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The African National Congress (ANC) is holding a community meeting in KwaNyuswa, KwaZulu-Natal. #ANC #KwaNyuswa #KwaZuluNatal #ANCMeeting #WatchLive #SouthAfricanPolitics #CommunityEngagement #ANCNews #KZNNews #SouthAfricaNews
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🚨 BRONKHORSTSPRUIT RESIDENTS WARNED NOT TO DRINK TAP WATER 🚨

The Department of Water and Sanitation has again urged residents of Bronkhorstspruit and surrounding areas not to use tap water, despite City of Tshwane assurances that water from the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Plant is now being chlorinated.

The warning follows a gastrointestinal illness outbreak that reportedly affected 408 people, most of them children under the age of four.

Residents were allegedly not informed that the water had not been chlorinated and was unsafe for human consumption, raising serious concerns about public health, water safety and communication with affected communities.

Authorities continue to face pressure to ensure access to safe drinking water.

#Bronkhorstspruit #Tshwane #WaterCrisis #UnsafeWater #WaterContamination #DepartmentOfWaterAndSanitation #PublicHealth #SouthAfricaNews @YOUFM898

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📰 PARLIAMENT ASSESSES IEC READINESS FOR NOVEMBER 4 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS

Parliament’s Portfolio Committees on Home Affairs, Cooperative Governance and Security are assessing the readiness of the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) for the upcoming local government elections scheduled for November 4.

The assessment focuses on the IEC’s preparedness to conduct the elections, with attention to electoral administration, coordination among relevant stakeholders, security arrangements and the measures required to support a smooth electoral process.
@ThisKg #SouthAfricaNews #IEC #LocalGovernmentElections #Election2026 #ElectionReadiness #Parliament #HomeAffairs #CooperativeGovernance #ElectionSecurity #SouthAfricanPolitics #ElectionUpdates #NewsUpdate @YOUFM898

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The South African government and the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) are stepping up efforts to combat misinformation and disinformation ahead of the local government elections.

Deputy Government Spokesperson William Baloyi has urged citizens to verify information, consult credible sources and remain cautious about unverified content shared on social media and messaging platforms.

Meanwhile, the IEC has partnered with Google, Meta, Microsoft, TikTok and Moxii Africa to safeguard election information and strengthen public trust.

Authorities say public awareness and responsible information sharing are essential to protecting democratic processes and ensuring voters access reliable information.

#SouthAfrica #Elections #IEC #FakeNews #Misinformation #Disinformation #ElectionIntegrity #Cybersecurity #VoterEducation #DigitalSafety
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🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Sibonelo Nomvalo Removed as MK Party Secretary-General

The party has removed Sibonelo Nomvalo from his position as Secretary-General with immediate effect, citing concerns over councillor selection, internal factionalism, dual remuneration, campaign delays, unapproved changes, and the establishment of unauthorised committees.

Lindiwe Mtshali has been appointed Acting Secretary-General, while party spokesperson Sifiso Mahlangu will take on additional responsibilities to help ensure continuity in party operations.

The latest leadership change marks the eighth shift in the Secretary-General position since late 2023, highlighting ongoing organisational changes as the party prepares for the upcoming polls.

The party says its focus remains on unity, accountability, and ensuring the organisation is prepared for the electoral period.
#BreakingNews #SiboneloNomvalo #LindiweMtshali #PoliticalNews #PartyLeadership #SecretaryGeneral #PoliticalUpdates #ElectionNews #Accountability #PartyUnity #LatestNews @YOUFM898 #MKParty #MKP #Zuma

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🚨 Pretoria CBD Residents Urged to Boil Tap Water After Reservoir Contamination

Residents in Pretoria’s CBD and surrounding areas have been urged to boil tap water before drinking or cooking following microbiological failures detected at Findlay Reservoir.

The City of Tshwane issued the precautionary warning while investigations continue. Affected areas include Arcadia, Sunnyside, Marabastad, Pretoria Central, and several other communities in Region 3.

