RC 261101SAfmAlexander Leibner
Sunday, 1 November 2026
An election-heavy episode: news bulletins on special-vote registration numbers and party rallies ahead of the 4 November local government elections, then motoring, travel and fashion features.
- 19:01
The IEC says 2.6 million eligible voters have registered for special ballots in the local government elections, with 678,000 expected to vote from home. Main voting day is Wednesday, 4 November.
- 19:02
Ramaphosa told the ANC's final major Eastern Cape rally the party will deploy competent councillors who can implement policies, not just adopt plans, after Wednesday's elections.
- 19:03
Zuma made his first public appearance since being hospitalised last month, addressing thousands of supporters at the party's final election rally at KwaMashu, north of Durban.
- 19:04
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition is finalising a revised steel master plan to protect the local market, with work under way on scrap export rules and steel tariff pricing.