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GASTROINTESTINAL CRISIS: Rhodes students hit by gastro, thrusting Makhanda water system into spotlight (again)

Lerato Mutsila and Siyabonga Goni · Daily Maverick
Published 22 Oct 2026, 8:34 am·just now·1 min read
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‘Water colour alone is already a turn-off,’ says a Rhodes University student after more than 111 students reported cases of gastrointestinal illness. According to the university, this extends beyond its campuses, as Makhanda faces water contamination issues.

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