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RC 261020Power FMKefentse Mkhari

Tuesday, 20 October 2026

Local election pressure dominated this overnight POWER Zone, with a Bronkhorstspruit water contamination outbreak, the EFF's municipal manifesto, and the IEC's disinformation push all unpacked on air.

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  1. 00:04

    Investigators found the water treatment plant experienced chlorine supply problems between late September and mid-October, and the river feeding it is heavily contaminated with sewage. Hundreds of residents have fallen ill.

  2. 00:40

    The EFF's manifesto commits municipalities to allocating at least 40% of municipal jobs to people aged 18 to 35, and 50% of procurement to youth-owned businesses and cooperatives.

  3. 00:01

    The IEC has signed a cooperation framework with digital platforms including Google and Meta to counter election disinformation ahead of the November 4 local government polls.

  4. 00:02

    Police Commissioner Masemola returned to duty after his suspension, pledging to unite the service, after the NPA withdrew charges linked to a R360 million health services contract.

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