The headlines of the leading newspapers on 04 November 2025:
NATIONAL:
# Business Day:
Reports TymeBank has received approval from the South African Reserve Bank to appoint Cheslyn Jacobs as its new CEO. Jacobs succeeds Karl Westvig, who has led the bank since 2023. He will continue to support the bank’s continued growth in an advisory capacity.
# And the Netwerk24 website:
Reports 20-year-old Rudolf Hufke was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 19-year-old Matie, Jesse Mitchell last year. Jesse’s mother, Michèlle, said after the sentencing that the loss will always remain great.
Secondly, the website writes about the reduction in fuel prices. Petrol drops by 51-cents and diesel by 21-cents.
And finally, it is reported that Afrikaans singer, Brendan Peyper has been temporarily sequestered. This is in connection with a claim by SA Concerts.
GAUTENG:
# The Star:
Firstly, asks the question whether the GNU summit was able to unite the government.
Then the paper writes Gauteng parents should prepare for an increase in school fees.
And finally, it is reported that the City of Johannesburg must complete its informal trader registration within 21 days.
# Sowetan:
Reports convicted rapist and murderer Mphekeledi Mantsoe, who was released on parole, allegedly has an agreement with taxi associations to collect protection money in Bronkhorstspruit. The community says they are being threatened.
# And The Citizen:
Writes the top structure at the South African Revenue Service costs the taxpayer about 33-million-rand per year.
WESTERN CAPE:
# Die Burger:
Also reports on the verdict in the Mitchell murder case and the good news about fuel prices.
EASTERN CAPE:
# Daily Despatch in East London:
Reports the Buffalo City Metro has written off another 1.68-billion-rand in irregular expenses.
And secondly, the paper writes the shortcomings at the Centres for Sexual Violence in East London have been highlighted.
KWAZULU-NATAL:
# The Witness in Pietermaritzburg:
The High Court in Pretoria has ruled that the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s approval of municipal electricity tariff increases, which were carried out without proper cost studies and public participation, is unconstitutional.
And secondly, it is reported the government of national unity has declared it is prepared to work together on key issues. This follows a summit held yesterday.
And finally, there is news about 90-year-old Hansie and 81-year-old Meisie Theron, who are renewing their wedding vows after 60 years.
And finally from NAMIBIA:
# Republikein in Windhoek:
Reports lodge owners west of Outjo say the D2743 dirt road leading to various resorts has not been maintained for more than a decade.
Then the paper writes residents of Swakopmund have lodged a formal objection to a proposed five-star hotel planned at the beachfront fitness park in Vineta.
And finally, there is news about 90-year-old Hansie and 81-year-old Meisie Theron, who are renewing their wedding vows after 60 years.