Morning Newspaper Report

The headlines of the leading newspapers on 01 April 2026:

NATIONAL:

# Business Day:

Reports president Cyril Ramaphosa says the country’s new investment campaign has already realised almost 890-billion-rand in promises. He says cranes and construction equipment will soon be seen nationwide.

# And the Netwerk24 website:

Reports the Bela regulations for pregnant learners have been published for comment. According to this, schools will have to adapt furniture, facilities and equipment to make provisions for pregnant learners.

Secondly, the website writes the minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina, says that according to her department’s Blue Drop report, the drinking water at municipalities is safe.

And finally, there is news about the KKNK which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.

GAUTENG:

# The Star:

Writes the CEO of the Road Traffic Management Corporation, advocate Makhosini Msibi, has issued a stern warning to traffic officers ahead of the busy Easter travel period that they will be immediately dismissed if they are involved in bribery, corruption or misconduct.

# Sowetan:

Reports a very large part of the community that depends on paraffin will have to pay double in future. The paper writes residents say they will have to switch back to firewood.

# And The Citizen:

Writes that the City of Johannesburg’s basic service delivery has already collapsed since the metro’s wage agreement, amounting to 10.3-billion-rand. There is no money left in maintenance budgets, and residents will have to pay for it themselves.

WESTERN CAPE:

# Die Burger:

Leads with the fuel price increases and the relief granted by the government. The fuel levy of three-rand per litre was suspended for one month to help consumers but the move cost the government about six-billion-rand. The paper also gives the full price breakdown.

And secondly, the paper publishes a full breakdown of the state of dam levels in the Western Cape. The average figure for the province stands at 45-percent.

EASTERN CAPE:

# The Herald in Gqeberha:

Reports the mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay, Babalwa Lobishe, has survived a motion of no confidence, but will still have to answer difficult questions about service delivery.

And secondly, the paper also writes about the government’s relief by cutting fuel tariffs.

KWAZULU-NATAL:

# The Witness in Pietermaritzburg:

Writes the police have taken action against a local security chief who is allegedly involved in crime.

And secondly, the paper reports on taxi fares that are set to increase as a result of the fuel price increases.

And finally from NAMIBIA:

# Republikein in Windhoek:

Reports the High Court has amended its rules to tighten procedures regarding the valuation of immovable property sold in execution.

And secondly, the paper writes the National Heritage Council of Namibia has received an application to convert one of Windhoek’s most recognisable and historic buildings into a boutique hotel.