In this episode of the SUITCASE & CHARDONNAY podcast, Renate Engelbrecht sits down with Barnard Beukman, editor of Die Papier, to talk about the bold and timely launch of a brand-new Afrikaans print newspaper in a fast-moving digital world.

What does “slow journalism” really mean today? Why does print still matter - and who is it for? And how do storytelling, culture and community intersect in a way that keeps readers coming back, week after week?

In this thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation, Beukman and Engelbrecht explore the power of storytelling, the challenges of launching a national publication (and that in print!), and the deeper role of media in shaping how we experience news, lifestyle and the rhythms of life.

Topics discussed in this episode include:

- Why print still has a place in modern life

- The vision and inspiration behind Die Papier

- The challenges and realities of launching a new publication

- How journalism connects communities and preserves culture

- The importance of slowing down and engaging more deeply with stories

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 — Welcome to SUITCASE & CHARDONNAY

00:28 — What to Expect in Season Two

01:19 — Today’s Topic: Can Print Still Matter?

02:10 — Introducing Barnard Beukman

02:31 — Why Launch a Newspaper Today?

03:30 — The Return of Tangible Media

04:06 — Trust, Credibility and the Press Code

06:40 — The Emotional Experience of Print

07:40 — How Readers Engage Differently with Newspapers

09:00 — Reaching Younger Readers

10:19 — Media Integration: Print, Digital and Podcasts

10:54 — Recognising the Demand for Print Again

11:50 — What Readers Say They Missed

13:00 — Unexpected Ways People Use Newspapers

14:29 — How Newspapers Must Adapt for the Future

15:15 — Print in Classrooms and Younger Audiences

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