RC 261021702Africa Melane
Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Water contamination dominated the show, with more than 400 gastro cases in the city, Rand Water's rescue role, and a preview of the mid-term budget statement.
- 04:01
Rand Water is being brought in to help fast-track rehabilitation of the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Works after the city failed to secure a bidder for the upgrade, with budget redirected to them.
- 04:27
More than 400 gastrointestinal illness cases have been reported, and 36 water tankers are being deployed by the municipality and national government to supply clean drinking water to affected communities.
- 04:23
The host's understanding is that a chlorine shortage from 24 September to 14 October meant unchlorinated water was supplied, with communities not notified.
- 05:02
Former Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya remains in prison after bail was denied in the Randburg Magistrates Court, and the NPA says more arrests in the rape case are possible.