Rising temperatures across Gauteng have increased water consumption, prompting the provincial government to urge residents to use water sparingly. Provincial Government Spokesperson Elijah Mhlanga said increased water consumption is causing storage levels in reservoirs and towers to fall, even though pumping systems are operating at full capacity. “The Gauteng Provincial Government has noted with concern the continued rise in water consumption across the province. The three metropolitan municipalities in Gauteng together use approximately 70% of the water supplied by the…

Police in the North West are investigating a case of arson following a fire that destroyed the school hall at Matlhare Mokautu Secondary School in Monakato township. According to the Department of Education, the damage is estimated at R5 million. The fire broke out after school hours on Friday, 21 August 2026. The cause of the fire is not yet known, and investigations are expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident. “The fire caused extensive damage to the school…

The African National Congress (ANC) has unveiled its pool of mayoral hopefuls ahead of the November local government elections, but voters will have to wait until September to find out who will ultimately carry the party’s flag in each of the country’s major cities and metros. The ANC presented multiple candidates for each municipality at a gathering in Sandton on Saturday, rather than naming a single mayoral candidate per city. The party says the final selections will be made by…