RC 261023947Anele Mdoda
Friday, 23 October 2026
Zwelly and Mantu's Friday stand-in show carried the Bronkhorstspruit water crisis and fuel levy news, alongside listener talk on employer-subsidised perks and a Langa Mavuso interview.
- 08:00
More than 400 people fell ill after drinking contaminated water in Bronkhorstspruit. Residents may use tap water only for flushing toilets, and the Public Protector has launched an investigation into the crisis.
- 06:02
Treasury says the April to June fuel levy freeze cost about R23 billion, not the R17 billion first estimated. R10 billion from the Central Energy Fund will offset the loss, Finance Minister Godongwana tells Parliament's finance committees.
- 07:02
The MK Party has removed its Secretary General two weeks before the local government elections, citing internal factionalism, accountability concerns, and caucus changes made without leadership knowledge.
- 08:36
Langa Mavuso's tour kicks off on Saturday, 24 October, at Emperors Palace with an eight-piece band. His deluxe album Therapy: The Other Side has just won best produced album at the South African Music Awards.