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Deputy President Paul Mashatile says government is honouring OR Tambo's legacy through better service delivery, as communities continue to struggle with water shortages. Deputy Water and Sanitation Minister Jack Bloom estimates that leaking Gauteng pipes waste billions of rands' worth of treated water annually. Johannesburg Water, meanwhile, says it has no confirmed water-contamination incidents in the city.
With the ANC and SACP contesting the 4 November local government elections separately, COSATU says its congress resolution supports both parties. Secretary-General Zingiswa Losi says political support must be tied to jobs, reliable municipal services and workers' rights.
The Construction Industry Development Board has removed 75 contractors from its national register. Among them is Moriel Group, linked to businessman Lawrence Chamurwa Mudzinganyama. Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson says questions about the company's contractor grading were handled through a regulatory process. Allegations against the company must not be treated as criminal convictions.
Police are investigating allegations that Grade 4 boys were sexually assaulted by older pupils at a primary school in Naturena. Parents are demanding the principal's removal, while education authorities have deployed support personnel.
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says asbestos-related health screening in Kuruman is initially targeting 2,500 residents aged 50 and older. Separately, 510 SANDF members have been deployed to assist police in KwaZulu-Natal under Operation Prosper.
Harry Kane has won the 2026 Ballon d'Or. South Africa beat France 3–2 in the Under-15 World Cup, while the Proteas began the third Test against Australia at Newlands.
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