Saturday, 7 November 2026

UDM councillor and former Nelson Mandela Bay deputy mayor Lukolo Namete was shot dead in Motherwell, Eastern Cape, in the afternoon; the UDM says the murder cast a dark shadow over the election.

The IEC had received 197 objections as of 3pm, with 54 dismissed, 8 withdrawn and 2 upheld; the Commission has ordered recounts of ballots in five wards before results are finalised.

The ANC says no formal coalition talks are underway and it will not beg any party to partner it; options include opposition or confidence and supply, to be settled by its National Executive Committee this week.

A Buffalo City Ward 15 recount broke an EFF-DA tie of 1,714 votes each, giving the EFF 39 extra votes against the DA's 8 and the ward.

The Springboks ran in nine tries to beat Italy in Turin, keeping their unbeaten Nations Championship record intact, with six tries before half-time.