RC 261113Kaya 959Glen Lewis
Friday, 13 November 2026
Friday's Drive 959 afternoon news centred on IEC figures on local government election objections and Madlanga Commission testimony alleging JMPD bribery, with a Manchester United coaching change also making headlines.
- 15:00
The IEC has received 1,708 purported objections to the local government elections, with 433 meeting legal requirements; 252 have been finalised, three upheld and 249 rejected.
- 16:01
Testimony at the Madlanga Commission alleges JMPD Tactical Response Unit members were told by their superintendent to accept a bribe from suspects found with cocaine bricks.
- 16:01
The Western Cape High Court dismissed the EFF's challenge to Parliament's impeachment committee dropping its recommendation of a senior advocate as chief evidence leader, after President Ramaphosa raised conflict-of-interest objections.
- 16:03
The IEC says five wards must vote again: three after candidates died, and two where candidates won in more than one ward, with dates yet to be announced.
- 16:33
Mauricio Pochettino has been officially appointed Manchester United head coach, replacing Michael Carrick, on a deal until the summer of 2029, with his first match at Anfield against Liverpool on Sunday.