RC 261020Kaya 959Glen Lewis
Tuesday, 20 October 2026
Soweto dominated the afternoon, with residents blocking a Zola primary school over an alleged rape, alongside a gastro outbreak in Ekangala and a court appearance by a former crime intelligence head.
- 15:00
Angry residents blocked the school entrance at Busisiwa Primary in Zola, demanding answers after a family alleged a teacher raped a nine-year-old learner last Wednesday. Residents accuse the school and police of shielding the teacher.
- 15:01
A gastrointestinal outbreak in Ekangala, near Bronkhorstspruit, has seen 408 cases recorded across several areas, with residents told to stop drinking tap water. The municipality has increased its water tanker fleet to 36.
- 16:02
A former crime intelligence head was granted R5,000 bail by the Johannesburg Magistrates Court on charges of unlawfully possessing more than 100 rounds of SAPS-issued ammunition. The matter returns on 3 November.
- 15:30
Paul McKenzie's eldest son says he reported his family to police after five younger siblings were allegedly forced to fast for nearly three days.
- 17:32
Temba Bavuma struck a statement century at St George's Park against Australia, and batting coach Ashwell Prince praised his decision-making under tough conditions.