Morning Newspaper Report

The headlines of the leading newspapers on 05 June 2026:

NATIONAL:

# Business Day:

Reports president Cyril Ramaphosa plans to send diplomatic envoys across Africa to focus on migrant issues. The government is seeking regional and international cooperation on migration and dealing with border pressure.

# Mail & Guardian:

Also writes about the new Immigration Diplomacy initiative that Ramaphosa wants to establish in Africa.

And secondly, the newspaper has a special report: “South Africans hit hard by rising cost of living”.

# Die Papier:

Firstly, reports on warrant officer Karl Sander who captivated the country this week with his testimony before the Madlanga Commission. His honesty and open-minded approach led to a fundraising campaign that has already reached almost 500-thousand-rand.

And secondly, the paper writes about the dilemma that arose with the collapse of the police’s top structure and the question that arises: Who is actually investigating whom?

# And the Netwerk24 website:

Writes the commander of the Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation Unit in Durban, Colonel Gavin Jacob, admitted before the Madlanga Commission that the seizure of 514-kilograms of cocaine was accompanied by errors. The existing procedure was ignored.

And secondly, it is reported that the storm damage in the Western Cape is estimated at almost 20-billion-rand.

GAUTENG:

# The Star:

Writes Build One South Africa has introduced two new candidates for the upcoming local government elections, describing the move as an important milestone. The party has nominated the grandson of struggle icons Walter and Albertina Sisulu, Ziyeka Sisulu, and a great-grandson of former president Nelson Mandela, Thembela Mandela, as local government candidates.

# And Sowetan:

Also reports on Jacob’s admission before the Madlanga Commission that the Hawks made mistakes in handling the huge drug find.

WESTERN CAPE:

# Die Burger:

Firstly reports on the so-called balaclava gang that is waging a reign of terror in the outskirts of Paarl and Stellenbosch. Three families were tied up and robbed in eight days.

And secondly, the paper writes the review board has withdrawn the parole granted to the Griekwastad murderer.

EASTERN CAPE:

# The Herald in Gqeberha:

Reports there is serious concern about a violent attack on DA MP Baxolile Nodada and his friend on the Gqeberha beachfront. The issue of safety in Nelson Mandela Bay was raised in Parliament this week, especially with regard to tourism.

KWAZULU-NATAL:

# The Witness in Pietermaritzburg:

Writes about the problem of teachers in KwaZulu-Natal not showing up for work, thus letting down students.

And finally from NAMIBIA:

# Republikein in Windhoek:

Reports the Namibia Airports Company reported a contractor, who was awarded a multi-million tender for airport signs, to the Anti-Corruption Commission of Namibia.

And secondly, the newspaper writes the ministry of Health says that despite adjusted tariffs, public hospital services are still about 30-percent more affordable than private healthcare.