RC 261104Kaya 959T Bose
Wednesday, 4 November 2026
Election day on Kaya 959 was dominated by voter queues, worries about low turnout, and listener stories about households that vote differently.
- 11:59
Callers reported short queues and quiet stations, and the show flagged voter apathy as a concern. Nathi cited 2021 local turnout of just under 46%, with special votes at 54% so far.
- 11:02
President Cyril Ramaphosa described this year's local elections as historic and said democracy is alive despite hardship, urging all South Africans to come out and vote.
- 10:02
DA Johannesburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille says fixing the city's water problems will be her top priority if she becomes mayor, as residents in parts of the city keep facing shortages.
- 09:03
Home Affairs extended its operating hours so voters can collect smart ID cards, with more than 370,000 cards still uncollected across the country ahead of the polls.