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Residents warned not to drink tap water afterhundreds fall sick near South Africa capital

More than 400 people, mostly children, become ill after drinking contaminated water, east of Pretoria.

This is a source-based summary, not original reporting by Ebenezer journalists. Source: BBC News. Ebenezer published 20 Oct 2026, 11:09 am. Editorial policy.

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Residents warned not to drink tap water after hundreds fall sick near South Africa capital

More than 400 people, mostly children, become ill after drinking contaminated water, east of Pretoria.

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Source: BBC News. Published 20 Oct 2026, 11:09 am.

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