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Deputy President #PaulMashatile has raised concerns about the safety of water supplied by private tankers as Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Works remains closed for cleaning and decontamination following more than 400 reported gastrointestinal illness cases. Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/mashatil… #PaulMashatile #BWTW

President #CyrilRamaphosa has congratulated Brazil’s #LuizInácioLuladaSilva on his re-election, calling the victory significant for the Global South. He also reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation on international issues. Read more:insidepolitic.co.za/ramaphos… #CyrilRamaphosa #Brazil #LuizInácioLuladaSilva #SouthAfrica

Residents in parts of #BezuidenhoutValley have been advised to continue avoiding tap water while #JohannesburgWater assesses additional samples. Although previous tests met required standards, the restriction remains in place, with water tankers continuing to supply affected properties. Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/johannes… #BezuidenhoutValley #JohannesburgWater

Former Vlakplaas commander #EugeneDeKock has told the #KhampepeCommission that askaris played a central role in apartheid-era death squads involved in killings and kidnappings. He said the unit did not recruit the operatives independently. Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/de-kock-… #EugeneDeKock #KhampepeCommission #SouthAfrica

President #CyrilRamaphosa says healthier public finances must improve the lives of South Africans, supporting better education, healthcare, infrastructure and job creation following years of economic challenges. Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/ramaphos… #CyrilRamaphosa #MTBPS #SouthAfrica

#ANC president #CyrilRamaphosa has acknowledged Soweto’s water shortages, unemployment and crumbling infrastructure during a campaign in Orlando and Diepkloof, saying the party is working to address service delivery problems. Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/ramaphos… #ANC #Soweto #LGE2026

#DA KZN leader Sithembiso Ngema has questioned the MK Party’s leadership stability and its ability to manage eThekwini’s finances, urging voters to reject the party in the local government elections. Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/da-warns… #DA #MKParty #LGE2026

OPINION| Water crises in Johannesburg and Tshwane are putting service delivery under scrutiny ahead of the local government elections. Could the water crisis become a defining issue at the polls? Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/opinion-… #WaterCrisis #LGE2026

The MK Party leads in eThekwini with 48% support, ahead of the DA at 25.2% and ANC at 14.5%, according to an eNCA MarkData survey. The poll indicates stronger prospects for the DA in Tshwane. Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/da-unlik… #LGE2026

The #DA says its internal polling puts the party at 28.4%, trailing the #ANC’s 29.6% ahead of the local government elections. In a statement on Sunday, the DA said the 1.2 percentage-point gap had narrowed, placing it within reach of becoming South Africa’s largest political party, according to its own figures. Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/da-claim… #DA #ANC #LGE2026 #SouthAfrica

OPINION | As Samwu marks 39 years since its formation, the union reflects on its origins and its relationship with the ANC, stressing that its support for the party is not a blank cheque. Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/opinion-… #Samwu #ANC

The #CityofTshwane has lifted its boil-water advisory for Pretoria’s CBD and surrounding areas after laboratory tests confirmed that the water meets applicable drinking quality standards. The warning followed a contamination incident that prompted concerns over the safety of the city’s water supply. Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/tshwane-… #Tshwane #Pretoria #WaterQuality #SouthAfrica

#DA Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate #KhathutsheloRasilingwane has pledged to tackle unemployment, corruption and failing services, with plans to stabilise municipal finances, strengthen accountability and improve public safety. Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/ekurhule… #DA #Ekurhuleni #LGE2026

The #uMkhontoweSizwe (MK) Party has accused the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) of unfair treatment after its attempt to amend its candidate list for the local government elections was unsuccessful. On Saturday, the party called for an urgent explanation and greater transparency over the decision. Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/mk-party… #MKParty #IEC #LGE2026 #SouthAfrica

ANC President #CyrilRamaphosa has predicted a “huge” Eastern Cape victory for the party in the 4 November local government elections, dismissing concerns over internal divisions and mayoral candidate selections. Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/ramaphos… #ANC #Ramaphosa #LGE2026

CCTV footage, forensic evidence and alleged threats against a prosecution witness featured in the AKA and Tibz murder trial this week. The court also heard evidence allegedly linking an accused to Forbes’ movements before the murders. Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/cctv-evi… #AKA #Tibz #AKATrial

Magistrate #AnnaliseTlhapi has expressed frustration over repeated delays in #BrownMogotsi’s criminal case. The matter was postponed again after the defence failed to serve documents on the prosecution. Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/magistra… #BrownMogotsi

The #MKParty has removed Sibonelo Nomvalo as secretary-general, citing concerns over factionalism, dual remuneration, campaign delays and alleged unilateral changes to party and parliamentary structures. Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/mk-party… #MKParty #SiboneloNomvalo

The #MadlangaCommission has ordered its evidence leaders to seek Nicoc clearance to use conditionally declassified intelligence documents in public hearings before deciding whether Dr Ntandazo Sifolo will testify behind closed doors. Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/madlanga… #MadlangaCommission #Nicoc

President #CyrilRamaphosa has outlined five reform areas in the revised White Paper on Local Government, targeting municipal dysfunction through changes to governance , funding, management and accountability. Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/revised-… #CyrilRamaphosa #LocalGovernment