RC 261113Power FMKefentse Mkhari
Friday, 13 November 2026
Politics dominated: the ANC insisted President Ramaphosa is staying put amid resignation calls, while approved salary hikes for ministers and MPs drew public anger on this Friday episode.
- 00:12
The ANC says President Ramaphosa is going nowhere despite renewed resignation calls after its poor 2026 local government election result, with former president Thabo Mbeki questioning what his presidency has delivered.
- 00:13
President Ramaphosa has approved salary increases of 3.5% to 4% for public office bearers, including ministers and MPs, drawing public anger amid unemployment and rising living costs.
- 00:03
The IEC says several processes must be finalised before new municipal councils can be constituted, including outstanding party nominations, allocating councillors to district councils, and gazetting final elected representatives.
- 00:05
President Ramaphosa will lead a delegation to the United States next week to explore artificial intelligence opportunities, with engagements planned with technology companies, investors and researchers.
- 00:06
The Basic Education Department warned that extreme heat, heavy rain and thunderstorms could disrupt the final stage of the 2026 exams, with marking centres opening on November 26 and marking starting December 1.