RC 261104SAfmJoanne Joseph
Wednesday, 4 November 2026
Election-day edition dominated by IEC campaign rules and a surge in misinformation complaints, plus a pointed grilling of the DTIC over Starlink's BBBEE ownership requirements.
- 09:01
The IEC warned that campaigning within voting station boundaries is prohibited and public marches and rallies are banned anywhere in the country, with contraventions liable to prosecution.
- 11:13
The IEC has over 1,140 misinformation and incitement complaints to investigate, Moxie's Tundy Smith said, compared with about 400 across the 2020 national elections.
- 09:41
DTIC's Susan Mangole could not confirm a formal Starlink application, saying the Department of Telecommunications' recommendation is still awaited before any BBBEE ownership decision.
- 09:02
The Department of Employment and Labour warned employers that denying workers their constitutional right to vote can be criminal, and staff can report them to the IEC or the department.
- 09:49
Electricity for All campaigners want free basic electricity raised from 50 to 350 kilowatt hours a month, saying administrative hurdles keep many eligible indigent households off the register.