South Africans head to the polls on the 4th of November for the 2026 Local Government Elections. The SABC is preparing comprehensive election coverage, keeping voters informed about developments, voter participation and results. To discuss the public broadcaster's plans and coverage strategy, Jon Gericke spoke to SABC News Resources Head, Khutso Matlala.

South Africans head to the polls on the 4th of November for the 2026 Local Government Elections. The SABC is preparing comprehensive election coverage, keeping voters informed about developments, voter participation and results. To discuss the public broadcaster's plans and coverage strategy, Jon Gericke spoke to SABC News Resources Head, Khutso Matlala.

News and Current Affairs Show hosted by award winning presenter Sakina Kamwendo, live on weekdays from 12 noon to 1 pm on SAfm 104-107fm

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News and Current Affairs Show hosted by award-winning presenter Sakina Kamwendo, on weekdays from noon to 1pm on SAfm 104-107fm. 

News and Current Affairs Show hosted by award-winning presenter Sakina Kamwendo, on weekdays from noon to 1pm on SAfm 104-107fm.

SABC deploys election coverage teams across all provinces.

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;

SABC deploys election coverage teams across all provinces.

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