Morning Newspaper Report

The headlines of the leading newspapers on 01 December 2025:

NATIONAL:

# Business Day:

Reports president Cyril Ramaphosa is determined that South Africa will participate in the G20 in 2026. He has taken a stand against president Donald Trump’s intention to exclude South Africa.

# And the Netwerk24 website:

Reports Ramaphosa says that despite the misunderstandings between South Africa and the US, the country still extends a hand of friendship. He also had harsh words for those who spread misinformation about South Africa abroad.

Secondly, the website reports a fifth suspect has been arrested for allegedly recruiting South African mercenaries to fight against Ukraine. The suspect will appear in the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court today with four others.

And finally, it is reported that 77-year-old At Mahne from the Baltimore district in Limpopo was murdered during a farm attack. His wife, 74-year-old Pietro, was assaulted, and the robbers stole firearms and cash.

GAUTENG:

# Sowetan:

Also reports Ramaphosa has taken a new stand against the US leader and says South Africa will continue to participate in the G20. The president says the country will still treat America with respect and dignity.

# And The Citizen:

Writes there is a child crisis in South Africa, and a new pregnancy grant, which will cost two-billion-rand, will help mothers create healthy and safe conditions for their babies.

WESTERN CAPE:

# Die Burger:

Reports two people died when their light aircraft crashed along the N7 yesterday. The pilot and passenger were allegedly on a test flight when the accident happened.

And secondly, the paper writes about a 15-year-old boy from Diazville who drowned in the sea and about a video of a four-year-old child drinking beer that is making headlines.

EASTERN CAPE:

# The Herald in Gqeberha:

Reports Eskom is again looking at plans to build a nuclear reactor at Thyspunt between Cape St Francis and Oyster Bay.

And secondly, there is news of new plans to reopen the so-called Apple Express train route.

KWAZULU-NATAL:

# The Witness in Pietermaritzburg:

Reports there are growing concerns about the recruitment of South African mercenaries to fight against Ukraine. The government has now requested an urgent investigation.

And secondly, the paper writes even though it is summer, some municipal swimming pools are still closed.

And finally from NAMIBIA:

# Republikein in Windhoek:

Reports Swapo came out on top again in the recently concluded local elections, but almost half a million registered voters did not vote for local government leaders this year.

And secondly, the paper writes Namibia’s proposals at CITES CoP20 in Uzbekistan to allow strictly regulated trade in rhino horn and ivory were rejected.