We are just a few days away to November 4, political parties are ramping up their campaigns ahead of this weekend's final election rallies. This year's local government elections is carrying a long list of grievances. These are unemployment which is above 30%, an unstable coalition era and decaying infrastructure. To discuss how critical issues like water scarcity (such as the Tshwane water crisis), uncollected refuse, non-functioning infrastructure, and financial mismanagement are dominating voter priorities. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Governance and Political Analyst Hlumelo Xaba, 

We are just a few days away to November 4, political parties are ramping up their campaigns ahead of this weekend's final election rallies. This year's local government elections is carrying a long list of grievances. These are unemployment which is above 30%, an unstable coalition era and decaying infrastructure. To discuss how critical issues like water scarcity (such as the Tshwane water crisis), uncollected refuse, non-functioning infrastructure, and financial mismanagement are dominating voter priorities. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Governance and Political Analyst Hlumelo Xaba,&nbsp;

 Xaba warns of declining public trust in politics.

With just days to go before South Africans head to the polls on 4 November, the Electoral Commission says it is fully prepared for the 2026 Local Government Elections. More than 2.6 million special vote applications have been approved, while its results system has been declared fit for purpose. Provincial Results Operations Centres are also being activated. To tell us how prepared is IEC for the elections,  Sakina Kamwendo spoke to IEC general manager for electoral matters James Aphane

With just days to go before South Africans head to the polls on 4 November, the Electoral Commission says it is fully prepared for the 2026 Local Government Elections. More than 2.6 million special vote applications have been approved, while its results system has been declared fit for purpose. Provincial Results Operations Centres are also being activated. To tell us how prepared is IEC for the elections,&nbsp; Sakina Kamwendo spoke to IEC general manager for electoral matters James Aphane

IEC strengthens election results system against cyberattacks.

more at stake than the three Betway Premiership league points. Bragging rights at this stage of the season is just as important and the 94-thousand fans at the sold-out FNB Stadium in Soweto will be divided. The Soweto derby, one of the biggest football rivalries in Africa, will also be watched by a large audience globally. SAfm sports anchor Jon Gericke has more 

more at stake than the three Betway Premiership league points. Bragging rights at this stage of the season is just as important and the 94-thousand fans at the sold-out FNB Stadium in Soweto will be divided. The Soweto derby, one of the biggest football rivalries in Africa, will also be watched by a large audience globally. SAfm sports anchor Jon Gericke has more&nbsp;

 Pirates and Chiefs prepare for tomorrow’s Soweto Derby showdown. 

This Friday, SAfm’s radio anchor Sakina Kamwendo once again spoke to Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News & Mining Weekly, delving deeper into the world of mining and engineering.

This Friday, SAfm&rsquo;s radio anchor Sakina Kamwendo once again spoke to Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News &amp; Mining Weekly, delving deeper into the world of mining and engineering.

The Coalface with Martin Creamer, Publishing Editor of Engineering News and Mining

Many political parties are wrapping up their 2026 Local Government Election  campaign this week. City of Johannesburg' mayoral candidate Mlungisi Mabaso took his campaign to Kokotela Informal settlement in the South. Mabaso says now it will be in the hands of the electorate to change their fortunes by casting their votes. Interacting with community members he called them to vote differently in  order to change their immidiate living conditions. SABC Reporter Ntlantla Kgatlhane has more....

Many political parties are wrapping up their 2026 Local Government Election &nbsp;campaign this week. City of Johannesburg' mayoral candidate Mlungisi Mabaso took his campaign to Kokotela Informal settlement in the South. Mabaso says now it will be in the hands of the electorate to change their fortunes by casting their votes. Interacting with community members he called them to vote differently in &nbsp;order to change their immidiate living conditions. SABC Reporter Ntlantla Kgatlhane has more....

City of Johannesburg' mayoral candidate Mlungisi Mabaso took his campaign to Kokotela Informal settlement in the South

Chants of frustration filled the air outside Festive Chicken at Clayville in Ekhurhuleni, as workers demanded an increase in wages, permanent employment and medical aid. The workers are calling for a salary increase of up to 13-thousand-500 Rand  which they believe is necessary to meet the rising cost of living. Asisipho Mpahleni filed this report....

