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] Defend Our Democracy highlights youth voter impact in 2026 Local Government Elections #sabcnews

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;

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

KwaZulu-Natal has 34 hung municipalities, with no party securing an outright majority, according to IEC. The results show that the uMkhontoweSizwe Party is leading in the province in terms of the overall share of valid votes, but its performance has not translated into outright control of most municipalities. The MKP secured 34-point-31 percent of the valid votes, winning 584 seats and leading in 18 councils. The IFP is leading in 19 councils, the highest number in the province, with 20-point-18 percent of the valid votes and 458 seats. The ANC has received 20-point-28 percent of the valid votes, securing 353 seats and leading in three councils. Nonjabulo Mntungwa-Makamu has the story... 

KwaZulu-Natal has 34 hung municipalities, with no party securing an outright majority, according to IEC. The results show that the uMkhontoweSizwe Party is leading in the province in terms of the overall share of valid votes, but its performance has not translated into outright control of most municipalities. The MKP secured 34-point-31 percent of the valid votes, winning 584 seats and leading in 18 councils. The IFP is leading in 19 councils, the highest number in the province, with 20-point-18 percent of the valid votes and 458 seats. The ANC has received 20-point-28 percent of the valid votes, securing 353 seats and leading in three councils. Nonjabulo Mntungwa-Makamu has the story...&nbsp;

[LISTEN] LGE 2026 | KZN records 34 hung municipalities with MKP leading overall vote share and IFP leading most councils #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - The media and entertainment industry is mourning the loss of a pioneer in television and radio, Ramu Gopidayal. He passed away at the age of 70. Gopidayal was instrument in shaping the representation of Indian-origin culture through television programming and local music. A talented guitarist, himself, Gopidayal also inspired and supported many talented broadcast professionals in industry today. Family friend and ex-SABC colleague, Tansen Nepaul, says Gopidayal was a humble visionary...

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - The media and entertainment industry is mourning the loss of a pioneer in television and radio, Ramu Gopidayal. He passed away at the age of 70. Gopidayal was instrument in shaping the representation of Indian-origin culture through television programming and local music. A talented guitarist, himself, Gopidayal also inspired and supported many talented broadcast professionals in industry today. Family friend and ex-SABC colleague, Tansen Nepaul, says Gopidayal was a humble visionary...

[LISTEN] Media industry mourns passing of broadcast and entertainment pioneer Ramu Gopidayal #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Job creation and growing the tourism economy in KwaZulu-Natal's South Coast are amongst the intentions surrounding an investment in a major residential development valued at R3-billion. The Bahari Bay Investment in Shelly Beach is already attracting international buyers which is predicted to help grow the local economic landscape for the popular coastal holiday and shopping town. Bahari Bay's Head of Sales and Communications, Ntando Lurwengu, elaborates...

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Job creation and growing the tourism economy in KwaZulu-Natal's South Coast are amongst the intentions surrounding an investment in a major residential development valued at R3-billion. The Bahari Bay Investment in Shelly Beach is already attracting international buyers which is predicted to help grow the local economic landscape for the popular coastal holiday and shopping town. Bahari Bay's Head of Sales and Communications, Ntando Lurwengu, elaborates...

[LISTEN] R3-billion Bahari Bay investment in Shelly Beach set to boost KZN South Coast tourism and job creation #sabcnews

-by Newsbreak's Taresh Harreeparshad.

With 98% of voting districts completed- the picture is clear: but the future remains murky.

The ANC has slumped further to 30% of the vote share. The DA is growing it's support base across the six of the country's eight metro's. While the MKP makes it's presence felt in it's debut Local Government Elections.

Prof. Bheki Mngomezulu helps us make sense of the leaderboard, with about 98% of national results completed.

-by Newsbreak's Taresh Harreeparshad.
With 98% of voting districts completed- the picture is clear: but the future remains murky.
The ANC has slumped further to 30% of the vote share. The DA is growing it's support base across the six of the country's eight metro's. While the MKP makes it's presence felt in it's debut Local Government Elections.
Prof. Bheki Mngomezulu helps us make sense of the leaderboard, with about 98% of national results completed.

LGE26 As we wait for elections results do be declared: we assess the LGE leaderboard #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Senior Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad and Shanell Daniel at the ROC in Midrand and Executive Producer, Salma Patel and Tashlan Naidoo at the SABC studio in Durban. 

By Newsbreak Senior Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad and Shanell Daniel at the ROC in Midrand and Executive Producer, Salma Patel and Tashlan Naidoo at the SABC studio in Durban.&nbsp;

[LISTEN] Newsbreak Special Election Broadcast 12h00-12h30  #sabcnews #LGE26

Listen to this morning's (Friday 6th Nov 2026) hour-long special dual broadcast with AM anchor Mattthew Veeran, alongside Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad as they discuss all things Local Government Elections on Results Day 2... 

Listen to this morning's (Friday 6th Nov 2026) hour-long special dual broadcast with AM anchor Mattthew Veeran, alongside Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad as they discuss all things Local Government Elections on Results Day 2...&nbsp;

[LISTEN] Newsbreak Special Election Broadcast 05h00-06h00 | RESULTS DAY 2 with Matthew Veeran & Taresh Harreeparshad #sabcnews #LGE26

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