RC 261001702Bongani Bingwa
Thursday, 1 October 2026
Power outages in Johannesburg and Tshwane dominated, alongside scrutiny of public services, police accountability, patient rights and Johannesburg Pride’s October programme.
- 07:20
Tshwane officials said a substation fire left roughly 30% of affected customers without power, with restoration expected from lunchtime; the cause was described as mechanical failure under investigation.
- 07:23
City Power recorded more than two million forced interruptions between July 2025 and March 2026, taking 11 hours on average to restore each, while 44% of professionally qualified posts were vacant.
- 06:55
Health rights advocate Gwanele Asante said patient-centred care must put people first, including nearby medicine access, language accommodation and treatment that recognises patients beyond their diagnoses.
- 08:55
Johannesburg Pride announced an October fellowship offering LGBT SMMEs mentorship and about 500 certification licences, culminating in a 31 October march and celebration in Sandton.