Morning Newspaper Report

The headlines of the leading newspapers on 13 June 2024:

NATIONAL:

# Business Day:

Reports the IFP has agreed to support the ANC’s proposed government of national unity. This brings South Africa a step closer to a new chapter of collaborative government that must find a balance between diverse ideologies and shared goals for the country’s future.

GAUTENG:

# Beeld:

Also reports on the IPP’s decision to be part of the government of national unity. The party’s leader Velenkosini Hlabisa says he rejects the question whether he will become president Cyril Ramaphosa’s deputy.

Secondly, the paper writes about the sardine run on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast where people scoop loads of fish from the beach.

And finally, there is a report on introducing load reduction in Tshwane to regulate power supply.

# The Star and Pretoria News:

Writes there is a possibility that Panyaza Lesufi will return as Gauteng’s premier.

And reports the founder of the MK Party, Jabulani Khumalo’s court application to proceed with his parliamentary confirmation has been rejected.

# Sowetan:

Reports the people of South Africa expect from the government of national unity an improved economy and law and order in the country.

FREE STATE:

# Volksblad in Bloemfontein:

Has the same lead as Beeld about the government of national unity.

And secondly, it is reported a panel that investigated the Wilgenhof residence at Stellenbosch University recommended that the residence should be closed.

WESTERN CAPE:

# Die Burger:

Also reports on the IVP’s participation in the government of national unity and the panel decision on Wilgenhof.

Then the paper reports a promising young cyclist, 17-year-old Calib de Kock, died when he crashed into an open car door in Sea Point.

# And Cape Times:

Writes it is only a day before Parliament opens and the parties are involved in last-minute negotiations.

And secondly, the paper also writes about the recommendation that Wilgenhof be closed.

EASTERN CAPE:

# The Herald in Gqeberha:

Reports there is hope for public and private sector partnerships to improve Nelson Mandela Bay’s ports, but the situation is still unacceptable with broken equipment, outdated machinery, and long queues.

And secondly, the paper writes the acting president of the EP Rugby Union, George Malgas, believes that SA Rugby has let him down by not acting against the violent attacks on him.

KWAZULU-NATAL:

# Daily News in Durban:

Leads with “BATTLE FOR THE SOUL OF KZN”. The paper writes coalition negotiations in the province are at a knife point.

# And The Witness in Pietermaritzburg:

Also reports on the IFP’s decision to join the government of national unity.

And writes vaccinations against M-pox will be available soon.

And finally from NAMIBIA:

# Republikein in Windhoek:

Reports president Nangolo Mbumba has authorised the release of more than two-thousand prisoners. This includes pardoning convicted offenders and suspending their sentences.

And secondly, the paper writes the famous artist Trudi Dicks has died at the age of 84. Her artworks were particularly popular with collectors because of her unconventional and unique style.