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Saturday, 7 November 2026
Local government election counting dominated the Saturday show, with the MK Party contesting KwaZulu-Natal results and coalition talks taking shape as the IEC nears its final tally.
- 11:03
The MK Party has lodged a formal objection with the IEC over alleged voting and counting irregularities in KwaZulu-Natal, demanding an audit of disputed results and a freeze on disputed ballots before final outcomes are declared.
- 11:00
The Electoral Commission says 98% of the 2026 local government election results have been captured, and expects to finalise the capturing this afternoon, with official outcomes due tomorrow.
- 09:58
Action SA chairperson Michael Bormont says his party is open to negotiating with any political party on governing coalitions, and clarified that Herman Mashaba's concern is with Helen Zille rather than the DA.
- 09:01
The EFF has fallen out of the top three in Johannesburg, polling about 6.5 percent as its support declines from 2021, which weakens its position in coalition negotiations.
- 10:03
Government has urged South Africans and political parties to verify election information before sharing it, warning against misleading figures circulating as the IEC finalises the 2026 municipal results.