RC 260807702Africa Melane
Friday, 7 August 2026
The show centred on a heated, listener-driven debate about voting, turnout and accountability, with sharp scrutiny of why South Africans stay away from the polls.
- 05:05
Co-operative Governance Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa is expected to gazette the local government election date, which will close the voters’ roll and leave anyone unregistered unable to vote on 4 November.
- 05:21
Offense Donald David said about 29 million people are registered, but only around 60% of registered voters typically show up, helping drive hung councils and more coalitions.
- 05:25
Callers argued that many people have lost faith in parties, with some saying the ANC, DA and EFF have all disappointed them and the electoral system no longer lets them choose a leader they trust.
- 05:26
The presenter pushed back, saying local government elections allow independent candidates and that voters can still choose directly rather than only through parties.
- 04:00
The PIC controversy stayed a major concern: the new board wants stability and governance restored, but also says allegations against CEO Patrick Lamini will still be investigated despite his court victory.