RC 261109Power FMThabiso "TT" Tema
Monday, 9 November 2026
Coalition talks after the 2026 local government elections dominated Monday's show, with the ANC's 30.76% result and Action SA's demands in Tshwane shaping the debate.
- 06:02
The IEC's final 2026 local government results put the ANC on 30.76% of the vote and 3,246 council seats, ahead of the DA on 24.64% and 1,695 seats, with MK on 9.76%.
- 07:09
Most municipalities are hung with no outright winner, so coalitions are needed. Until councils are constituted, the municipal manager stays in charge and must convene the first council meeting within 14 days.
- 07:57
Action SA's Herman Mashaba says his party will walk away from Tshwane talks unless the next mayor is Nasiphi Moya, and will sit in opposition rather than accept anyone else.
- 08:06
The ANC will take its coalition approach to its national executive committee on Thursday, with outcomes to be made public on Friday.
- 08:04
The Madlanga Commission resumes public hearings with alleged crime boss Vusimuzi Matlala expected to take the stand, and its final report goes to President Ramaphosa on 25 January.