Top news items of S. African major news outlets

The following are highlights of South African major news outlets on Sunday.

-- The African National Congress has announced its mayoral candidates contesting this year's municipal elections except for Tshwane where a decision could not be reached.

Secretary-general Gwede Mantashe said Gauteng was not happy with the three names submitted for consideration. (Business Day)

-- The Democratic Alliance has launched an online petition against the purchase of a presidential jet, the party said on Saturday.

In a speech prepared for delivery at a youth event in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, DA leader Mmusi Maimane said South Africa was experiencing a "chronic jobs crisis" and that the money for the proposed new plane could be better used in other areas. (News24)

-- As the country continues to mark Youth Month future leaders from various organizations, including tertiary institutions, gathered to debate issues affecting young people.

A matter put on the table was the issue of young people engaging in protest as a way of raising their demands. The dialogue was hosted by Corruption Watch and Debate Africa at Braamfontein in Johannesburg. (South African Broadcasting Corporation). Endit