RC 261028702Africa Melane
Wednesday, 28 October 2026
Tshwane's Bronkhorstspruit water crisis, with more than 800 people ill, dominated, alongside calls for accountability and fuel levy relief for motorists.
- 04:03
More than 800 people fell ill after Tshwane failed to chlorinate water at the Bronkhorstspruit plant for three weeks; Deputy Water Minister Jack Bloom wants a full investigation and political accountability.
- 04:04
Almost R3 million has been paid in legal costs for Minister on special leave Senzo Mchunu, confirmed by Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia, while Ian Cameron urges the President to end his paid arrangement.
- 04:06
Fuel levy relief takes effect next week, cutting the levy by R1.50 and diesel by R3 for two months, which Parliament's budget office backs amid oil price volatility and rising inflation.
- 04:03
The draft National Water Framework, open for public consultation, targets non-billable water below 25% and halving water losses, with nearly half of Gauteng's treated water lost to leaks and theft.
- 04:06
International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola says South Africa cannot shoulder irregular migration alone, calls for African dialogue, and says attacks against migrants are unacceptable.