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Sunday, 25 October 2026
Sunday's soundtrack show was dominated by water troubles from Ivory Park to the Western Cape, with a Lavender Hill shooting and the 4 November local elections also in focus.
- 14:03
Five people were killed and three wounded in a Lavender Hill shooting near Steenberg, and no arrests have been made. Family members want the justice system changed and more police deployed to the area.
- 13:02
Over 500 residents fell ill after drinking water the city of Tshwane failed to chlorinate adequately, and WaterCAN says more accountability is needed on water issues nationally.
- 14:03
Western Cape dam levels keep dropping, and the water department says an announcement on possible water restrictions is expected early next month. Residents are urged to use water responsibly.
- 15:02
Johannesburg Water is throttling supply to Ivory Park, closing the main line daily from 1 p.m. to 4 a.m. to let the reservoir recover after demand outstripped what it was designed for.