Opinion polls have become a major part of elections worldwide, shaping how voters and political parties understand the race before a single ballot is cast. As South Africa heads towards the 4 November 2026 Local Government Elections, we ask: how reliable are these polls, what influences their predictions, and should voters take them seriously?

GUEST: Prof. Bheki Mngomezulu - Director of the Centre for the Advancement of Non-Racialism and Democracy at Nelson Mandela University.

Opinion polls have become a major part of elections worldwide, shaping how voters and political parties understand the race before a single ballot is cast. As South Africa heads towards the 4 November 2026 Local Government Elections, we ask: how reliable are these polls, what influences their predictions, and should voters take them seriously?
GUEST: Prof. Bheki Mngomezulu - Director of the Centre for the Advancement of Non-Racialism and Democracy at Nelson Mandela University.

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Understanding the Impact of Opinion Polls on SA's Electoral Landscape

Advocate Thandazani Madonsela who has been recommended for appointment as evidence leader in Parliament’s Impeachment Committee, has described President Cyril Ramaphosa’s objection as irrelevant to his recommendation. President Ramaphosa cited conflict of interest as the basis of his objection.

GUEST: Lawson Naidoo, Executive Secretary of the Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution (CASAC)

Advocate Thandazani Madonsela who has been recommended for appointment as evidence leader in Parliament&rsquo;s Impeachment Committee, has described President Cyril Ramaphosa&rsquo;s objection as irrelevant to his recommendation. President Ramaphosa cited conflict of interest as the basis of his objection.
GUEST: Lawson Naidoo, Executive Secretary of the Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution (CASAC)

President Ramaphosa Objects To Advocate Madonsela: Mandosela Responds

The Free State Department of Health celebrated Matlakala Radebe, the owner of Qualicon Construction, after the national recognition of the state-of-the-art, Borwa Clinic in Tweespruit, was spotlighted at the cidb Empowerment and Recognition of Women in Construction Awards at the Houghton Hotel on Tuesday this week. This project stands as a great example of excellence in women-led infrastructure delivery as it was completed in time within its 17 months schedule.

GUEST: Matlakala Radebe, Owner of Qualicon Construction

The Free State Department of Health celebrated Matlakala Radebe, the owner of Qualicon Construction, after the national recognition of the state-of-the-art, Borwa Clinic in Tweespruit, was spotlighted at the cidb Empowerment and Recognition of Women in Construction Awards at the Houghton Hotel on Tuesday this week. This project stands as a great example of excellence in women-led infrastructure delivery as it was completed in time within its 17 months schedule.
GUEST: Matlakala Radebe, Owner of Qualicon Construction

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Eric Miyeni was born in Soweto, South Africa. He holds a BA Law degree. He is an actor, writer and filmmaker. He is best known for his TV role as Darryl Malgas in the TV series Molo Fish and as Absalom Khumalo in the movie Cry, the Beloved Country. Miyeni’s work as an author comprises several non-fiction titles, including the best-selling The Only Black at a Dinner Party. He is also the author of the novel The Release. In 2010, he produced, co-wrote and co-directed the documentary Mining for Change: A Story of South African Mining. His first feature film, Frozen Time, was released in 2011. He is the founder and director of the South African Film Festival - RapidLion.

Eric Miyeni was born in Soweto, South Africa. He holds a BA Law degree. He is an actor, writer and filmmaker. He is best known for his TV role as Darryl Malgas in the TV series Molo Fish and as Absalom Khumalo in the movie Cry, the Beloved Country. Miyeni&rsquo;s work as an author comprises several non-fiction titles, including the best-selling The Only Black at a Dinner Party. He is also the author of the novel The Release. In 2010, he produced, co-wrote and co-directed the documentary Mining for Change: A Story of South African Mining. His first feature film, Frozen Time, was released in 2011. He is the founder and director of the South African Film Festival - RapidLion.

Understanding the Impact of Opinion Polls on SA's Electoral Landscape

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