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Monday, 2 November 2026
Election week opens with special voting for 2.6 million people and final rallies from the ANC, DA, EFF and MK, while Kimi Antonelli becomes the youngest Formula One champion.
- 06:00
The Electoral Commission says more than 2.6 million voters will cast special ballots today and tomorrow, and 80% of approved home visits are for voters older than 60.
- 06:01
President Cyril Ramaphosa admitted the ANC's shortcomings at its final Eastern Cape rally, saying the party heard calls for lower cost of living, better working conditions, action on gender-based violence and disability support.
- 06:36
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli, aged 20, clinched his maiden world title by finishing third in Mexico with four races left, becoming the youngest Formula One champion in history.
- 06:04
At least 25 people have been killed and 22 injured in clashes in Chad over access to water, with the fighting erupting on Friday.
- 06:35
Manchester United lost 2-0 at Chelsea, their ninth match without a win and their longest run in 38 years, leaving manager Michael Carrick under pressure.