Morning Newspaper Report
The headlines of the leading newspapers on 12 July 2024:
NATIONAL:
# Business Day:
Reports the new minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola has reaffirmed South Africa’s non-aligned position in geopolitics. He says the government of national unity will not change this.
# And Mail & Guardian on Fridays:
Leads with “UNPLUGGED”. The paper writes the ANC has excluded the EFF in Gauteng from government as, according to it, the party serves no purpose.
GAUTENG:
# Beeld:
Reports a 62-year-old woman died in a fire at the South African Women’s Federation’s Die Anker home for the elderly in Germiston. Fifty other residents were safely evacuated. The cause of the fire is being investigated.
And secondly, the paper writes the South African Rugby Union allegedly supports the decision of the SABC to suspend its planned broadcasts of the Springboks’ match against Ireland. SARU says it is important for the long-term sustainability of rugby.
# The Star and Pretoria News:
Reports former president Jacob Zuma’s 21-year-old daughter, Nomcebu is to become the sixteenth wife of King Mswati the Third of Eswatini.
And secondly, it is reported the Springboks will focus on their dominance in the scrum tomorrow.
# Sowetan:
Leads with: “THEIR FIRST AND LAST RIDE” The newspaper reports four cousins in Carletonville took a new minibus to school for the first time because their previous transport was often late. All four of them died in the horrific accident that claimed 12.
# And The Citizen:
Writes about the possible effects of the US presidential election on South Africa.
And reports on aspects of play that the Boks can improve on in their clash against Ireland tomorrow.
FREE STATE:
# Volksblad in Bloemfontein:
Reports yesterday was a day of disasters for the fire brigade and rescue workers in Bloemfontein. They had to bring a wildfire that threatened a house under control and deal with two fatal car accidents.
And secondly, the paper also writes about SARU’s point of view regarding the broadcast of the Springboks’ showdown.
WESTERN CAPE:
# Die Burger:
Again focuses on the severe weather wreaking havoc in the Western Cape. The paper writes more rain and flooding is expected.
And secondly, there is news about an unknown Samaritan who tried to save an elderly woman from the floodwater in Blackheath and was himself swept away and drowned.
# And Cape Times:
Writes the minister of Health, Aaron Motsoaledi has only disclosed an overview of his budget.
And it is reported South Africa’s exports to the European Union are under pressure.
EASTERN CAPE:
# The Herald in Gqeberha:
Reports a local family was plunged into mourning after two teenage cousins were attacked and stabbed to death on their way to the local cafe.
And secondly, there is news about the resettlement of the Lapland residents, which has been delayed again after an application submitted by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality was rejected.
KWAZULU-NATAL:
# Daily News in Durban:
Writes the premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Thami Ntuli has announced a bailout of 100-million-rand for youth-owned enterprises.
And finally from NAMIBIA:
# Republikein in Windhoek:
Reports many elderly people in Namibia are drowning in debt that they incur to look after their grandchildren who are placed in their care.
And secondly, the paper writes Namibian authorities estimate that around 15 babies have died at home this year after receiving traditional treatment due to the inaccessibility of health facilities.