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The Guy Says
POWER ON!
High-voltage shout-out to Pierre Swanepoel, keep your purpose switched on and let your light spark others.
From the team at Unplug Magazine — Real People. Real Impact.
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Celebrating today
Birthdays we're unplugging for
Every day we celebrate the changemakers in our community marking another year — because the people doing the work deserve to be seen on their day, too.
JUL 04
Naledi MokoenaYouth Mentorship
JUL 05
Sipho RadebeEducation
JUL 07
Amahle ZuluEnvironment
JUL 09
Musa NdlovuCareer Development
Upcoming
Calendar Events
12JUL
Workshop
Entrepreneurship Bootcamp: Start With What You Have
Johannesburg · 09:00–13:00 · Free entry
18JUL
Awards
Unplug Impact Awards — Q3 Ceremony
Cape Town · 18:00–21:00 · Invite only
25JUL
Community
Township Creative Market & Story Showcase
Durban · 10:00–16:00 · Open to all
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Investor Spotlight
Backing the stories that matter
Unplug Magazine is powered by people who believe good news is a foundation, not a footnote. Meet the investors who are building this platform alongside us.
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David Khumalo
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"Unplug isn't just a media brand — it's an infrastructure for community trust. That's why I'm backing it."
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Nominate someone to enter the arena, whose unplugging good into the world.
Every year, we crown a new Impact Maker, The Face Of Unplug, chosen by readers, entries, and celebrated across our platform.
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Welcome to the Unplug Magazine Directory, a premier platform designed to showcase the diverse talents and distinguished portfolios of professionals across various industries. Our directory serves as an elegant, sophisticated space to highlight your expertise, elevate your visibility, and create meaningful exposure on a global stage.
Each individual profile can include a full biography, achievements, projects, career highlights, a personal quote, social media handles, a photo gallery, linked videos, and contact details — depending on the package selected.
Ready to elevate your profile? Explore our directory today, find new opportunities, and make your mark in the world.
Once-off pricing
Directory Packages
Basic
R150once-off
Entry-level listing — name, category, short bio, and one contact method.
Pro
R280once-off
Full biography, achievements, career highlights, quote, and social handles.
Premium
R400once-off
Everything in Pro, plus a full project gallery and linked videos.
Want to move up a tier later? Upgrades are a flat R250 admin fee — no need to pay the price difference. Downgrading to a lower package isn't available once you're listed.
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On any package, pay to feature your listing on the homepage's Highlighted Directories section for a set number of days.
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Browse and read every issue of Unplug Magazine — our full digital archive of impact, uplift, and unforgettable people.
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Verified Impact · Q3 2026
The Top 10 Impact List
Ranked by readers, verified by our editorial team. Rankings update live as votes come in — vote for a New Entry and watch it climb toward the Top 10.
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Vote for a New Entry to help them earn their spot on the Top 10 — their current rank updates live below.
Cast your vote
Voting Poll
Every current entrant, ranked live by votes — this is the same list and the same votes shown in the Top 10 above.
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Unplug Magazine is building the media home for good news, verified changemakers, and the brands who back them. Here's where things stand.
This is where we showcase detailed profiles of our investors — including their story, projects they've done with Unplug, slogan, social media handles, a photo gallery, linked videos, and contact details.
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Now building
The Arena, competition of the next face of Unplug.
We want to partner with forward-thinking brands, organizations, and creators to design experiences and alliances that create real value, foster trust, and drive long-lasting impact for all stakeholders.
StageCompetition in progress
Target launchAugust Month
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Partner with Unplug
If you're an investor or strategic partner interested in supporting a media platform built around verified good news and real community impact, we'd welcome the conversation.
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Unplug Magazine exists to prove it — spotlighting the people, projects, and quiet acts of impact that rarely make the front page, but always deserve to.
01
We tell the stories
Uplifting, inspiring, verified news — written to restore, not just report.
02
We name the people
Every changemaker gets a place in our Directory, not just a headline.
03
We keep the record
Through our Top 10 and Competitions, we celebrate impact publicly and often.
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What we offer
Our Services
Editorial Coverage
Professional story writing and feature articles for individuals, brands, and organisations making an impact.
Directory Listing
Get listed in the Unplug Magazine Directory — your portfolio, your story, on a global platform.
Competition Entry
Enter our quarterly Top 10 and competition campaigns for maximum visibility and community recognition.
Marketplace
Advertise across the magazine — banner placements, sponsored content, and featured sponsor packages.
Video & Media
YouTube features, social content, and video spotlights produced for you by the Unplug team.
Partnership & Sponsorship
Become a named sponsor of a section, competition, or event — with full brand alignment and reach.
Get in touch
Have a story, a nomination, or a partnership in mind? We'd love to hear from you.
Editorial: stories@unplugmagazine.com
Advertising: ads@unplugmagazine.com
General: hello@unplugmagazine.com
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