Day one of Newsbreak's Election Week Coverage by Newsbreak Senior Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad and Shanell Daniel at the Results Operation Centre in Johannesburg and Executive Producer, Salma Patel and Tashlan Naidoo in Durban. 

Day one of Newsbreak's Election Week Coverage by Newsbreak Senior Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad and Shanell Daniel at the Results Operation Centre in Johannesburg and Executive Producer, Salma Patel and Tashlan Naidoo in Durban.&nbsp;

[LISTEN] Day one of Newsbreak's LGE coverage

Kushiyeke iintsuku ezimbini phambi kokuba kubanjwe unyulo loo masipala kweli. Siqwalasela ingqondo yomvoti ngeli xesha, ifuthe lamaphulo okugaya inkxaso yamaqela ezopolitiko, nemiyalezo ibiqulathwe yile mibutho kuquka namagqatswa abazimeleyo. Emnxebeni sibambe umhlalutyi wezopolitiko, uHlumeo Qaba...

Kushiyeke iintsuku ezimbini phambi kokuba kubanjwe unyulo loo masipala kweli. Siqwalasela ingqondo yomvoti ngeli xesha, ifuthe lamaphulo okugaya inkxaso yamaqela ezopolitiko, nemiyalezo ibiqulathwe yile mibutho kuquka namagqatswa abazimeleyo. Emnxebeni sibambe umhlalutyi wezopolitiko, uHlumeo Qaba...

ZIBUZWAKUTHI - ANALYSIS

Sincokola ne IEC ukujonga ukuba ihamba njani inkqubo yeevoti ezikheethekileyo...

Sincokola ne IEC ukujonga ukuba ihamba njani inkqubo yeevoti ezikheethekileyo...

ZIBUZWAKUTHI - IEC

Iqalile namhlanje inkqubo yovoto olukhethekileyo kunyulo loorhulumente basemakhaya, nalapho abavoti abaselungelweni abangakwaziyo ukuvota ngomhla wesine benikwa ithuba lokuvota kwangethuba. Kumaphondo afana nelaKwaZulu Natal, le nkqubo iza emva kwezidubedube kwiindawo ezithile kumasipala wase Thekwini neendawo ezingqongileyo, kwiiveki ezimbalwa ezigqithileyo. 

Iqalile namhlanje inkqubo yovoto olukhethekileyo kunyulo loorhulumente basemakhaya, nalapho abavoti abaselungelweni abangakwaziyo ukuvota ngomhla wesine benikwa ithuba lokuvota kwangethuba. Kumaphondo afana nelaKwaZulu Natal, le nkqubo iza emva kwezidubedube kwiindawo ezithile kumasipala wase Thekwini neendawo ezingqongileyo, kwiiveki ezimbalwa ezigqithileyo.&nbsp;

ZIBUZWAKUTHI - KZN

Luyaqhuba uvoto olukhethekileyo kumasipala i-King Sabatha Dalindyebo eMpuma Koloni. Lo masipala ngomnye woomasipala abenemibutho emininzi equbinasayo kulo mmandla. Imibutho yezopolitiko efana ne-UDM ijonge ukuvana amandla nombutho i-ANC kulo masipala. 

Luyaqhuba uvoto olukhethekileyo kumasipala i-King Sabatha Dalindyebo eMpuma Koloni. Lo masipala ngomnye woomasipala abenemibutho emininzi equbinasayo kulo mmandla. Imibutho yezopolitiko efana ne-UDM ijonge ukuvana amandla nombutho i-ANC kulo masipala.&nbsp;

ZIBUZWAKUTHI - O.R TAMBO

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?

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?