The warning follows a separate water contamination crisis in Bronkhorstspruit, where hundreds of people reportedly received treatment for gastrointestinal illnesses.

Residents are advised to boil water until further notice.
@ThisKg #Pretoria #Tshwane #WaterCrisis #BreakingNews #WaterSafety #SouthAfrica #PublicHealth @YOUFM898
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The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has launched a report calling for stronger safeguards to protect children’s privacy and safety online.

The report highlights growing concerns about cyberbullying, online exploitation, harmful content and the misuse of children’s personal information. Following a conference held in Johannesburg on 28 March 2026, the Commission recommended legal reforms to strengthen children’s digital rights.

The SAHRC has urged Parliament and relevant government departments to amend sections 34 and 35 of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) to improve consent requirements and ensure children’s personal data receives appropriate protection.

#SAHRC #ChildrensRights #OnlineSafety #DigitalPrivacy #POPIA #ChildProtection #Cyberbullying #SouthAfricaNews #DigitalRights #InternetSafety @YOUFM898
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Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe has urged the Baphalane community in Ramokokastad to protect its newly constructed clinic from vandalism. Speaking at Thursday’s handover ceremony, Mantashe encouraged residents to take ownership of the healthcare facility and safeguard it for future generations. The clinic was built by Northam Platinum through its Social and Labour Plan, aiming to improve access to essential healthcare services in Moses Kotane Local Municipality. Community cooperation will be crucial in ensuring the facility remains operational and benefits residents for years to come. #GwedeMantashe #Ramokokastad #BaphalaneCommunity #Healthcare #NorthamPlatinum #CommunityDevelopment #SouthAfricaNews #HealthServices @YOUFM898

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ActionSA is seeking another opportunity to govern Tshwane, citing Mayor Nasiphi Moya’s tenure and efforts to stabilise municipal services. ActionSA’s Flora Monamana highlighted the city’s financial challenges and infrastructure problems, claiming progress has been made in improving service delivery. However, DA candidate Cilliers Brink criticised the administration over the ongoing Bronkhorstspruit water contamination crisis. Meanwhile, the ANC has pledged to tackle crime in the capital. With service delivery, municipal finances, water safety and public security dominating discussions, Tshwane’s leadership remains a key issue for residents ahead of the upcoming local government elections.

#ActionSA #Tshwane #DrNasiphiMoya #SouthAfricanPolitics #ServiceDelivery #TshwaneElections @YOUFM898 #SouthAfricaNews

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🚨🚨 HAWKS ARREST 31-YEAR-OLD MAN IN BETHAL DRUG BUST 🚨🚨

The Hawks in Mpumalanga have arrested a 31-year-old Nigerian man for alleged drug dealing in Bethal on Wednesday, 21 October 2026.

Authorities seized approximately 55 grams of crystal methamphetamine worth R20,000. A weighing scale, three cellphones and a white Volkswagen Polo were also confiscated, bringing the total estimated value of seized items to R75,500.

The suspect, previously arrested in 2021 in a related investigation, is expected to appear before Bethal Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 22 October.

#Hawks #Bethal #Mpumalanga #DrugBust #CrystalMeth #CrimeNews #SouthAfricaNews #BreakingNews @YOUFM898

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Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has defended the government’s R516 million allocation to the Madlanga, Khampepe and Nkabinde commissions of inquiry, pointing to progress in investigations, including 32 arrests linked to the Madlanga Commission.

The funding was announced in the 2026 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), which also outlined a R45.5 billion increase in expenditure compared with the February budget.

Godongwana highlighted the Madlanga Commission’s quarterly reporting structure and the establishment of a supporting technical committee.

“What more do we want?” he asked, defending the allocation as the commissions continue their work.

The funding places public spending and accountability under renewed scrutiny.
#EnochGodongwana #MadlangaCommission #MTBPS2026 #SouthAfricaNews #NationalBudget #CommissionsOfInquiry #GovernmentSpending #Accountability @YOUFM898

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🚨 EFF ACCUSES DA AND ACTIONSA OF CREATING TSHWANE WATER CRISIS 🚨

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has accused the DA and ActionSA of contributing to Tshwane’s ongoing water crisis, which has been linked to a reported waterborne illness outbreak in Bronkhorstspruit and Hammanskraal.

