eNCA News Bite | Bronkhorstspruit water crisis, Shadrack Sibiya denied bail, PSG vs Barcelona | 20 October 2026

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Hundreds have fallen ill after ⁠Tshwane⁠ supplied unchlorinated water to ⁠Bronkhorstspruit⁠. ⁠Chlorination⁠ has resumed, but residents are still warned not to drink, clean or wash with the water. Children under four are among the worst affected, and residents want accountability.

A magistrate has refused⁠ Shadrack Sibiya's bail application⁠. The former senior police official plans to appeal, while the ⁠NPA ⁠says it will defend the decision.

Allegations against him remain before the courts. Parents demand answers after allegations of sexual assault involving a primary school pupil and a teacher. A relative speaks about the family's concerns.

At least 43 suspected political killings were recorded in the first nine months of 2026. Researcher Julian Rademeyer examines the possible links between political power, organised crime and elections.

Ahead of ⁠Enoch Godongwana's Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement⁠, economist ⁠Duma Gqubule⁠ raises questions about ⁠economic growth⁠ and⁠ jobs⁠ as households face mounting pressure.

The⁠ AKA and Tibz murder trial ⁠continues in Durban, where the court hears evidence about firearm links between separate shootings.

⁠Former Crime Intelligence head Mulangi Mphego⁠ has been released on ⁠bail⁠ in a case involving allegedly unlawful possession of police-issued ammunition.

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⁠PSG face Barcelona⁠ in a ⁠Champions League ⁠showdown. Tottenham beat Coventry City to end their winless run, while Cristiano Ronaldo receives a 30-day Portugal suspension.

The Proteas fight back against Australia through Temba Bavuma and Marco Jansen.

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