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

The Nelson Mandela Children's Fund and the Department of Social Development have launched Children's Month 2026. This year's theme is "Safe to Play. Free to Thrive" and focuses on protecting children's rights and safe spaces for play. The campaign comes as many children still face violence, poverty and limited recreational opportunities. Activities will run through November towards World Children's Day on the 20th of November. Elvis Presslin spoke to Karl Muller, Chief Programmes Officer at the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund

The Nelson Mandela Children's Fund and the Department of Social Development have launched Children's Month 2026. This year's theme is "Safe to Play. Free to Thrive" and focuses on protecting children's rights and safe spaces for play. The campaign comes as many children still face violence, poverty and limited recreational opportunities. Activities will run through November towards World Children's Day on the 20th of November. Elvis Presslin spoke to Karl Muller, Chief Programmes Officer at the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund

Nelson Mandela Children's Fund raises concern over violence against South African children

Thousands of Gauteng learners will be stranded this morning as scholar transport operators suspend services over unpaid fees. The Gauteng Small Bus Operators Council and the Congress of South African Students, COSAS halted operations following unresolved payment disputes with authorities. COSAS warns the shutdown threatens academic fairness, as stranded students risk missing critical end-of-year examinations. Elvis Presslin spoke to President of The Gauteng Small Bus Operators Council GASBOC , Jabulani Khumalo, to discuss the crisis....

Thousands of Gauteng learners will be stranded this morning as scholar transport operators suspend services over unpaid fees. The Gauteng Small Bus Operators Council and the Congress of South African Students, COSAS halted operations following unresolved payment disputes with authorities. COSAS warns the shutdown threatens academic fairness, as stranded students risk missing critical end-of-year examinations. Elvis Presslin spoke to President of The Gauteng Small Bus Operators Council GASBOC , Jabulani Khumalo, to discuss the crisis....

Gauteng school transport strike affects 100,000 learners: Gauteng Small Bus Operators Council 

Disgruntled residents and civic activists will protest outside Johannesburg Water's head offices at Turbine Hall this morning. The demonstration is over ongoing water shortages and unequal access to services. Elvis Presslin spoke to Executive Manager of WaterCAN, Dr. Ferrial Adam...

Disgruntled residents and civic activists will protest outside Johannesburg Water's head offices at Turbine Hall this morning. The demonstration is over ongoing water shortages and unequal access to services. Elvis Presslin spoke to Executive Manager of WaterCAN, Dr. Ferrial Adam...

Johannesburg residents plan protest over ongoing water outages. 

Cape Town is in mourning after a one-year-old child drowned in an open stormwater drain in Samora Machel. The tragedy has sparked outrage, with the Movement for CARE alleging the infrastructure was left exposed by a City of Cape Town contractor. The advocacy group states this incident exposes a systemic failure in municipal safety and a pattern of hazardous public spaces. They are demanding immediate citywide interventions and accountability to protect children's lives in vulnerable areas. Elvis Presslin spoke to Nkosikhona Swartbooi, Coordinator for the Movement For Collective Action and Racial Equity or Movement For CARE...

Cape Town is in mourning after a one-year-old child drowned in an open stormwater drain in Samora Machel. The tragedy has sparked outrage, with the Movement for CARE alleging the infrastructure was left exposed by a City of Cape Town contractor. The advocacy group states this incident exposes a systemic failure in municipal safety and a pattern of hazardous public spaces. They are demanding immediate citywide interventions and accountability to protect children's lives in vulnerable areas. Elvis Presslin spoke to Nkosikhona Swartbooi, Coordinator for the Movement For Collective Action and Racial Equity or Movement For CARE...

Movement for Care calls for investigation after toddler dies in open stormwater drain.

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 The year 2026 is set to be an eventful one for South Africa with a number of political events in the offing.

 INTRO : The year 2026 is set to be an eventful one for South Africa with a number of political events in the offing. The country will hold the crunch local government elections, celebrate the 30 years since the adoption of the constitution and commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprisings as well as the much awaited Constitutional court ruling on the Phala Phala case among others. Some political party events to watch would include the DA's elective conference, the possible ANC Policy Conference while on the international front, South Africa is set to skip the G20 Leaders Summit in the US after the Donald Trump's decision to shun Pretoria from the meeting of developed and developing countries. Muteki wa mahungu ya tipolotiki, Ntebo Mokobo u lulamise xiviko lexi vikiweke hi Euphine Mabunda

