Let the news come to you

All you need to do to start receiving EWN’s WhatsApp news briefs is follow two easy steps.

STEP ONE: Add Eyewitness News as a contact in your cell phone. You MUST do this in order to receive news. Our number is: 060 547 4000

STEP TWO: Send us an SMS (not a WhatsApp message) with your full name and cell phone number so that we can add you to our WhatsApp community.

You can chat to us directly via WhatsApp, but you will not receive messages from anyone else. We will also never share your details with anyone else.

If you ever want to stop receiving updates, simply send us a Whatsapp with the message “STOP”.

Please note that it may take a few days for you to be added to our system, especially when we experience a high volume of sign-ups.

What happens with my personal information?

Your personal information stays private. Eyewitness News is talking to you and nothing is given to 3rd parties.

Will I be bombarded with loads of spam mail if I sign up?

No – your information is not given out – we will only communicate with you about Eyewitness News content.

How much do EWN WhatsApp alerts cost?

This service is free of charge.

What happens when I change my device?

If you change your device or number you will have to do step one and two again.