RC 261022702Clement Manyathela
Thursday, 22 October 2026
Fort Hare fires its vice-chancellor, and the Tshwane mayoral debate in Mamelodi is dominated by the Bronkhorstspruit water crisis, with the mayor absent.
- 09:01
Fort Hare council fired Vice-Chancellor Sakela Buhlungu with immediate effect, after an independent inquiry found him guilty of unauthorised senior appointments and disparaging public statements.
- 09:11
Mayor Nasiphi Moya pulled out of the Tshwane mayoral debate after the Bronkhorstspruit water contamination crisis, and ActionSA sent MMC Flora Munama to represent her instead.
- 11:27
The city says chlorine ran short at the Bronkhorstspruit plant after a supplier sharply raised prices, and that supply has since been restored to all city infrastructure.
- 09:18
Rise Mzansi's Songezo Zibi questioned Helen Zille's Tshwane candidacy over residence, but the host said the law sets no minimum residence period and cited earlier cross-municipality candidates.
- 11:30
The man accused of opening fire on ANC Youth League mourners in Katlehong has abandoned his bail application at the Palm Ridge Magistrates' Court; four people were killed in the shooting.