Monday, 26 October 2026

Municipal workers protesting over wage disputes shut the M1 freeway in both directions at Smith Street near Wits University and Braamfontein, leaving hundreds of motorists caught in severe congestion.

Gastrointestinal illness cases linked to the Bronkhorstspruit water contamination have risen to 833, with children under four making up 40% of cases, and the treatment works remains shut down.

The Deputy President raised concerns about water supplied by private tanker operators, as authorities admit they do not know where some tankers source water or whether it is safe.

Eugene de Kock told the commission that NPA officials met him several times but never asked what he knew about extrajudicial killings, claiming his information could implicate police generals and politicians.