RC 261028SAfmAngela Ludek
Wednesday, 28 October 2026
Quantum's pre-dawn Wednesday edition focused on the 4 November election ballot after a Constitutional Court ruling, alongside creative-industry access and employee financial stress.
- 04:13
The Constitutional Court ruled the ANC's candidate lists go back on the ballot after it submitted candidates and paid deposits but missed the final click. The IEC extended that treatment to 33 other parties, while 13 remain excluded.
- 04:28
Voters should check the ballot on the day rather than trusting posters, since metro voters get two ballots and local council voters get three. Bring a green barcode ID, smart ID or temporary identity certificate.
- 04:44
Wealth Bit CEO Alex Cook says four in five survey respondents regularly worry about money, and almost six in ten say financial stress distracts them at work.
- 04:01
Heat Seekers Con festival director Yalezo Njunguna urged creatives to research their value chain and build their own networks, saying intellectual property and risk management can open income opportunities.