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Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Tshwane's water crisis dominated, with infections falling but tap water still unsafe, alongside Ramaphosa's warning on coalition governments and a debate on the rising cost of dating.
- 05:30
Tshwane says new stomach-related illness cases fell from 72 on 13 October to 16 on 18 October, but tap water remains unsafe and 35 water tankers are serving affected communities.
- 05:30
Chlorine supplies have been restored at the Tshwane treatment works, but repairs and testing are still needed before the water can be declared safe, and the plant is now a national key point with restricted access.
- 05:02
President Cyril Ramaphosa says coalition governments can bring instability and constrain mayors and municipal committees, and he hopes these elections will deliver outright support for parties that can run municipalities effectively.
- 05:31
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivers the policy statement under pressure to show how government will ease cost-of-living strain, with fuel prices reportedly up 43% over the past year.
- 05:02
The state is seeking protection for witnesses in the Durban High Court trial of seven men accused of murdering a rapper and celebrity chef, with a King Shaka airport surveillance analyst reportedly threatened.