Chants of frustration filled the air outside Festive Chicken at Clayville in Ekhurhuleni, as workers demanded an increase in wages, permanent employment and medical aid. The workers are calling for a salary increase of up to 13-thousand-500 Rand &nbsp;which they believe is necessary to meet the rising cost of living. Asisipho Mpahleni filed this report....

Chants of frustration filled the air outside Festive Chicken at Clayville in Ekhurhuleni, as workers demanded an increase in wages, permanent employment 

The Labour Party has told its supporters in Botshabelo in the Free State, that their votes are enough to change their lives. The party says it will prioritise the fight for real jobs and do away with age restrictions.  It is calling for fair and inclusive policies that open doors rather than close them. The party is contesting 51 Wards in the Mangaung Metro Municipality. Makgala Masiteng reports...

The Labour Party has told its supporters in Botshabelo in the Free State, that their votes are enough to change their lives. The party says it will prioritise the fight for real jobs and do away with age restrictions. &nbsp;It is calling for fair and inclusive policies that open doors rather than close them. The party is contesting 51 Wards in the Mangaung Metro Municipality. Makgala Masiteng reports...

The Labour Party has told its supporters in Botshabelo in the Free State, that their votes are enough to change their lives

The latest gross domestic product rebasing exercise by Statistics South has found that South Africa's economy is 4,9-percent larger than previously estimated. The benchmarking and rebasing exercise lifted the measured size of the economy in 2022 to 6,99-trillion.  Stats SA has indicated that the new benchmarking methodology prioritises reclassified industries and the non-observed economy which has added 8,7-percent to GDP among other considerations.  SABC Economics Reporter Naledi Mabitsela-Ngcobo filed this report.

The latest gross domestic product rebasing exercise by Statistics South has found that South Africa's economy is 4,9-percent larger than previously estimated. The benchmarking and rebasing exercise lifted the measured size of the economy in 2022 to 6,99-trillion. &nbsp;Stats SA has indicated that the new benchmarking methodology prioritises reclassified industries and the non-observed economy which has added 8,7-percent to GDP among other considerations. &nbsp;SABC Economics Reporter Naledi Mabitsela-Ngcobo filed this report.

The latest gross domestic product rebasing exercise by Statistics South has found that South Africa's economy is 4,9-percent larger than previously estimated. 

With just days until America's midterm elections, President Donald Trump's grip on Congress is under threat. Democrats are leading national polls as Republicans fight to defend their majorities in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. For voters, the cost of living is a central concern; for Trump, losing either chamber could mean investigations and roadblocks to his agenda during his final two years in office. More than 39 million Americans have already voted early, as both parties launch their final push in an election that could reshape Washington's direction — with consequences far beyond America's borders. Sherwin Bryce-Pease reports.

With just days until America's midterm elections, President Donald Trump's grip on Congress is under threat. Democrats are leading national polls as Republicans fight to defend their majorities in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. For voters, the cost of living is a central concern; for Trump, losing either chamber could mean investigations and roadblocks to his agenda during his final two years in office. More than 39 million Americans have already voted early, as both parties launch their final push in an election that could reshape Washington's direction &mdash; with consequences far beyond America's borders. Sherwin Bryce-Pease reports.

Democrats are leading national polls as Republicans fight to defend their majorities in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Build One South Africa (BOSA) leader Mmusi Maimane says the party is confident its message has resonated with voters, as it prepares to contest its first local government elections on the 4th of November. Maimane was speaking to the media in Finetown, Johannesburg, where the party was hosting its final rally ahead of the polls.  The party has named ethical leadership, economic growth and safety as its key priorities in securing stability in municipalities. Zara Groenewald reports….

Build One South Africa (BOSA) leader Mmusi Maimane says the party is confident its message has resonated with voters, as it prepares to contest its first local government elections on the 4th of November. Maimane was speaking to the media in Finetown, Johannesburg, where the party was hosting its final rally ahead of the polls. &nbsp;The party has named ethical leadership, economic growth and safety as its key priorities in securing stability in municipalities. Zara Groenewald reports&hellip;.

BOSA has named ethical leadership, economic growth and safety as its key priorities in securing stability in municipalities

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