RC 261021SAfmElvis Presslin
Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Wednesday's morning headlines centred on a gastro outbreak at Rhodes University, a Soweto school rape allegation, and Tshwane's chlorine-free water crisis, ahead of the medium-term budget statement.
- 05:39
At least 109 students from 15 Rhodes University residences have fallen ill with gastrointestinal disease since Sunday, and similar cases are being reported elsewhere in Makanda.
- 05:43
Tshwane supplied water without chlorine for three weeks without warning residents, leading to over 400 cases of serious illness, mostly children under four, the DA says.
- 05:01
The Gauteng Education Department will await a detailed report on an alleged rape of a nine-year-old learner by a teacher at a Soweto primary school before taking any action.
- 05:15
Cosatu is leading an anti-austerity march to Parliament ahead of the medium-term budget, arguing that 43% unemployment and growth stuck near 1% demand investment, not cuts.