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…
Former President Jacob Zuma’s highly anticipated testimony before the TRC Cases Inquiry has been deferred to an unconfirmed date. The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations Regarding Efforts or Attempts to Stop the Investigation or Prosecution of Truth and Reconciliation Commission Cases confirmed the postponement following an agreement reached between the commission and Zuma’s legal representatives. Zuma was originally scheduled to take the stand on Thursday, 22 October 2026. While Zuma’s appearance hangs in the air, the commission confirmed that…
Eskom has warned political parties and election campaign teams against placing posters on electricity poles, transformers and mini-substations, cautioning that the practice could result in electric shocks, severe burns and fatalities. The warning comes as the power utility reports an increase in election-related posters being attached to its electricity infrastructure during the current campaign period. The utility cautioned that climbing electricity poles, using ladders or working near live electrical equipment to install or remove campaign material exposes individuals to potentially…
A 56-year-old Border Management Authority (BMA) official has been arrested at the Maseru Port of Entry after allegedly being found in possession of 22 stamped passports belonging to Lesotho nationals, without the lawful holders being present, as well as R2,100 in cash. According to the BMA, the arrest followed an intelligence-driven operation conducted in conjunction with other law enforcement authorities. “The operation was initiated after information was received from the State Security Agency regarding several Lesotho nationals’ passports that had…