KAE MORNING BRIEF: Midrand & Tembisa Daily Update – 05 March 2026
The KAE Morning Brief brings you the latest updates from Midrand, Ivory Park and Tembisa, including electricity updates, water supply information, traffic conditions, jobs, crime alerts and weather.
Your daily community update covering Midrand, Ivory Park, Ebony Park, Kaalfontein and Tembisa.
Date: Thursday, 05 March 2026
Greeting: Lotjhani!
Electricity Update in Midrand & Tembisa
There is no load reduction scheduled today for Midrand and surrounding areas.
The next load reduction is expected tomorrow. 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 expected throughout the day
Traffic Report – Midrand & Tembisa
As of 05:30, all major roads in Midrand and Tembisa are clear with no major congestion reported.
Weather Forecast
Temperature: 17°C – 23°C
Conditions: Cloudy with a 90% chance of rain
Wind: 6 km/h
Humidity: 92%
Sunrise: 06:03
Sunset: 18:34
Top Story
A 37-year-old teacher from Ivory Park Secondary School has been accused of raping a 17-year-old matric learner.
The accused is expected to appear in court soon.
More details: IVORY PARK SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHER ARRESTED OVER ALLEGED RAPE OF MATRIC LEARNER – 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
MegaChicks Clayville Special
Rainbow Yellow Feet 10kg – R79.90
Located at 42 Hoof Road, Clayville.
Events
SASSA Children’s Grant payment date today.
Sports Update
Betway Premiership
Polokwane City 1 – 2 Orlando Pirates
Mamelodi Sundowns 2 – 1 Golden Arrows
Pirates remain top of the table, with Sundowns trailing by goal difference.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup – Semi Final
South Africa 169/8 (20 overs)
New Zealand 173/1
New Zealand won by 9 wickets. South Africa exits the tournament.
Exchange Rate
US Dollar: $1 = R16.37
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
A Mozambican passport belonging to Filomena Albino Mandlaze was lost near Ivory Park 2 – eMatsheni.
A R1000 reward is offered for its return.
Contact: 0638815796
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