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Saturday, 5 September 2026
Election administration dominated the episode, with an unresolved ANC-IEC candidate-list dispute alongside severe weather, rugby rivalry and a family’s search for a missing traveller in Nepal.
- 06:48
The ANC alleged technical glitches prevented it submitting candidates for the 2026 local elections, while IEC CEO Simabolo said there was no non-functional system and no basis to reopen it.
- 06:52
Political analyst Professor Nsegrilo Breakfast said the ANC could pursue legal action, but argued complaints from only one party would weaken its case and damage perceptions of credibility.
- 06:39
More than 1,300 people died and over 5,000 remained missing after Nepal’s floods, while rescuers continued searching and the family of missing South African Teresa Governor travelled there for answers.
- 06:05
A level 2 warning covered Johannesburg thunderstorms, heavy rain, strong winds and hail, with emergency services urging motorists to avoid flooded roads and residents to monitor official updates.
- 06:14
The Springboks and All Blacks were set for a sold-out FNB Stadium test, with the series level at one-all and roughly 88,000 spectators expected despite poor weather.