RC 261102Power FMMondli Makhanya
Monday, 2 November 2026
Election-week edition dominated by the start of special voting, election-related crime figures and a looming US trade decision, with Tshwane's water-linked illness outbreak also featuring.
- 09:02
Special voting for the 2026 local government elections is under way, with about 2.6 million registered voters, Gauteng leading with 480,000, and 127,000 IEC officials deployed.
- 09:04
The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure reports 139 election-related crime cases nationally and 48 suspects arrested, including Electoral Act violations, murders and intimidation.
- 09:05
Reported gastrointestinal illness cases in Tshwane, linked to contaminated water from the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Works, have climbed to 833, with young children among those affected.
- 09:06
The trade department says it is ready to expand international trade with or without AGOA, as the Trump administration is due to announce its decision on the US trade programme today.
- 10:15
Osisa says about R400 billion is needed to bring water and sanitation infrastructure up to standard, and water boards are looking to attract private-sector investment to help close the gap.