Monday, 26 October 2026

Gastrointestinal illness cases linked to contaminated water in Bronkhorstspruit have risen to 833, with 328 of them children under four. Only three patients were admitted to hospital.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says the city is supplying water to Bronkhorstspruit residents while the treatment plant is shut, and he flagged concern about private water tankers.

Lifeline says a 41-year-old Pietermaritzburg teacher accused of abusing pupils was only placed on long leave, not suspended, after parents complained.

Lifeline wants teachers vetted every year, not only when they enter the profession, and says the current vetting can take a full year to return results.

Eugene de Kock told the TRC inquiry the NPA never approached him, though he says he would have immediately given information on Security Branch crimes.