RC 261105Kaya 959Glen Lewis
Thursday, 5 November 2026
Local election counting dominated, with the ANC conceding service failures behind low turnout and Bedfordview residents facing an 18th day without water.
- 17:01
The ANC has conceded that poor service delivery in its strongholds, including water shortages and uncollected rubbish, is among factors behind low voter turnout in the local elections.
- 15:02
MK Party says leadership positions belong to the organisation, not individuals, and office bearers who fail to deliver will be reshuffled.
- 17:03
ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba says preliminary figures suggest his decision to leave parliament and focus on communities is paying off.
- 17:03
Bedfordview residents, 18 days without water, have given Ekurhuleni and Rand Water until tomorrow to restore supply or face a class action in the High Court.
- 15:33
Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from professional football, ending a 24-year career with 135 goals for Portugal, the all-time men's international record.