The headlines of the leading newspapers on 15 July 2026:
NATIONAL:
# Business Day:
Reports the parliamentary ad-hoc committee found that the suspended minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu, and national deputy commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya, have no links to crime networks. The paper writes that the draft report, however, identified serious, unresolved integrity issues surrounding Mchunu and Sibiya.
# And the Netwerk24 website:
Reports former DA leader Tony Leon’s public relations firm, Resolve Communications, says the investigation by ActionSA into alleged political interference by the company is a political stunt.
And secondly, the website writes the South African Rugby Union has admitted that the prices of Springbok rugby tickets are very expensive and has called on cities and provinces to contribute a share in view of the sport’s economic contribution. SARU says it will review the prices in 2027.
GAUTENG:
# The Star:
Writes a search and rescue operation has been successfully completed after a retaining wall collapsed at a church in the eBuhleni village in Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal. All eight parishioners who were trapped were rescued from the rubble.
# Sowetan:
Leads with: “IS MCHUNU OFF THE HOOK?” and reports like Business Day about the integrity issues that need to be addressed.
# And The Citizen:
Writes about air pollution tax for vehicles that Johannesburg is considering. Older vehicles may even be banned from the city.
WESTERN CAPE:
# Die Burger:
Reports there is concern from the Western Cape government that the region is now heading towards a drought after the severe flooding.
And secondly, the paper also writes about the review of rugby ticket prices.
EASTERN CAPE:
# The Herald in Gqeberha:
Reports the controversial Andile Lungisa’s is getting a spanner in the works from the ANC veterans for his future plans.
And secondly, it is reported the Muse Restaurant in Walmer has been named the best place to eat in the Eastern Cape.
KWAZULU-NATAL:
# The Witness in Pietermaritzburg:
Writes the Zulu king, Misuzulu kaZwelithini has dismissed Thulasizwe Buthelezi as the traditional premier of the Zulu nation. Inkosi Phathisizwe Chiliza will take over from him.
And secondly, there is also a report about the investigation into the prices of Springbok rugby tickets.
And finally from NAMIBIA:
# Republikein in Windhoek:
Reports there are currently only three social workers responsible for delivering services in all seven constituencies of the Omaheke region. The paper writes 85 new child protection cases were reported in the region in the previous financial year.
And secondly, the paper writes that resistance from landowners and a lack of financing are delaying the irrigation scheme at the Neckartal dam.