With over 130 hung councils emerging from the 2026 local government elections, President Cyril Ramphosa has urged political parties to approach their coalition talks with maturity and to be guided by what will best serve the people. He was speaking at the announcement of the recently concluded local polls at the IEC Results Operations Centre in Midrand, east of Johannesburg last night. The president said parties must rise above their differences and work together for their communities. Ntebo Mokobo has more... 

With over 130 hung councils emerging from the 2026 local government elections, President Cyril Ramphosa has urged political parties to approach their coalition talks with maturity and to be guided by what will best serve the people. He was speaking at the announcement of the recently concluded local polls at the IEC Results Operations Centre in Midrand, east of Johannesburg last night. The president said parties must rise above their differences and work together for their communities. Ntebo Mokobo has more...&nbsp;

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[LISTEN] LGE 2026 | President Ramaphosa urges parties toward mature coalition talks as IEC announces over 130 hung councils #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Executive Producer and SABC News Editor, Salma Patel - Smaller parties react to their results in the Local Government Elections in Ethekwini. We speak to the People's Freedom Party, the Active Citizen's Coalition, the Minority Front and the 1860 NIC Congress. 

By Newsbreak Executive Producer and SABC News Editor, Salma Patel - Smaller parties react to their results in the Local Government Elections in Ethekwini. We speak to the People's Freedom Party, the Active Citizen's Coalition, the Minority Front and the 1860 NIC Congress.&nbsp;

[LISTEN] Newsbreak at 12h00 speaks to PFP, ACC, MF and 1860NICC about their #LGE26 results #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Women in politics are not recognised enough. That's according to Political Analyst, Sanusha Naidu. She was speaking to Newsbreak's Shanell Daniel following attention placed on female representation in the Local Government Election 2026. The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) reports that women remain underrepresented in South African political leadership despite making up the majority of voters. The CGE highlights that female representation in local government has dropped from 41% to 37%. The commission says women consistently make up roughly 55% of registered voters and voters at the polls, yet political party lists frequently prioritise male candidates in top positions. Naidu says women face the brunt of service delivery challenges, therefore an increase in female political representation is crucial for effective governance...

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Women in politics are not recognised enough. That's according to Political Analyst, Sanusha Naidu. She was speaking to Newsbreak's Shanell Daniel following attention placed on female representation in the Local Government Election 2026. The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) reports that women remain underrepresented in South African political leadership despite making up the majority of voters. The CGE highlights that female representation in local government has dropped from 41% to 37%. The commission says women consistently make up roughly 55% of registered voters and voters at the polls, yet political party lists frequently prioritise male candidates in top positions. Naidu says women face the brunt of service delivery challenges, therefore an increase in female political representation is crucial for effective governance...

[LISTEN] Political analyst Sanusha Naidu and CGE raise concern over declining female representation in local government #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Civil society movement "Defend Our Democracy" says the results of the 2026 Local Government Elections is a clear reflection that young people want their voices heard in democracy. Executive director Wade Manning...

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Civil society movement "Defend Our Democracy" says the results of the 2026 Local Government Elections is a clear reflection that young people want their voices heard in democracy. Executive director Wade Manning...

[LISTEN] LGE 2026 | President Ramaphosa urges parties toward mature coalition talks as IEC announces over 130 hung councils #sabcnews

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