Saturday, 24 October 2026

Tshwane has commissioned an independent investigation after the Bronkhorstspruit treatment plant ran without chlorination for three weeks, with the plant manager suspended and over 500 people reporting gastrointestinal illness.

Rival taxi groups clashed at Cape Town's Maitland rank, and a wave of taxi violence has left at least two people dead. The provincial government says it is investigating operators and pursuing court orders where needed.

Suspended police officer Fannie Nkosi has resigned from the SAPS as he faces theft, fraud and defeating the ends of justice charges linked to his testimony at the Madlanga Commission. His case is postponed to 5 November.

NSFAS says more than 800,000 applications have been recorded days before the 31 October closing date. It warns applicants against anyone demanding payment for application help, and says there will be no extensions.

Residents of the Gate 7 informal settlement near Maitland Cemetery spent the night in the open after city law enforcement destroyed their shacks, and say no court order was presented to them.