Crime Correspondent. Anti-Crime Activist. Consultant. GCOB. Yusuf Abramjee & Associates (Pty) Ltd. #TaxJusticeSA #MakeSASafe yusuf@abramjee.com
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The aerotropolis’ 224-seat council sees the leading ANC lose 27 seats from having 86 seats in 2021 to just 59 seats in 2026. The DA has gained a single seat, going from 65 seats in 2021 to 66 seats for 2026, while ActionSA gains 25 seats up to 40 seats, compared to its 15 seats in 2021.
Newcomers, uMkhonto Wesizwe Party (MKP), will now control 15 seats in 2026, while the EFF loses 17 seats down to 14 seats in 2026 compared to the 39 seats it held in 2021.
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Their studio at the ROC, The use of the spider cam 👏👏 Hayi bo the spider cam operators are flexing!!! The reporters, anchors, the branded blazers, the shirts. The graphics, the promos, the social media, photography!!! Sakina and Thulas performing there, in sync with the cameras, both turning around at the same time to face the viewers at home 😂😂 hayiiiini!!!
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For the 2026 Local Government Elections, SABC News once again worked with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to forecast election outcomes and unpack voting trends as they emerged. tinyurl.com/22ahbvc2
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[WATCH] President @CyrilRamaphosa calls on elected councillors to put communities first and deliver on the promises made to voters, emphasising that government must be judged by the difference it makes in people's daily lives.
Addressing the announcement of the 2026 Local Government Election results at the IEC Results Operations Centre in Midrand, the President congratulates elected councillors and reminds them that public office is a privilege that carries a duty of service.
He further calls on political parties to find common ground and work together in the interests of communities.
#LGE2026
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Voter turnout in municipal elections from 2000- 2026
#sabcnews #LGE2026Results
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The African National Congress (ANC) has suffered a significant decline in the new City of Johannesburg Metro Council, securing 63 seats, down 28 from the 2021 Local Government Elections. tinyurl.com/2f6f7ta3
IDAC Chief Investigator Dylan Perumal, allegedly attempted to take his own life recently.
According to reports by @MzeeWaAfrika , Perumal was rushed to a hospital in East London, where he is reportedly in a critical condition.
The Madlanga Commission should urgently appoint an independent medical practitioner to assess Perumal and independently establish his medical condition. Reports say he was schedule to testify at the commission.
Given the significance of his anticipated testimony, transparency and proper procedures are essential.
Two weeks ago, IDAC was asked about speculation that Perumal had resigned.
They said: “According to IDAC records, Mr Perumal is on suspension and we don’t have his resignation letter.”
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The Mother City’s 235-seat council sees the leading party, the DA, retaining its controlling majority of seats (at least 116 seats), with a loss of six seats from 135 seats held in 2021 to 133 seats for 2026. The ANC lost 10 seats from 43 held in 2021 to 33 seats in 2026, while the EFF lost one seat from the 10 seats it held in 2021. The Patriotic Alliance (PA) has more than doubled its seats from four seats in 2021 to nine seats in 2026.
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Pretoria High Court, Court Roll:
1.Pretoria High Court: *S v Mahwayi and Others*
Former Acting National Police Commissioner Khomotso Phahlane and his co-accused face charges of fraud, corruption, theft and contravention of the Public Financial Management Act (PFMA) relating to two contracts valued at approximately R54 million. *09 November for trial.*
2.Pretoria High Court: *S v Richard Mdluli and Others*
Facing 19 counts including corruption, fraud, theft, contravention of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act (POCA), and defeating the ends of justice, relating to the alleged abuse of the police secret services slush fund between 2008 and 2012.
*09 November 2026 for trial.*
3.Palm Ridge SCCU: *S v Duma Ndlovu and Others*
Facing 18 counts of fraud, tax evasion, and violations of the Tax Administration Act. *11 November 2026 for review outcome and trial dates*
4.Pretoria High Court: *S v Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula*
Facing 12 counts of corruption and 1 count of money laundering, wherein she is accused of soliciting R4,5 million, with R2,1 million allegedly received as cash from a service provider. *11 November 2026 for further trial.*
5.Pretoria High Court: *S v Lorette Joubert and Others*
Facing 456 charges, including racketeering, fraud, corruption, theft, forgery and money laundering, are police officials, 22 companies and their directors. The accused include the former head of SAPS Supply Chain Management, Lieutenant General Ramahlapi Johannes Mokwena, and three former brigadiers. *13 November 2026 for representations.*
Source: IDAC
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In the 100-seat Buffalo City council, the African National Congress (ANC) loses 19 seats, down to 42 from the 61 seats it had won in the 2021 elections. The United Democratic Movement (UDM) goes from having just 1 seat in 2021 to 19 seats for the 2026 elections. The Democratic Alliance (DA) had 20 seats in 2021, and the party lost three seats, down to 17 seats. The Economic Freedom Fighters’ (EFF) 2021 tally of 13 seats descends to 7 seats for 2026. For more visit sabcnews.com
The Musina Magistrate's Court is scheduled to resume
Suliman Carrim's formal bail application tomorrow, 9 November 2026.
The hearing was previously postponed to give the state sufficient time to scrutinise a 100-page bail affidavit submitted under oath by Carrim's defence team.
Carrim faces charges of fraud, attempted theft of motor vehicles, and uttering.
POLICE BUST TRUCK WITH DRUGS AND DAGGA WORTH R1.5 MILLION
Police have opened an enquiry docket following several weeks of monitoring information and conducting observations on different occasions regarding a truck allegedly being used to transport dagga and other drugs from Cape Town to Alrode, Johannesburg.
On Saturday, 7 November 2026, at approximately 12:00, the Tracing and Narcotics Team received intelligence that the truck was travelling towards Cape Town, allegedly transporting dagga and other drugs. The information was immediately operationalised.
The team proceeded along the N1 South, where they spotted and stopped the truck. Police officials identified themselves to the driver and explained the reason for stopping the vehicle.
The truck was escorted to Parys SAPS to be searched in a safe and secure environment.
However, approximately 100 metres from the police station, the driver unexpectedly jumped out of the moving truck and fled on foot.
Upon arrival at the police station, the truck was searched. Police discovered 452 bales of dagga, weighing 1 kg each, and seven packs of Mandrax, also weighing 1 kg each. The drugs have an estimated street value of R1.5 million.
The truck owner was contacted and requested to report to Parys SAPS after the driver abandoned the vehicle.
An enquiry has been opened, and investigations are underway.
The truck owner confirmed ownership of the vehicle but denied any knowledge of or association with the drugs found inside it.
Police have seized the drugs and impounded the truck pending further investigations and the apprehension of the driver.
