Morning Newspaper Report

The headlines of the leading newspapers on 29 May 2024:

NATIONAL:

# Business Day:

Reports South Africa’s Chief Electoral Officer, Sy Mamabolo says attempts to muddy the outcome of the general election have been orchestrated. He says videos that were distributed over the weekend claim that the election is not free and fair, even before it took place.

GAUTENG:

# Beeld:

Also reports on fears that the results of the election are being undermined before the election started. The paper writes the IEC is convinced there is a deliberate attempt to muddy the election.

And secondly, there is a report about the rugby match between Hoërskool Menlopark and Afrikaans Hoër Seunskool which was cancelled by Menlopark at the eleventh hour. This is the second year in a row that this has happened.

# The Star and Pretoria News:

Leads with “DO IT FOR YOUR CHILDREN”. The paper writes today every South African has the opportunity to make a change.

And secondly, there is a report about the Court of Appeal’s decision that the struggle song “shoot the Boer” is not hate speech.

# And Sowetan:

Today shares the opinions of his readers about the choices they will exercise and the reasons behind it.

FREE STATE:

# Volksblad in Bloemfontein:

Reports on the election planning for the Free State and Northern Cape. According to the local branch of the Electoral Commission, problems have been encountered with the electronic devices at ballot boxes, but the rest of the process is running smoothly.

And secondly, the paper also writes about the Court of Appeal’s decision on “shoot the Boer”.

WESTERN CAPE:

# Die Burger:

Has a montage of election newspaper covers since 1994 and an editor’s letter encouraging readers to take a stand against the corruption of the ANC government.

# And Cape Times:

Writes the people today have the power in hand – they must use it responsibly.

And secondly, it is reported UNISA has cut its ties with all Israeli companies and institutions.

EASTERN CAPE:

# The Herald in Gqeberha:

Reports the ANC struggle veteran Mike Xego has returned to the party after withdrawing his support in the previous election.

And secondly, the paper writes about the expectations in the Eastern Cape today.

KWAZULU-NATAL:

# The Witness in Pietermaritzburg:

Leads with: “SOUTH AFRICA THIS IS YOUR DAY”.

And finally from NAMIBIA:

# Republikein in Windhoek:

Reports there are mixed feelings in Namibia over the decision to declare 28 May as National Genocide Remembrance Day.

And secondly, the paper writes South Africans are casting their votes today in what is considered to be the country’s most competitive election in its history.