Morning Newspaper Report

The headlines of the leading newspapers on 17 March 2026:

NATIONAL:

# Business Day:

Reports judge Sisi Khampepe, the chairperson of the commission looking into the prosecutions of TRC cases, allegedly colluded with the prosecutor on the formulation of a case. Former presidents Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma want her removed as chairperson.

# And the Netwerk24 website:

Reports the right-hand man of suspended lieutenant general Shadrack Sibiya, sergeant Fannie Nkosi told the Madlanga Commission that Sibiya probably cannot remember correctly about his relationship with gang boss Katiso Molefe.

And secondly, the website writes northern parts of the Kruger National Park have been flooded again and the management was forced to close certain camps.

GAUTENG:

# The Star:

Firstly, reports according to a report that has been released, fraud and corruption are rampant in the South African Police Service.

Then it is reported president Cyril Ramaphosa is being criticised for his handling of the TRC cases.

And finally, there is news about 138 schools in Ekurhuleni that are at risk of having their power and water cut off.

# Sowetan:

Reports the former member of the police task force, Matipandile Sotheni, who was arrested for the murder of the Madlanga Commission’s Witness D, was chosen for his performance as a sniper, according to the police.

# And The Citizen:

Reports that the government plans to finance taxi drivers to achieve better road safety and help them with the high cost of maintenance.

WESTERN CAPE:

# Die Burger:

Reports about the extension of the Madlanga Commission and the 100-million rand that is being allocated for it. The paper also states that the report will only be released later.

Then the paper writes the NSRI was busy this past weekend. The institute had to respond to six incidents where it intervened to save lives. Action was taken from Hout Bay and Kommetjie to Simon’s Town.

And finally, it is reported the metro police have arrested a taxi driver with warrants of more than 220-thousand-rand against him at a roadblock in Athlone.

EASTERN CAPE:

# The Herald in Gqeberha:

Reports the court is again looking at the photos and details of the crime scene in the Terblanche murder case.

And writes Eskom’s new tariff increase of 8.76-percent that is coming into effect is widely criticised.

KWAZULU-NATAL:

# The Witness in Pietermaritzburg:

Firstly writes, members of the state’s GEMS medical fund are unhappy about a 9.8-percent increase in contributions that has been introduced. The Public Servants Association says they would accept 9.5-percent.

And secondly, it is reported that there are concerns that the city’s parks are being converted into informal settlements.

And finally from NAMIBIA:

# Republikein in Windhoek:

Reports there are concerns about a new sand mine that has been put into operation in the Dorob National Park. There are many questions about environmental damage, property rights, and mining within a national park.

And secondly, the paper writes the Livestock and Livestock Products Council of Namibia has expressed concern about the United Kingdom’s decision to suspend imports of fresh beef from Botswana.