South Africa heads into the 2026 Local Government Elections on 4 November amid declining support for established parties, the rise of new political forces, voter disillusionment and a more fragmented political landscape. POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya speaks to political analyst Goodenough Mashego about the changing politics of local government.

<p>South Africa heads into the 2026 Local Government Elections on 4 November amid declining support for established parties, the rise of new political forces, voter disillusionment and a more fragmented political landscape. POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya speaks to political analyst Goodenough Mashego about the changing politics of local government.</p>

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show that 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. The host also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.

<p>POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show that 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. The host also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.</p>