The headlines of the leading newspapers on 10 April 2025:
NATIONAL:
# Business Day:
Reports minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition, Parks Tau is considering expanding his vehicle industry incentive scheme to protect almost 500-billion-rand of the country’s manufacturing sector from US tariffs.
# And the Netwerk24 website:
Firstly, reports president Donald Trump has put his widespread international tariffs on hold for 90 days to give countries the opportunity to negotiate.
Then the website writes the metal detector in the Wynberg Court in Cape Town is apparently out of order. This came to light after a murder accused was shot dead in court.
And finally, there is news about former chief justice Raymond Zondo receiving an honorary doctorate from Stellenbosch University.
GAUTENG:
# The Star & Pretoria News:
Writes the temporary suspension of Trump’s tariffs has brought worldwide relief.
And reports there are concerns that the government wants to use the VAT increase to fund the NHI.
# Sowetan:
Reports thousands of learners in Mpumalanga are staying home because the provincial government owes 500-million-rand to transport operators.
# And The Citizen:
Writes about the incidence of suicide in South Africa. Older people in particular are committing suicide and the number of incidents in the over 50 category has increased by 62-percent.
WESTERN CAPE:
# Die Burger:
Leads with an eyewitness account of the shooting at the Wynberg Court. The eyewitnesses say they immediately laid down on the floor when they heard the shots.
Secondly, it is reported that the police have seized approximately 30-thousand lobster tails in Bishop Lavis. The police say a 56-year-old suspect was arrested at the premises.
And finally, the paper writes about a Lion Run planned for Cape Town during which an affordable apartment can be won.
EASTERN CAPE:
# The Herald in Gqeberha:
Reports the first red tide of the season has appeared in Algoa Bay. This threatens the fish life and provides reasons for concern about the establishment of the aquaculture industry in the area.
And secondly, the paper writes the police seem to be so afraid of criminals that all the windows at the administration block of the New Brighton police station have been welded shut.
KWAZULU-NATAL:
# The Witness in Pietermaritzburg:
Writes a pensioner from Northdale has been beaten to death.
And reports the markets are suffering badly under Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs.
And finally from NAMIBIA:
# Republikein in Windhoek:
Reports two more suspects in the sensational Namdia diamond robbery have been arrested in Keetmanshoop.
And secondly, writes the new minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform, Mac Albert Hengari, has announced his top ten priorities for his ministry.