Monday, 19 October 2026

Water and Sanitation Minister says 408 gastrointestinal illness cases were recorded in the Bronkhorstspruit area, peaking at 72 in one day on 13 October, with no cholera cases.

Preliminary studies found high E. coli levels in Bronkhorstspruit water samples, while Tshwane had chlorine supplier problems from 24 September to 14 October; chlorine has since been reinstated at the plant.

A former president denied betraying apartheid victims or blocking prosecutions at the TRC cases inquiry, and will return for cross-examination at a later date.

The National Police Commissioner returned to his post after six months' precautionary suspension; charges were withdrawn last month for lack of evidence, and procurement reform is now a key priority.

Vedanta Zinc International is investing 10 billion rand in phase two of the Gamsberg zinc mine in the Northern Cape, doubling output from 250,000 to 500,000 tonnes a year.