RC 261026702Stephen Grootes
Monday, 26 October 2026
A leadership change at the National Energy Regulator, Pick n Pay's cautious turnaround, and Numsa's leadership shake-up stood out, alongside Tshwane's chlorine crisis.
- 18:01
The National Energy Regulator appointed Nomfundo Maseti as acting CEO effective 25 October, after the outgoing CEO's extended term expired on 24 October. No timeline has been set for a permanent appointment.
- 19:13
Numsa is removing Irvin Jim as general secretary after more than 18 years, with representatives voting to remove him over the weekend. Reports allege donor money from businessman Roy Singh funded his lifestyle.
- 18:13
Pick n Pay says it cut its losses for the six months to August. A SACCAWU agreement gave it the worker flexibility it needed without any retrenchments, CEO Sean Summers said.
- 18:03
A dispute over a 400% chlorine price hike left the Bronkhorstspruit wastewater plant unchlorinated, and 833 people have since contracted gastrointestinal illness. The city says it now has chlorine for six to seven weeks, but the plant remains closed.