Morning Newspaper Report

The headlines of the leading newspapers on 20 September 2024:

NATIONAL:

# Business Day:

Reports the Reserve Bank’s reduction of the repo rate by 25 basis points to eight-percent was widely expected. The main reasons for the move are the moderation in inflation over the past few months, a noticeable improvement in inflation prospects, and the start of an interest rate cut cycle by major central banks in the world.

# And Mail & Guardian on Fridays:

Has a food edition today. The paper investigates food production, processing, and trade in South Africa.

GAUTENG:

# Beeld:

Reports on the dire condition in which ministerial homes are left after the residents move out. The minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Mcpherson says there are also cases where the kitchen cabinets were removed, graffiti painted on the walls and a case where a taxi business was operated from a house.

And secondly, the paper writes about the Lions’ plans for their Currie Cup Final against the Sharks at Ellis Park tomorrow.

# The Star & Pretoria News:

Writes the modest reduction in interest rates is welcomed.

And reports the EFF leader, Julius Malema is still mocking former minister Pravin Gordhan after his death.

# Sowetan:

Reports Tshwane’s initial request to place the controversial tenderpreneur Edwin Sodi on the blacklist failed because essential information such as an identity number was missing. The mayor Cilliers Brink admitted they had made mistakes.

# And The Citizen:

Writes according to experts, the government’s plans to restore the South African National Defence Force to its former glory may not be possible.

FREE STATE:

# Volksblad in Bloemfontein:

Reports the Free State government could lose 40-million-rand through the appointment of New Beginnings to repair the Excelsior-Tweespruit road. The company apparently changes its name frequently but does no work.

And secondly, the paper writes four learners from the Duineveld Hoërskool in Upington were found guilty after a disciplinary process after they used the k-word and the n-word in a widespread TikTok conversation. One faces suspension, while three others received their final warnings and must undergo professional race relations counselling.

WESTERN CAPE:

# Die Burger:

Also leads with the dire state of ministerial homes.

Then it is reported the CEO of Prasa, Hishaam Emeran visited the injured from the Paarl train accident in the hospital.

And finally, there is news about Tupperware closing its doors.

# And Cape Times:

Writes the Treasury says it will not get involved in Ithala Bank’s licensing problems.

And reports on the effect of the interest rate cut on the consumer’s pocket.

EASTERN CAPE:

# The Herald in Gqeberha:

Reports the ANC in the Nelson Mandela Bay region will hold its election conference in February, with three candidates vying for the top job.

And secondly, writes about a three-year-old girl from KwaNobuhle who was lying on her murdered mother’s body and holding her when residents finally arrived on the scene.

KWAZULU-NATAL:

# Daily News in Durban:

Writes about the tribute to Pravin Gordhan during his memorial service.

And finally from NAMIBIA:

# Republikein in Windhoek:

Reports the Cabinet has approved the gradual removal and restrictions of the veterinary cordon fence, also known as the Red Line.

The paper writes the Namibian Anti-Corruption Commission has cleared the CEO of the Business and Intellectual Property Authority of allegations that she insisted that family members be employed by the agency.

And finally there is news about the Grootfontein Show which lasts until tomorrow.