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 the 2026 Local Government Elections fast approaching, young voters in Potchefstroom are facing a familiar question: will their votes bring about change, or will the problems remain the same? In Ikageng, opinions among young people are sharply divided. While some still view the ballot as a powerful tool for shaping their communities, others are questioning whether participating in elections can deliver the change they have been promised. Newsnote spoke to young people in the area about their views ahead…
The bail application of suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya continued at the Randburg Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, with his legal representative reading an affidavit from his wife, Zizakele Dlamini. The affidavit contains allegations of threats allegedly made by “Mr M”, the father of one of the teenagers who opened a case against Sibiya. According to Dlamini’s affidavit, Mr M allegedly indicated that he would provide authorities with information relating to various cases, people who had disappeared, alleged…
The taxi industry is consulting the government and fuel suppliers in a bid to avoid passing this week’s steep fuel price increases on to commuters. The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) said it had resolved to undertake further consultations with the fuel industry and government following the latest increases in fuel prices and continued uncertainty over fuel costs. SANTACO’s national office bearers met in Kempton Park on Tuesday to consider various options, ultimately agreeing that further consultations were necessary.…