Morning Newspaper Report

The headlines of the leading newspapers on 05 July 2024:

NATIONAL:

# Business Day:

Reports the first biennial planning meeting of South Africa’s new executive, which will be attended by ministers, deputy ministers, and directors-general, will consider how to merge various party manifestos into a coherent government policy. The lekgotla takes place from Thursday.

# And Mail & Guardian on Fridays:

Leads with: “THE MASTER CABINET MAKER”. The paper writes how president Cyril Ramaphosa retained key ministries, diluted the power of the DA and appeased smaller parties.

GAUTENG:

# Beeld:

Reports on the assassination attack on 74-year-old Ettienne du Preez and 66-year-old Flip Minnaar at a restaurant in Heidelberg. Du Preez died in hospital and Minnaar is in a critical condition. The shooter on a motorcycle shot both men in the head. It is speculated that the attack is linked to the victims’ involvement with the CPF.

And secondly, the paper writes freezing weather is predicted for Saturday’s showdown between the Boks and Ireland at Loftus. About 50-thousand spectators are expected.

# The Star and Pretoria News:

Writes the Presidency has defended the enlarged cabinet and explained it is a reflection of what the voters wanted.

And reports UNISA does not want to say anything about the latest cheating scandal where artificial intelligence and ChatGPT were allegedly used in student assignments.

# Sowetan:

Reports the 18-year-old accused in the murder of the three-year-old Peaceful Khoza has apparently also pointed out more children’s graves to the police. The paper speculates whether Siviwe Thulare is a serial killer.

# And The Citizen:

Investigates what really happened in the Gauteng power struggle.

FREE STATE:

# Volksblad in Bloemfontein:

Has the same lead as Beeld about the attack in Heidelberg.

And secondly, the paper writes the suspended chief inspector of the SPCA in Bloemfontein, Reinet Meyer, will appeal against her dismissal.

WESTERN CAPE:

# Die Burger:

Firstly, also reports on the Cabinet lekgotla that will occur from next Thursday. The Presidency says that no minister can decide on his own which policy can be carried out in a department. It is determined by consensus.

Secondly, the paper writes 11-year-old Noa van Schalkwyk found the engagement ring of Doreen Smith, which she lost six years ago in a dam in Piket-Bo-Berg.

And finally, there is news about the huge event planned in Perth for UFC champion Dricus du Plessis’ title fight against Israel Adesanya.

# And Cape Times:

Also reports on the reasons for the enlarged Cabinet.

And writes MPs still want an oversight mechanism for the Presidency.

EASTERN CAPE:

# The Herald in Gqeberha:

Reports tempers flared during a committee meeting of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro when the EFF insisted that more than 100 contract workers be permanently appointed at 60-million-rand per year.

And secondly, the paper writes about Angelwings Pet Medic Services, established as a pet ambulance service in the Bay area.

KWAZULU-NATAL:

# Daily News in Durban:

Writes there are fears that the infighting in the National Freedom Party could bring down the government of provincial unity in KwaZulu-Natal.

And finally from NAMIBIA:

# Republikein in Windhoek:

Reports many young Namibian women are turning to prostitution as a result of widespread unemployment. They advertise their services mainly on social media platforms.

And secondly, the paper writes several companies have already invested millions in efforts to connect users to the fibre optic network.