To unpack the importance of strengthening cybersecurity and protecting the credibility of elections in the digital age, I am now joined by Mr Jerry Tselane, Election Specialist from the Institute of Election Management Services in Africa

The importance of political accountability, democratic representation and the future of party dominance in South Africa. In Studio we have Dr Tshepang Molale Senior lecturer Wits University

The role of the security cluster during elections

The GE for News Deidre Uren on SABC launching SABC News Live channel, first focusing on LGEs

Navigating the ballot with Terry Tselane ahead of the Local Government Elections

Moxii Africa fights against disinformation on all media platforms. SABC News works closely with Moxii Africa to make sure all reports we publish are credible. William Bird joins us in studio for a discussion on the Local Government Elections

Prof. Pravesh Debba from the CSIR on election results accuracy and predictions

From 19 October 2026, stay connected to the stories that matter most with the launch of the SABC News Live Channel. We kick off with LGE 2026, bringing you live coverage, analysis and the latest developments as South Africa heads to the polls.

Political analyst, Dr Levy Ndou joins us via video link.

We turn our attention back to the mock voting station that the IEC mounted at the SABC's Auckland Park offices earlier this week. Late Edition Anchor, Oliver Dickson discussed youth voter participation with the IEC's Gauteng Outreach and Communications Manager, Moses Pitso. Oliver also discussed the upcoming polls with the SABC's interns who participated in the mock election and are excited to cast their votes for the first time on November fourth.

Let's take you back to the mock voting station that the IEC mounted in our offices earlier this week. SABC News Governance and Politics Specialist Researcher, Maswele Ralebona, alongside SABC News Economics and Business Specialist Researcher Velemseni Mthiyane discussed statistics around youth voter participation and the reasons behind them with Late Edition Anchor, Oliver Dickson.

Are you a first-time voter who is curious about what to expect when you get to your voting station on November fourth? Or you need a reminder of how to navigate a polling station? Well, we have you covered. The IEC mounted a mock voting station at the SABC's Auckland Park headquarters earlier this week. IEC Gauteng officials walked Late Edition Anchor, Oliver Dickson through the set up of a polling station.

Electoral Commission of South Africa Chief Electoral Officer, Sy Mamabolo, says the commission has approved a record 2-point-6 million special vote applications, more than double the 1-point-1 million approved for the 2021 local government polls. Mamabolo has briefed the media on the outcome of special vote applications, and the IEC's readiness for next month's polls. Special vote applications closed on Monday, and the final capture of manually submitted applications should be completed by Friday. The IEC says election preparations are firmly on track. Joining us for more on this, including an update on the special vote applications, is General Manager for Electoral Operations at the IEC, James Aphane.

As part of SABC News' build-up to the Local Government Elections, The Full View brings mayoral candidates under one roof for a debate between 7PM and 8:30PM tonight. Tonight, we're putting the City of Tshwane in the spotlight - it's one of the country's most closely watched metros, and a city with plenty to debate. And you, as voters, won't be left on the sidelines. Aaron Maluleka - ANC Mayoral Nominee Cilliers Brink - DA Mayoral Candidate Dr Nasiphi Moya - Action SA Mayoral Candidate Willie Spies - FF+ Mayoral Candidate Nkele Annie Matime - MKP Mayoral Candidate Omphile Maotwe - EFF Mayoral Candidate

Former Mangaung Mayor Pappie Mokoena's manifesto launch is underway in Bloemfontein, where his party, the Afrikan Alliance of Social Democrats (AASD) is outlining its plans ahead of the upcoming local government elections.

As South Africa heads towards the local government elections, smaller and emerging political parties are positioning themselves as alternatives to the established political parties, promising change and better service delivery. Many municipalities are already battling financial distress, poor administration and years of service delivery failures. So, if these new parties were to win, do they have the capacity and expertise to turn things around? To unpack this, we're joined by Political Analyst Hlumelo Xaba.