The headlines of the leading newspapers on 29 May 2025:
NATIONAL:
# Business Day:
Reports minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition, Parks Tau’s decision to select a consortium led by KwaZulu-Natal businessmen, Moses Tembe and Sandile Zungu as the preferred bidder for the lucrative eight-year licence to operate the national lottery will likely be challenged in court.
# And the Netwerk24 website:
Reports the acquittal of Matie student, Theuns du Toit for the urination incident at the university has according to the convocation raised serious questions about the university’s disciplinary process.
Then the website writes with the sentencing of the three convicted in the Joshlin Smith case today, the court was gripped yesterday by videos of a happy Joshlin where she frolicked in the sea, among other things.
And finally, it is reported president Cyril Ramaphosa has made it clear that no one will be arrested for singing the Kill the Boer song.
GAUTENG:
# The Star & Pretoria News:
Reports Johannesburg’s city centre, once a vibrant financial and commercial hub, is now struggling with an alarming increase in crime. However, the city announced new plans yesterday to tackle the crime wave.
And secondly, the paper reports the CEO of the Road Accident Fund, Collins Letsoalo, has been suspended for a variety of alleged offences. However, according to insiders, the move is also linked to political agendas.
# Sowetan:
Reports more than half of Gauteng’s refuse collection trucks are out of order. In the case of Ekurhuleni, the metro has now called in private companies to help remove refuse.
# And The Citizen:
Also writes about the Joshlin Smith case and leads with: “HOW CAN YOU LIVE WITH YOURSELF?” The paper reports Joshlin’s mother Kelly has not yet accepted responsibility for what happened.
WESTERN CAPE:
# Die Burger:
Reports 32-year-old Kim Towne from Cape Town was murdered in Virginia in the USA. Her husband, 32-year-old Alexander Towne, has turned himself in to the police. Kim’s mother Beulah White says there were problems between her daughter and son-in-law.
Secondly, the paper writes medical equipment including crutches still in packaging, unused wheelchairs and walking frames for both adults and children were discovered at a scrap metal dealer in Kariega.
And finally, there is news about a Constantia family whose dog raised the alarm in time about a puff adder on their stoep.
EASTERN CAPE:
# The Herald in Gqeberha:
Reports GOOD councillor Lawrence Troon’s motion of no confidence in Nelson Mandela Bay’s political leadership could lead to changes in the coalition. Recent deaths of ward councillors could influence the outcome if a vote is held.
And secondly, the paper also writes about the medical equipment discovered at a scrap metal dealer in Kariega.
KWAZULU-NATAL:
# The Witness in Pietermaritzburg:
Writes about the court case on the legality of the recognition of King Misuzulu as Zulu monarch. The president’s legal team argues that the designation is in line with customary law.
And finally from NAMIBIA:
# Republikein in Windhoek:
Reports due to ongoing pipeline renovations in Tsumeb, residents have been advised that certain areas of the town will continue to be affected by an interruption in water supply.
And secondly, the paper writes after the latest incident in which a calf was wounded with a spear in the Omaruru area, the local farmers’ association has warned that the rising crime in the area is threatening the survival of the game and livestock industry.