A new political party, Unite for Change, will be registered to contest the upcoming local government elections. Rise Mzansi, BOSA and Good have united to form this new party. The 3-parties will however continue to exist independently. Let’s get a sense of what this means for 2026 and beyond with…

GUEST: Professor Steven Friedman, Political Analyst from the University of Johannesburg

A new political party, Unite for Change, will be registered to contest the upcoming local government elections. Rise Mzansi, BOSA and Good have united to form this new party. The 3-parties will however continue to exist independently. Let&rsquo;s get a sense of what this means for 2026 and beyond with&hellip;
GUEST: Professor Steven Friedman, Political Analyst from the University of Johannesburg

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has today announced that the Local Government Elections will be held on November 4, 2026.

GUEST: Dr. Dale McKinley, Political Analyst and Researcher

 

President Cyril Ramaphosa has today announced that the Local Government Elections will be held on November 4, 2026.
GUEST: Dr. Dale McKinley, Political Analyst and Researcher
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Local Government Elections Date Announced

Universities South Africa put out a statement noting with concern recent public statements by members of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, calling for detailed disclosures on the employment of foreign academics, particularly those not deemed to possess “scarce skills”.

GUEST: Dr. Phethiwe Matutu, Universities South Africa CEO

Universities South Africa put out a statement noting with concern recent public statements by members of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, calling for detailed disclosures on the employment of foreign academics, particularly those not deemed to possess &ldquo;scarce skills&rdquo;.
GUEST: Dr. Phethiwe Matutu, Universities South Africa CEO

Universities South Africa on global talent in South Africa’s universities

As the country reflects on three decades of democratic rule, the question remains: should South Africa reform its electoral system to better suit an era of coalitions, or does the current model still offer the stability the nation needs?

Guest: Prof Steven Friedman - Political analyst and Research Professor at the University of Johannesburg

 

As the country reflects on three decades of democratic rule, the question remains: should South Africa reform its electoral system to better suit an era of coalitions, or does the current model still offer the stability the nation needs?
Guest: Prof Steven Friedman - Political analyst and Research Professor at the University of Johannesburg
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