Political analysts and the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) are warning that the 2026 municipal elections are likely to produce a significant increase in hung councils, where no single political party secures an outright majority. This trend raises concerns about governance, stability, and service delivery across municipalities nationwide.  Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with SALGA Chief Officer for Intergovernmental Relations and Municipal Resilience, Lance Joel. 

Political analysts and the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) are warning that the 2026 municipal elections are likely to produce a significant increase in hung councils, where no single political party secures an outright majority. This trend raises concerns about governance, stability, and service delivery across municipalities nationwide.&nbsp; Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with SALGA Chief Officer for Intergovernmental Relations and Municipal Resilience, Lance Joel.&nbsp;

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi. The show delves deeper into the news of the day along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. Ndlozi also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi. The show delves deeper into the news of the day along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day&rsquo;s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. Ndlozi also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.

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2026 local elections - South Africa braces for a surge in hung councils

South Africa’s aviation system, particularly its airports and air traffic management, has been under severe strain for more than a year, with experts warning that the situation could worsen unless deep structural and leadership reforms are implemented. Flights across the country have faced ongoing delays, cancellations, diversions, and scheduling chaos, especially at major hubs such as O.R. Tambo International Airport, King Shaka International, and regional airports like Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport. These disruptions are part of a broader pattern of systemic failure within the Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS).  Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with ATNS Head of Corporate Communication, Mphilo Dlamini and Aviation Analyst, Phuthego Mojapele. 

South Africa&rsquo;s aviation system, particularly its airports and air traffic management, has been under severe strain for more than a year, with experts warning that the situation could worsen unless deep structural and leadership reforms are implemented. Flights across the country have faced ongoing delays, cancellations, diversions, and scheduling chaos, especially at major hubs such as O.R. Tambo International Airport, King Shaka International, and regional airports like Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport. These disruptions are part of a broader pattern of systemic failure within the Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS).&nbsp; Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with ATNS Head of Corporate Communication, Mphilo Dlamini and Aviation Analyst, Phuthego Mojapele.&nbsp;

Airport Chaos in South Africa Shows No Sign of Ending, Experts Warn

The policy titled “Withdrawing the United States from and Ending Funding to Certain United Nations Organizations and Reviewing United States Support to All International Organizations” represents a major shift in United States foreign policy under President Donald Trump, aimed at reducing U.S. participation in multilateral institutions and reassessing the value of international organizations to U.S. national interests. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with International Law Professor, Pro. Andre Thomasheuisen.

The policy titled &ldquo;Withdrawing the United States from and Ending Funding to Certain United Nations Organizations and Reviewing United States Support to All International Organizations&rdquo; represents a major shift in United States foreign policy under President Donald Trump, aimed at reducing U.S. participation in multilateral institutions and reassessing the value of international organizations to U.S. national interests. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with International Law Professor, Pro. Andre Thomasheuisen.

US Withdraws from UN and International Bodies

The possible exit of the National Freedom Party (NFP) from the KwaZulu-Natal Government of Provincial Unity has placed the province on a path that could ultimately lead to early provincial elections, mainly because of the extremely fragile balance of power in the legislature. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with IEMSA Executive Director, Terry Tselane.

The possible exit of the National Freedom Party (NFP) from the KwaZulu-Natal Government of Provincial Unity has placed the province on a path that could ultimately lead to early provincial elections, mainly because of the extremely fragile balance of power in the legislature. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with IEMSA Executive Director, Terry Tselane.

2026 local elections - South Africa braces for a surge in hung councils

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