Newsbreak's Tashlan Naidoo outlines Newsbreaks Election coverage this week as the country heads to the polls on November the 4th. Are you ready to cast your vote?

Newsbreak's Tashlan Naidoo outlines Newsbreaks Election coverage this week as the country heads to the polls on November the 4th. Are you ready to cast your vote?

[LISTEN] Newsbreak Election Coverage with Producer Tashlan Naidoo #sabcnews #LGE26

Live interview with Mpumalanga IEC official, Judas Msibi, on the readines of special votes as they start today(02/10).

Live interview with Mpumalanga IEC official, Judas Msibi, on the readines of special votes as they start today(02/10).

Mpumalanga IEC official on the readiness of special votes in the province

Live interview with independent political analyst, Solly Masila on the final local government elections campaigns

Live interview with independent political analyst, Solly Masila on the final local government elections campaigns

Independent political analyst weighs in on final political campaigns

The youth vote is once again in focus ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections. While some young South Africans say they are ready to vote, others remain unconvinced that elections will bring meaningful change. Shamiela Fisher reports on some of the issues shaping how young people view politics and whether they believe voting can make a difference…

The youth vote is once again in focus ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections. While some young South Africans say they are ready to vote, others remain unconvinced that elections will bring meaningful change. Shamiela Fisher reports on some of the issues shaping how young people view politics and whether they believe voting can make a difference&hellip;

The Youth Vote

By Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - This years Local Government Elections is characterised by a number of smaller political parties contesting for a seat in the eThekwini council. According to the IEC a total of 69 parties will be contesting the election in the City of eThekwini. One of those parties is the Truly Alliance, which holds one PR seat. Nassiem Mohamed Farouk Sheik, a candidate for 28 wards for Truly Alliance says the party will not debate with other political parties, but rather work for the people.....

By Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - This years Local Government Elections is characterised by a number of smaller political parties contesting for a seat in the eThekwini council. According to the IEC a total of 69 parties will be contesting the election in the City of eThekwini. One of those parties is the Truly Alliance, which holds one PR seat. Nassiem Mohamed Farouk Sheik, a candidate for 28 wards for Truly Alliance says the party will not debate with other political parties, but rather work for the people.....

LGE26: Truly Alliance vows to put the people first

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - With just days to go before the Local Government Elections, some of the electorate from Verulam north of Durban are conflicted as to which party deserves their vote. With issues of poor service delivery, high municipal bills, escalating crime and absent political representatives, many are considering abstaining from casting a vote on the 4th of November. Chairperson of the Verulam Civic Association, Vish Roopnarain says the youth also find themselves at a cross-roads, unhappy with the the high rate of unemployment....

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - With just days to go before the Local Government Elections, some of the electorate from Verulam north of Durban are conflicted as to which party deserves their vote. With issues of poor service delivery, high municipal bills, escalating crime and absent political representatives, many are considering abstaining from casting a vote on the 4th of November. Chairperson of the Verulam Civic Association, Vish Roopnarain says the youth also find themselves at a cross-roads, unhappy with the the high rate of unemployment....

LGE26: Electorate undecided amid deteriorating service delivery and broken promises

With the local government elections approaching, the Democratic Alliance is intensifying its campaign in KwaZulu-Natal, targeting issues ranging from municipal accountability and infrastructure failures to youth unemployment. At its final rally in Durban, the party’s leadership outlined its ambitions for the province and called on voters to support its vision for change. Taliesha Naidoo reports...

With the local government elections approaching, the Democratic Alliance is intensifying its campaign in KwaZulu-Natal, targeting issues ranging from municipal accountability and infrastructure failures to youth unemployment. At its final rally in Durban, the party&rsquo;s leadership outlined its ambitions for the province and called on voters to support its vision for change. Taliesha Naidoo reports...

Democratic Alliance is intensifying its campaign in KwaZulu-Natal, targeting issues ranging from municipal accountability and infrastructure failuresTPE2

The Pan Africanist Congress of Azania president, Mzwanele Nyhontso, says the party is moving to obtain an outright majority in the Mnquma Local Municipality, when voters head to the polls in the local government elections. Nyhontso was speaking during the announcement of Nkosi Phathuxolo Tyali as  mayoral candidate for the PAC in the Mnquma Municipality in the Eastern Cape. Nkosi Tyali is a local traditional leader in Ward 26. Nyhontso also promised residents that they would prioritise rural development. Nomzwanele Mngoma reports...

The Pan Africanist Congress of Azania president, Mzwanele Nyhontso, says the party is moving to obtain an outright majority in the Mnquma Local Municipality, when voters head to the polls in the local government elections. Nyhontso was speaking during the announcement of Nkosi Phathuxolo Tyali as &nbsp;mayoral candidate for the PAC in the Mnquma Municipality in the Eastern Cape. Nkosi Tyali is a local traditional leader in Ward 26. Nyhontso also promised residents that they would prioritise rural development. Nomzwanele Mngoma reports...

Pan Africanist Congress of Azania president, Mzwanele Nyhontso, says the party is moving to obtain an outright majority in the Mnquma Local MunicipalityTPE2

-by Newsbreak's Taresh Harreeparshad.

Is a vote for a party with a smaller vote share- ultimately a vote for bigger political parties?

In this edition of newsbreak Talk we discuss this point with:

Trisha Nair, VF Plus 
Asghar Khan, Al Jama-ah 
Hans Chotoo, National Freedom Party 

 

 

-by Newsbreak's Taresh Harreeparshad.
Is a vote for a party with a smaller vote share- ultimately a vote for bigger political parties?
In this edition of newsbreak Talk we discuss this point with:
Trisha Nair, VF Plus&nbsp; Asghar Khan, Al Jama-ah&nbsp; Hans Chotoo, National Freedom Party&nbsp;
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LGE26 Alternative parties have their say on Newsbreak Talk #sabcnews

-by Newsbreak's Taresh Harreeparshad.

Newsbreak on Lotus FM wrapped it's Election Debate Roadshow with eThekwini Mayoral Candidates vying for the 2026 Local Government Election top spot in the metro.

The panel consisted of: 

The ANC's Cyril Xaba

The DA's Haniff Hoosen

The IFP's Selvan Govender

The MKP's Visvin Reddy 

and

The ACC's Imtiaz Syed.

Here's how these political players plan on securing your vote this election... 

 

-by Newsbreak's Taresh Harreeparshad.
Newsbreak on Lotus FM wrapped it's Election Debate Roadshow with eThekwini Mayoral Candidates vying for the 2026 Local Government Election top spot in the metro.
The panel consisted of:&nbsp;
The ANC's Cyril Xaba
The DA's Haniff Hoosen
The IFP's Selvan Govender
The MKP's Visvin Reddy&nbsp;
and
The ACC's Imtiaz Syed.
Here's how these political players plan on securing your vote this election...&nbsp;
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Local Government Elections 2026

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