EFF Treasurer-General Omphile Maotwe made the allegations while addressing journalists outside the Public Protector’s office in Pretoria. The party has laid criminal charges against Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya and lodged complaints with the Public Protector and the Human Rights Commission.

Maotwe also criticised the alleged failure to chlorinate water at some treatment plants.
@ThisKg #EFF #TshwaneWaterCrisis #OmphileMaotwe #NasiphiMoya #ActionSA #DA #Bronkhorstspruit #Hammanskraal #WaterSafety #SouthAfricaNews @YOUFM898

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🚨 The Extraordinary Summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government takes place as regional leaders convene to deliberate on key issues affecting the region and strengthen cooperation among member states.
#SADC #SADC2026 #HeadsOfState #SouthernAfrica #RegionalCooperation #AfricanLeaders #SouthAfricaNews
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🚨 EFF’S OMPHILE MAOTWE DEMANDS ACCOUNTABILITY OVER TSHWANE WATER CRISIS 🚨

EFF Treasurer-General and Tshwane mayoral candidate Omphile Maotwe is calling for ActionSA and the DA to be held collectively accountable for Tshwane’s ongoing water crisis, which has been linked to the emergence of a waterborne disease reported in Bronkhorstspruit.

Maotwe announced that the EFF is pursuing criminal charges against Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya, alongside complaints to the Public Protector and the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), as part of efforts to seek accountability over the crisis.

Addressing journalists outside the Public Protector’s office, Maotwe alleged that ActionSA and the DA had repeatedly voted together to shield City Manager Johann Mettler from accountability.

She argued that Mettler’s alleged failures had contributed to the municipality’s current predicament and called for those responsible to answer for the ongoing water challenges affecting residents. @ThisKg
#EFF #OmphileMaotwe #TshwaneWaterCrisis #Tshwane #Bronkhorstspruit #NasiphiMoya #JohannMettler #ActionSA #DA #PublicProtector #HumanRightsCommission #WaterCrisis #WaterSafety #ServiceDelivery #SouthAfricaNews #BreakingNews @YOUFM898

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City of Johannesburg Speaker Margaret Arnolds has urged residents to refrain from illegal electricity connections, warning of the serious safety risks they pose to communities.

Arnolds issued the warning while addressing residents from Wards 6, 7, 120 and surrounding areas during a City Power community imbizo in Ennerdale. Her appeal follows a tragic incident in which a resident reportedly died after being electrocuted.

The warning highlights the dangers of illegal electricity connections, which can result in fatal electrocutions, electrical fires and damage to infrastructure.

Residents are encouraged to use authorised electricity connections and report dangerous or illegal connections to the relevant authorities to help protect lives and improve community safety.

#CityOfJohannesburg #MargaretArnolds #CityPower #Ennerdale #IllegalElectricityConnections #ElectricitySafety #ElectricalSafety #CommunitySafety #JohannesburgNews #JoburgNews #SouthAfricaNews #PublicSafety @silver_sibiya @YOUFM898

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🚨 South Africa will reintroduce temporary fuel levy cuts from November as the government seeks to ease pressure on motorists and struggling households.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced the R10 billion relief measure during Wednesday’s Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement.

The initial reduction will cut the fuel levy by R3 per litre for diesel and R1.50 for petrol from 4 November to 1 December, followed by smaller reductions until 5 January.

The Treasury says improved public finances have created room for the intervention without compromising budget sustainability.
#SouthAfrica #FuelPrices #FuelLevy #EnochGodongwana #MTBPS2026 #PetrolPrice #DieselPrice #CostOfLiving #BreakingNews #SouthAfricanEconomy @youfm
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🚨 Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana tables the MTBPS today, addressing economic growth, rising public debt and living costs as government outlines spending priorities and fiscal plans. #SouthAfrica #MTBPS #Budget2026 #EnochGodongwana #Economy #Johannesburg
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