RC 260807SAfmAshraf Garda
Friday, 7 August 2026
The episode was dominated by ANC election anxiety, a court threat over Ngosazana Lamini Zuma’s podcast claims, and urgent talk on food insecurity and Imran Khan’s detention.
- 16:02
The ANC conceded its toughest local election yet, saying it is shedding support from about 40% and must campaign “carefully and in a dynamic way” ahead of 4 November.
- 17:01
The IEC formally proclaimed the 4 November local elections, froze the voters’ roll after midnight, set special votes for 2 and 3 November, and gave parties until 28 August to nominate candidates.
- 16:03
Figile Mbalula said he will take Ngosazana Lamini Zuma to court over her podcast allegation that he dished out money at the ANC’s 2022 conference, insisting the damage to his name is done.
- 15:59
Civil society called for a 12-month emergency food plan and a national food council, saying South Africa produces enough food but still leaves millions hungry and children’s nutrition rights violated.
- 15:44
A political analyst said Imran Khan has been in near solitary confinement for 33 months after his 2022 ouster and 2023 imprisonment, with global calls for his release largely ignored.