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Thursday, 5 November 2026
Local government election results dominated this 5 November Top Sport episode, with 21 politically motivated murders and coalition prospects leading, alongside Wembanyama's huge NBA night.
- 19:01
NATJOINTS recorded 21 politically motivated murder cases during the local government election period nationally, and says security monitoring will continue until the last vote is counted and results announced.
- 19:02
Most of South Africa's metros are expected to begin coalition talks soon. The CSIR prediction model indicates only Cape Town is likely to be under outright majority government.
- 19:36
Election observer Tendai Mbanji says turnout rose slightly but unevenly, with affluent-area polling stations full while township stations were largely empty. One station reached only 1,000 of 4,000 registered voters by 5pm.
- 19:20
Victor Wembanyama recorded 52 points, 24 rebounds and 8 blocks as San Antonio beat Dallas 112-111, their sixth straight win, despite a late rally led by Kyrie Irving.