&nbsp;The year 2026 is set to be an eventful one for South Africa with a number of political events in the offing.
&nbsp;INTRO : The year 2026 is set to be an eventful one for South Africa with a number of political events in the offing. The country will hold the crunch local government elections, celebrate the 30 years since the adoption of the constitution and commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprisings as well as the much awaited Constitutional court ruling on the Phala Phala case among others. Some political party events to watch would include the DA's elective conference, the possible ANC Policy Conference while on the international front, South Africa is set to skip the G20 Leaders Summit in the US after the Donald Trump's decision to shun Pretoria from the meeting of developed and developing countries. Muteki wa mahungu ya tipolotiki, Ntebo Mokobo u lulamise xiviko lexi vikiweke hi Euphine Mabunda

Lembe ra 2026, ri languteriwa kuva lembe ra mikitsikitsi hi tlhelo ra tipolotiki. 

The year 2026 is set to be an eventful one for South Africa with a number of political events in the offing. The country will hold the crunch local government elections, celebrate the 30 years since the adoption of the constitution and commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprisings as well as the much awaited Constitutional court ruling on the Phala Phala case among others. Some political party events to watch would include the DA's elective conference, the possible ANC Policy Conference while on the international front, South Africa is set to skip the G20 Leaders Summit in the US after the Donald Trump's decision to shun Pretoria from the meeting of developed and developing countries. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Political Analyst, Dr Ongama Mtimka and Project Lead of Indlulamithi SA Scenarios, Xolelwa Kashe Katiya

The year 2026 is set to be an eventful one for South Africa with a number of political events in the offing. The country will hold the crunch local government elections, celebrate the 30 years since the adoption of the constitution and commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprisings as well as the much awaited Constitutional court ruling on the Phala Phala case among others. Some political party events to watch would include the DA's elective conference, the possible ANC Policy Conference while on the international front, South Africa is set to skip the G20 Leaders Summit in the US after the Donald Trump's decision to shun Pretoria from the meeting of developed and developing countries. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Political Analyst, Dr Ongama Mtimka and Project Lead of Indlulamithi SA Scenarios, Xolelwa Kashe Katiya

What lies ahead? South Africans brace for eventful 2026

Nanjengoko namhlanje iyicawa yokugqibela ku 2025, sizakuqwalasela amanqaku bewebaphambili kulonyaka ukusuka kwipolitiki, uqoqosho nakwezentlalo kuMzantsi Afrika. Ukanti lonyaka ubone iqonga le G20 libamba inkomfa okokuqala kwilizwekazi i-Afrika ze kwaphakwanyiswa iNational Dialogue ukuqubisana nengxaki ejamelene nesizwe phakathi kwezinye.. Ukusihlalutyela banzi sikrwece unjigalwazi Ntsikelelo Breakfast ophuma kwidyunivesithi yaseNMU, nengcali yezoqoqosho uPhelisa Nkomo...

Nanjengoko namhlanje iyicawa yokugqibela ku 2025, sizakuqwalasela amanqaku bewebaphambili kulonyaka ukusuka kwipolitiki, uqoqosho nakwezentlalo kuMzantsi Afrika. Ukanti lonyaka ubone iqonga le G20 libamba inkomfa okokuqala kwilizwekazi i-Afrika ze kwaphakwanyiswa iNational Dialogue ukuqubisana nengxaki ejamelene nesizwe phakathi kwezinye.. Ukusihlalutyela banzi sikrwece unjigalwazi Ntsikelelo Breakfast ophuma kwidyunivesithi yaseNMU, nengcali yezoqoqosho uPhelisa Nkomo...

