LIVE Elections 2021 Updates
Radio 786’s News and Current Affairs team is broadcasting live from the Western Cape IEC Results Operation Centre (ROC). With…
Category: Elections 2021
Will the poll bring change, opportunity for new parties?
These municipal elections are likely to see a shift in politics with a greater possibility of coalitions or even hung…
It’s not a joke: The light side of politics
One may argue that politics is a joke; we only have to cast our minds back to the Trump administration…
Zille-Cops involved in incident
Police watchdog IPID is probing a case of assault after DA Federal Council Chair Helen Zille was allegedly manhandled by…
Female Voter Safety Under the Spotlight
South Africa’s Women’s Election Mechanism for Peace (WEMP) has launched a hotline, which can also be accessed via various social…
REPORT: Hangberg residents demand councillors don’t disappear after polls
The message from residents of Hangberg in Houtbay is clear; ward councilors must not disappear after election day and that…
Increasing number of eligible voters complain of being turned away
Concerns have been raised about registered voters not appearing on the voters’ roll. The latest has been reported in Ottery,…
Public Must Report Cases of Election Misinformation
The municipal elections are five hours in with people across the country and province casting their vote. However, this vote…
Study: Young voters have appetite and potential for change
It is fundamentally important for South Africans to be taught about their responsibility to engage with politics and government. This…
Municipalities must adopt food-first policy to combat poverty
Municipalities need to develop a Food First approach. This is the assertion by the Public Affairs Research Institute (PARI)’s Dr.…
Bo-Kaap residents skeptical of change despite promises
Bo-Kaap residents don’t seem too convinced by the promises political parties are making to improve the culturally rich community. Being…
Ramaphosa votes, urges people to fulfill their duty
President Cyril Ramaphosa has cast his vote in Chiawelo in Soweto. Addressing the media, Ramaphosa urged all South Africans to…
Macassar residents safety at risk as another blast strikes Rheinmetall plant
Explosive materials are reportedly behind last night’s blast at the Rheinmetall /Denel plant near Somerset West. The City of Cape…
Who you vote for should be outcome-based
Voters must think about the outcome they want, rather than the party they like. Political analyst, Professor Steven Friedman, says…
Municipal Elections 2021: All Systems Go!
As South African’s brace for Local Government Elections 2021, the Independent Electoral Commission(IEC) is set to process the ballots of…
Municipal Fund Mismanagement Costing Service Delivery
Among the many problems facing municipalities, their finances and financial management have drastically affected service delivery. Today’s edition of the…
Women More Likely to Vote in Elections
Women have a stronger commitment and intention to vote than men. This is according to a University of Johannesburg study…
What do Voters Really Want?
In the last few weeks, contesting political parties have tirelessly campaigned, promising to provide improved basic services, affordable housing and…
VIDEO Coalface of Delivery: Safety & Security
As South Africans prepare for municipal elections, communities continue to be plagued by a range a of issues. This series…
The MyCandidate App: Know Who Wants Your Vote
To find out who’s contesting in your ward has just been made easier. A collaboration between OpenUp and Open Cities…