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Anger over water deliveries in a community south of Durban has turned deadly, in a South African news round-up for 4 August 2026 that also covers a planned march against gang violence in Johannesburg and a parliamentary row over appointments to a new gender-based violence council.
Durban water dispute. Residents of Adams Mission, south of Durban, accuse municipal water tanker drivers of selling water that is supposed to be delivered free. The allegations follow the death of 43-year-old Celani Zungu, who community members say was struck and killed by a tanker as he tried to stop it leaving without delivering water, according to EWN. Ward councillor Thembelihle Makhanya said there is no concrete evidence that water was being sold, but condemned the practice if it is proven. Police are investigating a case of culpable homicide and the eThekwini Municipality has opened an internal inquiry.
Westbury march. Residents of Westbury in Johannesburg are preparing to march over persistent gang violence and drug-related crime, SABC News reports. Community leader Bishop Dulton Adams said people want lasting solutions rather than short-term police deployments, and criticised the lack of visible patrols in the neighbourhood.
GBVF Council row. Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has defended its recommendations for the new Gender-Based Violence and Femicide Council after COSATU objected to the absence of a labour representative. Committee chairperson Liezl van der Merwe said the process was fair, lawful and based on candidates' experience. Parliament says legal advice confirms labour representation is not required under the GBVF Act; COSATU plans to challenge the appointments.
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Anger over water deliveries in a community south of Durban has turned deadly, in a South African news round-up for 4 August 2026 that also covers a planned march against gang violence in Johannesburg and a parliamentary row over appointments to a new gender-based violence council.
Durban water dispute. Residents of Adams Mission, south of Durban, accuse municipal water tanker drivers of selling water that is supposed to be delivered free. The allegations follow the death of 43-year-old Celani Zungu, who community members say was struck and killed by a tanker as he tried to stop it leaving without delivering water, according to EWN. Ward councillor Thembelihle Makhanya said there is no concrete evidence that water was being sold, but condemned the practice if it is proven. Police are investigating a case of culpable homicide and the eThekwini Municipality has opened an internal inquiry.
Westbury march. Residents of Westbury in Johannesburg are preparing to march over persistent gang violence and drug-related crime, SABC News reports. Community leader Bishop Dulton Adams said people want lasting solutions rather than short-term police deployments, and criticised the lack of visible patrols in the neighbourhood.
GBVF Council row. Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has defended its recommendations for the new Gender-Based Violence and Femicide Council after COSATU objected to the absence of a labour representative. Committee chairperson Liezl van der Merwe said the process was fair, lawful and based on candidates’ experience. Parliament says legal advice confirms labour representation is not required under the GBVF Act; COSATU plans to challenge the appointments.
