Catch up on the biggest stories this morning, 29 October 2025, in our simple morning fix update
Today’s morning fix kicks off with a look into years of wasted funds, failed contractors and alleged corruption. These issues have left patients in Sebokeng with nothing but a decaying temporary clinic.
After 10 years and R20 million, all that exists of the Boitumelo Community Health Centre in Emfuleni is a concreted hole in the ground. Additionally, there is an incomplete boundary wall and a patch of excavated soil.
This is only the tip of the iceberg of Gauteng’s crumbling and failing health infrastructure.
CONTINUE READING: R20 million later, Boitumelo clinic remains a hole in the ground
Police seize cocaine worth R20 million at upmarket estate in Midrand
Gauteng police have made a massive drug bust in Midrand, seizing cocaine worth an estimated value of R20 million.
Officers made the discovery at a smallholding on Tuesday. Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said the cocaine was discovered during a crime intelligence-driven operation.
CONTINUE READING: Police seize cocaine worth R20 million at upmarket estate in Midrand
Matrics, here’s what you are writing today
The 2025 matric examinations continue on Wednesday, 29 October. Both Department of Basic Education (DBE) and Independent Examinations Board (IEB) students will be writing several exams.
Morning session
The morning session begins at 9am, and DBE students will write English HL, FAL, and SAL Paper 1. IEB candidates will write Tourism in the first session.
CONTINUE READING: Matric, here’s what you are writing today
ActionSA’s poll Bill sparks debate over media bias and free speech
ActionSA’s proposed law to control political public opinion polls has elicited mixed reactions. However, experts agree some polls are unreliable and biased to serve certain agendas.
The Electoral Laws Amendment Bill 2025 proposes that political opinion polls and exit polls be regulated by an ombud. This ombud would be appointed by the Electoral Commission’s chief officer.
CONTINUE READING: ActionSA’s poll Bill sparks debate over media bias and free speech
Rassie explains decision to start rookie prop Porthen in Boks Test against Japan
Rookie prop Zachary Porthen is being thrown straight into the deep end. After his first call-up to the Springbok squad, he was selected to the starting XV for their end-of-year-tour clash against Japan. The match is at Wembley in London on Saturday.
CONTINUE READING: Rassie explains decision to start rookie prop Porthen in Boks Test against Japan
