Morning Newspaper Report

The headlines of the leading newspapers on 27 August 2024:

NATIONAL:

# Business Day:

Reports president Cyril Ramaphosa says mediocre actions by municipal officials are no longer acceptable. He says they must take the lead and provide top-quality service during the country’s energy transition.

GAUTENG:

# Beeld:

Leads with the storm of corruption allegations that erupted over the head of the minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Thembi Simelane. Political parties are demanding action against her after it came to light that she borrowed more than 500-thousand-rand from the VBS Bank.

And secondly, the paper reports on 21-year-old Cuan Karelse who appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court in connection with the murder of the businesswoman from Standerton, Reneé Lea. Lea’s body was found in her car in Moreleta Park on Saturday.

# The Star and Pretoria News:

Firstly, also writes about the political parties demanding an investigation against Simelane.

And secondly it is reported, the DA is reconsidering its action against NHI due to its involvement in the government of national unity.

# Sowetan:

Reports on the wealth of the so-called tenderpreneur, Hamilton Ndlovu. The state hopes to recover millions by selling his three Porsches and other luxury vehicles.

# And The Citizen:

Writes there are mixed feelings about the so-called two-pot pension system. Economists believe it will boost the economy, but say it could hurt local capital markets.

FREE STATE:

# Volksblad in Bloemfontein:

Reports wildfires around Bloemfontein and Ficksburg which have already destroyed thousands of hectares of pasture since the weekend are still raging. The Weather Service has warned of further strong winds over the Free State and Northern Cape.

And secondly, the paper writes about 14-year-old Marichelle Crous from the Hoër Meisieskool Oranje’s breakdancing on the hockey field.

WESTERN CAPE:

# Die Burger:

Reports on the murder of the butcher of Murraysburg, 79-year-old Pieter Retief. He and his wife Christie were attacked by robbers and their house and butchery were set on fire. The body of one of the attackers was found in the rubble and police are looking for three more.

And secondly, the paper writes Eskom expects an easy summer during which nothing more than Phase 2 load-shedding will be needed.

# And Cape Times:

Also writes about Eskom expecting an easy summer.

And reports on an investigation against the South African consul general in Dubai, Andrew Lebona.

EASTERN CAPE:

# The Herald in Gqeberha:

Reports, efforts are being made to erect temporary structures to restore power to Sardinia Bay after four transmission towers were damaged by gale-force winds last week.

And secondly, the paper writes a lawyer has been appointed to act as a mediator between a group of women and a tow truck company who, according to them, impound their vehicles for minor issues.

KWAZULU-NATAL:

# Daily News in Durban:

Writes the CEO of Ithala bank, Thulani Vilakazi says customers should not worry, their money is safe even though the bank’s operating license has been suspended.

And finally from NAMIBIA:

# Republikein in Windhoek:

Reports several marches were held across Namibia yesterday in support of a basic income allowance of 500-rand per person, per month.

Then the paper writes that the magistrate in the case against Jandré Dippenaar says his sentence of 15 years aims to satisfy society that he was not just reprimanded.

And finally, hundreds are reported to have attended the 34th Heroes’ Day celebrations in Omuthiya yesterday.