RC 261103947Thando Thabethe
Tuesday, 3 November 2026
Election-eve edition of 947 Drive with Thando was dominated by Johannesburg's water crisis and Mayor Dada Morero's grilling on infrastructure, bylaws and the ANC's mayoral line-up.
- 16:31
Morero says Johannesburg needs about R13 billion for water and sewer, with funding talks under way with the DBSA and National Treasury after years of underinvestment in ageing pipes.
- 16:21
Johannesburg's ANC has not yet named its mayoral candidate; Mayor Dada Morero said shortlisting is done, with three names in Johannesburg, and a decision will follow the results.
- 16:43
The Vitkopen informal settlement can only be cleared once alternative accommodation is found; Morero said a court order is in place and 80 to 100 South African citizens need housing first.
- 16:03
The IEC urged South Africans to report false or misleading election content, including AI-generated material, to Real411 before sharing it, a day before municipal voting.
- 15:45
Power Her Fit Fest takes place on 7 November in Johannesburg, a women's fitness day with inspiring conversations, brand activations, a workout session and an after-party.