Morning Newspaper Report

The headlines of the leading newspapers on 28 October 2026:

NATIONAL:

# Business Day:

Reports the Reserve Bank’s growth cycle indicator is recovering following a two-month slump. According to the paper, this can be attributed to growth in the real money supply and the approval of infrastructure development plans.

# And the Netwerk24 website:

Reports president Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered the deployment of 510 soldiers in KwaZulu-Natal, at a cost of 34-million-rand, to support the police in combating violence against foreign nationals.

Furthermore, the website reports the controversial diamond dealer, Louis Liebenberg, allegedly punched reality TV personality Peet Viljoen while in prison. The altercation reportedly concerned which of them loved his wife more.

GAUTENG:

# The Star:

Writes the ‘March-and-March’ movement says South Africa’s economic and immigration challenges require practical action, law enforcement, and accountable leadership. In a 28-page memorandum submitted to the government, the movement demands, among other things, fair employment opportunities for South Africans and the regulation of the e-hailing industry.

# Sowetan:

Reports the management of the FNB Stadium in Soweto, where Pirates and Chiefs will face off this weekend, has warned spectators that those without tickets will be arrested.

# And The Citizen:

Writes experts says an increasing number of South African voters are supporting parties that advocate group-based identity; this, they argue, undermines the South African constitutional vision of non-racialism.

 WESTERN CAPE:

# Die Burger:

Reports on possible water restrictions in the Western Cape. The paper writes recent rainfall did not occur in the areas where it was most needed, and the restrictions will have a negative impact on agriculture in the province.

Secondly, the paper reports the mother of six-year-old Berto-Lee Adams has passed away, just one week after him. Last week, Gaynor Adams was involved in a serious car accident with her son on the Helshoogte Pass, outside Stellenbosch.

EASTERN CAPE:

# The Herald in Gqeberha:

Reports recent violence at the Uitenhage Provincial Hospital in Kariega has raised concerns regarding the safety of healthcare workers and the need for enhanced security measures. The incident occurred after a patient and his family members attempted to enter the trauma unit—an area where only one person is permitted to accompany each patient.

KWAZULU-NATAL:

# The Witness in Pietermaritzburg:

Reports the KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Durban has authorised the sale of five luxury properties in Sandown, Johannesburg, belonging to businesswoman and reality TV personality Shauwn “MaMkhize” Mkhize. The properties are expected to fetch 35-million-rand, which will be used to settle Mkhize’s outstanding tax debt.

Secondly, there is also a report regarding the deployment of soldiers in KwaZulu-Natal.

And finally, from NAMIBIA:

# Republikein in Windhoek:

Reports the head of traffic in Otjiwarongo says livestock farmers face fines of up to one-thousand-rand if their cattle roam in the town, as movement restrictions due to foot-and-mouth disease prevent the authorities from relocating the animals.

Secondly, the paper writes employees of the City of Windhoek who are due to retire soon have received letters informing them that, following their retirement, they will be responsible for the full cost of their medical aid premiums.