RC 260807SAfmAshraf Garda
Friday, 7 August 2026
The episode was dominated by ANC election anxiety, a court threat over Nkosazana Dlamini-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 Nkosazana Dlamini-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.