The tallies for the 2026 Local Government Elections are officially underway! Joining us from the Electoral Commission’s National Results Operations Centre at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand is Newsbreak Producer and Presenter, Taresh Harreeparshad.

The tallies for the 2026 Local Government Elections are officially underway! Joining us from the Electoral Commission&rsquo;s National Results Operations Centre at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand is Newsbreak Producer and Presenter, Taresh Harreeparshad.

An energetic afternoon drive show, featuring latest trending & topical news stories, sport
updates, high-profile interviews and innovative CSI campaigns.

Providing high value entertainment to commuters heading home after hectic workdays.

Upbeat music peppered with interesting and snappy chats, relatable to the lifestyle of
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Social Cohesion

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South African Heritage

An energetic afternoon drive show, featuring latest trending &amp; topical news stories, sport updates, high-profile interviews and innovative CSI campaigns. Providing high value entertainment to commuters heading home after hectic workdays. Upbeat music peppered with interesting and snappy chats, relatable to the lifestyle of listeners. The different themes are but not limited to the below: Nation Building Promoting Democracy Social Cohesion Women &amp; Youth Empowerment Entrepreneurship &amp; Leadership Technology South African Heritage

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Tallies for the 2026 Local Government Elections are officially underway

With South Africans heading to the polls for the 2026 Local Government Elections, thousands will be queuing up across the country to make their voices heard. Between busy voting stations, long lines, a little planning can go a long way toward ensuring a safe and stress-free day. Joining us now to share some practical safety tips and practical ways to handle the unexpected on Election Day is Ruan Vermaak, Director and Communication Manager at CrisisOnCall.

With South Africans heading to the polls for the 2026 Local Government Elections, thousands will be queuing up across the country to make their voices heard. Between busy voting stations, long lines, a little planning can go a long way toward ensuring a safe and stress-free day. Joining us now to share some practical safety tips and practical ways to handle the unexpected on Election Day is Ruan Vermaak, Director and Communication Manager at CrisisOnCall.

Ruan Vermaak

The country’s 2026 Local Government Elections are officially underway, with special voting taking place across the country ahead of Wednesday’s main polling day. The Electoral Commission’s National Results Operations Centre at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand is officially open, serving as the central hub for tracking voter turnout, operational logistics, and live results. Joining us live from Midrand is Newsbreak Producer and Presenter, Taresh Harreeparshad.

The country&rsquo;s 2026 Local Government Elections are officially underway, with special voting taking place across the country ahead of Wednesday&rsquo;s main polling day. The Electoral Commission&rsquo;s National Results Operations Centre at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand is officially open, serving as the central hub for tracking voter turnout, operational logistics, and live results. Joining us live from Midrand is Newsbreak Producer and Presenter, Taresh Harreeparshad.

Taresh Harreeparshad joins us from Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand 

A two-time international robotics winner at just Grade 9 learner, Sinead Kaidence Samputh is turning tech achievement into real-world impact. After winning the global Inspired Builds competition with her healthcare robot, BAYMIN, Sinead launched BAYMIN LABS - a free coding initiative empowering children in Durban’s Malacca Road community. Today, she joins us to share how her youth-led project is teaching visual programming to young learners, proving that anyone can become a creator of technology.

A two-time international robotics winner at just Grade 9 learner, Sinead Kaidence Samputh is turning tech achievement into real-world impact. After winning the global Inspired Builds competition with her healthcare robot, BAYMIN, Sinead launched BAYMIN LABS - a free coding initiative empowering children in Durban&rsquo;s Malacca Road community. Today, she joins us to share how her youth-led project is teaching visual programming to young learners, proving that anyone can become a creator of technology.

Tallies for the 2026 Local Government Elections are officially underway

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