Morning Newspaper Report

The headlines of the leading newspapers on 09 November 2026:

NATIONAL:

# Business Day:

Reports the ANC faces difficult coalition talks following the party’s electoral setback. Regarding the DA, the paper writes the party is pursuing a national strategy for coalition negotiations, which will be conducted under federal leadership.

# And the Netwerk24 website:

Reports president Cyril Ramaphosa, warned during the announcement of the election results, that coalition talks must not degenerate into a squabble over positions.

Furthermore, the website writes about the challenging coalition negotiations in Johannesburg, noting that ActionSA is unwilling to work with Helen Zille.

GAUTENG:

# The Star:

Writes ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has dismissed claims that Ramaphosa is considering resignation. The paper reports this denial follows allegations by at least five members of the National Executive Committee that Ramaphosa had raised the possibility of stepping down. He reportedly suggested that the ANC’s top leadership should take responsibility for the successive electoral defeats.

# Sowetan:

Reports the ANC is set to meet early in the week to discuss its coalition strategy. Meanwhile, the paper writes the DA, the MK Party, and the EFF are eyeing the seizure of power in the 138 municipalities where no party holds an outright majority.

# And The Citizen:

Writes ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba holds the power to determine the leadership in Tshwane, Johannesburg, and Ekurhuleni. The paper asks how his reluctance to work with Helen Zille of the DA might influence his decisions.

WESTERN CAPE:

# Die Burger:

Reports, as with Netwerk24, on Ramaphosa’s warning regarding coalition talks, and provides a comprehensive overview of the 14-day period of coalition negotiations that lies ahead for political parties.

Secondly, the paper covers a new, South African-designed AI project that assists in diagnosing patients.

EASTERN CAPE:

# The Herald in Gqeberha:

Reports on the murder of UDM councillor Luxolo Namette (45), who was killed in Motherwell. He was shot in the head outside a hair salon. The UDM has requested that the police’s Political Killings Task Team investigate the case.

Additionally, the paper writes leaders from all political parties have condemned the murder.

KWAZULU-NATAL:

# The Witness in Pietermaritzburg:

Firstly, reports on speculation that the ANC will not easily relinquish power in Ekurhuleni.

Secondly, the paper provides a breakdown of the full election results.

And finally, from NAMIBIA:

# Republikein in Windhoek:

Reports on the passing of well-known Namibian media personality Chrisna Greeff (73). The paper notes that she left a lasting impact on the media landscape and on marginalised communities.

And secondly, the paper writes Namibian president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah suspects sabotage regarding medicine shortages, as well as private ambulance services that are struggling to stay afloat due to sky-high fuel prices.