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Rand Water says high water consumption by some municipalities is placing severe pressure on the supply system. It has repeatedly urged customers to reduce usage and help stabilise supplies. The water utility warns that municipalities exceeding their allocated water volumes may face supply restrictions. This could result in low water pressure or intermittent water supply in affected areas. Rand Water spokesperson is Makenosi Maroo

This Friday, SAfm’s radio anchor Bongiwe Zwane, once again spoke to Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News & Mining Weekly, delving deeper into the world of mining and engineering.

Former Safety and Security Minister Charles Nqakula has told the TRC Cases Inquiry that ministers held political meetings at private homes to discuss efforts to secure peace. He says attendees were briefed on the issues to be discussed, but not necessarily given details beforehand. Nqakula also explains his concerns about former apartheid-era official Ackermann heading the prosecution system. Nqakula is today giving his testimony before the TRC cases inquriy, the The inquiry is probing alleged efforts to stall the investigation and prosecution of apartheid-era perpetrators.

The case against self-proclaimed political fixer Brown Mogotsi has been postponed to the 13th of November to allow the State time to respond to the defence’s application for further particulars and disclosure. Mogotsi appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Friday. He faces charges including unlawful possession of a firearm, perjury and defeating the ends of justice, linked to an alleged staged assassination attempt in Vosloorus, on Gauteng's East Rand, last year. Culvin Mabasa reports….

This Friday, SAfm anchor Sakina Kamwendo once again spoke to Izak Odendaal, investment strategist at Old Mutual Wealth l for the latest market update..