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IFP Raises Concerns About MK Party Leadership
eThekwini mayoral candidate for the IFP, Mkhuleko Hlengwa, says the party is open to coalition talks, despite concerns about leadership instability within the MK Party. He adds that no party has been ruled out of negotiations. Hlengwa was speaking to Sakina Kamwendo at the results operations center in Midrand.
ATM says its electoral support has doubled nationwide.
ATM Johannesburg mayoral candidate Vuyo Zungula, speaking to Sakina Kamwendo at the Results Operations Centre in Midrand, says the party has doubled its support compared with the 2021 and 2024 elections.
Election Results Highlight Growing Influence Of Smaller Parties: Dr. Dhawraj
SABC News Research Editor Dr Ronesh Dhawraj says smaller parties are gaining ground and could play a key role in coalition talks and decisions on who governs certain municipalities. The IEC said 12.5 million registered voters had cast their ballots by 5 pm on Wednesday. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC News Research Editor Dr Ronesh Dhawraj
By-Election Results Do Not Always Predict Election Outcomes: IEMSA
The Institute of Election Management Services in Africa says by-election results do not always reflect parties' performance in bigger elections, as voter turnout and campaign efforts differ.The IEC says 12.5 million registered voters had cast their ballots by 5 pm on Wednesday.Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the founder and Executive Manager of the Institute of Election Management Services in Africa, Terry Tselane.
Old Mutual Investment Strategist Izak Odendaal shares the latest market updates.
This Friday, SAfm anchor Sakina Kamwendo once again spoke to Old Mutual Investment Strategist Izak Odendaal for the latest market update..
ACDP Looks To Metros For Improved Election Results
ACDP Deputy President Wayne Thring says the party is still awaiting results from key metropolitan municipalities where it traditionally enjoys strong support. He admits the party needs to improve its visibility among voters. Elvis Presslin spoke to ACDP Deputy president Thring and Chester Missing at the at the IEC's Results Operations Centre in Midrand, Johannesburg
Democrats' Midterm Victory Raises Questions About US Political Stability.
The midterm election victory by the Democrats in the US has raised fears around political uncertainty. Markets have increased the odds of political gridlock in Washington over the remainder of President Donald Trump's term. This has seen the dollar weaken as traders weigh the potential policy ramifications. SABC News repoter Nosipho Radebe has more…
Observer Says The 2026 Elections Must Deliver Better Governance.
Election observer and UNISA researcher Advocate Sipho Mantula says South Africa's 2026 local polls are a re-defining moment for local democracy. In an opinion piece, he warns voting is only the beginning and communities must remain as permanent observers of councils. He cautions against unstable coalitions, organised corruption and youth disengagement following Wednesday's municipal elections. Elvis Presslin spoke to Advocate Sipho Mantula, a researcher at the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs at Unisa and a member of the Unisa Domestic Election Observer Mission...
Analyst Says Election Results Mirror 2024 Political Trends.
Election results are still trickling in from Wednesday's municipal elections, with counting continuing at the IEC's Results Operations Centre in Midrand, Johannesburg. Joining us now at the ROC, to unpack the latest numbers, turnout trends and what hung councils will mean for service delivery is Elvis Presslin spoke to political analyst, Hlumelo Xaba...
Victor Kgomoeswana Unpacks Africa's Latest Economic Developments
It's now time to take a look at the current top African economic stories.Elvis Presslin spoke to Victor Kgomoeswana, author of "Africa Is Open For Business" and "Africa Bounces Back". Victor is also the Executive Director for Marketing and Communication at the University of Limpopo...
Commentators Predict Coalition Councils After Contested Local Elections.
Political commentators are predicting coalition councils following the highly contested Local Government Elections. As election results continue to trickle in, the former Executive Mayor of the embattled Lekwa Municipality in Standerton, Mpumalanga, Louis Thabethe, has warned against unregulated coalition councils. Thabethe was elected Executive Mayor of Lekwa following the hung municipal council in 2021. He was removed three years later through a vote of no confidence. The smaller parties with which the Lekwa Community Forum had formed a voting bloc later decided to support the ANC. SABC reporter Mthobisi Mkhaliphi spoke to Louis Thabethe about the challenges of multi-party coalitions...
South Africa's Election Count Enters A Critical Phase.
