The headlines of the leading newspapers on 09 September 2026:
NATIONAL:
# Business Day:
Writes Standard Bank and Java Capital have joined forces for property deals. The paper writes the partnership aims to unlock capital for property and infrastructure growth.
# And the Netwerk24 website:
Reports two crew members of a light aircraft were slightly injured when they crashed on the R-101 between Pretoria and Johannesburg. The accident occurred near the New Road intersection.
And secondly, the website writes the secretary-general of the ANC, Fikile Mbalula, has sharply criticised what he described as a “faction in the ANC” for statements that the party’s election preparations are chaotic.
GAUTENG:
# The Star:
Also writes about the plane crash in Midrand. The paper reports the pilot experienced engine problems and wanted to make an emergency landing 250 metres from the runway of the Grand Central Airport when the Cessna 172 crashed.
And secondly, Advocates for Transformation is reported to say that there is an increasing pattern of threats and intimidation directed at advocate Sandile Khumalo, one of the commissioners at the Madlanga Commission.
# Sowetan:
Also reports on the threats against the legal team of the Madlanga Commission. The paper writes in addition to advocate Khumalo, advocate Myron Dewrance has also received threats. The lawyers have been threatened with sexual violence against their wives and loved ones.
# And The Citizen:
Lead with: “WHAT WAS THE WIG FOR?” The newspaper writes that the former speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, vehemently denied during her fraud case in court that she hid money under her wig.
WESTERN CAPE:
# Die Burger:
Reports on a failed hijacking in the P2 car park of the Cape Town International Airport. The hijacker forced the woman into her Volkswagen Polo and she was able to escape when he rushed through the portcullis at the exit. Four suspects were arrested in Bonteheuwel.
And secondly, the paper writes a member of an alleged gang that carried out street robberies in Durbanville and Bellville was allegedly shot by a bystander before the gang fled. His body was later found in the vehicle in which the gang sped away in Mispel Road in Belville.
EASTERN CAPE:
# The Herald in Gqeberha:
Reports a couple from Kwanoxolo in Nelson Mandela Bay have been sentenced for animal cruelty after a noose around the neck of a five-month-old puppy seriously injured the animal. They must perform community service under correctional supervision, have been sentenced to 12 months imprisonment suspended for five years and are not allowed to own any animal for 10 years.
And secondly, the paper writes more than 30 parties will be participating in the local government elections in Nelson Mandela Bay.
KWAZULU-NATAL:
# The Witness in Pietermaritzburg:
Writes Pietermaritzburg’s business community has sharply criticised the Msunduzi Municipality over the city’s deteriorating infrastructure, unreliable services and security issues, warning that these challenges could undermine investment and economic growth.
And secondly, it is reported the Protea women’s cricket team will make history by participating in the first T20 International series against Zimbabwe. This will take place from 11 to 19 September at the Queen’s Sports Club in Bulawayo.
And finally from NAMIBIA:
# Republikein in Windhoek:
Reports that the Central Procurement Board of Namibia has officially cancelled the controversial 123-million-rand tender for the veterinary cordon fence for the southern and southeastern border.
And secondly, the paper writes the residents of Pionierspark have declared war on what they describe as increasing noise pollution in their quiet neighbourhood.