KAE MORNING BRIEF: Midrand & Tembisa Daily Update – 06 March 2026
The KAE Morning Brief provides the latest Midrand, Ivory Park and Tembisa community updates, including electricity load reduction, water supply status, traffic reports, crime alerts, jobs and weather
Your daily community update covering Midrand, Ivory Park, Ebony Park, Kaalfontein and Tembisa.
Date: Friday, 06 March 2026
Greeting: Ndaa!
Electricity Update in Midrand & Tembisa
Load reduction expected tonight from 17:00 until 22:00.
Residents can view the full schedule here:
https://kaenews.com/march-load-reduction-schedule/
Water Supply Update
Daily water throttling continues between 16:00 and 04:00.
Water pressure may take 1–3 hours to fully return after supply resumes.
President Park Reservoir Status:
• Supplying fairly and low
• Poor pressure to no flows as the day progresses.
Traffic Report – Midrand & Tembisa
- Traffic jam — Angelfish Drive leading to Archerfish Drive, Kaalfontein
- Congestion — 29 September Drive between Busy Corner and Ivory Park 2 Taxi Rank
- Expect delays at Freedom Drive in Ivory Park
- Traffic delays — Andrew Mapheto Drive, Tembisa (police roadblock)
Weather Forecast
Temperature: 17°C – 21°C
Conditions: Drizzle with 100% chance of rain
Wind: 8 km/h
Humidity: 92%
Sunrise: 06:03
Sunset: 18:34
Top Story
The Gauteng Department of Education has launched internal disciplinary proceedings against the Ivory Park Secondary School teacher accused of rape. It is alleged that the incident happened with a matric learner in December at the teachers place: READ MORE MEC CHILOANE CONCERNED AFTER IVORY PARK TEACHER ARRESTED OVER RAPE ALLEGATIONS – KAE NEWS
Crime & Safety Update
Ivory Park SAPS are searching for a suspect linked to an armed robbery case that occurred last month.
Residents with information are encouraged to contact the police.
More details: WANTED ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT – KAE NEWS
Job Alert – Security Officers Needed in Midrand
Carewell Security Services is recruiting 100 Security Officers in Glen Austin, Midrand.
Requirements
• NQF Level 4
• PSIRA Grade B
• Aviation & NKP certificates
Apply via email: vacancies@carewellsecurity.co.za
Contact: 086 000 6002
Deals
Pick n Pay Busy Corner Liqour: Ke Friday! Buy 2 x Brutal Fruit Spritzer Assorted(6 x 500ml) cans only R210. Drink responsibly. Not for sale to persons under the age of 18.
Events
On this Day in 2020 South Africa confirms its first case of Covid-19 after a 38-year-old man returns from Italy with his wife and tests positive for the virus. Nothing was the same.
Sports Update
Nedbank Cup Quarterfinals:
Date: Saturday, 07 March 2026
Time: 15:00 AmaZulu vs Casric Stars
Time: 18:00 Sekhukhune vs Milford
Date: Sunday, 08 March 2026
Time: 15:00 TS Galaxy vs Jacksa Spears
Time: 18:00 Golden Arrows vs Durban City
Exchange Rate
US Dollar: $1 = R16.60
Fuel Prices – Gauteng Inland
Petrol 93: R20.19/l
Petrol 95: R20.30/l
Diesel: R20.72/l
Missing Persons
No missing persons reported to KAE News today.
Lost & Found
No Lost & Found items reported to KAE News today.
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