RC 261028Kaya 959Glen Lewis
Wednesday, 28 October 2026
Election readiness ahead of the 4 November local government polls and a court ruling on Suliman Carrim's bail and Madlanga Commission testimony dominated this Drive 959 episode's news updates.
- 15:02
The Pretoria Magistrates Court granted Suliman Carrim bail of R100,000 and ordered him to make arrangements to complete his testimony before the Madlanga Commission, after his arrest at OR Tambo this month.
- 17:02
The IEC launched its National Results Operations Centre in Midrand, saying the results system is ready for the local government elections, with more than 23,000 voting stations and special votes on 2 and 3 November.
- 15:03
The City of Tshwane is keeping water supply restrictions in place because high consumption is straining the system, with some reservoirs improving but others critically low or empty, and further restrictions possible.
- 16:01
Johannesburg Council Speaker Margaret Arnolds says she has no desire to return as council speaker after the elections, saying she is ready to hand over the baton to a new crop of councillors.