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

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?

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

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

Independent political analyst weighs in on final political campaigns

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

The Youth Vote

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…

LGE26: Truly Alliance vows to put the people first

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 …

LGE26: Electorate undecided amid deteriorating service delivery and broken promises

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 polit…

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

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 ambitio…

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

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  …

LGE26 Alternative parties have their say on Newsbreak Talk #sabcnews

-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     

LGE26 Newsbreak's Final Debate heats up the election race #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…