Tuesday, 27 October 2026

Tshwane's Bronkhorstspruit water crisis has reached 833 people ill, just over 300 of them children under four. The National Water Department warned the city in February, but its repair plan was never carried out.

An external investigation will determine whether city officials adequately responded to Water and Sanitation directives, and whether disciplinary action, including possible dismissals, is warranted.

Eugene de Kock told the Khampepe commission that no prosecutor ever asked him who gave the orders, and says the instructions came from generals.

NUMSA's Central Committee has stripped general secretary Irvin Jim and president Andrew Chirwa of their powers, citing abandoned office duties, ahead of the 30 November Congress.