The headlines of the leading newspapers on 29 April 2026:
NATIONAL:
# Business Day:
Reports the editor of the Sunday Times, Makhudu Sefara, has been placed on special leave after the Special Investigation Unit revealed that a company of which he was the sole director was linked to the misappropriation of public funds from the National Lottery Commission.
# And the Netwerk24 website:
Firstly, report on the passing of South African icon, Mimi Coertse. The website writes about her illustrious international career where she made a name for herself on world stages as an ambassador for South Africa.
And secondly, it is reported the ministries of Finance and Minerals and Petroleum Resources have announced an extension of the temporary fuel levy relief to protect consumers from rising fuel prices driven by the ongoing Middle East conflict.
GAUTENG:
# The Star:
Also writes about the editor of the Sunday Times who has been placed on special leave after being implicated in an investigation by the Special Investigation Unit.
And secondly, the paper reports the police and Airports Company have arrested two more drug mules at OR Tambo International Airport. This brings the total number of drug smugglers over the past three days to four.
# Sowetan:
Reports the family of Sandra Mamaila, who died in the accident involving Ekurhuleni City Manager Kagiso Lerutla, say they are seeking justice and jail time for the culprit.
# And The Citizen:
Leads with: “JOZI’S VICIOUS DEBT CYCLE”. The newspaper writes Johannesburg relies on loans to survive instead of collecting service fees from its residents. According to experts, the model cannot survive.
WESTERN CAPE:
# Die Burger:
Has the same lead story as Netwerk24 about Mini Coertse and devotes almost its entire front page to the South African icon.
And secondly, it reports visitors to Cape Town International Airport are being warned about a group of dancing young men who are robbing people.
EASTERN CAPE:
# The Herald in Gqeberha:
Reports the past long weekend in Nelson Mandela Bay was marked by violence and bloodshed.
And secondly, the paper writes a recycling plant that supports recovering addicts has been destroyed by a fire.
KWAZULU-NATAL:
# The Witness in Pietermaritzburg:
Writes an investigation has revealed that even primary school children are vaping.
And reports the mayor of uMngeni, Chris Pappas, is reportedly going to reconsider his earlier decision to retire from politics.
And finally from NAMIBIA:
# Republikein in Windhoek:
Reports members of the state medical fund have had unlimited benefits for hospitalisation in state hospitals since April 1st, but are limited to 350-thousand-rand per beneficiary and 700-thousand-rand per family should they be admitted to a private hospital.
And secondly, the paper writes the Namibian police in the Kavango East region say they are awaiting forensic results in an investigation into an alleged serial rapist who is terrorising women in Rundu.