Morning Newspaper Report

The headlines of the leading newspapers on 23 June 2025:

NATIONAL:

# Business Day:

Reports the state-owned arms and aerospace manufacturer Denel reported an unaudited profit after tax of 223-million-rand in the 2024/25 financial year, compared to a loss of 550-million-rand the previous year. The chief executive, Tsepo Monaheng, told Parliament that this was earlier than expected.

# And the Netwerk24 website:

Firstly, reports the news of the day: The US attack on Iran’s nuclear programme. The website writes the world is holding its breath to see how Iran will respond. The damage caused by the American bunker buster bombs is so devastating that it can even be seen from space.

Secondly, there is a report about a convoy of hundreds of vehicles in Cape Town in support of Palestinian citizens.

And finally, the page writes deputy president Paul Mashatile concluded his official visit to Russia and says it was a great success.

GAUTENG:

# The Star & Pretoria News:

Writes as tensions between Jews and Muslims rise worldwide, a unique initiative has emerged in South Africa. A group led by Imran Makama of Friends of Israel and Ibrahim Qasim of the International Democratic Association is campaigning for peace between Jewish and Muslim communities in the country.

And secondly, it is reported controversial MK Party member Floyd Shivambu says he has received overwhelming support from South Africans eager to register as volunteers for his new movement.

# Sowetan:

Reports there are more than 700 police vehicles in Gauteng that are out of order. According to the Tshwane Metro Council, more people are relying on private security companies for policing.

# And The Citizen:

Writes South African consumers lose almost a million rand every day to fraud by South African financial institutions. This is according to a report by the National Financial Ombud Scheme that investigated 35-thousand-855 complaints and recovered almost 300-million-rand from insurance companies.

WESTERN CAPE:

# Die Burger:

Also leads with the attack on Iran.

Then the paper reports on the return of the two South African engineers, who have been illegally detained in Equatorial Guinea since February 9, 2023, Frik Potgieter and Peter Huxham. The men’s families say the South African government was actively involved in their release.

And finally, there is news about a baboon that ventured into the streets of Claremont and was only caught after two days.

EASTERN CAPE:

# The Herald in Gqeberha:

Reports that hundreds of Eastern Cape residents have lost money after the collapse of the Gqeberha investment company, Growing Asset.

And secondly, the paper writes the management of EP Rugby will meet today about the tragic events on Saturday in Kariega when a supporter was shot dead after a match between Gardens and Progress.

KWAZULU-NATAL:

# The Witness in Pietermaritzburg:

Writes the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has a new leadership at the helm.

And secondly, the paper also reports on the US attack on Iran’s nuclear programme.

And finally from NAMIBIA:

# Republikein in Windhoek:

Reports the Financial Aid Fund for Namibian Students was able to recover just under one-percent of the total student debt at the end of its 2024 financial year.

Then the paper writes unhygienic building sites in a residential area in Windhoek, Auasblick, pose an environmental threat to two boreholes in the area.

And finally, it is reported that the first Namibian to land a recording contract with ATKV-Crescendo’s mentorship programme, Salvador Mouers, says it is a great honour and responsibility.