Morning Newspaper Report

The headlines of the leading newspapers on 04 November 2024:

NATIONAL:

# Business Day:

Reports the results of the US election and the decision of a Chinese Communist Party congress will determine the economic course ahead for the world’s two largest economies this week.

GAUTENG:

# Beeld:

Reports on the plane crash at Cullinan in which Lourens van Niekerk and Stephan le Roux died. The plane’s engine apparently failed and they hit power lines.

Then the paper writes the government says it doesn’t matter who wins the American presidential election, as long as South Africa’s interests are protected.

And finally, it is reported that the scorching heat will hopefully give way this week for much-needed rain.

# The Star & Pretoria News:

Writes the inventor of Please Call Me, Nkosana Makate wants 9.4-billion-rand.

And secondly, it is reported there have been more incidents of food poisoning reported in townships.

# Sowetan:

Reports on the death of 11-year-old Lesedi Mulaudzi after she allegedly ate poisoned snacks from a spaza shop in Alexandra. Her mother and brother are in critical condition. The paper writes the government apparently still does not know where the spaza shops’ stock comes from.

# And The Citizen:

Writes whistleblowers say alleged favouritism by the chief executive of national air traffic services leads to unqualified appointments with high salaries and threatens aviation safety. The ministry of Transport is apparently completely unaware of this.

FREE STATE:

# Volksblad in Bloemfontein:

Leads with the expected rain and cooler weather that is on the way after the scorching heat.

And secondly, it is reported detective sergeant Nobi Bokamoso Peter of Bloemfontein, who investigates child and gender violence, has been honoured with a South African Hero award.

WESTERN CAPE:

# Die Burger:

Reports on the assassination of underworld businessman Mark Lifman who was shot dead in George. Two suspects were reportedly arrested between Willowmore and Uniondale.

And secondly, the paper writes Stellenbosch University will announce further details about the Wilgenhof report later this week.

# And Cape Times:

Also writes about the assassination of Lifman and reports that the investigation is shrouded in secrecy.

And secondly, the paper also reports on the food poisoning case in Alexandra.

EASTERN CAPE:

# The Herald in Gqeberha:

Reports the conditions at the New Brighton Mortuary are dire. Rats even feed on the bodies of the dead.

And secondly, the paper writes about the frenzy that broke out to add the pink Discovery Vitality trolley to the Checkers Little Shop collection.

KWAZULU-NATAL:

# Daily News in Durban:

Writes the NPA in KwaZulu-Natal says it intends to crack down on those who do not pay child support.

And finally from NAMIBIA:

# Republikein in Windhoek:

Reports in 2021, two children had to watch their mother’s partner stab her to death with a knife. He was found guilty of her murder on Friday.

And secondly, the paper writes after 58 years in power, the former president of Botswana, Mokgweetsi Masisi, and the Botswana Democratic Party, lost this country’s election.