RC 261026Cape TalkPippa Hudson
Monday, 26 October 2026
Taxi-violence arrests, contaminated tap water in Bronkhorstspruit and Western Cape water restrictions led a Monday show that also profiled Riding for the Disabled's fundraiser and voter turnout.
- 13:00
Suspects arrested over the weekend in Western Cape taxi violence, including two linked to a fatal Zwelihle Taxi Rank shooting in Hermanus, appeared in court today.
- 13:02
Contaminated tap water in Bronkhorstspruit is now linked to 833 gastrointestinal illness cases after Tshwane failed to chlorinate; the treatment plant has since been closed.
- 13:03
The murder trial of businessman Katiso Molefe, who faces 35 charges including conspiracy to commit murder, was postponed to 19 July 2027 while the related Matlala trial continues.
- 14:01
Premier Alan Winde wants tighter water restrictions introduced before the national Department of Water and Sanitation completes its assessment later this month, with provincial dams just under 80%.