Sowetan news today

Here are the top news stories from Sowetan, a popular South African newspaper, for today:

Breaking News

• EFF leader Julius Malema's Ratanang Moeketsi's murder case postponed: The murder case of Julius Malema's friend, Ratanang Moeketsi, has been postponed to October 2023. Moeketsi was shot and killed in 2020. (Source: Sowetan)
• ANC's Ramaphosa to address nation on state capture report: President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address the nation today on the findings of the state capture report, which has implicated several high-ranking government officials. (Source: Sowetan)

Politics

• DA's John Steenhuisen calls for Ramaphosa's resignation: The Democratic Alliance (DA) leader, John Steenhuisen, has called for President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign following the release of the state capture report. (Source: Sowetan)
• EFF's Floyd Shivambu denies allegations of corruption: EFF deputy president Floyd Shivambu has denied allegations of corruption and money laundering made against him in the state capture report. (Source: Sowetan)

Crime

• Gauteng police launch manhunt for suspects in cop's murder: The Gauteng police have launched a manhunt for suspects in the murder of a police officer who was shot and killed in Soweto. (Source: Sowetan)
• Cape Town gang war claims another life: A man was shot and killed in a gang-related shooting in Cape Town's Khayelitsha township. (Source: Sowetan)

Business

• SA's economy to grow by 1.9% in 2023: The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has forecasted that the country's economy will grow by 1.9% in 2023. (Source: Sowetan)
• Shoprite to close 243 stores in SA: The retail giant, Shoprite, has announced plans to close 243 stores in South Africa due to declining sales. (Source: Sowetan)

Sports

• Bafana Bafana to face Ghana in World Cup qualifiers: Bafana Bafana will face Ghana in the World Cup qualifiers on March 25. (Source: Sowetan)
• Cheetahs coach Nienaber to leave for Springboks: Cheetahs coach, Franco Smith, will leave the team to join the Springboks as an assistant coach. (Source: Sowetan)

Please note that these are just some of the top news stories from Sowetan and may not be exhaustive.