RC 261108Kaya 959Thomas Msengana
Sunday, 8 November 2026
Sunday's recap centres on fallout from the 2026 local government elections, with the ANC calling its showing catastrophic and the DA starting coalition talks, plus the Madlanga Commission's return.
- 08:02
The ANC calls its performance in the local government elections catastrophic, and Secretary General Fikile Mbalula says the party will reflect on it before next year's conference.
- 06:00
The DA says it will begin talks with other parties on coalitions in municipalities where no party won an outright majority in the 2026 local government elections.
- 08:03
EFF leader Julius Malema attributes the party's decline to low voter turnout and high contestation in key metros, saying it polled below 7% across Tshwane, Ekurhuleni and Johannesburg.
- 06:02
Businessman Matlala is expected to testify at the Madlanga Commission as public hearings resume, with questions expected on government tenders and his alleged links to senior police officials.
- 06:31
The Springboks thrashed Italy 66-7 in Turin, leading 45-0 at halftime after six tries, and now face France in Paris on Friday.