UPHENDLO - 2025 TOP STORIES

Yiminyaka engamashumi amathathu ananye ilizwe loMzantsi Afrika liphantsi kwenkqubo yentando yesininzi, kwaye baninzi abathathi nxaxheba abathe banegalelo elincokomekayo ukuze elilizwe lifikelele kwindawo elikuyo namhlanje. Ababathathi nxaxheba baquka imibutho yezopolitiko, iinkosi zemveli nezenkolo, iikomishoni ezifana nezamalungelo oluntu kuquka nemibutho yoluntu, ukukhankanya nje abambalwa. Ngoko mgaqosiseko weli, urhulumente ufanele ukuthwaliswa uxanduva luluntu kuquka nemibutho yoluntu kwizinto ekukholeleka ukuba uyafeda kuzo, ingakumbi kwezo zibandakanya utshintsho olujolise ekuphuhliseni uluntu, kuquka nokuphuculwa kokuhanjiswa kweenkonzo eluntwini. Kwiminyaka egqithileyo oku kudale ukuba imibutho yoluntu ingene kwizitalato iqhankqalazela izinto engonelisekiyo zizo, eziquka ukusilela kokuhanjiswa kweenkonzo, ukuhlonyelwa kwemithetho kwakunye nokuqukwa kwelizwi loluntu xakuqulunkqwa imithetho nemigaqonkqubo yeli. Nangona izingqi zemibutho yoluntu ziye zavakala kweminye imiba echaphazela uluntu, kusekhona imingeni equka ukungaxhaswa kwalemibutho ngokwezimali, ukunqongophala kwezixhobo kuquka noku ngcungcuthekiswa kweenkokheli eziphambili kulemibutho ezilwela imfuno zoluntu. Ngaxeshanye, kumaxesha amaninzi qho kubanjwe iingqungquthela ngurhulumente necandelo labucala, imibutho yoluntu iyamenywa ukuza kuvakalisa ilizwi layo kwezindibano ezifana nendibano yeG20, ebisandula ukubanjwa kwiphondo laseGauteng. Kodwa ke umbuzo ngowokuba, ingaba iyabonakala indima eyenziwe yilemibutho ukuzisa utshintsho eluntwini nakulawulo lukarhulumente ngokubanzi, kwaye ingaba liyevakala kusini ifuthe lalemibutho okanye kusekuninzi ekufuneka kwenziwe?

Yiminyaka engamashumi amathathu ananye ilizwe loMzantsi Afrika liphantsi kwenkqubo yentando yesininzi, kwaye baninzi abathathi nxaxheba abathe banegalelo elincokomekayo ukuze elilizwe lifikelele kwindawo elikuyo namhlanje. Ababathathi nxaxheba baquka imibutho yezopolitiko, iinkosi zemveli nezenkolo, iikomishoni ezifana nezamalungelo oluntu kuquka nemibutho yoluntu, ukukhankanya nje abambalwa. Ngoko mgaqosiseko weli, urhulumente ufanele ukuthwaliswa uxanduva luluntu kuquka nemibutho yoluntu kwizinto ekukholeleka ukuba uyafeda kuzo, ingakumbi kwezo zibandakanya utshintsho olujolise ekuphuhliseni uluntu, kuquka nokuphuculwa kokuhanjiswa kweenkonzo eluntwini. Kwiminyaka egqithileyo oku kudale ukuba imibutho yoluntu ingene kwizitalato iqhankqalazela izinto engonelisekiyo zizo, eziquka ukusilela kokuhanjiswa kweenkonzo, ukuhlonyelwa kwemithetho kwakunye nokuqukwa kwelizwi loluntu xakuqulunkqwa imithetho nemigaqonkqubo yeli. Nangona izingqi zemibutho yoluntu ziye zavakala kweminye imiba echaphazela uluntu, kusekhona imingeni equka ukungaxhaswa kwalemibutho ngokwezimali, ukunqongophala kwezixhobo kuquka noku ngcungcuthekiswa kweenkokheli eziphambili kulemibutho ezilwela imfuno zoluntu. Ngaxeshanye, kumaxesha amaninzi qho kubanjwe iingqungquthela ngurhulumente necandelo labucala, imibutho yoluntu iyamenywa ukuza kuvakalisa ilizwi layo kwezindibano ezifana nendibano yeG20, ebisandula ukubanjwa kwiphondo laseGauteng. Kodwa ke umbuzo ngowokuba, ingaba iyabonakala indima eyenziwe yilemibutho ukuzisa utshintsho eluntwini nakulawulo lukarhulumente ngokubanzi, kwaye ingaba liyevakala kusini ifuthe lalemibutho okanye kusekuninzi ekufuneka kwenziwe?

