In case you missed it: Voter arrested over ballot pic | Petrol goes down by one cent | Makhadzi stranded in Botswana
Catch up on the biggest stories of Tuesday, 3 November 2026, that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.
A 32-year-old man was arrested in Humulani, Limpopo for allegedly photographing his marked ballot papers at a voting station, violating the Electoral Act. The suspect posted a photo of his marked ballot paper online, leading to his arrest. Police are searching for a second suspect involved in a similar incident. Meanwhile, petrol prices are set to decrease by one cent per litre in South Africa starting Wednesday, providing some relief for motorists ahead of the local government elections.
South African singer Makhadzi, whose real name is Ndivhudzannyi Ralivhona, is stranded in Botswana after someone stole her passport, vehicle, and belongings following a show. KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has issued a warning to police ahead of the elections, stressing the need for political neutrality and protection of voters.
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