RC 261026Kaya 959Andy Maqondwana
Monday, 26 October 2026
Dominated by Eugene de Kock's apartheid-era testimony and the growing Bronkhorstspruit water crisis, with a DJ Sumbody trial delay and local elections a week away.
- 12:01
Eugene de Kock testified that prosecutions of many apartheid-era crimes were deliberately avoided to shield high-ranking officials and politicians, and that prosecutions could have implicated former minister Adriaan Vlok.
- 13:00
Bronkhorstspruit water contamination cases have risen to 833 gastrointestinal illnesses, with children under four making up 40%. The treatment works remains shut, with Rand Water overseeing its rehabilitation.
- 13:02
A Johannesburg High Court judge warned that the DJ Sumbody murder trial could drag on for five years without firm scheduling, and directed legal teams to prepare for a continuous trial.
- 12:03
The Cooperative Governance minister says logistical, technical and security arrangements are on track for next Wednesday's local government elections, with 29.2 million South Africans registered to vote.
- 13:04
Eskom has reached 525 consecutive days without load-shedding, with its energy availability factor rising to 68.1% and a R4.81 billion drop in diesel spending.