In case you missed it: Ramaphosa to resign? | IEC election results | Bronkhorstspruit water crisis
Catch up on the biggest stories this Sunday, 8 November 2026, in our daily news update.
President Cyril Ramaphosa reportedly offered to resign following the African National Congress (ANC) electoral collapse, with the party's share of votes plummeting from 45.59% in 2021 to approximately 30.81% in the 2026 local government elections. The ANC still emerged as the leading political party in the elections, securing 30% of the vote, according to the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC).
Meanwhile, in the City of Tshwane, residents in several parts of Region 7 are still facing water restrictions due to ongoing supply and quality issues. These problems are linked to a recent gastroenteritis outbreak, and the municipality continues to work towards resolving the situation, allowing normal water use to resume safely.
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