The management of Media24 newspapers has decided to combine community newspaper, Forum, and its sister publication, Vista, as of late January. Both newspapers are published from Welkom and share staff as well as resources.

Ainsley Moos, Editor of Volksblad said the decision was made as part of Media24 newspapers' ongoing initiatives to contribute to the dynamic of its publications and remain focused on the needs of readers and advertisers. Consequently, it was decided that the two publications would be combined.

The new Vista newspaper will still provide its readers with information and advertisers will continue to benefit from the larger impact offered by Vista.

The current staff of Forum will be the re-deployed within the Volksblad group, while Editor of Forum, Molly Green's planned retirement has been moved forward slightly.

Moos gave tribute to Green and the role she played in her journalistic career of 30 years - 20 years of which were spent as editor of Forum.

The latest edition of Forum, which turns 27-years-old this year, appeared on 27 January. From 4 February, Forum will be published as part of Vista. Forum won its first award in September 1983 as one of the community newspapers published by the Volksblad group.