Morning Newspaper Report

The headlines of the leading newspapers on 03 January 2024:

GAUTENG:

# Beeld:

Reports Israel intends to defend itself against the genocide charge that South Africa brought against the country in the International Court of Justice.

And then the paper writes about the many New Year’s babies that were born. In Gauteng, there were 212 girls and 200 boys.

# The Star and Pretoria News:

Writes an EFF councilor from Polokwane appeared in the Seshego Magistrate’s Court on charges related to the possession of unlicensed weapons and ammunition. The case was adjourned until January 12.

# And The Citizen:

Leads with: “IS THE ANC’S END NEAR?” The paper reports it is widely accepted that the party will lose its 50-percent majority and experts believe former president Jacob Zuma’s party will further divide the votes for the ANC.

FREE STATE:

# Volksblad in Bloemfontein:

Has the same lead as Beeld on Israel.

And secondly, the paper reports on the alleged attack on 84-year-old Willa Bulterman from the small holdings in Bloemfontein. Her neighbour, 35-year-old Natasha Ekkerd, was arrested.

WESTERN CAPE:

# Die Burger:

Reports on the Shelley Point hotel near St Helena Bay which was destroyed by fire. Visitors apparently had to flee the hotel in their pyjamas.

And secondly, the paper writes law enforcers in Cape Town have arrested 242 people in the past week, including more than 70 for drunk driving.

# And Cape Times:

Celebrates “Tweede Nuwejaar” with colourful photos of yesterday’s parade.

And reports on the windfall for motorists with reduced fuel prices.

EASTERN CAPE:

# The Herald in Gqeberha:

Reports Colin Kannemeyer appeared in court in connection with the murder of his estranged wife Cheryl-Ann. She was stabbed to death with a sharp object in her car in front of their house in Gelvandale.

KWAZULU-NATAL:

# Daily News in Durban:

Writes there are numerous allegations that the Umhlanga Taxpayers Association is a front for the DA.

And the paper reports on the passing of iconic photojournalist Ben Ngubane.

And finally from NAMIBIA:

# Republikein in Windhoek:

Reports the Gobabis Primary School has achieved the prestigious status of a Platinum Health Promoting School. The criteria cover aspects such as safe drinking water, sanitation facilities, access to health services and skills-based health education.

And secondly, the paper writes about The Shed in Windhoek which sells all kinds of trinkets.