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a decrease in the number of patients seeking treatment for gastrointestinal illnesses in Bronkhorstspruit. Some voice notes on voting, local government elections, etc. etc. Good afternoon, Mr. Maidam. So, if we move from the premise.
exposed their inability to treat water effectively. His remarks come as the city of Tshwane has recorded over 400 cases of gastrointestinal illnesses due to contaminated drinking water from the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Works plant.
just briefly on that chlorine matter, is that they have secured enough chlorine and the Bronkhorstspruit Wastewater Treatment Plant is receiving the needed chlorine. She also indicated that rand water has been roped in in an attempt to try
3, Wesley Peterson, what's the latest on the water quality crisis in Bronkhorstspruit? Yes, John, we start with that story about water quality in Tshwane, where the Houting Health Department has confirmed a decrease in the number of
to put chlorine into the water system has led to a massive outbreak of gastro illness in the Bronkhorstspruit area. Of the chlorination, where we're talking about negligence and where accountability must come in, is that if the officials
appeared to be an isolated incident and there were no ongoing threats. Recapping the top story, President, Cyril Ramaphosa says the National Water Crisis Committee will address the water crisis in Bronkhorstspruit in the city of Tshwane.
Symptoms in Bronkhorstspruit this week. This follows an outbreak linked to the contaminated water from the area. 408 cases, mostly children under the age of four, were recorded at the beginning of October. Authorities are warning residents
around the school. Moving now to Twanet, Mayor Nasiphi Moya is at a clinic in Ekangala near Bronkhorstspruit, assessing the impact of a gastrointestinal disease outbreak that has left hundreds of residents ill. This follows the recording of
in the number of patients who are seeking treatment for gastrointestinal illness symptoms in Bronkhorstspruit this week. This follows an outbreak linked to contaminated water from the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Works. 408 cases,
afternoon to Rile Buchila and good afternoon to all of our listeners. Huge problems out in the Bronkhorstspruit area in Tshwane. This is because of a failure to chlorinate the drinking water being provided in that community. And the
Laying criminal charges against incumbent mayor Nasiphi Moya over the Broncospreit water crisis. Umpila Maudui is said to approach the local police station today, which is also planning to lay a charge against city manager Johan Mettler.
immediate resignation of Mayor Nasiphi Moya following a water-related public health crisis in Bronkhorstspruit that has left more than 400 people ill, most of them children. The party also accuses the municipality of failing to ensure a
at this hour. We begin with this story where the EFF in Tshwane have been calling for the immediate resignation of Mayor Nasiphi Moya following a water-related public health crisis in Bronkhorstspruit that has left more than 400 people.
No deaths have been reported so far. Eyewitness News Bronkhorstspruit. At the same time, the EFF's mayoral candidate Nsuane is set to lay criminal charges against incumbent mayor Nasiphi Moya over the Bronkhorstspruit water crisis. Umpile
Under the age of four, yesterday, government confirmed that contaminated water from the Bronkhorstspruit water treatment works is the likely source of the outbreak. Mungesikokoko is there. In Zetobe, new residents are left grappling with
immediate resignation of Mayor Nasiphi Moya following a water-related public health crisis in Bronkhorstspruit that has left more than 400 people ill, most of them children. Now, the party accuses the municipality of failing to ensure a
state this afternoon. And in other matters, the EFF in Tshwane, they're calling for the immediate resignation of Mayor Nasiphi Moya following a water-related public health crisis in Bronkhorstspruit that has left more than 400 people ill.
outbreak in Hammanskraal. And now more than 400 cases of gastrointestinal illness have been reported. And it's all as a result of contaminated water, this time in the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Works, where water was not clear.
have peaked at highs of between 27 and 29 degrees. The top story in EWN residents in Zithobeni on the outskirts of Tshwane say they feel failed by government after they were not warned that their drinking water is not safe. EWN, in touch,
not to drink tap water or use it for cooking, bathing, or washing. No deaths have been reported so far. Bronkhorstspruit. In the course, a forensic analysis of the later Neletimba stomach, blood, and eye samples conducted on the 21st.
