Morning Newspaper Report
The headlines of the leading newspapers on 07 June 2024:
NATIONAL:
# Business Day:
Reports the ANC’s national executive committee has decided to make an offer to most political parties to join a government of national unity.
# And Mail & Guardian on Fridays:
Writes it does not seem Jacob Zuma and the MK Party are interested in a government of national unity.
GAUTENG:
# Beeld:
Also reports on president Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement that the NEC has decided to take the route of a government of national unity and conduct national dialogue based on common values. The values include respect for the Constitution and the rule of law.
Then the paper writes the Nkomazi Municipality has not yet proposed any plan to address the overgrazing of Marloth Park.
And finally, there is news about Chané Dreyer from Limpopo who was seriously injured when a tractor ran over her head in the USA.
# The Star and Pretoria News:
Writes, according to experts it would not be wise if the ANC now takes any disciplinary steps against former president Jacob Zuma.
And reports former minister Zizi Kodwa is reportedly facing further problems.
# Sowetan:
Reports that there are real differences on key issues between the parties now negotiating with the ANC. These include national health insurance, land expropriation, and support for Palestine.
# And The Citizen:
Leads with: “WHAT GOV MUST DO IN 180 DAYS”. The paper writes about the steps the government must follow if a coalition takes over control.
FREE STATE:
# Volksblad in Bloemfontein:
Reports the ANC is also in talks with the MK Party, but has already held talks with most other parties.
And secondly, the newspaper writes Grey College dominates the Free State Craven Week team that will play against the Griquas.
WESTERN CAPE:
# Die Burger:
Has the same lead as Beeld about the proposed government of national unity.
And secondly, the paper writes two prisoners in the Thai prison where the South African, Ashley Oosthuizen is serving a prison sentence, died of influenza.
# And Cape Times:
Writes the MK Party says it is now ready to negotiate with the ANC.
And it is reported senior ANC ministers such as Naledi Pandor and Bheki Cele will not return to Parliament.
EASTERN CAPE:
# The Herald in Gqeberha:
Reports the storm damage in Nelson Mandela Bay is estimated at one-billion-rand.
And writes the car industry in the Bay gets another injection with the establishment of Stellantis, which manufactures Maserati, Chrysler, Citroën, Jeep and Opel, among others.
KWAZULU-NATAL:
# Daily News in Durban:
Also writes about the senior ANC members who will not return to Parliament.
And finally from NAMIBIA:
# Republikein in Windhoek:
Reports the Windhoek Municipality proposes to increase power tariffs by 10.3-percent. Power in the capital will then cost 3-rand-3-cents per unit.
Then the paper writes the Walvis Bay Municipality will today file a criminal complaint against the debt collector RedForce.
And finally, there is news about a fundraising project for the Ruach Elohim Foundation in Swakopmund, which provides a safe home for vulnerable children.