APHA - CIVIC ORGANISATIONS ROLE POST DEMOCRACY

As 2025 draws to a close, we reflect on the key political events that defined South Africa. The Government of National Unity endured amid intense negotiations and disputes over budget and policy differences, following the ANC's historic loss of majority in 2024. President Cyril Ramaphosa hosted the landmark G20 summit in Johannesburg, the first on African soil, though US President Donald Trump boycotted it, citing unfounded claims of white genocide. Explosive revelations from Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi dominated headlines, leading to the Madlanga Commission probing systemic corruption, political interference and criminal infiltration in law enforcement. The SACP resolved to contest future elections independently of the Tripartite Alliance. Jacob Zuma's MK Party faced internal turmoil with suspensions, expulsions, and allegations of recruiting South Africans for the Russia-Ukraine war. Meanwhile, EFF leader Julius Malema was convicted on firearm charges for discharging a rifle at a 2018 rally. For expert analysis on these stories and their implications for 2026, Elvis Presslin spoke to political analyst Dr. Dale McKinley, an independent writer, researcher, and lecturer

As 2025 draws to a close, we reflect on the key political events that defined South Africa. The Government of National Unity endured amid intense negotiations and disputes over budget and policy differences, following the ANC's historic loss of majority in 2024. President Cyril Ramaphosa hosted the landmark G20 summit in Johannesburg, the first on African soil, though US President Donald Trump boycotted it, citing unfounded claims of white genocide. Explosive revelations from Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi dominated headlines, leading to the Madlanga Commission probing systemic corruption, political interference and criminal infiltration in law enforcement. The SACP resolved to contest future elections independently of the Tripartite Alliance. Jacob Zuma's MK Party faced internal turmoil with suspensions, expulsions, and allegations of recruiting South Africans for the Russia-Ukraine war. Meanwhile, EFF leader Julius Malema was convicted on firearm charges for discharging a rifle at a 2018 rally. For expert analysis on these stories and their implications for 2026, Elvis Presslin spoke to political analyst Dr. Dale McKinley, an independent writer, researcher, and lecturer

The Year in Review: Key Political Moments That Defined South Africa in 2025

Preseidennde wa EFF vho-Julius Malema vha khou itela khuwelelo mashango are mirado ya tshigwada tsha G20 uri vha songo ya khuvhanganoni ine yado farelwa khala US nwakani arali afrika tshipembe la fhedza li songo rambiwa

Preseidennde wa EFF vho-Julius Malema vha khou itela khuwelelo mashango are mirado ya tshigwada tsha G20 uri vha songo ya khuvhanganoni ine yado farelwa khala US nwakani arali afrika tshipembe la fhedza li songo rambiwa

Vha EFF vhari manwe mashango are kha G20 a songo ya US khuvhanganoni ya nwakani

South Africa has hit back at United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio after he announced that Washington will not invite Pretoria to the G20 during the US presidency. In a detailed response, the South African government says no single country has the authority to bar a founding G20 member. Pretoria dismissed Rubio's claims that South Africa harbours racism or tolerates violence against Afrikaner citizens, calling the allegations false and misleading. SA's International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola has penned a strongly worded statement reasserting Pretoria's constitutional commitments, its democratic transformation, and its continued push for inclusive economic growth. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Dr. Kingsley Makhubela, Former Diplomat & Conflict Resolution Expert

South Africa has hit back at United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio after he announced that Washington will not invite Pretoria to the G20 during the US presidency. In a detailed response, the South African government says no single country has the authority to bar a founding G20 member. Pretoria dismissed Rubio's claims that South Africa harbours racism or tolerates violence against Afrikaner citizens, calling the allegations false and misleading. SA's International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola has penned a strongly worded statement reasserting Pretoria's constitutional commitments, its democratic transformation, and its continued push for inclusive economic growth. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Dr. Kingsley Makhubela, Former Diplomat &amp; Conflict Resolution Expert