under the age of four. Yesterday, government confirmed that contaminated water from the Bronkhorstspruit water treatment plant is the likely source of the outbreak. Mungesukoko is there. In Zetobe, residents are left grappling with the
witnessed firsthand the dire consequences of the water crisis gripping the area of Zitobeni in Bronkhorstspruit. A gastrointestinal illness outbreak has affected 408 people in the area, mostly children under 4, with many hospitalized
following a shooting near Lakeside and a criminal complaint following contaminated water in Bronkhorstspruit. Good afternoon, I'm Wesley Peterson. Police have responded to an incident near Lakeside, and eyewitness has told EWN multiple
etc., in the water. Hence, chlorine is almost like your last line of defense. Why then is the Bronkhorstspruit River so heavily contaminated with sewerage? And what does that tell us about the state of wastewater management in that area?
at the hospital as well as at the local clinics. Those patients mainly are from Zetobene, Bronkhorstspruit, Dark City, Ritamiseng, and Sikulumi in Swane Region 7. The affected areas are largely supplied with water by the city of Suwanne
there. We have a few more stories to get through, but you're always welcome to send us your voice notes. Update at noon with Sakina Kamwendo, midday to 1 p.m. Now, residents of Zitobeni, Bronkhorstspruit, Dark City, Tabiseng, and Sokulumi.
November? I'm telling you, this is going to be a huge local government issue. The situation in Bronkhorstspruit, Cape Talk, The Midday Reports with Mandy Wiener. Join the conversation. So, in 2022, with the Matric exams, there were
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430, time for eyewitness news headlines. Thanks, Mandy. Good afternoon. Residents in Zithobeni, on the outskirts of Tshwane, say they feel failed by the government after they were not warned that their drinking water is unsafe. Hundreds of
This is going to be a massive, massive thing in Tshwane. 12:30, time for eyewitness news headlines. Thanks, Mandy. Good afternoon. Residents in Zitobeni, on the outskirts of Tshwane, say they feel failed by government after they were not.
the water is coming from exactly. Mongesi, thank you very much. Mongesi Coco, EWN reporter in Bronkhorstspruit for us. I think if I was a resident of Bronkhorstspruit, obviously there would be fear, there would be extreme concern as well.
To you, Mandy, fear has gripped this particular area of Zutobeni here in Bronchusprade. We do see a number of water tankers being deployed, but it seems as though the sentiment on the ground is that of fear and mistrust, saying that how can
A very good afternoon to you, Mandy. Fear has gripped this particular area of Zithobeni here in Bronkhorstspruit. We do see a number of water tankers being deployed, but it seems as though the sentiment on the ground is that of fear.
That's, you know, there should absolutely be culpability. Mongesi Coco, EWN reporters, in Bronkhorstspruit for us. He's been speaking to people there. Mongesi, good afternoon to you. What's the sentiment on the ground in Bronkhorstspruit? A
required all the water that it treats to supply to the municipalities in Gauteng. And lastly, Dr. Philips, are you confident that the situation in Bronkhorstspruit will be rectified, the system will be flushed, and that you'll be able to
But it's very important that the residents in the affected areas that receive water from the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Works must only use water from that system for flushing toilets and not for any other purpose. The reason for that
To know about the situation in Bronkhorstspruit? Thank you. So the current status is that their number of 408 cases has now increased to 433 cases. The current status is that Swanee has managed to obtain chlorine and is now chlorinating the
with the current status at the moment and what you need people to know about the situation in Bronkhorstspruit. Thank you. So the current status is that their number for 408 cases has now increased to 433 cases. The current status is that
That developing situation in Bronco Spray, where 408 people, mostly children, have fallen ill. And much of this, of course, is to do with the fact that the water is unsafe, and that is because the city had run out of chlorine after a
department, Dr. Sean Phillips, joining us to speak about that developing situation in Bronkhorstspruit, where 408 people, mostly children, have fallen ill. And much of this, of course, is to do with the fact that the water is unsafe and
witnessed firsthand the dire consequences of the water crisis gripping the area of Zitobeni in Bronkhorstspruit. A gastrointestinal illness outbreak has affected 408 people in the area, mostly children under the age of four, with many
