Friday, 23 October 2026

The Public Protector has launched an investigation into Tshwane's water contamination crisis, where more than 400 people fell ill. The city says the treatment plant went three weeks without chlorination due to a chlorine supplier problem.

Cape Town may face water restrictions as dam levels fall and consumption exceeds city targets. The National Department of Water and Sanitation will complete further modelling early next month before a final decision.

Police are hunting suspects behind two suspected taxi-violence shootings in Cape Town that left four people dead, in Delft and Maitland. Murder cases have been opened, and the motive is believed to be taxi-related.

Non-provisional individual taxpayers must submit their 2026 tax returns by close of business today, while provisional taxpayers and trusts have until 22 January 2027.

Government says China's zero-tariff policy opens duty-free access to 100% of products except 47 tariff lines, and wants the opportunity to bring more local factories, processing and jobs.