Deputy President Paul Mashatile urged South Africans to vote responsibly, linking voting with remembrance of sacrifices made for freedom. He made the call at a wreath-laying ceremony for Oliver Reginald Tambo in Benoni.
At a glance
Affected location: Benoni
Illustrative image: On 2 November 2012, during his visit to South Africa, Deputy Foreign Minister Konstantinos Tsiaras signed a bilateral Economic Cooperation Agreement between Greece and South Africa on the strengthening and expansion of economic ties between the two countries, the encouragement of cooperation between economic actors and the promotion of investments. Also, in the context of his visit, the Deputy Foreign Minister met with Gauteng Finance Minister Mandla Nkomfe and Western Cape Premier Helen Zille. — Υπουργείο Εξωτερικών/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
Gauteng adopted a plan tied to a national framework target of reducing non-revenue water below 25% by 2035. The source reports that Gauteng loses or fails to account for about 48% of its water, including an estimated 431 billion litres annually from burst and leaking pipes.
Tshwane has increased measures to address water supply and quality challenges, including restrictions, tanker distribution, and monitoring. The source describes affected communities and ongoing water interruptions.
South Africa called on SADC member states to strengthen employment services at a regional meeting in Gauteng. The source describes a call for improved services, not reported changes or outcomes.
The South African government says it will work with the Zulu royal delegation and civil society groups on illegal migration, hijacked state-owned buildings, and immigration-law enforcement. The engagement followed marches to Home Affairs offices and a meeting in Pretoria.
The source reports approximately 408 gastrointestinal illness cases after residents consumed water suspected of contamination linked to the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Works. Deputy President Paul Mashatile is scheduled to visit the works and hospitalised patients; the supplied excerpt ends mid-sentence.
South Africa’s Public Protector will investigate allegations of maladministration and improper conduct by the City of Tshwane related to the Bronkhorstspruit water crisis. The source reports 408 gastrointestinal illness cases after people consumed contaminated water, with most cases among children under four.