SA Hits Back After Washington Snubs Pretoria for G20 Under U.S. Presidency

Kwiinzame zoMzantsi Afrika zokulungiselela iintlekele, iziko lolawulo lweentlekele kuzwelonke libambe indibano yeAfrika, iEurope kunye neMiddle East. Njengenxalenye ye-G20, iqela elijongene nokuncitshiswa komngcipheko weentlekele, lifikelele kwizibhambathiso ezibalulekileyo nezigxininisa intsebenziswano nanjengoko intlekele ichaphazela wonke ubani. Le ndibano ijolise ekuzilungiseleleni kwakunye nokusabela ngcono kwiintlekele ezinkulu. Oku kuza ngexesha apho iintlekele ziya zixhaphaka ngenxa yokutshintsha kwemozulu, nobuthathaka beziseko. 

Kwiinzame zoMzantsi Afrika zokulungiselela iintlekele, iziko lolawulo lweentlekele kuzwelonke libambe indibano yeAfrika, iEurope kunye neMiddle East. Njengenxalenye ye-G20, iqela elijongene nokuncitshiswa komngcipheko weentlekele, lifikelele kwizibhambathiso ezibalulekileyo nezigxininisa intsebenziswano nanjengoko intlekele ichaphazela wonke ubani. Le ndibano ijolise ekuzilungiseleleni kwakunye nokusabela ngcono kwiintlekele ezinkulu. Oku kuza ngexesha apho iintlekele ziya zixhaphaka ngenxa yokutshintsha kwemozulu, nobuthathaka beziseko.&nbsp;

ZIBUZWAKUTHI - DISASTER

Se se latela sephetho sa presidente ya US Doland Trump go se laletse motse mosate Pretoria go  dikopano tsa makgoratsela le go kopanokgolo ya baetapele ba dinaga maloko tsa G20 yeo tlo swarwago moragonyana ishago. 

Se se latela sephetho sa presidente ya US Doland Trump go se laletse motse mosate Pretoria go&nbsp; dikopano tsa makgoratsela le go kopanokgolo ya baetapele ba dinaga maloko tsa G20 yeo tlo swarwago moragonyana ishago.&nbsp;

Presidente Cyril Ramaphosa ore Afrika Borwa e ka se rape dinaga tse dingwe go ba kgahlanong le dikopano tsa makgoratsela tsa G20 tseo di tlo swarwago kgweding ye ka United States.

Iingxaki zemali zombutho we-ANC, iyelenqe lokususa esikhundleni uMongameli Cyril Ramaphosa, ukungaqukwa koMzantsi Afrika kwizicwangciso zeMelika, ngokuphathelene ne-G20, nokungaziphathi kakuhle kwabanye abaphathiswa, yeminye yemiba eqwalaselwe nguSekela Mongameli Paul Mashatile namhlanje, ngethuba edibene namalungu ombutho weentatheli namajelo asasaza iindaba zasePalamente, iParliamentary Press Gallery Association...  

Iingxaki zemali zombutho we-ANC, iyelenqe lokususa esikhundleni uMongameli Cyril Ramaphosa, ukungaqukwa koMzantsi Afrika kwizicwangciso zeMelika, ngokuphathelene ne-G20, nokungaziphathi kakuhle kwabanye abaphathiswa, yeminye yemiba eqwalaselwe nguSekela Mongameli Paul Mashatile namhlanje, ngethuba edibene namalungu ombutho weentatheli namajelo asasaza iindaba zasePalamente, iParliamentary Press Gallery Association... &nbsp;

APHA - PGA MASHATILE

The G20 Summit brings together the world’s major economies to tackle pressing global issues - from economic growth and trade to climate change and security. In this episode, SABC News unpacks the key discussions, outcomes, and what they mean for South Africa and the global community.

The G20 Summit brings together the world&rsquo;s major economies to tackle pressing global issues - from economic growth and trade to climate change and security. In this episode, SABC News unpacks the key discussions, outcomes, and what they mean for South Africa and the global community.

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