RC 261014Power FMThabiso "TK" Kotane
Wednesday, 14 October 2026
Kosatu's new leadership and the run-up to the 2026 local government elections dominated the afternoon, alongside record special-vote approvals and the Sibiya bail hearing.
- 15:02
COSATU elected Mike Shingange as president with 973 votes at its 15th National Congress, beating his rival's 836; Zingiswa Lossi became general secretary with 996 votes.
- 15:04
The Electoral Commission has approved 2.6 million special vote applications for the local government elections, more than 130% up on 2021, with most applications made online.
- 15:32
Judgment is reserved in the Constitutional Court case brought by the ANC over excluded candidates; the IEC says most ballots are already printed and would need reprinting if it loses.
- 15:31
Two young witnesses in the case against former deputy police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya say they fear for their lives and struggle with suicidal thoughts, as his bail application continues.
- 17:48
COSATU's congress adopted a 'super resolution' taking no side between the ANC and SACP, leaving members free to vote for either party in the 4 November local polls.