South Africa's election picture is becoming clearer as the count enters a critical phase, with coalition politics set to shape the future of local government in many municipalities. By 3am on Friday, with 68 percent of votes captured nationally, the ANC remained in the lead on 31.72 percent, followed by the DA on 24.94 percent. The MK Party continued its strong showing on 8.74 percent, while the EFF stood at 6.11 percent. KwaZulu Natal remains the key battleground, with the MK Party leading the provincial race and at least ten councils headed for hung outcomes. The Northern Cape has become the first province to complete its count, while the DA looks set to retain outright control of the Western Cape. As counting progresses across the remaining provinces, attention is increasingly shifting from the ballot box to the coalition negotiations that could determine who governs South Africa's municipalities over the next five years. Addressing the media yesterday IEC Chairperson, Mosotho Moepya had this to say
FF Plus reports growth in several areas as election votes continue counting.
The FF Plus says it is seeing growth in several areas as votes continue to be counted in the 2026 local government elections. Party representative Wouter Wessels says the campaign saw increased voter energy, despite frustrations over ballot papers, long queues and voter registration problems. Sisanda Jonas spoke to FF Plus MP and chairperson of parliament standing committee on auditor general as well as Political analyst Xumelo Xaba
Early results point to more hung councils across South Africa: Maswele Ralebona
Political analyst SABC News researcher Maswele Ralibone says early election results point to more hung councils across the country. He says 13 councils are already hung, compared with 70 in 2021In Gauteng, he highlights the DA's early lead in Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni, while ActionSA leads in Tshwane. He also notes the EFF's absence from the top three in these municipalities. Elvis Presslin spoke to is Dr Piet Croucamp Political Analyst and Associate Professor, Political Studies and International Relations at the NW University and Maswele Ralebona , SABC News Researcher
Police investigate fatal shooting outside Bushbuckridge voting station.
Police in Mpumalanga are investigating a murder after a 57-year-old man was shot and killed outside a voting station in Boikhutso, Bushbuckridge, in the early hours of Thursday morning. The incident happened at around quarter past midnight while a group of people were celebrating outside the station, waiting for the election results. Police say two unknown suspects opened fire before fleeing the scene. The victim was rushed to hospital but was declared dead on arrival. No arrests have been made, and the motive remains unknown.
Cape Town party leaders cast ballots across voting stations.
A number of political party leaders have cast their ballots in different voting stations in Cape Town today at the start of the local government elections 2026. DA leader and the Mayoral Candidate for Cape Town, Geordin Hill-Lewis, voted at Edgemead Primary School while Good Party leader Patricia De Lille voted in Pinelands. Al Jama-Ah President, Ganief Hendricks also cast his vote in Pinelands High School. Meanwhile, NCC leader and MP, Fadiel Adams, cast his ballot in Mitchells Plain, while the FF Plus leader, Corne Mulder, had his vote in Melkbos. Abongwe Kobokana reports.
Opposition parties praise smooth local government voting process.
Political parties have praised the smooth voting process at their respective voting stations on Wednesday. This as millions of South Africans went out to cast their votes in the local government elections. 546 political parties and over 130 000 candidates are competing for the country's over 10 000 council seats. SABC News spoke to the leaders of the country's opposition parties – the DA, Umkhonto weSizwe, EFF, IFP, FF Plus, ActionSA and the Patriotic Alliance – about the voting process. Sibahle Motha reports...
Democrats gain control of both houses of Congress.
American voters have delivered a sweeping rebuke to President Donald Trump, handing Democrats control of both houses of Congress in a midterm election that has redrawn the political map in a fundamental way. Republican strongholds from Texas to Kansas have fallen, as anger over the high cost of living and the war with Iran helped drive Democratic victories. Trump now faces a Congress empowered to investigate his administration, block his nominees and challenge his agenda during his final two years in office. Sherwin Bryce-Pease reports from New York...
Motsoaledi residents remain frustrated by two decades of poor services.
As election results begin trickling in from various voting stations across the country, attention is also turning to the issues affecting communities. Residents of Motswaledi informal settlement in Soweto say they remain hopeful for change, despite living in an underdeveloped area for nearly two decades.Elvis Presslin spoke to SABC News reporter Refilwe Mekoa who spend the day yesterday in Soweto,
Election monitoring network say polls proceed well despite several challenges.
South Africa has voted. Twelve-million voters braved rain, cold and long queues yesterday to cast their ballots in the 2026 Municipal Elections, which the IEC has described as largely peaceful despite some disruptions. Counting went through the night into the early hours of this morning, and results are now trickling in. Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr Nkosikhulule Nyembezi , from Election Monitoring Network
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