Morning Newspaper Report

The headlines of the leading newspapers on 04 August 2025:

NATIONAL:

# Business Day:

Reports the Trump administration’s 30-percent tariff on South African goods will come into effect at the end of this week, with the government expected to announce a wide range of measures to support key sectors affected by the levies. The US has so far failed to respond to South Africa’s trade proposals.

# And the Netwerk24 website:

Reports the secretary-general of the SACP, Solly Mapaila, accused the ANC of becoming arrogant, especially with regard to power-sharing. The SACP is particularly unhappy about the inclusion of the DA and FF Plus in the government of national unity.

Secondly, the website writes economist Dawie Roodt will climb Kilimanjaro again, and this time ride a bicycle back to the sea.

And finally, there is news about Bloemhof in the North West, which has been named Kwela Town of the Year.

GAUTENG:

# The Star:

Writes EFF leader Julius Malema writes that Donald Trump is a danger to the world and must be removed immediately.

And secondly, it is reported that the underspending of 1.3-billion-rand has forced Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi to replace the heads of departments.

# And Sowetan:

Reports two women from Emalahleni are in hospital after suffering serious burns. The paper writes that the boyfriend of 22-year-old Nompumelelo Gumede poured petrol on her, locked her in a room, and set her on fire. His sister, who tried to protect Gumede during the attack, was also badly burned.

WESTERN CAPE:

# Die Burger:

Reports about the 49-year-old man and his 63-year-old sister who were attacked with pangas and robbed on a guest farm in Franschhoek on Saturday morning. Both were seriously injured, and police are looking for three suspects.

And secondly, the paper writes there were 57 incidents of burglary and vandalism at 46 schools in the Western Cape during the June/July holiday period. This is a significant increase compared to the same period in 2024, when 45 incidents were reported at 39 schools.

EASTERN CAPE:

# The Herald in Gqeberha:

Reports EP Rugby was caught off guard when Saturday’s club match between Gardens and Harlequins in Kariega was postponed at the last minute due to gang activity in the area. The match was to be played at the Derrick Ferreira Stadium, commonly known as “Die Hok“.

And secondly, the paper writes the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality recorded the most water outages of all metropolitan areas in 2024.

KWAZULU-NATAL:

# The Witness in Pietermaritzburg:

Firstly, reports about the dire state of the government buildings in Pietermaritzburg.

And secondly, the paper also writes that the US tariffs will hit the country hard.

And finally from NAMIBIA:

# Republikein in Windhoek:

Reports trade experts and economists say the US’s adjusted 15-percent tariff on Namibian goods will not significantly affect the country’s exports.

Then the paper writes coastal land occupiers have described their eviction from private land as “barbaric”, after their structures were demolished.

And finally, there is news about the St. George Senior Primary School Choir. They are the first Namibian primary school choir to win gold in the prestigious ATKV Applous finals.