The headlines of the leading newspapers on 30 October 2025:
NATIONAL:
# Business Day:
Reports former Eskom CEO Tshediso Matona defended broad-based black economic empowerment at a summit, stressing its importance for economic growth and restoring the dignity of black people.
# And the Netwerk24 website:
Reports UN Special Rapporteur on Palestinian Territories, Francesca Albanese, has questioned the continued existence of the International Criminal Court. She says several states no longer pay attention to any decisions of the court, such as arresting Benjamin Netanyahu.
Then the website writes about the heroic Protea women who fought for their place in the World Cup final.
And finally, it is reported the Free State has experienced a week of storms with rainfall of up to 100 mm in some places.
GAUTENG:
# The Star:
Writes political repercussions are expected if Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero is removed from office by a motion of no confidence. Experts believe the move will extend beyond the city council and threaten the stability of South Africa’s government of national unity.
# Sowetan:
Reports a day after it held a fundraiser, a Methodist church in Sandton was robbed by 12 robbers equipped to open safes. The church is now appealing to its members to make all donations electronically.
# And The Citizen:
Writes tensions are rising in the largest metros where motions of no confidence are being prepared and in Ekurhuleni allegations of false appointments are being made.
WESTERN CAPE:
# Die Burger:
Reports ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says there has been a major reshuffle of the party’s leadership in the Western Cape. Mbalula announced after a meeting with the Provincial Executive Committee that former South African ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, will lead a newly established Provincial Task Team.
And secondly, the paper writes the Welkom Rovers were robbed of their wallets and cellphones while playing a cricket club match against the police in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
EASTERN CAPE:
# Daily Despatch in East London:
Reports the Eastern Cape will begin formal training for traditional surgeons and nursing staff.
And secondly, the paper writes the staff of the Buffalo City metro will henceforth receive a so-called hardship allowance.
KWAZULU-NATAL:
# The Witness in Pietermaritzburg:
Writes that the Umsunduzi District Municipality has warned that it plans to launch an operation against illegal liquor sales in Pietermaritzburg.
And secondly, it is reported the public has been warned that it is mating season for cobras and that the snakes are now more active and dangerous.
And finally from NAMIBIA:
# Republikein in Windhoek:
Reports Namibia’s road infrastructure is suffering from a growing financial crisis, with the Road Fund Administration reporting a deficit of 4.5-billion-rand.
Then the paper writes the appeal hearing to challenge the 2021 Baster captaincy election begins today in the High Court in Windhoek.
And finally, there is news about Troy, the Belgian Malinois and trained tracking dog who lost his right front leg after a shooting incident. Troy is now a city dog.