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.