Morning Newspaper Report

The headlines of the leading newspapers on 11 April 2024:

NATIONAL:

# Business Day:

Writes the platinum industry does not expect metal prices, which have fallen dramatically since last year, to fall further this year. There is hope that prices will start to recover by next year.

GAUTENG:

# Beeld:

Reports although the e-toll system in Johannesburg is being switched off tonight, the minister of Transport, Sindisiwe Chikunga says road users must according to the law still pay tolls. It has not yet been decided how it will be collected.

Secondly, the paper writes about the car accident in which Lizelle Stolz from Tzaneen died. Her husband Corné discharged himself from the hospital yesterday to be with their youngest child, the six-month-old Walru.

And finally, the mayor of Tshwane, Cilliers Brink is reported to say that the Rooiwal water plant north of Pretoria is on track.

# The Star and Pretoria News:

Write former president Jacob Zuma will still receive his presidential benefits even if he is elected as an MP.

And also report on the e-toll dilemma for motorists.

# And Sowetan:

Reports the ANC’s treasurer in Mpumalanga, Mandla Msibi who has now been suspended for two years without being charged, says the party’s processes cannot be adapted to the wishes of a few power-hungry leaders.

FREE STATE:

# Volksblad in Bloemfontein:

Reports the DA says it is no surprise that Mangaung Metro is once again the worst in the country according to Good Governance Africa. This follows after the government intervened on numerous levels.

Next, the paper has news about Kobie the white donkey who was born on a farm outside Bloemfontein.

And finally, there is a report on organised crime groups stealing corn from farmers’ fields.

WESTERN CAPE:

# Die Burger:

Reports the Social Research Foundation’s survey found that the MK Party is winning many votes from the ANC. They predict that the ANC will probably only get 37-percent of the votes.

And secondly, the paper writes the head of the Mandela Bay Development Agency, Anele Qaba will appeal after his appointment is set aside.

# And Cape Times:

Also writes about Zuma who will retain his benefits even if he becomes a member of parliament.

And reports that the Special Investigation Unit will investigate the failed SAA transaction.

EASTERN CAPE:

# The Herald in Gqeberha:

Also reports on Qaba’s appeal.

And writes the Nelson Mandela Bay metro will have a system installed to curb the large-scale power theft in the city.

KWAZULU-NATAL:

# Daily News in Durban:

Writes about a female soccer star who lashed out against her alleged rapist.

And secondly reports, the eThekwini Metro will explain the city’s budget to its residents.

And finally from NAMIBIA:

# Republikein in Windhoek:

Reports a man who was allegedly assaulted in broad daylight in Windhoek is now demanding almost 1.3-million-rand in damages from his attacker. The incident was shared on social media.

Then the paper writes since the beginning of the year, 630 people have been treated for malaria at hospitals in Namibia, while 15 have died from the disease.

And finally, there is news about a Namibian teenager, Tristan Keulder, who sailed from Walvis Bay to Brazil.