The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality has moved swiftly to reassure residents that water supplied by municipal tankers remains safe for human consumption amid the ongoing water scare in Bronkhorstspruit. In a statement addressing growing public concern, the City emphasised that alternative water supplies are subject to strict quality-control procedures and routine laboratory testing to ensure compliance with national drinking water standards. Tshwane Executive Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya confirmed that continuous water quality monitoring and regular testing were being conducted…

Police in the North West have dealt another massive blow to organised crime syndicates after dismantling a suspected clandestine drug laboratory in Thabeng Section, Ramokokastad Village, near Mogwase, on Friday, 23 October 2026. This marks the fourth illegal drug manufacturing facility to be uncovered in the province in the past six months, highlighting a deeply concerning trend of syndicates shifting their operations to rural and farming areas across the region. According to preliminary police observations, the premises were suspected of…

A search of suspended Sergeant Fannie Nkosi’s Pretoria home reportedly uncovered six original police dockets, state-owned ammunition, a stun grenade and more than R52,000 in cash. The discoveries come as Nkosi faces serious misconduct charges, including theft, fraud, defeating the ends of justice, unlawful possession of explosives and multiple counts of failing to safeguard firearms and ammunition. Police have confirmed that Nkosi has resigned from the South African Police Service (SAPS). His departure comes amid mounting scrutiny over the allegations…