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…
The case against Atteridgeville pastor Caiphus Mkhawane and his two wives, Tsako Makhubela and Amanda Mnguni, has been postponed by the Atteridgeville Magistrates’ Court to allow for legal aid representation and further bail investigations. The trio appeared briefly in court today on several serious charges, including conspiracy to commit murder and fraud. In addition, Mkhawane and Makhubela face charges of human trafficking, premeditated murder, rape, two counts of kidnapping and robbery with aggravating circumstances. It also emerged in court that…
For thousands of Grade 12 learners across the North West, the start of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations marks more than just the beginning of their final assessments. It signals the closing chapter of a journey that began in Grade 1 and the start of an uncertain but hopeful transition into adulthood. As the Class of 2026 prepares to write its first examinations on Tuesday, 13 October, learners face a defining moment shaped by years of classroom lessons, friendships,…
As the final matric examinations are set to begin on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, learners have been urged to adopt healthy study habits and prioritise their mental wellbeing throughout the examination period. The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) reiterated this call as the examinations coincide with Mental Health Awareness Month, acknowledging the stress and pressure that often accompany this critical stage in learners’ academic journeys. The department cautioned learners against unhealthy study habits that could negatively affect their mental health,…