Morning Newspaper Report

The headlines of the leading newspapers on 22 June 2026:

NATIONAL:

# Business Day:

Reports Masego Shiburi of the Electoral Commission says most voter registrations were done in KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape over the past weekend. Shiburi says most of the registrations were from young people registering for the first time.

# And the Netwerk24 website:

Reports DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis, in response to his decision on John Steenhuisen, said he does not shy away from problems. This follows criticism from certain groups in the party.

And secondly, the website writes with the proposed reshuffle of DA members in the cabinet, president Cyril Ramaphosa may also decide to make changes.

GAUTENG:

# The Star:

Writes king Misuzulu kaZwelithini has made a strong plea for peace and restraint amid growing tensions over migration. He urged the Zulu nation to reject violence against foreign citizens.

And secondly, the paper also reports on the new young voters who have registered.

# Sowetan:

Reports there is a sharp increase in banks repossessing homes because mortgage premiums are not being paid due to the rising cost of living. Banks have appealed to the public to take action before it is too late.

# And The Citizen:

Writes churches that have spoken out against xenophobia and violence against foreign nationals have themselves become the target of protests against foreigners.

WESTERN CAPE:

# Die Burger:

Reports the decision of the speaker of the National Assembly, Thoko Didiza, not to oppose president Rampahosa’s urgent interdict against the activities of the Impeachment Committee has been described as bizarre. Most political parties have spoken out against it.

And secondly, the paper writes the tour guide arrested after the death of a Canadian tourist in the Kruger National Park is allegedly a director of the company that organised the excursion. Goodman Nkosi has already appeared in court and has been released on bail of five thousand rand.

EASTERN CAPE:

# The Herald in Gqeberha:

Reports the DA has condemned the murder of its by-election candidate for Dunoon Ward-104, Sinovuyo Dyokwe. She was shot dead on her way home from the voter registration station. She was described as a friendly and engaging person.

KWAZULU-NATAL:

# The Witness in Pietermaritzburg:

Writes former MK Party members Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla and Nhlamulo Ndlela plan to take legal action against their removal from the party. They were suspended last week for alleged gross misconduct.

And secondly, there is a report on the government’s assurance that everything is under control regarding the planned June 30 protests.

And finally from NAMIBIA:

# Republikein in Windhoek:

Reports the National Youth Council elections on Saturday night in Swakopmund were marked by violent attacks and assaults, and the police had to use tear gas. Several people were injured.

And secondly, the paper writes protesters against the new speed bumps on Windhoek’s western bypass are threatening to close the busy route, after the minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, did not turn up on Saturday to accept a petition.