
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