been diagnosed with gastrointestinal diseases following high levels of E. coli in the water in Bronkhorstspruit. And the majority of the 408 people with these diseases in Bronkhorstspruit are less than four years old. I don't know how you
that they then grow up with, but a message that they will then spread. Twine residents in Bronkhorstspruit, meanwhile, and surrounding areas, face an indefinite wait before they can safely drink water from their taps. The city has reopened
notes that came through, so I'll start with that and then we'll move over to this issue in Broncosprade. Good morning, Clement and Tim. With me, there can never be blood that is thicker than water when it comes to small children. There's no
an expert, Professor Anthony Tattin, who will speak to me in a moment about this situation in Bronkhorstspruit? A lot of you have been asking that we bring in someone who can explain how it actually works. Like, do you need a contract or a
Know Sibiya to remain behind bars as investigations continue, and Tshwane urges Bronkhorstspruit residents not to use tap water. Good morning, I'm Gladys Mutelem. We continue with a breaking news story: the Randburg Magistrates Court has
Lieutenant General Cindy Limfazi. More than 400 reported cases of gastrointestinal illness in Bronkhorstspruit east of Pretoria have prompted the suspension of water supplies from the local water treatment plant. And former Deputy National
in the headlines this hour, more than 400 reported cases of gastrointestinal illness in Bronkhorstspruit east of Pretoria, have prompted the suspension of water supplies from the local water treatment plant. The IEC has called on members of
ask for 500 rand. Here's Natalie Marcas. Thank you, Lester. Good morning. Tshwane residents in Bronkhorstspruit and surrounding areas face an indefinite wait before they can safely drink the water from their taps. The city has reopened the
Residents in Bronkhorstspruit and surrounding areas face an indefinite wait before they can safely drink water from their taps. The city of Tshwane has confirmed that more than 400 cases of gastrointestinal illness, including stomach cramps
that. A very good morning to you two. I'm just really concerned about what's emerging out of Bronchospreit. And there was that briefing yesterday, of course, by various ministers, including the Minister of Water and Sanitation and the
Second hour of the show. It's as 408 people are being treated for severe diarrhoea around Bronkhorstspruit. Most of them are children under four. For three weeks, the city supplied water without chlorine, and residents, of course, were also
Yet another one. More than 400 cases now reported, mostly affecting children. If you're in the Bronkhorstspruit area, I do want to know: what does the water that you get from your tap look like? Officials saying that that water is not to be
the Executive Mayor of the City of Tshwane. This, of course, following the issues of water in Bronkhorstspruit. You remember, there was a similar crisis in Hammanskraal, where we had municipal water infrastructure failures where residents
From EWN. Good morning. Thanks, Africa. Good morning. Residents in bronchosprates and surrounding areas face an indefinite wait before they can safely drink water from their taps. The city of Swane has confirmed that more than 400 cases of
From the Bronckle Sprayed Treatment Plant. Mayor Nasiphi Moya says it has not been chlorinated since late September until last Wednesday, in fact. Former President Tamon Beki has now defended his bid to have TRC cases inquiry chairperson
Today or headprimediaplus.com, the home of 947 online. With the headlines this morning, people living in Bronkhorstspruit and surrounding areas face an indefinite wait before they can safely drink water from their taps. The city of Tshwane
after the show. So let me know what's on your mind. I'll tell you what's on ours. It's the city of Torne. Now they facing mounting pressure over a severe wave of gastrointestinal illnesses in Bronkhorstspruit that has left hundreds sick.
The Bronkhorstspruit water treatment works indicated that illness has been caused by residents being exposed to contaminated water from this water treatment plant. Residents of Bronkhorstspruit have also been warned against using tap water
13th of October at 72 in a single day. Investigations, including water quality testing at the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Plant and across the distribution network, have been conducted to look into the cause of the outbreak. Laboratory
studies have found high variations of E. coli bacteria in water samples collected in Bronkhorstspruit. Majotina says the Water Research Commission is conducting an independent investigation, which started on the 18th of October and is