Stay informed with News Bite, your fast, reliable daily news briefing from eNCA. In this special 04 November 2026 late edition, Marcelle Gordon covers South Africa's local government elections, the US midterms and the latest sport.
The IEC is investigating the theft of unmarked ballot papers in eThekwini as close to 30 million registered voters are expected at more than 23,000 stations. Deputy electoral officer Masego Sheburi outlines the incident and the commission's concerns.
Bad weather disrupts voting in parts of KwaZulu-Natal, including Ndwedwe and Mzumbe. Provincial electoral officer Ntombifuthi Masinga explains. In Bloemfontein, eNCA's Manqoba Mchunu reports on voter turnout and IEC operations.
NPA head Andy Mothibi says 20 criminal cases have been enrolled in courts since April. In Randburg, tensions flare over ballot-box sealing involving DA mayoral candidate Helen Zille and agents from other parties.
The EFF's Sinawo Thambo raises concerns in Nelson Mandela Bay. Rise Mzansi's Johannesburg mayoral candidate Lukhona Mnguni questions voting-station restrictions and raises ballot-box integrity concerns with the IEC.
In Soweto, voters highlight Johannesburg's troubled water infrastructure. In Knysna, residents want action on pollution, potholes and failing municipal services.
Democrats win control of the House and Senate, dealing Donald Trump a major setback for the remainder of his term. eNCA's James Gooderson reports on the results. Trump insists Republicans would have won had he been on the ballot.
Austin voters react to James Talarico's historic Texas victory. In Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed responds to Mike Rogers and JD Vance after winning a Senate seat. President Cyril Ramaphosa comments on the US results.
SPORT
Manchester United overturn a two-goal deficit to beat Roma 3-2 in the Champions League. PSG score six against Villarreal, while Bayern and Barcelona also win. Kaizer Chiefs sign Bafana Bafana international Elias Mokwana.
Tennis great Rafael Nadal is proposed for Real Madrid's board, with the matter set for the club's 21 November general assembly.
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