The number of gastrointestinal illness cases linked to contaminated water in Bronkhorstspruit has increased to 833, according to Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina. Speaking during a media briefing, Majodina confirmed that a further 27 cases had been reported in the previous 24 hours. Three residents are currently receiving hospital treatment, while no fatalities have been recorded. The contamination has been linked to inadequate chlorination at the Bronkhorstspruit wastewater treatment plant, which reportedly supplied contaminated water to the community for…
With calm restored in Johannesburg and Pretoria following anti-illegal immigration protests that forced the closure of refugee centres, attention has shifted to Durban, where police are struggling to contain demonstrations marked by shop looting and the destruction of property. At least a dozen cars have reportedly been set alight. Demonstrators are also attempting to mobilise support to disrupt the MTN8 Cup final between Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates, scheduled to take place at Moses Mabhida Stadium. Police are working to…
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) will reconvene its postponed 15th National Congress on Monday at Emperors Palace in Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni, just over a month after the initial congress collapsed. Last month’s congress, held at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, was expected to elect new leadership but was marred by delays, disputes over delegates’ credentials and infighting among the federation’s affiliate unions. Central to the dispute were the candidacy and suspension of the federation’s first deputy…
Police have stepped up efforts to contain violent anti-immigration protests in Durban after a series of incidents involving burning vehicles, damaged property and fires at buildings left communities on edge. The unrest, which intensified on Thursday and continued into Friday, affected several parts of the city, including the central business district (CBD) and Berea. Police are investigating multiple incidents as authorities work to restore calm and prevent further violence. By Saturday, the number of people arrested in connection with the…